On the 20th of September 1954, Jeannine Manuel opened the doors of her bilingual school with a unique mission: to promote international understanding through bilingual education. 70 years later, École Jeannine Manuel’s mission has remained unchanged, while adapting to a constantly changing global environment.
To mark this important anniversary in our school’ history, different celebrations took place throughout the academic year, for all members of our school community. Scroll down to see a few highlights from this special year!
In this archival tribute created for our official anniversary ceremony at UNESCO, we hear directly from Jeannine Manuel as she reflects on the founding of our school, its early challenges, and the mission that continues to guide us today.
“Jeannine Manuel in Her Own Words: The Founding Years” offers rare audio excerpts from one of the school’s earliest recorded interviews with Jeannine Manuel—an intimate glimpse into the ideals that shaped École Jeannine Manuel.
On March 15th 2025, as part of its official anniversary celebrations, our school organized its first ever Fun Run at the historic Domaine de Saint-Cloud. It was a truly festive event where different parts of our community came together in motion and celebration. A heartfelt thank you to all the runners, cheerleaders, and volunteers who made it such a special event!
On April 29, 2025, more than 1,200 members of our school community came together at the Maison de l’UNESCO to celebrate École Jeannine Manuel’s 70th anniversary. With students at the heart of the celebration, the evening showcased the values that bring us together and the mission that inspires us every day: nurturing free, curious, and engaged minds through a bilingual education that puts student wellbeing and innovation at its center. See the official photos and videos below!
