At a glance
Curriculum and academics
École Jeannine Manuel London opened in 2015, carrying the pedagogy of the long established Paris school that has been celebrated for bilingual, internationally minded education for decades. It is one of the leading French and bilingual schools in London, but its model is distinctive: it follows the French national curriculum while teaching English, science and Mandarin through its own programmes, with lessons delivered in both English and French.
Pupils work from the maternelle through to the Diplôme National du Brevet, and then in the lycée years choose between the French track, leading to the option internationale of the French baccalauréat, and the International Baccalaureate Diploma. Because the school is homologated, children can move back into the French system without disruption, while the IB route offers a globally portable alternative. Since opening, the London campus has grown to several hundred pupils representing more than forty nationalities, which gives it an unusually international character for a French curriculum school.
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École Jeannine Manuel London fees
Tuition is published by stage and starts at roughly GBP 19,590 a year in the lower school, rising through the senior years, with figures quoted before VAT where applicable. That places École Jeannine Manuel in the mid to upper band of our London fees guide, comparable with the central bilingual and international schools.
Families should budget for a registration fee on application, a deposit on acceptance, and the usual costs of lunches, trips and the baccalauréat or IB Diploma examinations in the final years. The central Bloomsbury location means most pupils travel by Underground rather than bus. To estimate the full annual cost of a place, use our fee calculator.
Admissions
The largest intake is into the maternelle, with rolling review of places higher up the school as families move in and out of London. The bilingual model means both French speaking and English speaking families settle in the early years, although French exposure helps with the homologated curriculum. Assessment is age appropriate in the lower school and based on prior attainment and language background higher up.
Apply 9 to 12 months ahead for September entry into the maternelle, which is the most competitive intake. Lycée entry into the baccalauréat or IB tracks depends on prior results and the chosen pathway, so relocating families should contact admissions early.
Location and who goes there
The school sits in the heart of Bloomsbury, with its first site on Bedford Square, the upper school at Russell Square from 2019 and a primary building added on the south side of the square in 2022. This is central WC1 London, close to the universities, the British Museum and excellent Underground connections, which suits families living in central and inner north London.
The community is large and genuinely international, drawing French expatriate, dual nationality and globally mobile families who want bilingual education with a clear route to either the French baccalauréat or the IB. For how Bloomsbury compares with other parts of the capital on schools and commute, see the London city hub.
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Frequently asked questions
How much are École Jeannine Manuel London fees?
Tuition is published by stage and starts at roughly GBP 19,590 a year in the lower school, rising through the senior years, placing the school in the mid to upper band of central London international schools. Families also pay a registration fee and a deposit on acceptance.
What curriculum does École Jeannine Manuel follow?
It follows the French national curriculum bilingually, teaching English, science and Mandarin through its own programmes. Pupils take the Brevet, then choose between the French baccalauréat with the option internationale or the IB Diploma in the lycée years.
What ages does École Jeannine Manuel London take?
The London school takes children from age 3 in the maternelle through to age 18 in the lycée, where they complete the French baccalauréat or the IB Diploma.
Do you need to speak French to attend?
French exposure helps because the curriculum is homologated and bilingual, but the dual language model means English speaking families also settle in the early years. Entry higher up the school considers prior attainment and language background.
Where is École Jeannine Manuel London located?
The school is in Bloomsbury, central London, with sites around Bedford Square and Russell Square in the WC1 district, close to the universities and the British Museum.
