École Jeannine Manuel - Paris vs EIB de La Jonchère
École Jeannine Manuel - Paris and EIB de La Jonchère are both in Paris, about 11 km apart. Both schools offer French and IB programmes. Published annual fees are €9,935 - 26,470 at École Jeannine Manuel - Paris and €13,845 - 17,145 at EIB de La Jonchère, which puts École Jeannine Manuel - Paris roughly 17% higher. École Jeannine Manuel - Paris takes pupils from 3 to 17, and EIB de La Jonchère from 3 to 18.
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
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Country affiliation
Country affiliation
The school has campuses in Paris and Lille (France) and London (United Kingdom).
Country affiliation
France
Religious affiliation
Religious affiliation
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Religious affiliation
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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
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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).
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Diving deeper
Boarding arrangements
Boarding arrangements
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Boarding arrangements
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Uniform requirement
Uniform requirement
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Uniform requirement
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Food options
Food options
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Food options
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House system
House system
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House system
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Governance and ownership
Governance and ownership
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Governance and ownership
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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
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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
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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
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Gifted and talented
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Academic calendar
Academic calendar
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Academic calendar
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Wellbeing & support
Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning
Social & emotional learning
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Social & emotional learning
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Special educational needs (SEN)
Special educational needs (SEN)
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Special educational needs (SEN)
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English as an additional language
English as an additional language
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English as an additional language
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Mental wellbeing
Mental wellbeing
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Mental wellbeing
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Safeguarding
Safeguarding
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Safeguarding
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Safeguarding policy
Safeguarding policy
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Safeguarding policy
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Facilities
Facilities
Facilities overview
Facilities overview
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Facilities overview
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Sports facilities
Sports facilities
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Sports facilities
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Academic facilities
Academic facilities
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Academic facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
Extra curricular facilities
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Extra curricular facilities
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Parent experience
Parent experience
History
History
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History
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Community
Community
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Community
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Parent teacher association
Parent teacher association
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Parent teacher association
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Extra-curricular
Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual
Academic & intellectual
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Academic & intellectual
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Arts & creative
Arts & creative
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Arts & creative
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Cultural & language
Cultural & language
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Cultural & language
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Social & hobbies
Social & hobbies
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Social & hobbies
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Community & service
Community & service
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Community & service
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Leadership & professional
Leadership & professional
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Leadership & professional
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Lifestyle & wellbeing
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Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
Language provision
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Language provision
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Bilingual teaching
Bilingual teaching
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Bilingual teaching
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Immersion programs
Immersion programs
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Immersion programs
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Reputation
Reputation
Awards
Awards
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Awards
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Accreditations
Accreditations
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Accreditations
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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
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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.
