French language course in Lyon
Immerse yourself in French culture in one of France’s foremost student towns. Behind its grand Renaissance façades and hôtels particuliers, Lyon’s old town and traboules bustle with shops, bars and restaurants galore. This is France’s true Mecca of cuisine, embodied in the hearty fare of Lyon’s traditional bouchons, mom-and-pop outfits where robust plates of special local cold cuts, dumplings and deep-fried bugnes await the hungry traveler.
Lyon was UNESCO-listed in 1998 for its stunning architectural heritage, encompassing a Roman theatre, huge pedestrian squares and beautiful churches – perfect for a walk after sampling the local delicacies. The city is also a hub for the arts, with concerts, exhibitions and other cultural happenings on every night of the week, for a true experience of la vie française. Big enough for a city feel, small enough that it still has heart: no wonder Lyon is a top destination for the French.
Lyon Bleu International has been providing quality French as a Foreign Language courses since 1999. The school is located in the city centre, nestled between the old town and the Central Business District, with plenty of public transport options and a warm, trendy and lively atmosphere.
Accreditations: FLE Quality Label; FLE Group member, IALC member, Campus France member, certified by CSN (Swedish government) and Germany’s Bildungsurlaub. Also officially recognized as a quality-assured French language school by the French Ministry of Education.
School facilities include:
- 14 classrooms
- IT suite
- “Chill out” area with hot & cold drinks vending machines
- Free WiFi access
French lessons : the basics
- Lesson length: 45 minutes
- Class size: average 12 students (14 maximum, 3 minimum)
- Schedule: morning and/or afternoon lessons according to different levels
- Placement test: on-line 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
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:
- Art and culture: guided tour of Lyon, plays, museum outings, art exhibitions, concerts
- Sports: cycling, swimming, ice skating
- Lyon like a local: cinema outings, clubs, restaurants, cafes, bars, wine tasting
- Theme nights for students to show off their French skills
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, 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
This is a great option for students looking for a bit more independence. Our partner school works with hotel residences that rotate depending on availability and length of stay.
Features:
- Single occupancy or for 2-persons travelling and applying together furnished studios
- Private kitchen
- Private bathroom
- Self-catering
- Travel time to school: approx. 10-15 minutes by public transport, 15-30 minutes walk, depending on the residence
- Located near our partner schools
- Deposit to be paid on arrival for stays exceeding 3 weeks (€450 for stays between 3 and 12 weeks, €650 for stays exceeding 12 weeks). It is refundable by the school at the end of the stay if no damage is observed. For long stays (13 weeks and up), a mandatory home insurance fee of €70 is due (cash payments only to be paid on arrival.)
Facilities and services
- Linens/towels provided
- Crockery and cutlery
- Internet and TV included
Optional extra:
- Breakfast (on request, to be paid upfront.)
Dates & Fees 2023
Dates 2023
Course start dates: Most courses start every Monday, year-round (see exceptions below).
Course start dates for complete beginners (Intensive Course only) : 09/01, 20/02, 06/03, 24/04, 08/05, 19/06, 03/07, 21/08, 04/09, 16/10, 30/10, 11/12
Bank holidays and holidays (No lessons will take place on these dates and they will not be made up nor refunded): 10/04, 01/05, 18/05, 29/05, 14/07, 15/08, 01/11 and from 22/12/23 to 07/01/24
Fees 2023
All taxes and enrolment fees included
| Classes & Homestay accommodation, single bedroom & breakfast | ||
|---|---|---|
| Duration | Standard 15 lessons | Intensive 25 lessons |
| 1 week | € 460 | € 545 |
| 2 weeks | € 770 | € 940 |
| 3 weeks | € 1.085 | € 1.340 |
| 4 weeks | € 1.380 | € 1.720 |
| 6 weeks | € 1.925 | € 2.435 |
| 8 weeks | € 2.480 | € 3.160 |
| 12 weeks | € 3.645 | € 4.665 |
| 16 weeks | € 4.575 | € 5.695 |
| 18 weeks | € 5.130 | € 6.390 |
| 20 weeks | € 5.680 | € 7.080 |
| 24 weeks | € 6.790 | € 8.470 |
| 32 weeks | € 8.620 | € 10.700 |
| Extra week | € 265 | € 330 |
| Accommodation extras | ||
| Homestay | ||
| Half board (per week) | € 70 | |
| Extra night (bed & breakfast) | € 35 | |
| Residence Saxe-Gambetta or St Nicolas | ||
| Small studio, self-catering (no meals included) - 1 to 4 weeks stay (per week) | € 165 | |
| Transfer from/to Lyon Airport - Homestay accommodation | ||
| One way transfer | € 90 | |
Fees include:
- Your chosen course
- Your Homestay or Residence accommodation
- Single room, self-catering
- Breakfast (Homestay only)
- Course materials
- Access to all school facilities
- All school taxes and enrolment fees
Fees do not include:
- Travel to and from Lyon
- Airport or train station transfers
- Lunch and dinner for Homestay; all meals for residence accommodation
- Optional extras
- Transportation in and around Lyon
- For Residence accommodation only: refundable deposit (to be paid on arrival).
- Visa fees (if any)
- Optional insurances
