Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
975 |
Number of nationalities represented in the school |
60 |
Most common nationality |
French |
Ratio of local students to international students |
60% French, 20% bi-national (French and another nationality) & 20% international |
Native English and French speaking teachers |
Yes, all teachers teach in their native language. English-speaking staff from English-speaking countries (US, Canada, Ireland, UK, Australia, Scotland.. ). This is the same for our languages department. |
Language support for students not fluent in English and French |
Primary & middle school are taught in English and French. In primary the split is 50/50, we offer additional language classes in French but not English.
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Additional language classes offered by the school |
Mandarin, German, Spanish |
Max. number of students per class |
28 |
Average number of students per class |
In Primary school 23, Middle school 24 in High school it depends on the curriculum whether IB or Bac Français International. |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
In Primary school yes not in secondary school. |
Use of technology in the classroom |
Sporadically in Primary, I-pads can be used on occasion for specific class projects. In Middle school, textbooks are on I-pads. In High school, most students have their own laptop/ computer. |
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes, the school is equipped. This was used during Covid but it is no longer in place since the end of the restrictions. |
Do students practice religion at the school? What religion? |
We are a secular school. No religion is practised at school. |
External examinations or assessments available |
IB Diploma
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Results in these examinations |
Please join our school presentations for details. |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
This will depend on the grade of the student. In the case of High school students, it will also depend on the course they are following IB or Bac Français International |
Percentage of students who pursue further education post-graduation |
100% |
Entry evaluation for students |
Yes |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
English language assessment for |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
No |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Yes, if there are places available |
School start time |
8:30 |
School finish time |
In primary 15:15
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Supervised care before/after school |
Primary school - Before school no, but the school does welcome students from 8:00. After school yes until 17:30
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School bus service available |
No |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
No |
Uniform required |
No |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
Chess, theatre, yoga, dance, painting, writing and reflection workshops, cooking, multi-sports, digital art, coding, robotics, taekwondo |
Facilities at the school |
2 libraries and science labs |
Sports facilities at the school |
- Football fields
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Grades/ages available for boarding |
Grades 6-12. |
Boarding facilities at the school |
The recently refurbished boarding accommodation is hotel standard and provides boarders with a warm and welcoming home away from home. In their rooms, students have access to a bathroom, study space, storage space, and a comfortable bed. The shared areas include a common room with satellite television, a dedicated collaborative working space, and a dining hall. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
École Jeannine Manuel is a French bilingual and international school. The Lille campus welcomes students from nursery level and offers co-educational boarding for students in grades 6-12. |
Teaching approach of the school |
EJM's mission is to promote international understanding through the bilingual education of a multicultural community of students. It believes in pedagogical innovation and the constant exploration of best practices, in the context of an ever-changing global environment. |