Paris, July 13, 2021
"Mr. Emmanuel MACRON wishes [...] to underline the tremendous success of EIFJ and praises your rallying, at the service of the excellence of France and of French-Japanese cooperation."
Brice Blondel
Chief of Staff of the President of the Republic
Whole School Council (CETAB): The Plenary Consultative Body of EIFJ
Chaired by the Head of School, the Whole School Council brings together school leadership, the governing body, staff representatives, and parent delegates from TPS through High School. Its meeting minutes are officially transmitted to the Mission laïque française (MLF) headquarters and educational authorities. It is consulted on general operations, educational initiatives, and school life:
- School development plan and expansion of academic tracks (preschool, elementary, middle school, high school)
- Official academic calendar and general school internal regulations
- Pedagogical, educational, and linguistic orientations (French bilingual MENJS curriculum, IB, English track)
- School safety, emergency response plan (PPMS), health, and school climate
Parent representation: 4 titular parent seats (and 4 alternate seats) are to be filled to represent the entire school community (primary and secondary).
Primary School Council (CE): The Primary Division Consultative Body
Dedicated specifically to preschool and elementary classes, the Primary School Council oversees daily pedagogical life within the primary school. Its meeting minutes are submitted to the National Education Inspector (IEN) for the Asia region. It is consulted on:
Classroom pedagogical projects and primary educational activities
Organization of school hours, daycare, and extracurricular activities
Field trips, discovery camps, and cultural projects
Welcoming procedures, hygiene, safety, and well-being of young students
Parent representation: The Primary School Council brings together school leadership and all primary teaching staff. Each grade level or cycle is represented by 1 titular parent and 1 alternate parent.
The Teachers' Council
This is the main forum for consultation within the school. It brings together teachers and parents with equal voting rights under the chairmanship of the Headmaster/Head of the school. It gives its opinion on the organization of the service and on all problems concerning the life of the school.
The Cycle Council
The Cycle Council reviews the progress of pupils in the acquisition of the various skills defined by the cycle and makes proposals concerning the transfer of pupils from one cycle to another or their standbying in the cycle.
The Students' Council
Held three times a year. Participation in the life of the school and development of citizenship.
The Association of Parents of Students
EIFJ Parents' Association is the parents' association of EIFJ. A Law 1901 association, managing and affiliated with the FAPEE, the Federation of Parents' Associations of French Educational Institutions Abroad, it is composed of elected parents and the founder. As a managing body, its role is essential within the French, French-Japanese, and international community of the school. Families actively participate in the life of the school outside of the classroom.
The Governing Body (managing organization): Golden M Group
EIFJ is operated by
Golden M Group, a private and independently managed company (Gōdō Kaisha, GK) registered under Japanese corporate law. As the legal governing body, Golden M Group is responsible for the overall governance, administration, and financial management of the school. The school is a branch of the company dedicated to international education, aligned with both French and global academic standards. While GMG ensures the school's legal and operational compliance as a private institution, it also collaborates closely with the Parents’ Association and teaching staff to uphold its educational mission and community values.



