The European Schools began in October 1953 in Luxembourg, on the initiative of officials of the European Coal and Steel Commu ... nity, with the support of the Community’s institutions and the Luxembourg Government. This experiment in education, side by side, of children of different mother tongues and nationalities quickly took shape as the six different governments and Ministries of Education co-operated in matters of curricula, appointment of teachers, inspection and recognition of levels attained. read more