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European School Lille Métropole Jacques Delors

France, Lille

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The school at a glance
Instructs in English, French
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 4 - 18 years
Type Co-educational
Opened 2019
Bus Service No
Academic offering
Curriculum European Baccalaureate
Taught languages German, English, French, Spanish, Latin, Italian
Strengths Performing Arts, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Academic and Intellectual, Arts and Creative, Cultural and Language
Stages Early Years, Primary School, Secondary School
Introduction

European School Lille Métropole Jacques Delors is located in Marcq-en-Baroeul, France, serving students from 4 to 18 within the European Schools network. The school offers the European Baccalaureate and provides nursery through secondary education in an accredited European framework. Its curriculum is European, multilingual and multicultural, emphasizing learning together in a diverse context, common programmes, language mastery, and openness to different cultures. Students prepare for the Baccalaureate while benefiting from an international environment. A distinctive feature is Erasmus+ accreditation, reflecting involvement in international learning opportunities. Extracurricular life is vibrant and internationally oriented. After-school workshops organized by the Parents' Association and UFCV include Introduction to music, Kung Fu taught in English, theatre in English and French, Yoga in English and French, Circus, Dance, Capoeira, and Musical in English, designed to develop curiosity, concentration, self-discipline and confidence. End-of-year performances showcase theatre, music and dance, underpinning European citizenship and collaboration across cultures globally.

116 rue du Dr Charcot, 59700 Marcq-en-Baroeul, France

The Essentials

European School Lille Métropole Jacques Delors has instruction in English, French.

Location
116 rue du Dr Charcot, 59700 Marcq-en-Baroeul. The school is in the Lille metropolitan area.

Stages
M1, M2, P1, P2, P3, P4, P5, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, S6, S7.

Type
European school (accredited; part of the European Schools network).

Country affiliation
France

School day structure
Early Education: 25 hours 30 minutes per week (180 days per year). Primary: 25 hours 30 minutes per week for P1–P2 and 27 hours 15 minutes per week for P3–P5. Secondary: 31–35 periods per week, five days per week.
Diving Deeper

Food Options
The school has an educational canteen.

Governance and Ownership
The school is part of the European Schools network and is accredited by the Office of the Secretary General of the European Schools.
Fees
Application fees
- There are no application or enrolment fees for admission to the European School Lille Métropole Jacques Delors (no charge to apply).

Tuition fees by year group (2026/27)
- Tuition is free for all year groups (maternelle, primary and secondary). No yearly or per-term tuition charges are levied.

Ancillary charges (canteen, before/after‑school care, extracurricular services)
- Canteen (school meal service): kindergarten and primary meal provision is organised by the municipality; secondary pupils in S1–S4 are served in the Lycée Kernanec dining hall and are charged via a flat fee invoiced each term. S5–S7 students pay per meal using an account managed through the TURBOSELF app. Specific per-meal or per-term amounts are billed to families (amounts are set by the catering provider/organisers).
- Before- and after‑school care (périscolaire): morning reception and after‑school care for nursery and primary pupils are provided by the Parents' Association (APE EELM) via the Marcq‑en‑Baroeul Social and Cultural Centre; these services are chargeable and are invoiced according to the service selected. Invoicing is specific to the booked service.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- Canteen invoices are issued each term for pupils charged a flat fee; payment is required to the school in response to the invoice. S5–S7 meal charges are collected through the TURBOSELF account system as meals are booked/consumed. Invoicing and timing for périscolaire services depend on the selected service and the organiser's billing procedure.

Boarding fees
- The school does not operate a boarding facility; boarding fees are not applicable. Day‑time schooling and wrap‑around care are provided as described above.

Other costs or fees
- Replacement meal/card fee: a replacement half‑boarder card (lost card) is charged at EUR 7; payment for the replacement card may be made by cheque (payable to “l'agent comptable du lycée Kernanec”) or in cash.
- School‑recommended materials and equipment: some items (for example a recommended NumWorks graphing calculator for S5 and above) may be offered via group purchase; an example grouped order price previously communicated was EUR 74.69 (optional, subject to availability and periodic offers). Other textbook, stationery or kit costs apply as for any school and are billed or organised separately when required.
- Any fees for specific trips, exchanges or optional activities are charged separately when applicable and are invoiced according to each activity's arrangements.

Refund information
- No general tuition refunds apply because tuition is free. Refund or adjustment rules for ancillary services (canteen, périscolaire bookings, trips or other paid services) follow the organiser's or provider's specific terms; families should follow the stated booking and cancellation procedures for each paid service to determine eligibility for any refund or credit.

Fee payment options and mechanisms
- Canteen (S1–S4): invoiced per term and payable to the school; S5–S7: payment is collected via the TURBOSELF app through top‑up/account charging for each booked meal.
- Replacement card payment: accepted by cheque (payable to “l'agent comptable du lycée Kernanec”) or cash for the EUR 7 replacement fee.
- Périscolaire services and other optional activities: invoicing and accepted payment methods are those established by the APE/centre social or activity organiser; billing is specific to the chosen service.

Financial assistance
- Social funds exist to provide partial or full assistance for school life expenses (including canteen fees, transport, school trips and school supplies) for families in financial difficulty; applications are processed through the school's social fund procedures.
Academics

European School Lille Métropole Jacques Delors teaches European Baccalaureate for students aged 4 to 18.

Curriculum
The European School of Metropolitan Lille offers a European, multicultural and multilingual education and is part of the network of European schools. The European Schools Programme includes learning together in a diverse context, learning common programmes, mastering several European languages, and fostering openness to different cultures. The school prepares students for the European Baccalaureate.

Exam Results
In June 2026, the first graduating class sat the European Baccalaureate.

Higher Education Progression
The European Baccalaureate is internationally recognised and enables graduates to enrol in European universities.
Wellbeing

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL)
The school is part of the European Schools network. The school places the child at the heart of learning and passes on humanist values. Its mission aims to develop in students a spirit of openness, tolerance and respect and to help them look beyond differences to find what unites people. Respect, tolerance, cooperation and dialogue are core values highlighted by secondary students in 2020 and are practiced daily. The programme also emphasizes autonomy and responsibility as essential parts of the educational project. It provides a multicultural and multilingual learning environment.

English as an Additional Language (EAL)
Mastering several European languages is part of the European School Programme. Learning together in a context of diversity and sharing is a key aspect of the programme. It aims to liberate students from divisive prejudices and to learn about the richness and values of different cultures.
Parent Experience

Community
The European School of Metropolitan Lille Jacques Delors is an accredited European school and offers a European, multicultural and multilingual education to children in the Lille metropolitan area; it prepares students for the European Baccalaureate. Respect, tolerance, cooperation and dialogue are the school values highlighted by the secondary school students in 2020 and are practiced daily. The school hosted a choir performance titled 'The Elements' on June 16, 2026, with the choirs of the European School and the Collège du Pays de l'Alloeu (Laventie). A reception at the Élysée Palace occurred on May 21, 2026, and in 2025 a student won third prize in a local department writing competition.
Extra-Curricular Activities

Academic & Intellectual
After-school educational workshops run from September 6 and continue through the school year, excluding holidays. The Parents' Association organizes these activities in partnership with UFCV, with online registration available. The program includes Introduction to music, Kung Fu (taught in English), Theatre (in English and French), Yoga (in English and French), Circus, Dance, Capoeira, and Musical in English. The activities aim to develop curiosity, concentration, self-discipline and self-confidence.

Arts & Creative
The extracurricular program includes theatre, dance, circus and music activities. The offerings include Theatre (in English and French), Dance (Danse), Circus, Capoeira, and Musical Comedy in English, as well as Musical Awakening. End-of-year performances provide a platform to showcase students' dramatic, musical and dance skills. The activities are delivered by experienced instructors and aim to cultivate creativity and performance confidence.

Cultural & Language
Many activities are bilingual or delivered in both English and French, including Theatre, Yoga and Kung Fu. The school provides European, multicultural and multilingual education and supports European citizenship. Erasmus+ accreditation demonstrates the school's involvement in international learning opportunities. The European School Lille Métropole is an accredited European school offering education from nursery through the European Baccalaureate.

Social & Hobbies
Programs foster teamwork and self-expression through theatre, dance, drama, and musical activities. Participants rehearse and perform in an end-of-year show as part of the drama/musical tracks. The program includes opportunities for group performances, creative collaboration, and personal development. Activities are organized by the Parents' Association and supported by UFCV.

Lifestyle & Wellbeing
Yoga and Kung Fu classes are offered to younger students and provide physical activity and mindfulness. Kung Fu classes teach discipline and coordination and are taught in English. Yoga classes promote relaxation, concentration and body awareness and are offered in English and French. Dance and movement activities promote wellness and expressive development.
Languages

Language Provision
The school is an accredited European school offering a European, multicultural and multilingual education to children in the Lille metropolitan area. It prepares students for the European Baccalaureate. The European Schools Programme includes learning together in a context of diversity and sharing. The Programme also includes learning common programmes and mastering several European languages.

Bilingual Teaching
The school offers multilingual education as part of the European Schools Programme. Students master several European languages.
Reputation

Awards
The school programme includes learning together in a context of diversity and sharing; learning common programmes; mastering several European languages; and learning about the richness and values of different cultures.
The mission places the child at the heart of learning, passes on humanist values, aims to develop openness, tolerance and respect, prepares students for the European Baccalaureate, and encourages autonomy and responsibility.

Accreditations
The school is an accredited European school. It offers a European, multicultural and multilingual education to children in the Lille metropolitan area and prepares students for the European Baccalaureate.
The school is part of the network of European schools accredited by the Office of the Secretary General of the European Schools, and the accreditation procedures comply with the basic texts of the European Schools with regular audits.
Admissions

Admissions
Step 1: Admission is allocated according to priority categories. The school is an EPLEI under the authority of the Ministry of Education, the Rectorat de Lille, the Hauts-de-France region, the Nord department, the Métropole Européenne de Lille and the Marcq-en-Baroeul town council. Category 1 includes children of European institutions staff and children previously enrolled at a European Schools network; Category 2a covers children of staff from European and international partners; Category 2b covers siblings of pupils currently attending primary at Lille Metropole European School; Category 3 includes children whose guardian is on international mobility assignment with a regional company; Category 4 includes children with language skills seeking a European education. Documents to be supplied vary by category and can include employer certificates, proof of attendance at a European School, copy of family record book, language test results, a cover letter detailing the family's European project, and proof of financial scholarship or family income where relevant.
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