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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.
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.
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.
