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Learn French in Lyon

Exquisite cuisine, exceptional art, and the Rhone river are just a few reasons to come to Learn French in the cosmopolitan university city of Lyon. Set in a perfect location, the city shines during the day and sparkles in the night.

French Language School Lyon

Location: The French language school in Lyon is located on an isthmus surrounded by two rivers in the heart of Lyon. Our school is in a beautiful 19th-century building next to the Rhone River in the downtown area. We are just steps away from the city’s biggest square and its numerous restaurants and cafes and close to the most popular pedestrian shopping area. Metro and bus stations are only a five minute walk away.

Facilities: The school has 12 roomy and well lit classrooms, each with a fireplace and high ceilings. We have free internet and wi-fi access.

Teachers: All French language teachers are university educated and hold teaching credentials.

Materials: Included with tuition.

French Courses Lyon

Type: Individual, Group.

Classes per week: Individual up to you; Group - 20, 25, 30.

Course Duration: One week minimum.

Lessons: Individual - 60 minutes; Group - 45 minutes.

Class size: Maximum of 12.

Levels: All.

Start Dates: French courses in Lyon start every Monday if you already know some basic French (up to elementary level). Absolute beginners must start on the following dates: Jan 11, Mar 1, May 3, June 7, Aug 2 & 30, Nov 8.  There will be no lessons on the following holidays April 5, May 13, May 24, July 14, Nov 1 & 11.

Includes: Tuition, learning material, assessment test, certificate, social program, student card and taxes, enrolment fee, opportunity to take TCF and TEF exams, which are recognized by the French Ministry of Education as standards of fluency; each week we organize several cultural and social activities to enhance your learning experience.

Specialized: DELF, TCF, and TEF exam prep, and French for 50+, French and cooking, French and wine tasting.

Booking fee: None.

French Learning + Cultural Activities

With Lyon’s rich culture and history and its 100, 000 university students, it’s a wonderful mixture of the old and new. You can visit Roman ruins during the day and go to a disco at night. You can also enjoy its shops, cinemas, exhibitions, concerts, sports centers, bars, and restaurants. We are close to Paris, Geneva and the Mediterranean coast. In Lyon, you can also participate in many sports such as sailing, skiing and snow boarding, tennis, hiking, and biking. Each week the school in Lyon organizes several cultural and social activities to enhance your learning experience. Living with a French family provides the best cultural interaction and language practice available, should you choose this option.

Lyon Accommodation

Options: Home stay, Shared apartment.

Type: Single, Double.

Description: Home stay - private room, all facilities and fittings; Shared apartment - double rooms, TV, fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, free internet and wi - fi.

Meals: No meals, breakfast only, half board.

Travel time to school: No more than 20 minutes.

Airport pickup: From Lyon Saint Exupéry airport - €100.

School Accreditations

• Member of Souffle, a quality assurance association of language school that requires regular inspections.

School Testimonials

“I chose Lyon for my language course in France as it is a town with a very interesting history and a lot of possibilities for cultural excursions. And the school in Lyon? It is a school with a very relaxed atmosphere. That is a really pleasant asset. Everybody knows each other and it is easy to make contact with other students. The teachers are very nice and helpful. As a school for studying the French language: This school is an excellent choice!"
Anita, Switzerland

French Course Fees (Euros)

Add 10% high season charge for all courses from June 27th to July 31st .

Accommodation Fees (Euros)

Add 10% high season charge for all accommodation from June 27th to July 31st

Hotel and B&B prices available upon request.

Booking

To inquire regarding French courses in Lyon, or French courses in France, please complete details here: Inquiry

Complete booking details here. We will check availability and get back to you with confirmation and deposit payment details within 24 hrs.

The administration of the school in Lyon works limited hours on weekends so weekend bookings for French courses in Lyon may take a little longer to process.

For a list of French school locations in France, please visit this page Learn French in France