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International School of Luxembourg

Seeks to Appoint Director

For August 2025

The Search Associates Advantage


Since 1990, our Leadership Search and Consulting Services Team has partnered with schools and boards all over the world to recruit, select, and hire upwards of 1,000 executive and school level leaders.


We are pleased to be partnering with the International School of Luxembourg (ISL) to find their next Director.


The School


Founded in 1963, ISL is an independent, non-profit, university-preparatory day school situated in the City of Luxembourg, capital of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. ISL offers a quality English language education for children of both international and local families living in Luxembourg and the surrounding area.


ISL is proud of its international character. With a student population including more than 50 nationalities and staff from over 30 countries, the school emphasizes inspiration, resilience and passion as fundamental to the future. These words are the heart of the Mission Statement. The school is housed in modern facilities provided by the Luxembourg government on a centrally located campus and is organised in two divisions of similar size.


Mission

"Everyone in our community becomes inspired, resilient and passionate about achieving what matters, anywhere in the world."


Vision

"ISL is a leader in international education, known for academic excellence, personal development, extraordinary teaching, and diverse learning experiences. Our school shall bring to life the best of Luxembourg and international education – creativity, innovation, inclusion, global-mindedness and sustainability."


Position Overview


ISL seeks a visionary educational leader with the ability to unite the community behind clear and structured processes that implement the School’s mission across the continuum from early childhood to the IBDP. The next director will be a positive, solution-oriented leader able to execute strategic plans, build connections and trust, and shape innovations that further enhance ISL’s role as a leading international school at the heart of Europe.


The Director of the School functions as the chief executive officer responsible for the administration of the school and its general welfare. The Director also advises the Board of Governors on all policy matters. The Director of the School carries out their duties with the close support of the members of the Leadership Teams.


The responsibilities of the Director include:

  • School Leadership
  • Strategic Planning
  • Educational Leadership
  • Operational Leadership
  • And More!
Learn More!
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At Search Associates we are on a journey to create a more inclusive and equitable organization and are committed to help shape a more inclusive and diverse international school community. We recognize that representation in our organization is an essential step, along with creating a culture of inclusion and belonging where people can show up and thrive, no matter their identities.


We strongly encourage applications from perspectives that are missing or underrepresented in our organization, including women, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), LGBTQ+ candidates and candidates from other marginalized groups.

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