Ecole Jeannine Manuel is a co educational, non profit day school in the 7th and 15th arrondissements of Paris, recognised as one of the strongest academic schools in France and as a pioneer of the International Baccalaureate. It became the first independent International Baccalaureate World School in the country in 1980 and remains a leading bilingual option in the Paris international schools market, drawing a community of around 80 nationalities. The school is the present day identity of the institution founded in 1954 as Ecole Active Bilingue.
This profile sets out the IB and French baccalaureate pathways, the bilingual programme, the fee band and the admissions calendar. GlobalSchoolGuide is independent and no school pays to be listed, so what follows is an editorial reference rather than a prospectus.
Ecole Jeannine Manuel at a glance
| Curriculum and exam boards | Bilingual French and English; International Baccalaureate Diploma; French baccalaureate with international option |
|---|---|
| Stage range | Pre school to upper secondary (maternelle to terminale) |
| Founded | 1954; IB World School since 1980 |
| Accreditation | International Baccalaureate authorised; Council of International Schools and New England Association of Schools and Colleges; French Ministry of Education contract |
| Fee band | Upper mid tier (see Paris fees guide) |
| Campus area | Paris 7th and 15th arrondissements; sister campuses in Lille and London |
Curriculum and academics
Ecole Jeannine Manuel is best known as an International Baccalaureate school, and the IB sits at the heart of its upper school offer. After a bilingual French and English programme through the lower and middle years, students choose in the upper school between the International Baccalaureate Diploma and the French baccalaureate with its international option, giving each family a genuine choice of qualification and university route. The school has run the IB Diploma since 1980, longer than almost any other school in France, and it routinely places among the top performing schools in the country for overall academic results. Families considering the route can read our guide to the International Baccalaureate and how the Diploma is read by universities worldwide.
The school holds International Baccalaureate authorisation and is a member of both the Council of International Schools and the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, the recognitions that allow its qualifications to be read directly by international admissions offices. It operates under contract with the French Ministry of Education. These external benchmarks, rather than any rating of our own, are what parents can verify. The wider Ecole Jeannine Manuel network now spans Paris, Lille and London, which suits families who may relocate within the group.
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Ecole Jeannine Manuel fees
Ecole Jeannine Manuel sits in the upper mid part of the Paris market. Our Paris school fees guide places the EAB Bilingue group, the school's earlier name, in the upper mid tier of roughly 18,000 to 28,000 euros a year, below the premium internationals such as the American School of Paris but above the smaller bilingual privates. As a non profit, the school reinvests fee income rather than returning it to owners.
Budget for the costs that sit above headline tuition. Expect an inscription charge, the cantine for school lunch, examination entry fees in the International Baccalaureate or French baccalaureate years and the usual spend on books, materials and trips. Paris extras typically add between 12 and 18 per cent to the advertised tuition, so plan around the total cost of place.
Admissions and intake
Ecole Jeannine Manuel is academically selective and heavily over subscribed, so admission is competitive at every stage. The school runs a September to June year and assesses applicants on prior reports, age appropriate testing and, for the bilingual streams, the ability to work in both French and English or to reach that level quickly. Applications are made online and require recent school reports, passport documentation and a leaving record for transfers.
The main entry points are pre school and the start of secondary, where waiting lists form well ahead of the academic year. Families relocating to Paris should register as early as the published window allows rather than waiting for a confirmed posting, because places at the most sought after year groups are limited.
Location and who goes there
The Paris campuses sit on the Left Bank in the 7th and 15th arrondissements, close to central institutions and well served by the metro. Families cluster in the western and central arrondissements and the inner western suburbs, which keeps the commute reasonable for the diplomatic, academic and professional households that make up much of the parent body. The student community is genuinely international, reflecting the 80 nationalities the school reports, and the Lille and London campuses give continuity to families who move within the network.
For the wider picture of how the IB, bilingual, American, British and French schools sit across the city and its suburbs, including fee tiers and neighbourhoods, see the Paris schools hub and our overview of IB schools in Paris. The same institution under its founding name is covered in our Ecole Active Bilingue Jeannine Manuel profile.
Ecole Jeannine Manuel reviews
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Frequently asked questions
How much are Ecole Jeannine Manuel fees?
The school sits in the upper mid Paris band, roughly 18,000 to 28,000 euros a year depending on year group, below the premium internationals. Budget also for inscription, the cantine, examination entry fees and books and trips.
Is Ecole Jeannine Manuel a good school?
It was the first independent International Baccalaureate World School in France, founded in 1954, and is regularly among the top academic schools in the country, with IB authorisation and Council of International Schools and New England Association membership. Suitability depends on whether its bilingual and selective model fits your child.
Does Ecole Jeannine Manuel offer the IB?
Yes. It has run the International Baccalaureate Diploma since 1980 and offers it in the upper school alongside the French baccalaureate with international option.
When do Ecole Jeannine Manuel applications open?
The school runs a September to June year and admits mainly at pre school and the start of secondary. Apply as early as the published window allows because it is heavily over subscribed.
Where is Ecole Jeannine Manuel located?
On the Left Bank in the 7th and 15th arrondissements of Paris, with sister campuses in Lille and London.
