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The school has a bilingual curriculum. In Primary School, teaching is shared equally between French and English; French language and literature are taught in French, while English language and literature, Art, Music and P.E. are taught in English. Science is taught in French until Year 3 and in English thereafter; Mathematics, History and Geography are taught in both languages. In Secondary School, History and Geography are taught in both languages and English remains the language of instruction for almost all other subjects.
Art and Music are taught in English in the Primary years; English language and literature are taught in English. Visual Arts in Lille are taught in French. The school also supports student-led creative initiatives such as Le Bilingue, a bilingual, multicultural magazine.
Mandarin instruction is introduced from CE2 (Year 4) with Latin optional from Year 7. The school provides language and cultural trips and exchanges to various countries, including France, Spain, Italy and China, with six partner schools.
The Globe Theatre in London is part of the school's community language and cultural initiatives, and guest speakers regularly visit to discuss current events, social, economic or literary topics. Le Bilingue, a student-produced bilingual magazine, fosters student collaboration and creative expression.
Students participate in volunteering as part of the program, reflecting the school's emphasis on service and active engagement beyond classroom learning.
Le Bilingue is a student-produced bilingual, multicultural and internationally-minded magazine that provides leadership opportunities for students and a voice for the school community.
Sports are taught in English along with English language and literature, Art and Music, reinforcing the emphasis on physical education and wellbeing within the bilingual program.
Jeannine Manuel London is an independent, co-educational bilingual international school with three campuses in London. Primary is at Russell Square, Middle at Bedford Square, and Upper School at Russell Square, offering a continuous education pathway from age 3 to 18. The curriculum blends the French national framework with English-language science and Chinese programmes, alongside an English-medium pathway. Primary teaching is shared equally between French and English, while in Secondary School science is taught in English and the Sixth Form offers the French International Baccalaureate (BFI) with English-language modules. The school is a UNESCO IB World School, accredited by NEASC and CIS, and part of UNESCO ASPnet. Facilities include science labs, Art and Music spaces, a library, and common rooms across campuses, plus outdoor recreational areas. The school emphasises bilingualism, cultural exchange, service, and leadership through initiatives like Le Bilingue and the Globe Theatre program for families abroad seeking an international bilingual education.
