École Jeannine Manuel - Paris vs EIB Grenelle School
École Jeannine Manuel - Paris and EIB Grenelle School are both in Paris, about 2 km apart. Both schools offer French programmes, and École Jeannine Manuel - Paris also offers IB. Published annual fees are close, at €9,935 - 26,470 for École Jeannine Manuel - Paris and €16,132 - 17,431 for EIB Grenelle School. École Jeannine Manuel - Paris takes pupils from 3 to 17, and EIB Grenelle School from 3 to 11.
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
176 rue de Grenelle, 75007 Paris, in the heart of the 7th arrondissement, minutes away from Les Invalides.
Stages
Stages
From Pre-K to 12th grade, the Paris campus includes Primaire (Primary), Collège (Middle School), and Lycée (High School).
Stages
Nursery to Year 6 (Maternelle to CM2).
School type
School type
The school is a French international and bilingual school.
School type
Private bilingual primary school.
Pupil nationality mix
Pupil nationality mix
The Paris campus welcomes students from 80 nationalities.
Pupil nationality mix
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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
Small class sizes and personalised supervision to meet the needs of individual students.
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
School opens at 8:30 AM; classes run 9:00 AM–4:30 PM; after-school care and homework assistance available until 5:45 PM.
Bus service details
Bus service details
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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 Registration Fees - Application fee (new applicants): EUR 300 — non-refundable. - Registration fee (first year, academic year 2025/2026): EUR 1,650 — non-refundable. - One‑off School Excellence Fund (one-time contribution): EUR 300.
Tuition fees (per term and per academic year) - Preschool (Maternelle): EUR 5,367 per term; EUR 16,101 per year. - Primary (Elémentaire, Year 1 to Year 6 / CP to CM2): EUR 5,800 per term; EUR 17,400 per year. - Annual insurance and medical‑file charges: EUR 15 + EUR 16.
Billing schedule and payment terms - School year is split into three billing terms: Term 1 (1 September – 30 November), Term 2 (1 December – 28 February), Term 3 (1 March – 3 July). - Payment options and schedules offered: - Single annual payment (one transfer) scheduled in the first week of October. - Three instalments: first week of October, January, and March. - SEPA direct debit is available and preferred for families with EU bank accounts; SEPA debits can also be used for re‑enrolment deposits. - Accepted methods: bank transfer or debit card (American Express is not accepted). Cash payments are not accepted. - Re‑enrolment deposit for the next year (applied as an advance on the next year's invoice): EUR 1,750 (stated as the deposit amount to confirm re‑enrolment for 2026/2027). - Late payment penalties and recovery fees: legal interest rate plus two points and an automatic penalty of 10% of the unpaid invoice; recovery fees include a formal notice fee (EUR 25), bailiff notice (EUR 450), and failed direct debit fee (EUR 100). Non‑payment can lead to immediate exigibility of all sums and to exclusion of the pupil.
Boarding fees - Boarding is not offered. EIB Grenelle is a day primary school (maternelle to CM2). No boarding fees apply.
Other compulsory and optional costs - Uniforms (mandatory from Nursery to Year 6): tablier (apron) EUR 44; sweater / cardigan EUR 54. Sports pack (EUR 98) is mandatory from CP onward. - Optional Language Integration Programme (for pupils needing French as an additional language or English as an additional language): EUR 2,750. - Catering / lunch options (optional, billed in addition to tuition): - Canteen 5 days: EUR 977 per term; EUR 2,931 per year. - Canteen 4 days: EUR 782 per term; EUR 2,346 per year. - Lunch box (4 days): EUR 452 per term; EUR 1,356 per year (includes supervision and use of catering equipment). - Transfer fees between EIB schools (where applicable): EUR 800 for transfer to EIB Monceau or EIB Lamartine primary school; EUR 800 for transfer to Collège Monceau (covering entrance test and interview). - Sibling discounts: a 25% reduction is offered for the third enrolled child; the 25% reduction applies to tuition fees for the third child and is not cumulative with corporate full/partial sponsorship.
Refund and cancellation conditions - Application and registration fees are non‑refundable. - The tuition down‑payment (first term's tuition paid on enrolment) can be reimbursed only if the school is informed of cancellation by recorded delivery within 15 calendar days following the admission date; after that 15‑day period payments are not refundable. - Re‑enrolment deposit refund is possible only in specific cases (for example, change of course decided by the school, refusal of a school‑decided repeat year under the stated deadlines, or a parental transfer outside Île‑de‑France before the stated date with employer proof) and subject to the contractual deadlines and conditions described in the school's terms.
Summary note on invoicing and proration - Annual school fees are prorated for students entering during the school year (charged by full months, with the month of arrival charged in full). For students leaving mid‑year, any term started remains payable in full; optional services are prorated.
Diving deeper
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 Ministry of National Education curriculum with a fully bilingual programme, 50% of classes in English and 50% in French. By the end of elementary school, students have covered the elements of the official curriculum in both English and French. Chinese is taught for 2 hours per week starting in Year 4. STREAM activities (Science, Technology, Reading and Robotics, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) support ongoing skill development. Small classes and personalised support are provided, 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 is 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
Brevet des Collèges and Baccalauréat: 100% success, with 98% honours.
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
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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
1. Submit the online application form to apply for a place for your child. Applications for Nursery to Year 6 are accepted year-round, subject to available places. For 2025-2026, registration is open and a member of the admissions team will contact you after submission.
2. Review the terms of service and fees. The 2025-2026 terms show an application fee of 300€ and a registration fee of 1650€ (non-refundable). The 2026-2027 terms show an application fee of 300€ and a registration fee of 1800€ (non-refundable).
3. You can choose between 2025-2026 or 2026-2027; both have open registration. The school publishes separate fees for each academic year, and the fees are non-refundable.
4. Book a visit to see the school before applying. You can book a visit to view the facilities and meet the admissions team; this is encouraged for prospective families.
5. Start the admissions process by downloading the documents. Download the application process and the tuition fees schedule and Terms of Service for 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 from the links at the bottom of the page.
6. Mid-year admissions are possible. EIB Grenelle regularly welcomes new pupils mid-year, depending on available places; the teaching team provides support to ensure a smooth integration.
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.
