Beginner
Knock-Knock Workshops
MS-CM2 (4 to 10 years old)
If your child
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Is a beginner looking for a fun introduction to English
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Is a social learner who loves interacting and making new friends
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Is a hands-on explorer who prefers in-person environment
then our Knock-Knock™ Workshops are perfect for your child!
The Knock-Knock Method
The Knock-Knock Method was created in 1954 by Jeannine Manuel, founder of École Jeannine Manuel, to support young children learning English.
Playful and imaginative, the method aims to keep learners engaged and motivated.
It is an interactive, immersive approach using audiovisual tools, storytelling, and age-appropriate activities.
Now a core area of expertise at École Jeannine Manuel, the Knock-Knock Method continues to be taught in EFL (English as a Foreign Language) classes throughout primary school.
More than a teaching method, it helps build English as a living language and forms one of the foundations of the school’s bilingual education.
Materials used include:
Picture book
Activity book
Online video platform
Catchy songs
Symbol cards
Organization of the Knock-Knock Workshops
A typical day at the Knock-Knock Workshops consists of a total of 3 hours of English immersion:
3 hours of full English immersion
1h30 of immersive English introduction using the Knock-Knock™ method
1h30 of hands-on practice through artistic, theatrical and sports activities
All information at a glance
Levels
The Knock-Knock Workshops are for students from MS to CM2 (4 to 10 years old)
Schedule
Every Wednesday
from 14:00 to 17:00
Calendar
September 16th, 2026 to June 17th, 2027
32 weeks of classes per school year, excluding Paris school holidays (zone C)
Location
École Jeannine Manuel Paris - Dupleix
15 rue Edgar-Faure, 75015 Paris
Fees (2026/27)
€1,950 per child
For the whole school year, teaching materials and online platform included
A few words from our Pedagogical Coordinator
“For decades, students have flourished using Jeannine Manuel’s unique Knock Knock method.
In my own classroom, I’ve seen firsthand how this audio-visual program helps even the most hesitant beginners find their voice.
By combining intentional repetition with a focus on communication, we bring language to life through comical stories following four main characters, interactive language games, and practical vocabulary that builds real confidence in our students.“
— Justine Saury | Pedagogical Coordinator for Knock-Knock Workshops
Applications for 2026/2027 are now open!
Join the Knock-Knock adventure!
Registration period: May 4th - September 1st, 2026
Apply: Submit the online application form.
Review: Admissions confirms availability for your child's age group.
Contract: Sign the Enrolment Contract.
Payment: Pay the deposit via credit card.
Finalise: Pay the balance by Sept 1st and complete the medical form.
Have questions? Reach out at knockknock@jmacademy.org
Frequently Asked Questions
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The program is designed for children from MS to CM2 (aged 4 to 10 years old). No language assessment is required.
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The program begins with oral work and acquiring vocabulary, reading and writing are only taught as of the CE2 level, when reading is fully acquired in French.
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The children do 3 hours of full English immersion including: 1h30 of lessons using the Knock-Knock Method, 1h30 of activities in English: sports, building games or art, as children also learn through immersion when doing things they enjoy in English.
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Classes start on September 16th, 2026.
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15 rue Edgar Faure, 75015 Paris
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You will receive specific instructions regarding the start of the workshops.
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If your child cannot attend a session, please notify the team as soon as possible by sending an email directly to the email address knockknock@jmacademy.org
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There is no daycare service available after 5:00 PM. Parents are expected to pick up their children at the end of the workshops.
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Should you cancel your registration before September 1st, 2026, a refund will be issued, subject to a 20% deduction from the deposit. Beyond this date, all payments are non-refundable. Absences do not qualify for a refund.
