St George’s International School Hosts 1st ‘Getting Settled Luxembourg Expo’

On Saturday 14 March 2026, St George’s International School held its first “Getting Settled Luxembourg Expo”, attracting around 200 attendees in Luxembourg-Hamm.

Taking place in the school’s sports hall, the event offered newcomers and residents an opportunity to connect with local organisations, businesses and service providers, with the aim to help people navigate everyday life in Luxembourg and find essential information.

Exhibitors at the event included a diverse range of organisations, such as insurance companies, childcare providers, financial and banking services, relocation support agencies, tourism representatives and local businesses. Beyond these services, some exhibitors also showcased lifestyle offerings, including vegetable box delivery services and leisure activities. Visitors even had the opportunity to try an indoor rowing machine, courtesy of a local rowing club.

Along with several workshops and talks designed to give practical guidance to newcomers, the programme also featured a performance from Luxembourg singer, Eva Maria, who will represent the country at the 70th Eurovision Song Contest (ESC).

One workshop session focused on helping parents and families build social connections in Luxembourg, while another addressed financial topics such as money management, investment opportunities and tax considerations.

Speaking with Chronicle.lu, Zeba Clarke, Principal of St George’s International School, explained that the idea for the event came from conversations with families who had recently relocated to Luxembourg and found it difficult to access information and services in one place. She said: “We know you can go onto a website and get a chatbot, but it is much nicer to speak to a person face to face.”

Zeba Clarke added that the event welcomed visitors from a wide range of nationalities, reflecting the international community of the school, which counts 73 nationalities among its students. She observed that many families initially plan to stay in Luxembourg only briefly but often remain longer than expected. “Many families arrive saying they are not sure how long they will stay in Luxembourg, but ten years later they are still here because it is such a family friendly place to raise children,” she noted.

Looking ahead, Zeba Clarke shared plans to expand and enhance the expo for the following year. "This year, we had 25 exhibitor stands and our goal is to grow that to around 28 to 30 stands next year," she explained.