About Us
- Our history
  
  Founded in 1954, École Jeannine Manuel is a French international and bilingual school. The school’s mission has remained the same since its creation : to promote international understanding through the bilingual education of a multicultural community of students. Find out more about who we are, our history, our diplomas, and our different campuses in Paris, Lille and London.
- A French bilingual and international school
- Baccalaureates and results
- Our campuses
Learning
- Vision
  
  Learning at École Jeannine Manuel is based on constant innovation and self-evaluation. We are inspired by the dedication of our teaching staff, our ongoing review of best practices around the world, and by our research in the field of cognitive science. Discover our challenging and rewarding approach to learning.
- Principles
- Inspirations
- Approaches
- Our team
Life at school
- Lille Boarding school
  
  Student wellbeing is at the heart of everything we do at École Jeannine Manuel. Our students are happy, well-rounded individuals who have the confidence necessary to thrive in a constantly changing world. Find out more about our boarding school, a typical schoolday, our afterschool activities, and student clubs.
- The school day
- Extracurricular activities
- Student Committees
- Safety & wellbeing
Take your next step
- Moving to France
  
  We aim to prepare our students as best as possible for the future. Our adaptation program ensures an easy transition for students from expat families, while our dedicated team of counselors and advisors help students choose their higher education paths. Once they graduate, our students also benefit from an international network of alumni based all around the world.
- Higher education counselling
- Student choices
- Our Alumni
Admissions
- School presentations
  
  We look for candidates whom we think could best benefit from our challenging bilingual curriculum and whose parents are committed to our school’s mission. We recommend that you read these pages carefully to find out more about the admissions process at École Jeannine Manuel.
- Admissions procedures
- School visits
- Tuition fees
- Frequently asked questions
Get Involved
- Jeannine Manuel Alumni Association
  
  There are many ways of getting involved in school life. The Jeannine Manuel Alumni Association, the Fondation Jeannine Manuel, and the Parents Association are all crucial members of our school community. Through their projects and activities, they help bring to life the school’s mission.
- Jeannine Manuel Foundation
- Donate
- Parents Association
Jeannine Manuel Academy
- Online English programme
  
  Jeannine Manuel Academy is our school’s outreach program. Whether through sharing our innovative approach to language teaching, helping young learners develop their love of reading, or providing English-language immersions through our annual Summer & Science camp, we aim to bring École Jeannine Manuel’s pedagogical expertise to the greater Paris community and beyond.
- TOEFL & IELTS preparation
- Summer and Science Camp
- Knock-Knock Workshops
- Lire-Lire App

High school diploma

A US diploma recognized worldwide

As a result of its accreditation by the Council of International Schools (CIS) and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC) in May 2014, École Jeannine Manuel is able to award its 12th-grade students a High School Diploma at the end of their studies. The High School Diploma symbolizes the international character of our school and is recognized by prestigious universities worldwide.

Celebrating our students' achievements

Students receive their diplomas in front of their friends and family at a graduation ceremony held in May. The High School Diploma celebrates the academic and extracurricular achievements of students during their time at Ecole Jeannine Manuel. The requirements of the Diploma reinforce students’ sense of school unity by bringing together students in both the French track and International Baccalaureate Diploma. Students from both tracks participate in required volunteering or extracurricular activities, also known as CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) activities.

Photo de la cérémonie de la remise des diplômes du high school diploma

Diploma requirements

In order to be eligible for the High School Diploma, students have to obtain a total of 18 academic credits between 10th grade and 12th grade. 1 credit corresponds to 1 complete and satisfactory year of study of a subject. Student must take 6 core subjects and 4 subjects outside of the common core. Students must also complete a research project.

Core subjects

French (3 credits)
English (3 credits)
Humanities (4 credits)
Mathematics (1 credit)
Science (2 credits)
Physical Education (1 credit)

Non-core subjects

Arts
Additional language
Additional humanities subject
Additional science subject
Additional year of mathematics
Additional physical education subject

Extracurricular requirements

Students from both the French track and International Baccalaureate program undertake 30 hours of CAS (Creativity, Activity, Service) extracurricular activities. These can include volunteering for a local retirement home, taking part in a poetry competition, raising money for international charities, or leading campus tours of the school for prospective families.

Core subjects

French (3 credits)
English (3 credits)
Humanities (4 credits)
Mathematics (1 credit)
Science (2 credits)
Physical Education (1 credit)

Non-core subjects

Arts
Additional language
Additional humanities subject
Additional science subject
Additional year of mathematics
Additional physical education subject

Extracurricular requirements

French baccalaureate with international option

The French Baccalaureate with International Option (OIB) is an academically-enhanced version of the French baccalaureate. It is a bilingual and bicultural exam taken by less than 1% of French baccalaureate candidates worldwide.

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Photo d'élèves du lycée en cours à l'École Jeannine Manuel de Paris

French baccalaureate with international option

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