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Jeannine Manuel UK is the London sister school of École Jeannine Manuel in Paris. Jeannine Manuel founded the Ecole Active Bilingue in 1954 with the mission to promote international understanding through bilingual education starting in the nursery years. In France, École Jeannine Manuel has become the largest non-denominational independent school with 3,250 students in Paris and Lille, representing more than eighty nationalities. The London campus opened in September 2015 and operates as a charitable company in England and Wales, established as a charity in 2014 under the governance of a Board of Trustees.
Jeannine Manuel UK builds a strong community through events, newsletters and cross-campus activities. The Charity Gala 2025 is an example of the school's community fundraising event, organized with the involvement of a Gala Committee. It also publishes Think, Dare, Share & Care newsletters and supports the Parents Association, which runs Welcome events for new families and social and cultural activities across the Jeannine Manuel network. The Parents Association supports initiatives such as the exchange student program and charity projects including Race Against Hunger.
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.
