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 (in low season, 7 to 9 on average, minimum 3 students)
  • 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
  • Qualified native French teachers

Minimum stay: 1 week (2 weeks recommended)

This package includes 4 French lessons per day, from Monday to Friday. The French lessons enable you to learn the whole language: vocabulary, written and oral expression, grammar, listening, etc.

Language level: Beginner to Advanced. Please note this course is not suitable for Complete beginners.

Minimum stay: 1 week (2 weeks for complete beginners)

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.

Levels offered: complete beginner to advanced

Complete beginners should book this course for 2 weeks. This will enable them to acquire the skills they need to progress to the False Beginner/Elementary course. When you move on to the Elementary course, you will be able to choose the intensity that suits you best.

Duration: 1-4 weeks

This package is a combination of our general French course and 6 one-to-one lessons adapted to the needs and objectives expressed by the student before and during the programme. The courses are organised around activities to improve and practise the French language.

Levels offered: complete beginner to advanced

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, kitchen access (details to be arranged with your host family.)

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:

  • Half board (breakfast and dinner)

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 studio accommodation. The school works with hotel residences which are chosen by the school according to availability and length of stay.

Our prices are based on the ‘small’ studio rates offered for short stays in the Saxe-Gambetta and St Nicolas residences, which are 2-star residences.

Features:

  • Small furnished studios for one person
  • Private toilet and bathroom
  • Private kitchen
  • No meals included
  • Journey time to school: 10 to 15 minutes by bus or metro; 15 to 30 minutes on foot (depending on 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

Optional extra:

  • Breakfast (on request, to be paid upfront.)
  • More spacious studio suitable for 2 people travelling together

3*** residences and residences for longer stays are also available on request. Please contact us for prices.

Arrivals: Sunday afternoon

Departures: Saturday morning

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)

Homestay (pick-up only):

  • If you are staying with a host family and you arrive at the station, your family will pick you up. This is not the case for departure. It is up to the student to make the necessary arrangements to get to the station.
  • If you arrive at the airport, you have 2 options: use the Rhônexpress shuttle bus to go to the city centre at Part Dieu station, where your family will be waiting for you, or book a transfer (at an additional cost, see ‘Dates & prices’ tab) so that a taxi can pick you up at the airport and drop you off directly with your family.

Residence accommodation:

  • If you are in residence and you arrive at the station, you can make your own way to your accommodation.
  • If you arrive at the airport, you can use the Rhônexpress shuttle bus to go to the city centre or book a transfer (at an extra cost, see ‘Dates & prices’ tab) so that a taxi can pick you up and drop you off directly.

Please note: Do not make travel arrangements until we have confirmed your enrolment in your chosen course (approximately 4 days after payment of your deposit).

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 2024

Dates 2024

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

Course start dates for complete beginners (Intensive Course only) : 08/01, 04/03, 29/04, 01/07, 02/09, 28/10

Bank holidays and holidays (No lessons will take place on these dates and they will not be made up nor refunded): 01/04, 01/05, 08/05, 20/05, 5/08, 01/11, 11/11, 23/12/2024 to 06/01/2025

Fees 2024

All taxes and enrolment fees included

WPCS 42.0.3
Classes & Homestay accommodation, single bedroom, no meals
DurationStandard 20 lessonsIntensive 26 lessons
1 week€ 565€ 635
2 weeks€ 980€ 1.120
3 weeks€ 1.400€ 1.610
4 weeks€ 1.800€ 2.080
6 weeks€ 2.495€ 2.915
8 weeks€ 3.280€ 3.840
12 weeks€ 4.725€ 5.445
16 weeks€ 6.095€ 7.055
18 weeks€ 6.840€ 7.920
20 weeks€ 7.580€ 8.780
24 weeks€ 9.070€ 10.510
32 weeks€ 11.980€ 13.900
36 weeks€ 13.460€ 15.620
Classes & Homestay accommodation, single bedroom, no meals
Duration20 Lessons + 6 one-to-one private lessons
1 week€ 845
2 weeks€ 1.550
3 weeks€ 2.255
4 weeks€ 2.960
Accommodation extras
Homestay
Breakfast (per week)€ 20
Half board (per week)€ 75
Extra night (room and breakfast)€ 45
Residence Saxe-Gambetta or St Nicolas
Small studio, self-catering (no meals included) (per week)
Stay from 1 to 5 weeks€ 185
Stay of 6 weeks or more€ 115
Transfer from/to Lyon Airport - Homestay accommodation
One way transfer€ 90

Fees include:

  • Your chosen course
  • Homestay accommodation, single room, breakfast included
  • Teaching materials
  • Access to the school’s facilities
  • All school taxes and administrative costs

Fees do not include:

  • Travel and transfers
  • Meals according to the chosen option
  • Local transport
  • Residence deposit, if applicable
  • Any visa fees
  • Optional insurance