News – Page 2 – Jeannine Manuel School

by Antara Banarjee18th March 2026 News0 comments

The Anxious Scholar creator, and former pupil, Victoria Kogan, sits down with our Director of Admissions, Communications and Development

We were delighted to welcome Victoria Kogan, an undergraduate student at Dartmouth College and creator of the podcast The Anxious Scholar, for an interview with our Director of Admissions, Communications and Development, Mrs Geer.

An alumna of École Jeannine Manuel in Paris (Class of 2025), Victoria launched her podcast three years ago with the aim of supporting prospective university applicants. Through in-depth interviews with students from leading institutions such as Harvard University, University of Oxford, University of Cambridge and Yale University, she shares practical advice and insights drawn from their personal admissions journeys.

During the visit, Mrs Geer – also an alumna of École Jeannine Manuel in Paris, reflected on the school’s remarkable milestones since its beginnings in 2015, its 10-year anniversary, and our recent alumni reunion. Highlighting the strengths of a bilingual education and the distinctive sense of community that shapes our London campus, the wide-ranging Q&A also explored pedagogical innovation, the introduction of phone pouches, and the many ways in which the school supports students as they prepare for higher education in the UK and beyond.

As this marked Victoria’s first visit to our London sister school, she was given a tour of our historic buildings which were once home to a former British Prime Minister (Middle School) and the office of TS Eliot for over 40 years (Primary School) – all located just minutes from the British Museum.

The full interview can be watched here on YouTube.

by Antara Banarjee13th March 2026 News0 comments

London Youth MUN 2026 has come to a brilliant close!

Recently, our Upper school students took part in high-level debates on global issues in International Relations, alongside 640 delegates from across the UK and around the world – including delegations from Turkey, Latvia, Portugal and the United States. With more experienced international participants than ever before, the standard was truly exceptional and we are incredibly proud of our team of students for their dedication, research and thoughtful diplomacy throughout the conference.

Many congratulations to the individual award winners listed below – with the students’ committee topics, which give an overview of the immense amount of research and work that went into their success:

A Diplomacy Award for demonstrating the highest level of preparation, knowledge, leadership and collaboration throughout the conference:

Edouard, representing Canada in the Historic UN Security Council (“The Berlin Blockade, 1948-1949”)

Best Research Awards for displaying outstanding subject knowledge and submitting the best policy paper:

Lukas, representing Saudi Arabia in the Disarmament and International Security Committee (“Arms proliferation after the Cold War, 1993”)
Victor, representing the United Kingdom in the Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (“Developing Disaster Response in the Caribbean”)
Leonor, representing Sir Ian Campbell in the House of Commons (“The English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill”)

Most Improved Awards for growing to the challenge and advancing their country’s interest especially towards the end of the conference:

Willem, representing the United States in the Disarmament and International Security committee (“Arms proliferation after the Cold War, 1993”)
Leo, representing the CIA Director John McCone in the Crisis Committee (“The Cuban Missile Crisis, 1963”)

Honourable Mention Awards who came close seconds in all of the above categories, demonstrating strong debating and research skills as well as diplomatic awareness:

Anna, for representing China in the UN Economic and Social Council (“Debt-trap diplomacy and coercive loans in Global Finance”).

A huge congratulations to the Jeannine Manuel School team for their outstanding achievement. Their success is testament to their commitment and depth of preparation behind the scenes. Bravo!

by Antara Banarjee11th March 2026 News0 comments

Students take the next step towards university

The Upper School has recently welcomed many university representatives, from as far afield as Sciences Po (Paris Institute of Political Studies), New York University (NYU), UC Berkeley, ESSEC Business School, University College Utrecht, IE University (Spain) and HEC Paris. One of the highlights included a taster session for Year 12 students on the topic of “Logic and Reasoning: A Philosophy Taster” delivered by Professor Paseau, Professor of Mathematical Philosophy at Oxford University.

These presentations gave students first-hand insight into higher education – the opportunity to explore potential degree subjects and to learn more about university life whilst preparing for their next steps and pathways beyond Jeannine Manuel School.

Students have also embarked on a UK University Tour organised by Dr Hinchey, Director of Higher Education, where they gained invaluable insight into student life, the application process and learnt more about the courses of interest to them. Students returned from their trip, more informed and ready for the university process.

by Antara Banarjee11th October 2025 News0 comments

School Eco-Committee earns coveted ‘Green Flag’ for sustainability initiatives

The student Eco-Committee has led a range of exciting projects, from developing the campus garden areas to organising a “Nature in London” photo competition which celebrated biodiversity in our city. These projects have helped to increase the visibility of sustainability in school life, have helped to increase environmental awareness in our students and have given them more opportunity for hands-on learning.

One of the highlights of the Eco Committee is their dedicated outside area within the Middle School. It’s here that you’ll find the greenhouse containing all sorts of plant life, including strawberry plants which produced an abundance of fruit last summer. On the wall, a shelf system made from up-cycled pallets, is home to more plants – some are grown in repurposed cans, helping weave sustainability into the process; the compact garden also boasts tomato plants.

Our students’ green efforts have been rewarded with the prestigious Eco-Schools Green Flag – recognition that they have successfully embedded the seven-step framework and demonstrated significant environmental improvements in their school community.

Later in the term, the Eco-Committee hosted its second edition of Earth Day and invited students in the Middle School to learn more about sustainability, recycled materials, food of the future and to discover the vegetable garden.

We look forward to hearing about more of their initiatives in the future!

by sdurousseau19th August 2025 News0 comments

Oustanding IB Results for Jeannine Manuel School Students!

Outstanding results for the IB Class of 2025

We are incredibly proud to share our students’ fantastic IB results this year :

100% success
38 average score

A huge thank you to all the teachers and staff who worked with them to achieve these brilliant outcomes!

by sdurousseau8th July 2025 News0 comments

Jeannine Manuel School Students Shine in DNB 2025

Celebrating the outstanding success of this year’s cohort

We are thrilled to share the excellent results of our students in the Diplôme National du Brevet (DNB) 2025.

This year’s cohort achieved:
– 100% success rate
– 100% of students awarded a mention Très Bien
– 80% received Félicitations du Jury, the highest distinction available

We are especially proud that 100% of students took the international option, highlighting the school’s commitment to global citizenship and bilingual education.

Congratulations to all our students for their remarkable dedication and to the teachers and families who supported them along the way.

Bravo à tous !

by sdurousseau8th July 2025 News0 comments

Jeannine Manuel School Students Excel in BFI 2025!

Exceptional results for our Class of 2025

We are proud to celebrate the exceptional achievements of our BFI 2025 students. This year’s cohort achieved a 100% success rate, with all students awarded mentions Bien or Très Bien, and 86% earning a mention Très Bien.

An impressive 42% of students also received Félicitations du Jury, the highest distinction awarded for outstanding academic performance.

These results are a testament to our students’ commitment and hard work, and to the dedication of our teaching staff and families.

Bravo à tous !

Interested in learning more about our BFI programme? Contact us or join one of our upcoming presentations to discover what sets Jeannine Manuel School apart.