École Jeannine Manuel - Paris vs EIB de La Jonchère

	É École Jeannine Manuel - Paris Paris, France	E EIB de La Jonchère Paris, France
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €9,935 - 26,470	Fees / year €13,845 - 17,145
Age range	Age range 3 - 17 years	Age range 3 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational, Co-educational (boarding)	Type Co-educational
Curriculum	Curriculum French Curriculum, IB (DP)	Curriculum IB (DP), French Curriculum
Pupils	Pupils 2,400	Pupils —
Typical class size	Typical class size 25	Typical class size —
Instruction language	Instruction language French, English	Instruction language French, English
Opened	Opened 1954	Opened 2017
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location The Paris campus is located at 70, rue du Théâtre, 75015 Paris, France. It serves Primaire, Collège and Lycée (Primary through High School) on the Paris site. École Jeannine Manuel operates campuses in Paris, Lille and London.	Location The EIB de La Jonchère is located in Bougival, Yvelines (78). The campus sits on 4.9 acres of attractive grounds set in a forest, with a main campus address at Chemin du Mur du Parc, 78380 Bougival, and an entrance at Sente de Bournival, 78170 La Celle-Saint-Cloud. It is about 30 minutes from central Paris.
Stages	Stages From Pre-K to 12th grade, the Paris campus includes Primaire (Primary), Collège (Middle School), and Lycée (High School).	Stages Nursery - Grade 9 (ages 3-15); bilingual program with 50% of teaching in English and 50% in French
School type	School type The school is a French international and bilingual school.	School type Private bilingual school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix The Paris campus welcomes students from 80 nationalities.	Pupil nationality mix More than 35 nationalities represented.
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The Adaptation Program provides intensive French language support and immersion into the bilingual curriculum, available from 2nd through 9th grade.	Additional learning support —
Country affiliation	Country affiliation The school has campuses in Paris and Lille (France) and London (United Kingdom).	Country affiliation France
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure All sites open at 08h10. School starts at 08h30. There is a car drop-off system at the Dupleix site. School finishes at 15h15. Wednesday mornings for primary are 08h30–12h30.	School day structure Open Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 6:00 PM; Wednesdays 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM; after-school activities until 6:00 PM
Bus service details	Bus service details No.	Bus service details —
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Application and registration fees - Application (non‑refundable): EUR 350 per applicant (online). - New‑student registration (non‑refundable): Paris campus: EUR 1,650. - New‑student registration (one‑time) shown for Lille in published fee tables: EUR 650 (first year). Billing schedule and payment terms - Payment frequency options: either monthly direct debit in ten equal instalments (September to June) or three advance term instalments due on 20 September, 20 December and 20 March. - Late payment: interest charged at an annual rate of 12% from the first day of delay; families are responsible for any debt‑collection costs; the school may deny class attendance for unpaid accounts. - Registration/entry deposit: enrolment is confirmed only after payment of the non‑refundable registration fee plus a deposit equal to one‑third of the annual tuition (and one‑third of the boarding forfait where applicable). The deposit is refundable only in the event of demonstrated force majeure notified by registered mail. Any term started is due in full. Paris campus — Tuition (current published schedule for the primary level) - Primary (annual school fees): EUR 9,935 per year. Per term (if billed in three instalments): EUR 3,311.67. Per monthly instalment (if paid in 10 direct‑debit instalments): EUR 993.50. Options for school lunch: 4‑day lunch plan (excluding Wednesdays) EUR 1,147 per year; 5‑day lunch plan EUR 1,446 per year; single lunch EUR 10. For new students the EUR 1,650 first‑time registration fee applies. - Adaptation programme (where applicable): base tuition shown EUR 9,935 plus the Adaptation & French language support program fee EUR 3,895 (separate programme charge). Families can be offered bursarial covers for the adaptation programme in certain cases. Lille campus — Tuition by year/grade (published overview for the 2025/2026 academic year) - Kindergarten 1 (age 3) through Grade 5 (approximately ages 3–10): annual tuition EUR 8,385. Per term: EUR 2,795.00. Per monthly instalment (10 months): EUR 838.50. One‑time registration fee for first year shown: EUR 650. - Grades 6–8: annual tuition EUR 8,785. Per term: EUR 2,928.33. Per monthly instalment: EUR 878.50. - Grade 9: annual tuition EUR 7,485. Per term: EUR 2,495.00. Per monthly instalment: EUR 748.50. - Grade 10: annual tuition EUR 13,595. Per term: EUR 4,531.67. Per monthly instalment: EUR 1,359.50. - Grades 11–12 (upper secondary / pre‑IB/IB stage): annual tuition EUR 26,470. Per term: EUR 8,823.33. Per monthly instalment: EUR 2,647.00. Boarding (Lille only — applicable years and fees) - Boarding availability: Lille campus accepts boarders from Grade 6 through Grade 12. - Boarding fee formats and historical published ranges: the school publishes multi‑option boarding forfaits (e.g., 5‑day and full boarding options). Example published boarding amounts in recent fee documents have ranged roughly from EUR 15,985 to EUR 24,285 depending on the boarding option and level; specific boarding forfaits and exact annual amounts depend on the option selected. Other costs and recurring optional charges - Lunch / canteen: annual lunch plans are charged separately (examples given above for Paris primary). Single‑meal charges are also used as required. - Programme supplements and language support: where required, supplements for additional English or French language support, or for specific preparatory programmes (e.g., adaptation or foundation/IB preparatory courses), are charged in addition to base tuition (amounts vary by programme). - Exams, trips, materials and level‑specific extras: certain level‑specific fees (exam registration, residential trips with overnight stays, iPad or specific equipment, external exam fees) are charged at cost or as indicated per level during the year. Families are financially responsible for any damage caused by their children and for insurance where required. - Uniform: the school does not require a uniform. Refunds and termination - First‑time registration fee is non‑refundable. The enrolment deposit (one‑third of annual tuition and boarding, when required) is refundable only in cases of demonstrated force majeure notified by registered mail. Any term started is due in full; families must notify the school in writing (registered mail) at least one month before departure. The school may consider exceptional arrangements only in proven force‑majeure situations. Late payment penalties and collection costs apply as noted above. Fee payment methods (as published) - Published payment mechanisms: monthly direct debit (prélèvement mensuel) in ten instalments (September–June) or three advance term instalments (20 September / 20 December / 20 March). Interest at 12% per annum applies to late payments. Specific payment channels (bank transfer, card, online payment providers) are not detailed in the published fee tables; families should follow the admissions and billing instructions provided by the school's admissions/accounts office when completing enrolment. Notes for budgeting - Deposits, first‑time registration fees, optional programme supplements, lunches, exam charges, trips, and any damage or replacement costs should be included in family budgeting in addition to the stated annual tuition. Terms and instalment dates are fixed; any term or instalment started is due in full and late payments incur contractual penalties.	Fee details Application and enrolment fees - Application (frais de dossier, new applicants): EUR 300. - Registration fee (frais d'inscription, new applicants): EUR 1,650. - Excellence fund on first enrolment (Fonds d'excellence, new applicants): EUR 1,650. Tuition fees (per trimester and annual by year group) - Maternelle and Primary (per trimester): EUR 4,515; annual total: EUR 13,545. - Immersion class (CE1, CE2, CM1, CM2) (per trimester): EUR 5,450; annual total: EUR 16,350. (Immersion tuition does not combine with the standard primary tuition.) - Collège (per trimester): EUR 5,450; annual total: EUR 16,350. - Reduction: 25% discount applies to the tuition for the third child enrolled (applies to tuition only; not cumulative with employer coverage). Canteen / lunch options (per trimester and annual) - Demi‑pension (canteen) 5 days (per trimester): EUR 978; annual total: EUR 2,934. - Demi‑pension 4 days (per trimester): EUR 783; annual total: EUR 2,349. - Lunch box (supervised lunch / use of facilities) (per trimester): EUR 440; annual total: EUR 1,320. Other compulsory and one‑off costs - School insurance: EUR 15. - Medical file fee (dossier médical): EUR 16. - Annual excellence fund for continuing students: EUR 300 (except for new pupils where a different amount applies). - Uniform (mandatory from Petite Section to 3ème): - Tablier: EUR 44. - Sweater / Cardigan: EUR 54. - Sports pack (from CP): EUR 98. - New‑entry starter pack and manuals are billed during the year (price set annually). Optional services and their costs (annual figures where given) - Door‑to‑door shuttle (annual): - < 10 km: EUR 7,530. - 10–14 km: EUR 8,211. - ≥ 15 km: EUR 9,051. - School trips: costs of longer school trips are charged separately to families; shorter daily trips are included in certain fees as stated by the school. Boarding - No boarding (residential) fees are listed; the school operates as a day school. Billing schedule and payment terms - Academic year is billed on an annual basis for tuition, with trimester dates defined as follows: 1st trimester: 1 September – 30 November; 2nd trimester: 1 December – 28 February; 3rd trimester: 1 March – 3 July. Trimesters are used for optional service invoicing. - Re‑registration: an advance (acompte) of EUR 1,750 is required at re‑registration; this amount is deducted from the first term invoice. - Payment methods accepted: SEPA direct debit, bank transfer, or card payment (American Express is not accepted). Cash is not accepted. - Payment schedules offered: - Single annual payment (single debit in the first week of October). - Three instalments (first week of October, January and March). - Nine monthly instalments (first week of October to first week of June) — a processing fee of EUR 75 is added for the monthly option. - Invoices: tuition is generally invoiced annually; optional fees are invoiced by trimester; extracurricular activities and transport have their own invoicing cadence as specified by the school. - Non‑payment and penalties: late payment triggers default interest (legal rate plus two points) and a late‑payment penalty of 10% of the unpaid invoice. Collection fees are applied for successive reminders (first and second reminders free, third reminder EUR 25, enforcement order EUR 450). Fees for unpaid direct debit or cheque are EUR 100. Non‑payment may result in exclusion from class and immediate exigibility of all outstanding sums. Refunds, cancellation and early‑departure terms - Application and registration fees are non‑refundable. The enrolment deposit (first‑term tuition paid as an advance) may be refunded only if the school receives written cancellation by registered letter within 15 calendar days following the date of final admission; after that period the amounts paid at registration are not refundable. - Early departure during the school year: any started trimester remains fully payable. Optional fees are billed pro rata where applicable. Requests to change canteen/lunch box status during the year must follow the school's stated calendar and administrative process. Other administrative fees and inter‑EIB transfer costs - Transfer fees to other EIB primary or secondary sites (testing and interview included): EUR 800 (charged at re‑registration in February). (End of fee summary.)
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Boarding arrangements	Boarding arrangements Lille campus offers co-educational boarding for students in grades 6-12, with about 120 boarders. Paris campus has no boarding facilities.	Boarding arrangements —
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The school has no uniform. A dress code guides attire to maintain a respectful environment.	Uniform requirement —
Food options	Food options Primary lunch is scheduled daily from 11:45 to 13:15. Lille boarding includes a dining hall for boarders.	Food options —
House system	House system —	House system —
Governance and ownership	Governance and ownership The school is supported by the Fondation Jeannine Manuel, established in 2004 under the aegis of the Fondation de France. The Foundation funds the development of new pedagogical projects within the school, as well as their dissemination to other institutions and to the Education Nationale.	Governance and ownership Part of EIB Paris, a private, secular bilingual schools group. It is a UNESCO associated school.
Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details École Jeannine Manuel is a French bilingual and international school with campuses in Paris, Lille, and London. The Paris campus serves Pre-K to 12, while Lille serves nursery through 12 and offers co-educational boarding for grades 6-12. The school follows the French national curriculum with English, Science, and Chinese programs unique to École Jeannine Manuel. Bilingualism is central; all teachers are native French or English speakers, and language immersion is a core feature. The school is international, with around 80 nationalities, UNESCO associated, and an IB World School; it is also accredited by CIS and NEASC since 2014. Secondary studies end with the French International Baccalaureate (BFI) or the International Baccalaureate (IB).	Curriculum details Follows the French National Education curriculum with a bilingual structure where teaching is 50% in English and 50% in French. From preschool, students are immersed in both English and French, and the programme uses Anglo-Saxon teaching methods based on experimentation and group work. The curriculum includes interdisciplinary STEAM projects and integrates technology and robotics. Small classes support personalised attention, with a student-to-teacher ratio lower than the average French school.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio Student-to-teacher ratio lower than the average French school.
Exam results	Exam results BFI – 100% pass rate; 99% of students earned distinctions, including 64.5% Très Bien and 91% Bien & Très Bien. IB – 100% pass rate; median score 39/45; 45% of students scored over 40 and 3 achieved a perfect 45/45. Lille results for 2025 were described as equally outstanding.	Exam results —
Higher education progression	Higher education progression Higher education counselling is provided to help students plan their university path, with the support of counselors and an international alumni network to guide and connect graduates.	Higher education progression Fully bilingual students can choose between Francophone or Anglophone academic systems after their time at the school.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented —
Academic calendar	Academic calendar —	Academic calendar —
Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning A dedicated wellbeing program is part of the curriculum. Younger students (Kindergarten to 3rd grade) participate in a Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) program focused on being oneself, friendship, and solidarity. From 4th grade, the wellbeing program is based on Ilona Boniwell's work in positive psychology, with themes such as emotional resilience; mindfulness or meditation workshops are offered in 1ère and Terminale.	Social & emotional learning Empathy and high standards guide EIB de La Jonchère's approach to learning. The school uses an active learning method that places the child at the heart of the learning process. It emphasizes values of respect, cooperation, and solidarity as core to daily life at school. The environment is warm and nurturing, supporting students' social and emotional development. The bilingual program fosters linguistic openness and cross-cultural understanding, contributing to students' social growth. The school believes in developing personal growth alongside academic achievement.
Special educational needs (SEN)	Special educational needs (SEN) —	Special educational needs (SEN) —
English as an additional language	English as an additional language English language teaching workshops for learners of all levels are offered through Jeannine Manuel Academy, along with an Online English Programme; the academy extends the bilingual pedagogy beyond the school.	English as an additional language The school offers a bilingual education with 50% of teaching in English and 50% in French. From Nursery onward, pupils follow a bilingual curriculum. The Language Integration Programme (LIP) supports non-French or non-English speaking pupils entering primary levels. A homeroom class is established where students study in their dominant language for 13 hours a week. Additional language reinforcement is provided in small groups to support transition to the non-dominant language. Language progress is assessed against CEFR, and, if appropriate, a Personalized Plan for Educational Success (PPRE) can be used. Extra-curricular activities and language camps provide additional language practice.
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing The school provides a dedicated wellbeing program: younger students engage in SEL, while from 4th grade the program follows Ilona Boniwell's positive psychology framework; mindfulness or meditation workshops are available in upper grades (1ère and Terminale).	Mental wellbeing The well-being of the learner is a focus within the Language Integration Programme. The LIP includes elements designed to foster socialisation and a sense of belonging, with regular parent–teacher information and evaluation meetings to monitor progress and address difficulties. The language learning approach uses engaging activities (singing, games, art, theatre, and culture) to support emotional comfort and motivation. The program also emphasizes a cultural transition and human experience, aiding students' comfort and inclusion within the school community.
Safeguarding	Safeguarding Policies address child protection with CIS and NEASC accreditations; there is a zero-tolerance approach to bullying and discrimination, and staff are trained to recognize and respond to incidents. The campus is safeguarded by security teams, entry regulations, and identity badges; regular emergency drills, including lockdown and lockout procedures, are conducted.	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
Facilities overview	Facilities overview École Jeannine Manuel operates Paris and Lille campuses. The Paris sites include Rue du Théâtre (The Théâtre site) and the Dupleix and Suffren campuses, while the Lille campus is in Marcq-en-Baroeul. The Lille boarding school has been recently renovated and can welcome up to 120 boarders with exceptional facilities. The Paris campus welcomes students from about 80 nationalities, and the school uses a bilingual curriculum to promote international understanding.	Facilities overview Set on 4.9 acres of attractive grounds with modern facilities, the EIB de La Jonchère campus opened in 2017. Each classroom is equipped with an interactive whiteboard for dynamic learning, and small class sizes ensure individual attention. The campus sits on a lush 5-acre site located in the forest in the Yvelines region. The school maintains a bilingual English–French environment to support its learning program.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
Academic facilities	Academic facilities Learning at École Jeannine Manuel is based on constant innovation and self-evaluation. Teaching staff are dedicated, and the school continually reviews best practices and engages with cognitive science research. The Paris campus welcomes students from around 80 nationalities from Pre-K to 12th grade, while Lille serves younger students and offers boarding for grades 6–12. The school operates a bilingual curriculum designed to promote international understanding.	Academic facilities An education program aligned with the French National Education system, with 50% of teaching in English and 50% in French. Immerses children from preschool equally in English and French, with half of the weekly schedule taught in English. Follows the French curriculum, enhanced with Anglo-Saxon teaching methods based on experimentation and group work, enabling fully bilingual students to choose between Francophone or Anglophone academic pathways. A focus on small classes with a low student-to-teacher ratio and personalized support. Innovation is central, with new technologies and robotics integrated through interdisciplinary STEAM projects. The team comprises around thirty native French and English teachers. EIB is UNESCO associated.
Extra curricular facilities	Extra curricular facilities Extracurricular activities are offered for both primary and secondary students. For primary, there is an Afterschool program (Monday to Friday) for MS to CM2 on three sites and a Sports Association (Wednesday) for CM1–CM2 (football and climbing). Registrations are via Eduka. For secondary, many activities are organized by the Sports & Cultural Association, including coding, theater, yoga, photography, hip-hop, jazz dance, robotics, and various sports (basketball, football, rock climbing). The school also hosts a Chess Club and a Debate Club that prepare teams for Harvard Model United Nations or Harvard Model Congress Europe; Chess clubs at the Paris campus are affiliated with the French Chess Federation and require licences for the school year.	Extra curricular facilities A wide range of extracurricular activities is offered daily after classes until 6:00 PM.
Parent experience	Parent experience
History	History Jeannine Manuel joined the French Resistance and later the London Free French in 1940; she returned to France for the Liberation of Paris in August 1944 and was convinced that ignorance breeds fear and that fear is the root cause of human conflict. In September 1954, the École Active Bilingue opened its doors in a former townhouse on Avenue de la Bourdonnais in Paris' 7th arrondissement. The school was renamed the École Active Bilingue Jeannine Manuel (EABJM) and opened at 70 Rue du Théâtre in Paris' 15th arrondissement. The school's mission is to promote international understanding through bilingual education for a multicultural community of students. It aims to shape ‘whole' people who are aware of their place in the world and ready to play a part in world affairs.	History EIB de La Jonchère offers a bilingual education for children ages 3 to 14, located about 30 minutes from central Paris in the Yvelines region. The school follows the Ministry of National Education programs and provides 50% of teaching in English and 50% in French. EIB Paris is a group of private secular bilingual schools with eight campuses in the capital and the west. Founded in 1954, EIB focuses on early learning of English from age 3. The EIB Paris network serves more than 3,000 students from more than 70 nationalities.
Community	Community With students from around 80 nationalities representing every major culture and religious tradition, the school is a truly international and multicultural community. École Jeannine Manuel was one of the first UNESCO-associated schools and among the first IB World Schools. It is accredited by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) since 2014. The school follows the French national curriculum with English, Science, and Chinese programs unique to École Jeannine Manuel, and most teachers are native French or English speakers. A significant portion of the student body has either French or English as their mother tongue.	Community EIB de La Jonchère is part of EIB Paris, a group of private secular bilingual schools with eight campuses in Paris and the west. The group surrounds students with a multicultural, multilingual environment from day one. The network offers a wide range of after-school activities and bilingual holiday camps throughout the year. The group serves students from more than 70 nationalities across the network.
Parent teacher association	Parent teacher association —	Parent teacher association The APEIB's purpose is to assist EIB de la Jonchère with school events, community projects and communications. The association organizes events to bring families and the school community together, including a welcome breakfast, Christmas market and end-of-year fair. It introduces students to different cultures throughout the year, including Thanksgiving, Chinese New Year and International Day. It reinforces students' social commitment through solidarity actions, such as food drives and fundraising. It also organizes events for the student community, including Halloween, sports day and prom night, and smaller projects like bake sales, Chandeleur, Easter egg hunts and holiday crafts, reflecting the bilingual school's vibrant culture.
Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual The school offers coding, theater, yoga, photography, hip-hop, jazz dance, and robotics as part of the secondary-level extracurricular program. Sports such as basketball, football, and rock climbing are organized through the Sports & Cultural Association. The Chess Club and Debate Club provide opportunities for competition and international-style conferences such as Harvard Model United Nations and Harvard Model Congress Europe. The range of activities is adjusted each year based on student choices and suggestions.	Academic & intellectual Coding & Robotics is offered from Grande Section to CM2. Lego and Chess are offered from Grande Section to CM2. In Middle School, Coding & Robotics, Chess, and Math Games are offered. World Knowledge and General Knowledge are available as Cultural Workshops.
Arts & creative	Arts & creative The Sports & Cultural Association coordinates theatre, photography, hip-hop, and jazz dance for students. These activities offer opportunities for performance, visual arts, and movement outside class. The range of creative activities is updated each year based on student input.	Arts & creative Cultural Workshops include Musical Awakening, Music Training, General Knowledge, Buzz Crew, and Arts & Crafts. Unique & Creative Workshops include Circus Arts, Magic, and Filmmaking. Piano Workshop is offered for Grande Section to CM2. Wednesdays offer Creative Wednesday for Kindergarten and Primary.
Cultural & language	Cultural & language The Debate Club competes in international model conferences such as Harvard Model United Nations and Harvard Model Congress Europe. The Chess Club is affiliated with the French Chess Federation. École Jeannine Manuel is a French international and bilingual school with a global outlook.	Cultural & language The school provides 50% English and 50% French instruction. English Passerelle and Language Integration Program (LIP) are available. External students can join English classes from 14:00 to 16:00, using Cambridge English Preparation materials and exchanges with British correspondents. Manga, World Knowledge, and Visual & Digital Arts are among the cultural workshops offered.
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies The Afterschool program runs Monday to Friday for students from MS to CM2 on the three sites. The Sports Association offers Wednesday activities for CM1 and CM2, including football and climbing. Chess Club and Debate Club provide social and intellectual engagement after class.	Social & hobbies Wednesday Creative and Wednesday Sports are scheduled for Kindergarten to Primary. Piano Workshop runs for Grande Section to CM2. Bilingual Childcare is available for Petite Section to CM2. After-school care is available for enrolled students.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional At École Jeannine Manuel, students take an active role in school life and contribute to the school community. Student committees offer leadership opportunities and help organize activities within the school. The school emphasizes student input in program choices and school life.	Leadership & professional Buzz Crew is a cultural workshop for CE1 to CM2. Filmmaking is offered for CM2. Piano Workshop is offered for Grande Section to CM2. Bilingual Childcare is available for Petite Section to CM2.
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing Student wellbeing is at the heart of École Jeannine Manuel. The school supports physical activity through sports such as basketball, football, and rock climbing. The afterschool program and organized activities provide opportunities to balance academics with healthy, active living.	Lifestyle & wellbeing Swimming is offered for Grande Section and CP. Aquagym is offered for CE2 to CM2. Team Sports are offered for Grande Section to CM2. Yoga is offered for Moyenne Section and Grande Section. Self-Defense is offered for CE2 to CM2, and Capoeira for CP to CM2.
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision The school follows the French national curriculum with English, Science, and Chinese programs unique to École Jeannine Manuel. The school is a French-English bilingual school, with bilingualism defined as the ability to express oneself in French or in English, orally or in writing, with native ease. All teachers are native French or English speakers, and most of the student body has either French or English as their mother tongue.	Language provision The school follows the Ministry of National Education programmes and offers 50% English and 50% French instruction for children aged 3 to 14. The Language Integration Programme (LIP) is available for non-French or non-English-speaking pupils in CM1–CM2 (Grade 4–5).
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school is a French-English bilingual school.	Bilingual teaching The school offers a bilingual education with a 50/50 split of English and French for children aged 3 to 14. The language of instruction alternates by day, with English on some days and French on others; on Wednesday mornings, students alternate weekly between English and French.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs A bilingual immersion program is offered.	Immersion programs Immersion classes are offered in English or French for Years 3 to 6 (CE1 to CM2) to support language development. In Years 7 and 8 (6e and 5e), a dedicated programme strengthens English or French and aids integration into the bilingual curriculum.
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Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. The school is a French bilingual and international school. The Paris campus welcomes students from 80 nationalities from Pre-K to 12, and the Lille campus welcomes children from nursery and offers co-educational boarding for students in grades 6–12. 2. The school looks for candidates who can benefit from the bilingual curriculum and whose parents are committed to the school's mission. The admissions policy notes that the school is highly oversubscribed and that both academic potential and contribution to the school's cultural diversity are considered. 3. The school admits based on academic profile, ability to cope with the enriched bilingual curriculum, and other factors such as talents and character; current and former students of sister schools and their siblings, alumni, and staff children may receive particular consideration. 4. Applicants submit via the OPEN APPLY online platform, and a non‑refundable €350 application fee applies for the 2026–2027 school year; documents are uploaded online during the application process. 5. The main intake years are Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 6th Grade, and 10th Grade; the Paris campus accepts ages starting at about 4 (Pre-K) and Lille accepts from nursery. 6. For the 2026–2027 cycle, admissions opened on 22 September 2025 and closed on 13 January 2026 for families residing in France (no deadline for families living abroad). Decisions are sent by email in March or April, and places are offered on a rolling basis for the Adaptation Programme. 7. After submission, applicants may be informed that they have progressed to Pre‑selection; supporting documents should be uploaded promptly to enable processing. 8. There is a waiting list: waiting list applicants are those whom the school would like to admit but cannot due to space; waiting list placements are not automatic, and the Admissions Committee reviews the entire waiting list when spaces become available; families on the waiting list must reapply each year. 9. Additional admission details include the availability of a playdate for Paris campus applicants (Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st Grade) as part of the evaluation process, with playdates offered in French or English.	Admissions The school accepts and welcomes students year-round, subject to space availability.
Scholarships	Scholarships The Lille campus launched scholarships for students entering the 6th grade, funded by the Jeannine Manuel Foundation, to foster greater social diversity. These income‑based scholarships cover registration fees and may cover part or all of the tuition, with the aim of providing access to bilingual education for disadvantaged students. The program prepares recipients for the French Baccalaureate with International Option (OIB). Admissions for this route involve a regular process including review of school records, tests, attendance at a school presentation and visit, and a meeting with one of the school directors; parental commitment is essential. Applications can be submitted online via the school's admissions portal.	Scholarships —
Waitlist	Waitlist There is a waiting list. Waiting list applicants are those whom the school would really like to admit, but cannot due to a lack of space. Waiting list placements are not automatic; the Admissions Committee informs families by email. There is no fixed order on the waiting list; when a space becomes available, the admissions team reviews the entire waiting list. Among equally qualified applicants, places are offered based on criteria such as current/former students of sister schools and their siblings, children of alumni and staff, extra-curricular interests, and other factors; the school also reserves space for international applicants when possible. Families on the waiting list must reapply the following year if they remain interested.	Waitlist —
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