European School of Strasbourg European School of Strasbourg European School of Strasbourg () is a European school in Strasbourg, France, serving levels nursery through secondary. There are currently approximately 1000 students, spread out in 40 different classes, from nursery to secondary. Priority is given to children whose parents work at the European institutions based in Strasbourg.. The school teaches in three different languages: French, English, and German. The school has been criticised for its admission policy, and some students being favored over others. The school has also been criticised for not accepting a larger number of students, considering it has not reached the maximum
Seat of the European Parliament in Strasbourg The Salvador de Madariaga building also houses the other EU body of which Strasbourg is the official seat (since 1992): the European Ombudsman. The buildings were at the centre of controversy regarding overpayment of rent. They were eventually bought by the Parliament in 2006. In October 2007 it was discovered that the buildings contained a larger amount of asbestos than previously thought before they were purchased. However the amount is still not deemed to be a public health risk and is limited to certain areas. The previous owner of the building may be responsible for finding and removing the asbestos