Ecole Jeannine Manuel is a IB school in Lille, France. Founded in 1992. It serves 980 students for students aged 3–18. Annual tuition ranges from $16,465 to $60,988 USD.
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Scholarships Available
Income-based scholarships are available for students entering 6th grade at the Lille campus, supported by the Jeannine Manuel Foundation. Scholarships cover registration fees and part or all of tuition fees to increase social diversity and access to bilingual education. Selection includes review of school records, a verbal and numerical skills assessment, attendance at a school presentation and visit, and a meeting with a school director.
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About
Ecole Jeannine Manuel is a private, coeducational IB World School located in Lille, France, authorized since 1993. The school offers instruction in both English and French with both boarding and day facilities available. Students have access to a comprehensive range of IB Diploma Programme subjects across sciences, humanities, languages, and the arts.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
Why Families Choose
- Bilingual French-English education
- UNESCO school status
- Only non-denominational independent school in Nord-Pas-de-Calais
- Consistently ranked among France's top high schools (ranked first for 5 consecutive years)
- 40 nationalities represented
- Sister campus of École Jeannine Manuel Paris
Fees & Financials
| Grade / Year | Annual Fee |
|---|---|
| Grade 9 | EUR 8,084~$ 8,787 |
| Grade 10 | EUR 14,683~$ 15,960 |
| Lower Secondary (Grades 6-8) | EUR 9,488~$ 10,313 |
| Upper Secondary (Grades 11-12) | EUR 28,588~$ 31,074 |
| Kindergarten/Primary (K1-Grade 5) | EUR 9,056~$ 9,843 |
| Boarding (Full Year) | $60,988 |
Conversions to USD use exchange rates as of April 2026.
Original currency: International 10th grade (Day): €15,245 per annum; 11th & 12th grade IB (Day): €28,120 per annum; 11th & 12th grade IB (Boarding): €56,470 per annum. Application fee: $702.
Admissions Process
- 1Applications can only be submitted during the school year preceding the desired entry. For 2026-2027, admissions open September 22, 2026. Applicants select the relevant grade level to begin an application. Admission procedures vary by age and grade level. Tailored and differentiated courses in French and English are offered to beginners from preschool.
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Boarding Life
Modern and comfortable boarding facilities completely refurbished in 2015 and 2016 with sustainable materials
Co-educational boarding house for students in Years 7 to 13
School Day
Primary school runs 4.5 days a week, 8:30 am to 3:15 pm, with Wednesday ending at 12:30 pm; lunch is 11:45 am to 1:15 pm. Secondary school schedules vary, with lessons lasting 45 or 90 minutes and the school week shorter by about four hours to allow interdisciplinary projects and electives.
Student Life
The boarding facilities include a dining hall for boarders. Lunch plans are available for day pupils including 4-day and 5-day plans, lunch box options, and individual meal tickets.
Facilities & Programmes
Wellbeing & Safety
Younger students (Kindergarten to 3rd grade) participate in a Social and Emotional Learning programme focusing on self-identity, friendship, and solidarity. From 4th grade, the programme draws on Ilona Boniwell's positive psychology, covering emotional resilience and coping strategies for stress and conflict. In Première and Terminale, mindfulness and meditation workshops are available.
The school has specific child protection policies backed by CIS and NEASC accreditations guaranteeing rigorous safeguarding standards. There is a zero-tolerance policy toward bullying and discrimination. Staff are trained to recognize and respond to incidents. Most sites have a campus security team, entry is regulated with badges, and regular emergency drills are practised.
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School Background
private
UNESCO associated school