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Curriculum French Curriculum, IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE
Taught languages French, English, Spanish, Mandarin, German, Italian
Typical class size 25
Strengths Sport, Performing Arts, STEM
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Social and Hobbies
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction
École Jeannine Manuel Lille is a French international and bilingual school serving ages 3 to 17. The campus follows the French national curriculum with IB Diploma and Cambridge IGCSE options. The school teaches in English and French, with bilingualism at its core and teachers who are native French or English speakers in a culturally immersive environment. The Lille site hosts an international community representing about 80 nationalities, and students complete their secondary studies with the French Baccalauréat international (BFI) or the International Baccalaureate (IB). The Marcq-en-Barœul campus nearby accommodates more than 880 students and offers a boarding option for international students (around 120 boarders). Facilities include a 1500 m2 gym with a climbing wall, a 300 m running track, and a playing field, plus well-equipped academic spaces. Extracurricular life features debates, Model United Nations, theatre, chess, robotics and other clubs. This combination supports language development, cultural awareness, and growth globally.
Ecole Jeannine Manuel - Lille has 1,000 pupils, typical class sizes of 25, instruction in French, English.
Location
Marcq-en-Baroeul, 418bis rue Albert Bailly, 59700 Marcq en Baroeul, France. The Lille campus welcomes students from nursery through lycée and offers co-educational boarding for Grades 6–12. The boarding house accommodates 120 boarders. It is located a few miles from Lille, with transport links that connect the region to Paris, London, and Brussels just a short train ride away.
French international and bilingual school. Boarding is offered for Grades 6–12.
Country affiliation
France
School day structure
Primary school runs 4.5 days a week, 8:30 am to 3:15 pm, with Wednesday ending at 12:30 pm; lunch is 11:45 am to 1:15 pm. Secondary school schedules vary, with lessons lasting 45 or 90 minutes and the school week shorter by about four hours to allow interdisciplinary projects and electives.
Fees
Annual tuition at Ecole Jeannine Manuel - Lille ranges from EUR 8,645 to EUR 32,560 for 2026/27.
Application / registration fees
- Registration (one‑time, non‑refundable): EUR 650 for new pupils.
Tuition fees by year group (annual and per‑term)
- Kindergarten (K1–K3) and Primary (Grade 1–5): Annual tuition EUR 8,385 — equivalent to approximately EUR 2,795 per term (three term billing). For a child in K1 the first year total including the one‑time registration fee is EUR 9,035.
- Lower secondary (Grades 6–8): Annual tuition EUR 8,785 — approximately EUR 2,928 per term.
- Grade 9 (Year 10): Annual tuition EUR 7,485 — approximately EUR 2,495 per term.
- Grade 10 (Year 11 / early high school stage shown): Annual tuition EUR 13,595 — approximately EUR 4,532 per term.
- Upper secondary (Grades 11–12 / IB Diploma years): Annual tuition EUR 26,470 — approximately EUR 8,823 per term. (Terminale / IB Diploma years may include additional exam/registration charges.)
Billing schedule and payment terms
- Standard term invoicing: term fees are payable in advance on the three term due dates (historically 20 September, 20 December and 20 March). Annual fees are payable with the first payment. Families may opt for a monthly direct‑debit plan instead of termly payments. Late payments incur interest at 12% per annum and recovery costs are charged to the family; non‑payment may lead to refusal of class admission. Any term or year started is due in full. A deposit (typically one‑third of the annual tuition for day pupils at first registration, or half for boarding in some years) is required to confirm a new enrolment; that deposit is refundable only in cases of documented force majeure.
Boarding fees (internat)
- Boarding is available at the Lille campus. Published boarding rates (examples from recent published fee schedules) have included: 5‑day boarding and full‑year boarding options. (Example historical figures: 5‑day boarding and weekend exceptions and full‑board packages were in the range of EUR 15,270–EUR 23,185 (earlier schedules) and EUR 17,030–EUR 25,875 in later published internat schedules). Boarding invoicing for internat has been arranged differently from day‑pupil tuition in some years (commonly with a first instalment required before the school year and a second instalment mid‑year). Exact boarding prices and the precise billing rhythm applicable for a given academic year are set in the school's published boarding fee schedule.
Other compulsory and optional costs
- Lunch plans (examples from published schedules): a 4‑day paid Lunch Plan and 5‑day Lunch Plan, Lunch Box options and single meal tickets — example amounts previously published include: Lunch Plan 4 days EUR 1,807; Lunch Plan 5 days EUR 2,259; Lunch Box 4 days EUR 911; Lunch Box 5 days EUR 1,139; individual meal ticket EUR 15. A Parents Association subscription (per family) has been shown as EUR 30.
- Insurance: a school insurance charge appears on invoices (example amount shown EUR 25; in some years this has been refundable on proof of external cover when provided within the stated deadline).
- Level‑specific or programme‑specific supplements (examples for secondary/IB years): supplementary fees have been published for English language support (where required), French as an additional language, IB registration/exam administration (example IB registration fee for Terminale shown around EUR 510), university‑counselling packages and other level specific costs; these are invoiced in addition to base tuition where applicable. Example amounts previously published include language support supplements of several thousand euros and university counselling fees for college application packages.
Refunds and deposit policy
- Deposits and registration fees: the registration fee is non‑refundable. Deposits (a fraction of annual tuition required to confirm a place) are refundable only in cases of demonstrated and documented force majeure and subject to the school's approval. Annual tuition is not refunded; where a pupil leaves during the year, only certain items such as subsequent term lunch fees have historically been refundable provided the school receives formal written notice within the timelines set out in the school's fee conditions. Any started term is due in full.
Fee payment options and practical notes on how invoices are settled
- Documented payment arrangements include: termly invoicing with the three standard term due dates and an option for payment by monthly direct debit (prélèvement) spread over a set number of instalments (historically nine monthly instalments for Lille day pupils). Boarding fees have historically followed a different instalment schedule (for example, half before the year starts and half in December). Published fee documents specify that invoices must be settled according to the chosen timetable and that late payments attract interest and collection costs. Specific accepted instrument types (for example SEPA direct debit mandates or bank transfer details) are handled through the school's finance office and appear on invoices.
Sibling discounts
- Published schedules include sibling reductions: a 10% reduction for the second child, 20% for the third child and 50% from the fourth child onwards (applies to tuition lines where stated).
Academics
Ecole Jeannine Manuel - Lille teaches French Curriculum, IB (DP), Cambridge IGCSE for students aged 3 to 18.
Curriculum
École Jeannine Manuel follows the French national curriculum with English, Science, and Chinese programs unique to the school. It is a French-English bilingual school, with all teachers native French or English speakers, and a culturally immersive environment. Bilingualism is central to the school's approach, enabling expression in French or English, orally and in writing. The school has an international community with students from about 80 nationalities. Students finish secondary studies by sitting the French International Baccalaureate (BFI) or the International Baccalaureate (IB).
Exam Results
Bac 2025: Exceptional results! Students achieved outstanding results on their French Baccalaureate and International Baccalaureate exams, with results available for Paris, Lille, and London campuses.
Higher Education Progression
Higher Education Counselling is provided by a dedicated team of advisors to help students plan their chosen course and country of study. The school supports students during the higher education process, and graduates benefit from an international alumni network around the world.
Wellbeing
Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
Social and Emotional Learning is integrated into the curriculum. Younger students (Kindergarten to 3rd grade) participate in the Social and Emotional Learning program, which focuses on being oneself, being and having a friend, and solidarity. From 4th grade, the wellbeing program follows the work of Ilona Boniwell in positive psychology, with themes such as emotional resilience and developing coping strategies for stress or conflict. In Première and Terminale, mindfulness or meditation workshops are available.
English as an Additional Language (EAL)
École Jeannine Manuel is a French-English bilingual school. Bilingualism means being able to express oneself in French or in English, orally or in writing, with native ease and compelling effectiveness. English and French programs are taught with teachers who are native in either language, and a significant portion of the student body has one of these languages as their mother tongue.
Mental Wellbeing
Mental wellbeing is supported through a dedicated wellbeing program. The school's younger students participate in the Social and Emotional Learning program, while from 4th grade the program draws on Ilona Boniwell's work in positive psychology, focusing on emotional resilience and coping with stress or conflict. In Première and Terminale, mindfulness or meditation workshops are available.
Safeguarding
The school has specific child protection policies. CIS and NEASC accreditations guarantee rigorous safeguarding standards. There is a zero-tolerance policy toward bullying and discrimination, and staff are trained to recognize and respond to incidents. Most sites have a campus security team, entry is regulated with badges, and regular emergency drills are practiced.
Admissions
Admissions
Lille: 2026-2027 Admissions open September 22, 2026. Applications can only be submitted during the school year preceding the desired entry. Admission procedures vary according to the student's age and grade level. To begin your application, select a grade level below (boarding is available from Grade 6 through Grade 12). Tailored and differentiated courses in both French and English are offered to beginners starting from preschool. Grade levels: Nursery, Pre-K, Kindergarten & 1st Grade; 2nd grade, 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade; 6th grade; 7th grade, 8th grade, 9th grade; 10th grade, 11th grade, 12th grade. A Grade Equivalency Chart (US, UK & France) is available. The Lille campus address is 418bis rue Albert Bailly, 59700 Marcq en Baroeul.
Scholarships
Lille launches scholarships for students wishing to enter the 6th grade. With financial support from the Jeannine Manuel Foundation, Lille offers income-based scholarships that cover registration fees and part or all of tuition fees to increase social diversity and access to bilingual education. The program aims to provide access to the bilingual, bicultural curriculum regardless of parental income. The selection process includes review of the student's school records, a verbal and numerical skills assessment, attendance at a school presentation and a school visit, and a meeting with a school director. Applicants follow the regular admissions procedure; the 6th grade program is designed for students to become bilingual by the end of their studies.
FAQs
What ages does Ecole Jeannine Manuel Lille serve?
The school serves students aged 3 to 17, from Nursery through Terminale (12th grade).
What curriculum does the school follow?
EJM Lille follows the French national curriculum with IB Diploma and Cambridge IGCSE options. The school is bilingual in French and English with native-speaker teachers.
Does the school offer boarding?
Yes. The Lille campus has a boarding facility accommodating up to 120 boarders from Grade 6 through Grade 12, located in Marcq-en-Baroeul.
What are the tuition fees?
Annual tuition ranges from EUR 8,385 for Kindergarten and Primary to EUR 10,385 for Upper Secondary, plus boarding fees of approximately EUR 16,085 per year. Registration fee is EUR 650.
How many students attend?
The Lille campus has approximately 1,000 students representing about 80 nationalities.
What are the exam results?
Students achieved exceptional results on their French Baccalaureate and International Baccalaureate exams in 2025.
What sports facilities are available?
The campus has a 1,500 sqm gym with climbing wall, a 300m running track, a playing field, and other outdoor spaces for physical activity.
What extracurricular activities are available?
Activities include coding, theatre, yoga, photography, hip-hop, jazz dance, robotics, basketball, football, rock climbing, Chess Club, and Debate Club.
Does the school offer scholarships?
Yes. With support from the Jeannine Manuel Foundation, income-based scholarships are available for students entering 6th grade at the Lille campus.
What languages are taught?
French and English are the core languages. Mandarin Chinese begins in Year 4. Additional language options are available in Secondary.
How does the wellbeing programme work?
Younger students follow a Social and Emotional Learning programme. From 4th grade, the approach uses Ilona Boniwell's positive psychology. In upper secondary, mindfulness and meditation workshops are available.
When was the school founded?
Ecole Jeannine Manuel was founded in 1954 as the Ecole Active Bilingue. The Lille campus is located in Marcq-en-Baroeul.
