French language course in Lyon

France’s second-largest city, Lyon boasts a rich historical and cultural heritage and is renowned the world over for its wines and gastronomy. Its geographical location, close to the Alps, Provence and the Mediterranean, as well as to major European cities such as Paris, Milan and Geneva, makes it an ideal destination for visiting France and Europe. It was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1998.

Lyon Bleu International is a language school that was founded in 1999. Located in the centre of Lyon, it offers a harmonious and friendly setting, a stone’s throw from the historic centre on one side and the business district on the other, at the crossroads of numerous public transport lines, in a chic and lively environment.

Accreditations: FLE Quality Label; FLE Group member, IALC member, Campus France member, certified by CSN (Swedish government) and Germany’s Bildungsurlaub.

School facilities include:

  • 14 classrooms
  • IT suite
  • “Chill out” area with hot drinks vending machines
  • Free WiFi access

French lessons : the basics

  • Lesson length: 45 minutes
  • Class size: average 12 students (maximum 14)
  • Minimum number of students: 3
  • Schedule: morning or afternoon lessons according to different levels
  • Placement test: online written test before departure, oral assessment test on the first day of lessons
  • Weekly progress tests
  • Certificate of completion at the end of the stay
  • Free tutoring, subject to availability

20 general French lessons per week

Minimum stay: 1 week

The four skills covered are: written and oral expression, written and oral comprehension. Grammar and phonetics are also strong points of the programme as essential linguistic tools.

Language levels: beginner (A0) to advanced (C1)

Specific dates for complete beginners.

26 general French lessons per week

Minimum stay: 1 week

This package combines our general French course with 3 workshops to improve written, oral and grammatical skills. The courses are organised around activities to improve and practise the French language.

Language levels: beginner (A0) to advanced (C1)

Specific dates for complete beginners.

26 general French lessons per week + 4 private lessons

Duration: 1 to 8 weeks

This package is a combination of our intensive French course and 4 one-to-one lessons adapted to the needs and objectives expressed by the student before and during the programme. A truly tailor-made programme for personalised progress.

Language levels: beginner (A0) to advanced (C1)

Specific dates for complete beginners.

You will enjoy a varied calendar of social and leisure activities every week, in the afternoon or during the evening. Attendance is optional. Many of these activities are free of charge, however, some may charge a fee. All activities are subject to change without notice and may be offered seasonally.

Some of the many activities available include:

  • Arts and culture: guided tours of the city, plays, museum visits, exhibitions, concerts, Lyon wine tasting, etc.
  • Sports: swimming, ice skating, cycling, etc.
  • Leisure: cinemas, clubs, restaurants, pubs, etc.
  • Themed evenings with presentations of projects set up by students

Single room, shared bathroom, no meals (access to the family’s kitchen)

Host Family Criteria: Host families sign our partner school’s Charter of Commitment, guaranteeing quality stays and services.

Travel time to our partner school: Our partner school’s carefully selected host families usually live in residential areas near the school or the city centre, accessible on foot or by bus.

Optional extra:

  • Breakfast
  • Half board
  • Specific diet requirement

Practical Information:

  • Linens/towels provided
  • Laundry: use of the family laundry facilities once a week

For students who want a degree of independence, we offer accommodation in a student residence. The school works with residences that are chosen by the school according to availability and length of stay.

Features:

  • Small furnished studios of around 18 m², furnished and equipped
  • Private toilet and bathroom
  • Private kitchen
  • No meals included
  • Journey time to school: 10 to 45 on foot or by bus (depending on the residence)
  • Location: close to the school
  • A deposit may be required depending on the length of stay and the residence.

Facilities and services:

  • Linens/towels provided
  • Crockery and cutlery
  • Internet and TV included

For students who want a degree of independence, we offer Apart’hôtel accommodation. The school works with hotels that are chosen by the school according to availability and length of stay.

Features:

  • Fully equipped studio
  • Private toilet and bathroom
  • Private kitchen
  • No meals included
  • Journey time to school: 10 to 45 on foot or by bus (depending on the residence)
  • Location: close to the school
  • A deposit may be required depending on the length of stay and the residence.

Facilities and services:

  • Linens/towels provided
  • Crockery and cutlery
  • Internet and TV included

Options at extra cost (may vary depending on hotel) :

  • Breakfast (on request and payable locally)
  • Spacious studio suitable for 2 people travelling together

Arrivals

  • Homestay: Sunday
  • Student residence: weekdays, Monday to Friday
  • Apart from hotel: arrival day free

Departures

  • Homestay: Saturday
  • Student residence: departure day free
  • Apart’hôtel: departure day free

Closest arrival airports and stations:

  • Lyon-Saint-Exupéry Airport
  • Lyon Part-Dieu Railway Station

Airport transfers available on request (fees apply, see the Dates & Prices tab)

Please note: Do not make travel arrangements until we have confirmed your enrolment in your chosen course.

You might need a visa for this course. For more information please visit our Visa Information page.

Do not hesitate to contact us by phone or email if you require any additional information.

Dates & Fees 2025

Dates 2025

Course start dates: Most courses start every Monday, year-round (see exceptions below).

Course start dates for complete beginners: 6/01, 3/03, 28/04, 30/06, 4/08, 1/09, 27/10

Bank holidays and holidays (no lessons will take place on these dates and they will not be made up nor refunded): 21/04, 1/05, 8/05, 9/06, 14/07, 15/08, 11/11, 19/12-5/01

Fees 2025

All taxes and enrolment fees included

WPCS 42.0.3
Classes & Homestay accommodation, single room, no meals
Duration20 lessons26 lessonsCombined course
1 week€ 575€ 645€ 785
2 weeks€ 1.000€ 1.140€ 1.480
3 weeks€ 1.430€ 1.640€ 2.180
4 weeks€ 1.840€ 2.120€ 2.860
6 weeks€ 2.550€ 2.910€ 4.235
8 weeks€ 3.350€ 3.830€ 5.620
12 weeks€ 4.365€ 4.570-
16 weeks€ 5.775€ 6.045-
18 weeks€ 6.480€ 6.785-
20 weeks€ 7.180€ 7.520-
24 weeks€ 8.230€ 8.590-
32 weeks€ 11.340€ 11.885-
36 weeks€ 12.740€ 13.355-
Extra week€ 350€ 365-
Accommodation extras - per week
Homestay
Ontbijt€ 20
Halfpension€ 75
Speciale dieetwensen€ 50
Student residence*
Small studio, self-catering - stay of minimum 5 weeks€ 50
Apart'hôtel*
Studio in hotel residence, without meals - stays of 1 to 4 weeks€ 585
Studio in hotel residence, without meals - stays of more than 5 weeks€ 345
*prices published by the residences/hotels, subject to change
Transfer - one way*
Lyon St Exupéry Airport€ 90
Lyon Part-Dieu station€ 50
*30% increase if arrival/departure between 10pm and 8am

Fees include:

  • The course option chosen
  • Accommodation in a host family, single room, without meals
  • Teaching materials
  • The Student Road Book
  • The school’s mobile application
  • Optional weekly tutoring
  • Access to the school’s facilities
  • Certificate of attendance
  • All taxes and school administration costs

Fees do not include:

  • Travel and transfers
  • Meals according to package chosen
  • Local transport
  • Residence deposit, if applicable
  • Visa fees, if applicable
  • Optional insurances