Jeannine Manuel School
London · WC1B 3DN
AAB+ A-level
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9–7 GCSE
0%
Day fees
£30k
Inspection
Not yet inspected
Jeannine Manuel School is an independent, bilingual (French–English) all-through day school in Bloomsbury, serving 3–18 year-olds from 45+ nationalities. The school delivers a distinctly international curriculum with the Baccalauréat in the sixth form and strong emphasis on pedagogical innovation and multicultural exchange. Its flagship Paris sister school ranks first among French lycées, establishing a model of academic excellence and international understanding that shapes the London provision.
- →Bilingual French-English education within a rigorous international framework recognised globally
- →Strong sister-school connection to France's top-ranked lycée, ensuring curricular consistency and prestige
- →Multicultural community (45+ nationalities) fostering genuine international perspective and language immersion
- →Generous bursary provision (£1M+ annually, targeting 20% of pupils) making premium education more accessible
- →Small class sizes (max 20 pupils) within an urban, centrally-located school
Who thrives here
Jeannine Manuel suits multilingual families, those with ties to France, and parents seeking genuinely international education within a rigorous academic structure. Pupils thrive here if they value bilingualism, cultural diversity, and European perspectives; families comfortable with the Baccalauréat pathway and willing to engage with Francophone pedagogy are ideal fit.
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Contact & visit
43-45 Bedford Square, Bloomsbury
London
WC1B 3DN
Nearest stations
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Jeannine Manuel School?
Day fees at Jeannine Manuel School are approximately £29,736 per year (2025/26).
How do you get into Jeannine Manuel School?
Jeannine Manuel School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
What are Jeannine Manuel School's exam results?
At Jeannine Manuel School, 0% of GCSEs were grade 7/A or above. Full results are in the Results section above.
Is Jeannine Manuel School a boarding school?
Jeannine Manuel School is a day school in London and does not offer boarding.
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Genuine international community and multicultural environment fostering inclusive values
✓Rigorous bilingual education providing competitive advantage for European and global universities
✓Small class sizes and strong pastoral attention to individual pupil wellbeing
✓Excellent connection to prestigious Paris sister school and commitment to pedagogical innovation
✓Generous bursary provision demonstrating commitment to access and diversity
Common concerns
!Limited on-site sports facilities and competitive sports programme relative to traditional independents
!Not yet Ofsted inspected, limiting external validation of teaching quality and safeguarding standards
!French-centric curriculum may not suit families seeking purely English-based or specialist STEM focus
!Smaller pupil cohorts and less established alumni network relative to Tier 1 London independents