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St George's celebrates 35 years with opening of Elsy Jacobs sports facility
23 April 2026
St George’s International School, Luxembourg marked its 35th anniversary with the official opening of a new sports facility, named in honour of Luxembourgish sporting pioneer Elsy Jacobs.
The event brought together distinguished guests including First Government Advisor for the Ministry of Education, Children and Youth Martine Molitor representing Minister Claude Meisch, representatives from the British Embassy, Ville de Luxembourg and Municipality of Garnich, as well as Luxembourg’s most decorated cyclist Christine Majerus.
Founded in 1990 to meet the needs of internationally mobile families, St George’s plays a key role in supporting Luxembourg’s position as a global hub. With 850 students representing 73 nationalities, it was recently named one of the top 100 private schools in the world by Spear’s.
Principal Zeba Clarke reflected on the school’s journey:
“Over the past 35 years, St George’s has grown into a vibrant and inclusive community. We are proud to support families from around the world and to contribute to Luxembourg’s international outlook. What makes our school truly special is not only our academic success, but the sense of belonging and wellbeing experienced by our students every day.”
The new Elsy Jacobs sports facility is a significant investment in student wellbeing and development. Jacobs, who became the world’s first women’s road cycling world champion in 1958, is widely recognised as a trailblazer for women in sport. Her legacy was celebrated at the event with a guest appearance by Christine Majerus, Luxembourg’s most decorated cyclist, who delivered an inspiring talk to students and guests.
Chair of the Board of Governors Christophe Jacamon highlighted the importance of the development. “This facility reflects our commitment to educating the whole child. Sport builds confidence, resilience and community, qualities that are essential both in school and in life. We are grateful for the continued support of the Luxembourg authorities, whose partnership has been instrumental in the development of St George’s.”
Beyond academic excellence, the school continues to contribute to Luxembourg’s educational landscape through initiatives such as its Immersive English Programme and European Hub, supporting both students and educators from Luxembourg and abroad.
