Jeannine Manuel School vs North London Collegiate School

	J Jeannine Manuel School London, United Kingdom	N North London Collegiate School London, United Kingdom
Snapshot	Snapshot
Fees / year	Fees / year £24,780 - 29,340	Fees / year £25,620 - 29,751
Age range	Age range 3 - 18 years	Age range 4 - 18 years
Type	Type Co-educational	Type Girls School
Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), French Curriculum	Curriculum IB (DP), Cambridge International AS Levels, Cambridge A Levels, EYFS (Early years foundation stage), Pearson Edexcel IGCSE
Pupils	Pupils 600	Pupils 1,108
Typical class size	Typical class size —	Typical class size 20
Instruction language	Instruction language French, English	Instruction language English
Opened	Opened 1954	Opened 1850
Bus service	Bus service No	Bus service Yes
Essentials	Essentials
Location	Location Primary School: 21-24 Russell Square, London WC1B 5EA; Middle School: 43-45 Bedford Square, London WC1B 3DN; Upper School: 52-53 Russell Square, London WC1B 4HP.	Location Located in north‑west London, NLCS's Senior School is on Dalkeith Grove in Stanmore (HA7 4SQ) and has a Canons Drive entrance in Edgware (HA8 7RJ). The school sits in the London Borough of Harrow. Stanmore Station (Jubilee Line) is about a 10‑minute walk to NLCS; Canons Park Station (Jubilee Line) is about 8 minutes away; Edgware Station (Northern Line) is about a 15‑minute walk to the Canons Drive entrance.
Stages	Stages Primary School; Middle School; Upper School.	Stages Girls aged 4-18; Junior School, Senior School and Sixth Form.
School type	School type Independent, co-educational bilingual international school.	School type Independent day school
Pupil nationality mix	Pupil nationality mix Pupils hail from over 80 nationalities.	Pupil nationality mix —
Additional learning support	Additional learning support The school welcomes students with SEN and provides support to accommodate their needs where possible.	Additional learning support The Medical Centre and Cedar Space provide health and wellbeing support, including a Mental Health and Wellbeing Lead, a School Nurse, a healthcare professional, and two counsellors; tailored support to meet individual needs.
Country affiliation	Country affiliation France; UNESCO IB World School; accredited by NEASC and CIS; international school with UNESCO ASPnet.	Country affiliation United Kingdom
Religious affiliation	Religious affiliation —	Religious affiliation —
School day structure	School day structure —	School day structure Junior School day: First School (Reception–Year 2) arrives 8.30–8.45am; registration 8.50am; lessons finish 3.20pm; Lower School (Years 3–6) arrives after 8.15am; registration 8.40am; lessons finish 3.25pm; after-school clubs 3.30–4.00pm. Senior School day: nine 35-minute lessons; arrivals 8.15am–8.35am; Period 1 8.40–9.15; Period 2 9.15–9.50; Form time/assembly 9.50–10.25.
Bus service details	Bus service details —	Bus service details Coach and minibus services operate; morning coaches aim to reach the School by 8.25am.
Fees	Fees
Fee details	Fee details Fees for academic year 2025–2026 - Nursery (per annum, VAT exempt): GBP 24,780; per term (three equal instalments): GBP 8,260. - Reception to Year 10 (per annum): GBP 24,780 (exc. VAT) / GBP 29,736 (inc. 20% VAT); per term: GBP 8,260 (exc. VAT) / GBP 9,912 (inc. VAT). - Year 11 (French International Baccalaureate - BFI) (per annum): GBP 24,780 (exc. VAT) / GBP 29,736 (inc. VAT); per term: GBP 8,260 (exc. VAT) / GBP 9,912 (inc. VAT). - Year 11 (International Baccalaureate Diploma - IB) (per annum): GBP 29,340 (exc. VAT) / GBP 35,208 (inc. VAT); per term: GBP 9,780 (exc. VAT) / GBP 11,736 (inc. VAT). Application and registration fees - Application fee (one‑time, non‑refundable): GBP 275. Payment methods accepted for the application fee include Stripe or bank transfer. - First registration fee (one‑time, non‑refundable on acceptance): GBP 2,750. Additional services and other charges (per annum and per term equivalents) - School lunch plan: GBP 1,970 per year; per term approx. GBP 656.67. Lunches and bus services are available only for pupils up to Year 10 (inclusive). - Bus service (return): GBP 4,060 per year; per term approx. GBP 1,353.33. - Bus service (one way): GBP 2,710 per year; per term approx. GBP 903.33. - Supplemental charges (examples): co‑curricular clubs and after‑school activities, private music tuition, school trips and visits, public examination fees, and additional costs associated with special educational needs where applicable. Such supplemental charges are invoiced separately. Billing schedule and payment terms - Fees are charged for each term and are payable in three equal instalments unless an alternative Fees‑in‑Advance arrangement is agreed: - Autumn term: due 1 June preceding the Autumn Term. - Spring term: due 1 November preceding the Spring Term. - Summer term: due 1 March preceding the Summer Term. - Termly fees must be paid in full by direct bank transfer (net of any bank charges), unless covered by an agreed Fees‑in‑Advance Agreement. Supplemental charges are invoiced separately and are normally payable within two weeks of invoice. Late payments may attract interest (3% per annum above the School's bank base rate) and recovery costs. VAT treatment - From January 2025, 20% Value Added Tax (VAT) applies where relevant; the fees table shows amounts excluding and including VAT for taxable cohorts. Nursery fees are VAT exempt. Uniform / dress code and related costs - The School does not require a uniform; a Dress Code applies and indoor tops (shirts, polo shirts, sweaters, sweatshirts, jackets, dresses, etc.) worn indoors are expected to bear the School logo to promote identity. Any costs for logoed items or optional branded clothing are therefore optional rather than mandatory uniform charges. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable; the School operates as a day school. Refunds, withdrawals and notice - The Initial Registration Fee and the Application Fee are non‑refundable. If a parent withdraws a child after accepting a place, a term's notice is required; failing to give the required notice will render a term's fees payable in lieu of notice. Fees and prepaid supplemental charges are not normally refundable for absence or part‑term withdrawal. - If a pupil is suspended or expelled, no refund or remission of fees is payable for the term in which the suspension or exclusion occurs; in certain cases of required removal or permanent exclusion, any prepaid fees for periods after the term in which removal occurred will be refunded. - There is a statutory/contractual right to cancel the Acceptance Form within a 14‑day cooling‑off period: if cancellation takes place within that period all payments received will be reimbursed except the non‑refundable Initial Registration Fee; if the pupil has already started to attend, reimbursement will be made pro‑rata for days attended. Reimbursements are made without undue delay and normally within 14 days of cancellation. Fee payment options and special arrangements - Standard termly fee payments: direct bank transfer (net of bank charges). The application fee may be paid by Stripe or bank transfer at application. The School may accept payment from a third party by agreement, but parents who sign the Acceptance Form remain contractually liable for fees unless the School agrees otherwise in writing. A Fees‑in‑Advance Agreement (capital prepayment) is available under separate terms. Supplemental charges are invoiced and payable within two weeks. Interest and recovery costs apply for overdue sums. Other practical points on costs - Public examination fees, optional trips, private music lessons, elective activities and additional SEN provision are charged in addition to the standard fees and will be invoiced separately as supplemental charges. Parents should expect separate invoices for these items and for bus/lunch where taken. (End of fees overview.)	Fee details Application / Entry assessment fee - Entry assessment fee (non‑refundable): GBP 150 for UK applicants and GBP 200 for overseas applicants. Tuition fees (per term and per year) - Junior School: GBP 8,540 per term; GBP 25,620 per year (three terms). - Senior School: GBP 9,917 per term; GBP 29,751 per year (three terms). Coaches and lunches (additional annual charges) - Coach travel: GBP 2,937 per year for a return coach fare (billed termly). GBP 2,329 per year for a single coach fare (billed termly). - Lunches: GBP 1,215 per year for pupils in the Lower and Senior School (billed termly). GBP 1,029 per year for the First School. Senior School pupils may alternatively bring a packed lunch. - No additional charge is made for textbooks, stationery or examination fees. Deposit - An Acceptance Deposit equal to one half of one term's fees is required when a place is accepted. The Acceptance Deposit is retained until the pupil leaves and is repaid as a credit on the final fee bill (unless donated). A pro‑rata deposit applies to holders of bursary awards. An Additional Deposit may be required where the pupil's normal residence is outside the United Kingdom or where fees are paid from accounts or income outside the UK. Billing schedule and payment terms - Billing frequency options: Termly in full on the first day of each term, or monthly in ten equal instalments. Annual charges (tuition, buses, lunches etc.) are collected in ten equal instalments on the first day of the month from 1 August to 1 May. Extras (for example trips) are collected on 1 August for the Autumn Term, 1 January for the Spring Term and 1 May for the Summer Term and are added to the existing instalment collections. Invoices are issued by email in advance of the term to which they relate. Fee payment methods and administrative charges - Payment by direct debit is the standard method; fees for each term are due as cleared funds by direct debit before the commencement of the term unless a separate arrangement has been agreed. Payment by cheque or by bank transfer is permitted but the School reserves the right to charge an administration fee of GBP 50 each time such a payment is made. Cash payments are not accepted. The School may refuse a payment if it is not satisfied as to the identity of the payer or the source of the funds. Agreements with third‑party payers do not release parents from liability if the third party defaults. Other costs and extras - Extras may include charges for educational visits, overseas trips, additional tuition, coach charges, lunches, clothing and equipment, photographs or other items ordered by parents or pupils, and damage where the pupil has caused wilful loss or damage. Extras are billed on the dates noted under the billing schedule. Some financial assistance awards may include support for uniform, lunches, coach transport, essential curriculum materials, exam fees and compulsory school trips. Boarding - Boarding is not applicable; the School is a mainstream day school for girls aged 4 to 18 years. No boarding fees apply. Refunds, cancellations and notice - Fees are non‑refundable in the ordinary course: fees will not be refunded, reduced or waived for pupil absence through illness, for a shortened Term or extended vacation, for early release before or after public examinations, for temporary closure due to adverse weather, or except in exceptional cases at the sole discretion of the Headmistress. An offer and acceptance made entirely at distance may be cancelled within the statutory 14‑day cancellation period; in such cases Acceptance and Additional Deposits, if paid, will be refunded together with any fees paid pro‑rata for educational services already provided. If parents withdraw a pupil without giving at least one full Term's written notice they will be liable to pay one Term's fees in lieu of notice (special rules apply where a pupil leaves at the end of Year 13). Acceptance and Additional Deposits may be refunded in specified circumstances as set out in the School's terms and conditions. Summary notes on inclusions - Textbooks, stationery and examination fees are included within the published fees and are not charged separately. Extras such as trips, additional tuition or optional activities are billed separately on the dates listed under the billing schedule. Bursaries and scholarships are discretionary and any award terms (including what costs they cover) are notified at the time of offer.
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Academics	Academics
Curriculum details	Curriculum details The school follows the French national curriculum with English, Science and Chinese programmes developed by and for the School. In Primary School, teaching is shared equally between French and English. In Secondary School, Science is taught in English and follows an inquiry-based science curriculum conceived at School. The Sixth Form offers the French International Baccalaureate (BFI) with English-language modules that replace their French-language counterparts.	Curriculum details In Years 7–9 the curriculum follows the National Curriculum, and in Years 10–11 pupils study the Edexcel IGCSE syllabus, with all students taking IGCSE Language and Literature in Year 11. In the Sixth Form the school offers two pathways: A Levels or the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme, with English Literature available through IB and Cambridge Pre-U. The Mathematics department uses the Edexcel IGCSE syllabus in Years 10–11, and about three-quarters of Sixth Form students study A Level or IB Mathematics, with some choosing Further Mathematics or IB Higher Level. Pupils can study six modern languages—French, Spanish, German, Russian, Mandarin and Italian—with language exchanges and a Polyglot Society. The Music Department offers IB, A Level and IGCSE music syllabuses, following Cambridge IGCSE Music and AQA A Level Music.
Student teacher ratio	Student teacher ratio 7:1	Student teacher ratio —
Exam results	Exam results —	Exam results IB Diploma 2025 average score 42.94, making NLCS the second highest performing IB school in the world and the best in the country. A Level 2025 results were outstanding with 54.3% A* grades, 86.1% A-A and 96.1% A-B. GCSE/IGCSE 2025 results were record-breaking with 83.4% grade 9, 95.9% 9/8 and 99.2% 9/8/7.
Higher education progression	Higher education progression University offers for 2023-2025 include destinations across the United Kingdom (Imperial College London, University College London, King's College London, University of Cambridge, University of Oxford, SOAS, LSE, University of Edinburgh), the United States (e.g., NYU, Boston College), Canada (e.g., McGill University, University of Toronto), France (e.g., Sciences Po, ESCP) and other countries.	Higher education progression Notable university destinations include Cambridge, Oxford, Imperial College London, UCL, King's College London and LSE, with many graduates also going to Yale, Brown, Columbia, Johns Hopkins, McGill and other leading institutions. Destinations span the UK, USA, Canada and Europe.
Gifted and talented	Gifted and talented —	Gifted and talented The Sophie Bryant Scholarship commemorates the intellectual brilliance of Sophie Bryant and offers an individualized mentoring and enrichment programme. It includes termly mentoring sessions, a Sophie Bryant Symposium, a Sophie Bryant Journal and potential fee remission, and is offered to a small number of girls entering NLCS in Year 7 and Year 12 who demonstrate a deep love of learning.
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Wellbeing & support	Wellbeing & support
Social & emotional learning	Social & emotional learning —	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 as an additional language —
Mental wellbeing	Mental wellbeing —	Mental wellbeing —
Safeguarding	Safeguarding —	Safeguarding —
Safeguarding policy	Safeguarding policy —	Safeguarding policy —
Facilities	Facilities
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Sports facilities	Sports facilities —	Sports facilities —
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Parent experience	Parent experience
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Extra-curricular	Extra-curricular
Academic & intellectual	Academic & intellectual —	Academic & intellectual —
Arts & creative	Arts & creative —	Arts & creative —
Cultural & language	Cultural & language —	Cultural & language —
Social & hobbies	Social & hobbies —	Social & hobbies —
Community & service	Community & service —	Community & service —
Leadership & professional	Leadership & professional —	Leadership & professional —
Lifestyle & wellbeing	Lifestyle & wellbeing —	Lifestyle & wellbeing —
Language provision	Language provision
Language provision	Language provision —	Language provision —
Bilingual teaching	Bilingual teaching —	Bilingual teaching —
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Reputation	Reputation
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Accreditations	Accreditations —	Accreditations —
Admissions	Admissions
Admissions	Admissions 1. Admissions open the year before entry and are conducted on a rolling basis throughout the year. After the completed application form is received, the family is contacted to schedule an interview with a member of the Leadership Team. Families are invited to attend a school presentation to learn about the school's mission, pedagogical approaches, and philosophy. 2. Complete the online application. For each applicant upload copies of the students picture, birth certificate, passport, school reports for the last two years and current year when available (or EYFS progress checks for applicants who have them), a letter of recommendation about the family, and co-signed authorisation if parents are divorced or separated. A non-refundable application fee of 3275 is payable via Stripe or bank transfer. New users must set up a user account to use the Admissions Portal to register for events or submit an application form. 3. Attend appointments. Families living in the UK are required to attend a school presentation followed by a Q&A, after which an appointment is arranged for the parents and child with a Head of School or senior staff member. Families enrolled at Ecole Jeannine Manuel Paris or Lille do not need an admissions appointment. Families living abroad can join virtual school presentations and arrange appointments via Zoom. 4. Review decisions and entry requirements. Admissions are on a rolling basis. The Admissions Commission decision will be communicated within two weeks of the appointment. Applicant age eligibility: Nursery applicants must turn three during the first term of the academic year; questions about year groups and age of entry are handled by the Admissions Office. Linguistic entry requirements: The school welcomes non-French-speaking students at all levels and beginners in English up to Year 7.	Admissions Entry points for NLCS: 4+ (40 places), 7+ (8–10 places), 11+ (approximately 70–75 places), and 16+ (approximately 20 places). There are also Junior School Occasional Places and Years 8–10 Occasional Places. Registrations for 2026 entry are closed. NLCS seeks students with strong academic potential, curiosity about the world, ambition, and readiness to embrace opportunities, and it values diversity. A range of scholarships and bursaries is offered, including music scholarships, sports scholarships, and the Sophie Bryant Scholarship, available to Senior School entrants at 11+ and 16+. Occasional places may be available in other year groups, and School in Action mornings can be booked to visit.
Scholarships	Scholarships Bursaries are available. At present, 12% of pupils benefit from financial aid, covering an average of two thirds of their school fees. To apply for a bursary, a separate Bursary Application is submitted at the same time as the Admissions Application so that both can be reviewed together. More information on fees and bursaries is available on the Fees & Bursaries page.	Scholarships Music Scholarships are offered at 11+ and 16+ for outstanding musical promise; Handel Music Scholarship provides a remission of 10–20% of school fees and 11+ scholarships last for the duration of studies while 16+ scholarships cover the duration of Sixth Form. The Sophie Bryant Scholarship is awarded to a small number of Year 7 or Year 12 entrants, includes mentoring and enrichment, and usually fee remission (not guaranteed); assessment follows the 11+ or 16+ process and is open to external and some internal applicants. Sports Scholarships are open to external 11+ and 16+ applicants as well as current Year 6 and Year 11 pupils; candidates must demonstrate high-level sport and potential; recipients receive mentorship, a strength and conditioning programme, some NLCS kit, nutritional support, and usually fee remission; assessments include fitness tests, skill evaluations, and interviews.
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