The Fondation Jeannine Manuel was launched in 2005 and is aimed at heralding and staying true to Jeannine Manuel's dream : to develop international understanding through bilingual (French/English) education for a multinational student community. The Fondation also brings to the school the financial support it needs to continue to be at the forefront of pedagogical innovation while continuing to serve the school's mission to educate the future citizens of the world. The Fondation's priorites are set by the Board, which is presided over by Bernard Manuel, the son of the founder and spirit of EABJM; various programs are carried out in accordance to these priorities. The Fondation is under the aegis of the Fondation de France (http://www.fondationdefrance.org/English-version/The-Fondation-de-France).