About Isabelle Bonneau, Founder of Tessa International School
Isabelle has extensive experience both in multilingual education and international business.
She started Be Lingual, a premier language program for schools and language immersion summer camp, in 2007 and has acquired broad expertise in the education industry thanks to this eight year venture.
Before turning her attention to education, Isabelle worked internationally for 8 years for a leading hospitality group and for an international finance consulting firm. She holds a Masters Degree in Business Administration from the Booth School of Business (University of Chicago). For her undergraduate degrees, she studied at ESCP Europe in France, the UK, and Germany, and holds business degrees from the three countries.
Born and raised in France, Isabelle settled in the Tri-State area in 2001. In her daily life, she is immersed in an international environment as her husband is Greek Cypriot. Her son speaks five different languages, went to a top bilingual school in New York City before joining a prestigious university, and is fully comfortable with different cultures.
History
Driven by her experiences raising a son in a multicultural household and recognizing the transformative impact of bilingual education, Isabelle Bonneau envisioned a school that would foster both academic rigor and a global perspective. She aspired to bring the high educational standards she encountered in NYC schools to New Jersey, establishing a community where students could thrive in an enriching, international environment. In 2017, Tessa International School opened its doors, starting with a few classrooms on the first floor of the Monroe Center.
With focus and dedication, Isabelle and a team of education experts developed a curriculum that embraces linguistic diversity, social growth, and academic excellence. Tessa quickly expanded to three floors to meet the needs of its growing student body.
Today, Tessa International School proudly reflects Isabelle’s vision, equipping students with the knowledge and confidence to succeed in a diverse and dynamic world.
Join us at Tessa International School
Discover why our bilingual curriculum is recognized as one of the best. Learn how we combine academic excellence with engaging, interactive experiences that foster global awareness.
Tessa International School
Office: (201) 755-5585 | Location: 720 Monroe St. Hoboken, NJ 07030
