École Jeannine Manuel - Paris vs Hattemer Bilingue

	É École Jeannine Manuel - Paris Paris, France	H Hattemer Bilingue Paris, France
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year €9,935 - 26,470	Fees / year €10,965 - 15,200
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 Bespoke Curriculum, 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 English, French
Opened	Opened 1954	Opened 1885
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service No
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 Two campuses in Paris: 52 Rue de Londres, 75008 Paris (8th arrondissement) and 43 Rue Decamps, 75116 Paris (16th arrondissement). The 8th arrondissement campus offers Maternelle & Élémentaire for ages 3 to 10. From September 2026, Hattemer Bilingue will become EIB Wagram, a bilingual primary school within the EIB Paris network.
Stages	Stages From Pre-K to 12th grade, the Paris campus includes Primaire (Primary), Collège (Middle School), and Lycée (High School).	Stages Nursery and Elementary (Maternelle and Élémentaire). The program is bilingual with daily English instruction from nursery, taught by native-speaking teachers. By the end of CM2, most students reach B1 level in English; six to seven hours of English per week are taught CP–CE2 and five hours in CM1–CM2.
School type	School type The school is a French international and bilingual school.	School type Private, independent, secular, bilingual.
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix The Paris campus welcomes students from 80 nationalities.	Pupil nationality mix —
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 Secular
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 —
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 re‑enrolment fees - Registration fee (new applicants): EUR 1,985. - Re‑enrolment fee (returning pupils): EUR 800. - Deposit required at enrolment / re‑enrolment: EUR 1,500 (this deposit is charged and remains due in many withdrawal situations). Tuition fees (per term and per year, by year group) - Bilingual kindergarten (Maternelle): - Petite section (Nursery, full day): EUR 3,655 per term — EUR 10,965 per year. - Petite section (Nursery, half day): EUR 2,982 per term — EUR 8,946 per year. - Moyenne section (Pre‑School, full day): EUR 3,655 per term — EUR 10,965 per year. - Grande section (Year 1, full day): EUR 3,655 per term — EUR 10,965 per year. - Bilingual elementary (Élémentaire): - CP (Year 2): EUR 3,775 per term — EUR 11,325 per year. - CE1 (Year 3): EUR 3,775 per term — EUR 11,325 per year. - CE2 (Year 4): EUR 3,775 per term — EUR 11,325 per year. - CM1 (Year 5): EUR 3,775 per term — EUR 11,325 per year. - CM2 (Year 6): EUR 3,775 per term — EUR 11,325 per year. Optional services and additional fees - Parents' Association membership: EUR 50 (annual). - Canteen (4 days): EUR 695 per term — EUR 2,085 per year. - Canteen (5 days): EUR 860 per term — EUR 2,580 per year. - Lunch box (4 days): EUR 515 per term — EUR 1,545 per year. - Lunch box (5 days): EUR 640 per term — EUR 1,920 per year. - Day care / evening study (full‑week package): EUR 627 per term — EUR 1,881 per year. - Private lessons (Elementary): EUR 60 per hour. - Extracurricular activities and options: from EUR 550 per year depending on the activity. - School trips, field trips or special projects: additional charges may apply and will be billed separately after cost estimation. Uniform costs (mandatory items and prices) - Nursery to Year 4 (inclusive): smock / blouse: EUR 44. - Year 5 to Year 6: - Short‑sleeved polo (100% cotton): EUR 44. - Long‑sleeved polo (100% cotton): EUR 47. - Cardigan (100% cotton): EUR 54. - Sweater (100% cotton): EUR 54. Billing schedule and payment terms - Invoices are issued and payable according to the chosen payment method. Payment options and schedules include: - Direct debit in 3 instalments: due on 15 September, 5 December and 5 March. (A fourth direct‑debit for the deposit may be taken at re‑enrolment time.) - Direct debit in 8 monthly instalments: on the 15th of each month from September to April (a 9th debit for the deposit may be taken at re‑enrolment time). - Bank transfer in 2 instalments: due 15 September and 15 December (a third transfer for the deposit may be due on 5 May at re‑enrolment). - Payment by credit card to the school office or by telephone (American Express not accepted). - Cheque payments are permitted only for extracurricular activities, holiday courses, trips, registration/re‑registration fees, uniforms, bookshop purchases and the deposit. - Important payment rules: rejected direct‑debit instalments are not re‑presented; two rejections cancel that payment modality and rejection fees may be re‑charged. Any school term once started remains payable in full. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable; the school is a day school (maternelle and élémentaire). Refunds, cancellations and related conditions - Registration fees are non‑refundable. - The deposit paid at admission may be refundable if the school is notified of cancellation within 15 days from the admission date; otherwise amounts paid at registration (registration fee and deposit) are generally not refunded. - Re‑enrolment fees remain due and are generally not refundable except where expressly allowed under the school's contractual conditions. - Any term started remains payable in full; families must notify withdrawal by registered letter in the forms and timeframes set out in the school's contractual conditions. Discounts and special conditions - Large‑family discount: from the third child enrolled, a 20% discount applies to the lowest tuition fee (discounts are not cumulative and apply only to tuition, not to registration or re‑enrolment fees). (End of fees overview.)
Diving deeper	Diving deeper
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 The demi-pension (half-board) is provided with table service for all pupils. The meals include a starter, a main course, cheese, and a dessert. Lunch is served Monday to Friday from 11:30 to 13:00. Menus are updated monthly. A lunch-box option is available for pupils with a medical certificate starting from CE2.
Uniform requirement	Uniform requirement The school has no uniform. A dress code guides attire to maintain a respectful environment.	Uniform requirement From PS, MS, GS to CE2, pupils wear a Hattemer blouse. From CM1 onward, a uniform is required: a white-collared Hattemer top and a navy blue sweater; trousers, skirt, or dress in gray or navy; jeans and sneakers are forbidden. CM1 and CM2 may purchase and wear a set including a navy cardigan with a stand-up collar, a navy V-neck sweater, and two short-sleeve polo shirts.
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 The demi-pension is served at table with supervision and a meal. Meals are composed of a starter, a main dish, cheese, and a dessert. Lunch is served Monday to Friday from 11:30 to 13:00, with multiple services for different levels. Menus are updated monthly. A lunch-box option is available with a medical certificate from CE2.
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 Hattemer Bilingue is a private, secular, bilingual school not under state contract. From September 2026, Hattemer Bilingue will become EIB Wagram, a bilingual primary school within the EIB Paris network.
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 Hattemer Bilingue offers a bi-cultural program in French and English across maternelle through the elementary level, with English instruction starting in early childhood. In Maternelle, instruction is 50% English and 50% French, and English begins from day one. By the end of Grande Section, students understand and express themselves in both languages, and a music program is available as part of the curriculum. In Élementaire, the Hattemer method is more complete and dense than the national program, giving 100 extra hours in mathematics and 200 extra hours in French, with a focus on French, math fundamentals and strong English. Progress in English is validated by the Cambridge exam, and there is a weekly Grand Cours to monitor progress in writing and speaking. From Seconde onward, students can choose between bilingual and international tracks, with six hours of English per week in Seconde and the international track offering English-language study of language, literature and civilization. In Première et Terminale, students may pursue bilingual or international tracks; the international track leads to the IB diploma, and IELTS is included in the program; a counseling office assists with university admissions for top international universities, and since 2023 the school has integrated with the EIB network.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio —	Student teacher ratio 18-21 students per class.
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 Progress is validated by the Cambridge exam.
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 Première et Terminale internationales allow students to pursue the IB diploma; IELTS is included in the curriculum for Première; a counseling office helps with university admissions to top international universities.
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 —
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 French-English program for all students. English instruction is strengthened, with instruction split 50/50 between French and English in kindergarten and 6 hours of English per week in elementary.
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 —
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 The school is a Globeducate member; safeguarding the community including students, parents and staff is a priority, and Globeducate policies apply.
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 Hattemer Bilingue operates on two Paris campuses. The Paris 8th Campus is located at 52, rue de Londres, Paris 75008, and serves children from 3 to 10 years old in nursery and elementary. The school provides a bilingual English-French environment, with 50% of nursery lessons taught in English and 1 hour 30 minutes of English per day starting in elementary, with class sizes of 18–21 students. The Hattemer Bilingue 16th Campus opened at 43, rue Decamps, Paris 75116, in 2017; in September 2025 Hattemer Bilingue 16e became EIB Trocadéro, a bilingual primary school within the EIB Paris network. A future change is planned: from September 2026 the 8th arrondissement campus will become EIB Wagram, a bilingual primary school within the EIB Paris network.
Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities Hattemer Bilingue offers after‑school sports programs, including fencing (_escrime_), rugby initiation for younger students, and judo. These activities are part of the after‑school offerings and are listed in the extracurricular catalog for the 2025–2026 year.
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 Hattemer Bilingue uses the Hattemer teaching method, built on four pillars: confidence in each child's abilities, explicit and progressive transmission of knowledge, academic rigor with deep learning, and recognition of effort and enjoyment of learning. The school emphasizes a bilingual environment with early English exposure; 50% of nursery classes are conducted in English and elementary students receive 1 hour 30 minutes of English per day. The program promotes mastery of French, mathematics and English, and includes a weekly Grand Cours in Elementary. The school presents itself as providing an exclusive teaching method designed to foster a strong foundation across core disciplines and to develop curiosity beyond the classroom.
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 Hattemer Bilingue offers more than 20 extracurricular activities. The activities catalog (2025–2026) includes coding, robotics, chess, music, theatre in English, arts and crafts, and various sports. The schedule includes a Wednesday program (Hattemer Wednesday) with activities from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm, and each activity typically lasts one hour. The program also features individual instrument lessons (piano, violin, guitar) offered as paid sessions, and group activities such as acting, singing, and English language projects.
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 Hattemer Bilingue has existed since 1885, with a mission to lead each student to success through rigorous learning and the constant pursuit of excellence. English instruction has long been part of Hattemer Bilingue, with about half of lessons taught in French and English in nursery and six hours of English per week in elementary. The school is located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris and serves nursery and elementary students aged 3 to 10. From September 2026, Hattemer Bilingue will join the EIB Paris network as EIB Wagram, a bilingual primary school with parity of hours, continuing its values and expanding its pedagogical offering. Hattemer Bilingue is a member of Globeducate, a major global K-12 education network.
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 Hattemer Bilingue operates the Grand Cours, a weekly oral and written assessment that includes a Grand Cours oral attended by parents in person or at a distance, and weekly sessions inviting parents to observe. Parents are regularly informed of their children's results through daily notebooks, the 'carnets' every three weeks, and an annual prize ceremony. The school engages in Globeducate sustainability initiatives and has earned Eco-Ecole awards, including Eco-Ecole 2025 distinction Or for Hattemer Bilingue 8e; Globeducate's programs emphasize sustainability and international learning. The school's news posts describe activities ranging from a week of study spanning ancient Egypt to robots of the future and biodiversity explorations by students, reflecting a lively, culturally rich community.
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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 Hattemer Bilingue offers a wide range of extracurricular activities to challenge students academically. The program includes Coding (GS–CM2),Math challenges (Défis et Jeux mathématiques), and Chess, alongside Robotics, with dedicated time blocks across the week. Instrument lessons (piano, violin, guitar) and English-language theatre (Actor Studio) are available, with collective music courses such as ‘À vous de jouer' and ‘Sur un air de musique' to develop musical literacy. An Elementary Grand Cours is held weekly to reinforce learning across subjects.
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 Hattemer Bilingue runs a rich arts program including Arts Plastiques and crafts, plus theatre events. Theatre is offered across age groups, including English-language theatre via Actor Studio for CE1–CM2. Music education includes group singing and instrumental study with private lessons available, and visual arts and crafts foster creative expression throughout the primary years.
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 Hattemer Bilingue provides a bi-cultural education with approximately half of the instruction in English starting in kindergarten and 6 hours of English per week in elementary. English-language activities include Actor Studio (in English), theatre in English, and games and singing in English, supporting language development across the curriculum. The Wednesday Hattemer program offers additional sessions in French and English to reinforce language skills and immersion.
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 Hattemer Bilingue offers social and hobby activities that complement classroom learning. The Mercredi Hattemer program runs from 13:00 to 17:00 with age-appropriate, one-hour workshops in French and English, fostering language practice and social interaction. After-school options include chess, drama, and a variety of language-enriched activities that promote collaboration and engagement.
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service Hattemer Bilingue participates in eco-friendly initiatives and has earned Eco-Ecole 2025 distinction Gold, reflecting a strong commitment to environmental stewardship. Eco Week and biodiversity projects are part of school life, highlighting sustainable practices and student involvement in environmental responsibility.
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 Hattemer Bilingue runs a weekly Grand Cours in Elementary, providing structured, discipline-based enrichment as part of the school's extended-after-school offerings.
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 Sports activities are a core part of daily life, including fencing (Escrime) for CE1–CM2, rugby initiation for MS–GS, and judo from GS to CM2. The program also includes physical activity, study time, English-language games, and age-appropriate athletic workshops as part of the after-school timetable.
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 provides instruction in English and French. English instruction is reinforced from kindergarten onward; in Maternelle, half the instruction is in English and half in French, and in Élementaire, English is taught for 1 hour 30 minutes per day. The school welcomes students aged 3 to 10 and is located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris.
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching The school is a French-English bilingual school.	Bilingual teaching Hattemer Bilingue offers a bi-cultural bilingual program in English and French. In Maternelle, instruction is split 50/50 between English and French. In Élementaire, English is taught for 1 hour 30 minutes per day.
Immersion programs	Immersion programs A bilingual immersion program is offered.	Immersion programs —
Reputation	Reputation
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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 Hattemer Bilingue is a private, non-contract, secular and bilingual school in Paris. We are currently accepting applications for all classes, depending on available places. The school is located in the 8th arrondissement of Paris. From September 2026, Hattemer Bilingue will become EIB Wagram, a bilingual primary school within the EIB Paris network. Paris 8e offers nursery and elementary education, from age 3 to 10. The school has an exclusive teaching method—the Hattemer method. English is taught from the early years of nursery. The study program is international-focused. A brochure is available for download. A contact form is available for inquiries. The address is 52, Rue de Londres, Paris 75008. The phone number is 01 43 87 59 14.
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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