A report on the European School System prepared by the European Parliament’s Committee on Culture and Education underlines that there are many areas in which the European School System truly excels.

The report is based on an in-depth study commissioned by the parliamentary committee and broad consultations of stakeholders. The study examines the progress that the European Schools System has made during the past decade and overviews its state of affairs as of 2022. The educational dimension of the study focuses on questions related to teaching and learning, while the operational one concentrates on the administrative and managerial sides of the system. The study pinpoints the key challenges that the system currently faces and provides tailored recommendations on how to overcome them.

Amongst others, the presidents of Parents Associations of all 13 European Schools have been interviewed and a group of InterParents representatives has actively participated and contributed to the whole process. 

While reaffirming the achievements and proven value of the educational model, the report points out that serious governance, management and financing difficulties persist, hampering the system’s potential with negative consequences for the entire school community. These difficulties touch upon legal issues, resources, infrastructures, staff recruitment and elements of educational and pedagogical quality, thereby underscoring a profound need for reform.

On 12 September 2023, the European Parliament adopted a resolution calling the attention of all stakeholders, including Member States, for an action. The topic will be discussed at the extraordinary Board of Governors meeting on 20 OCtober in Luxembourg.