Founded in 1984, the second biggest Alliance in France is located in the Heart of Lyon, in a exclusive environment: 2 hours from Paris , Lyon is at the doorstep of Italy , Switzerland , the Alps, the Provence and the Côte d'Azur . Lyon is also well known for its unique medieval an Florentine heritage recognized by UNESCO. Gastronomy? Paul Bocuse, from Lyon is for sure our best Ambassador.
The Alliance Française de Lyon welcomes every year more than 2000 students from 110 different countries.
How to find us :
The Alliance Française is located in the 3rd district of Lyon ( « le troisème ») , in the heart of town, on the left bank of the Rhône river. The A F is very well desserved by all public transports: bus, metro, tramway. The railway station SNCF is only 10 minutes away.
Stations Métro
Line B : Place Guichard
Line B : Saxe-Gambetta
Line D : Guillotière
Tramway
Line T1 Liberté
As soon as you arrive, you will be given a full documentation introducing the organisation of the school. You'll find many useful information about life in Lyon : accommodations, banks, transportations, restaurants etc.
General French courses for students of all levels; Language workshops; Conversation classes; Company courses; Au pair French training; University Programmes; Tests and Diplomas.
2. Inflexyon, Lyon
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A French school designed for foreign students, Inflexyon offers various courses that are adapted to every student. Because of this, Inflexyon develops an original teaching method, targeting the acclimation of students to French life in all areas. Thus, Inflexyon emphasizes on oral methods by lively classes, expression workshops which are accented on meeting other foreign students and French people.
Classed as a « world heritage » by UNESCO, Lyon is ideal to discover french life and learn to speak french. In the crossroads of Europe, the second city of France offers a unique cultural environment, a known gastronomy and an active and enriching student life. Welcome to Lyon, welcome to Inflex.
Learn French at Lyon Bleu International! Lyon Bleu International is a private school which has been offering French language courses since 1999. We are located beside the city centre of Lyon, situated in the Southeast of France! We offer a wide range of programmes from intensive French to exam preparation as well as French culture courses.
Lyon has a very rich cultural heritage and is famous for its gastronomy and vineyards and more recently for its football team and art. At the crossroads of the main European cities, close to the Mediterranean sea and Alpine ski resorts, Lyon is perfectly located for people wanting to visit France and Europe. Lyon also offers a very dynamic cultural life and a variety of entertainment opportunities.
- General French
- Intensive French
- Semi-Intensive French
- Business French
- DELF and DALF exam preparation
- French for Au pairs
- French Conversation Club
- French for Seniors 50+
- French Culture
- French Cuisine
- Group Lessons
- Individual Tuition
4. Ecole Des Trois Ponts, Lyon
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With its 10 newly constructed guestrooms surrounded by tree-filled gardens, the Ecole des Trois Ponts is an ideal spot to immerse yourself in French language, cooking and culture. Situated next to Roanne, a city famous for gastronomy, and near the city of Lyon in SE France, Riorges is close to the Burgundy & Beaujolais wine areas. All meals are included and guests enjoy buffet breakfasts and lunches, and 4 course dinners with wine during the week-long courses.
French Language Immersion courses are taught on-site in a small group setting (max. 6) by professional native-French speaking instructors. General, Intensive, Private and Holiday courses are offered. We concentrate on oral communication skills and vocabulary development in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Specialized courses of study can be arranged for businesspeople seeking to improve their language skills.
Week-long French Language Immersion courses and combination French Language and Cooking /Pastry / Chocolate courses are offered for all language levels. Intensive and Private Courses are also offered and extended stay options are available. Stay and learn in the peaceful surroundings of the Villa Beaulieu. All meals are included, featuring buffet breakfasts and lunches, and 4 course dinners with wine and cheese. Ask about our Business and Group Programs.
5. Addaxia Language Institute, Lyon
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Located in Lyon, in the region Rhône-Alpes in southeast France, Addaxia Language Institute is a private establishment that offers French and other language courses for all ages and levels. At Addaxia we pride ourselves in not just being a language institute, but also a learning environment which allows students to make remarkable progress in the acquisition of another language, thanks to personalised programmes and activities which respond to each individual’s necessities.All our programmes follow the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
Our experienced teaching staff provide a high standard of tuition and our dedicated team at Addaxia ensures that our students have a memorable stay in France by guiding them through the whole intercultural experience. Learn French the BEST way - in complete immersion with ADDAXIA Language Institute. Make the most of your stay in France and opt for one of our French courses. Complete immersion in the language in a pleasant environment with qualified teachers to help you reach your linguisitc goals!
Intensive French; General French; French for Business; French and Tourism; Exam preparation courses DELF, DALF. We also offer French courses for children and teens. Other courses available in English, Italian, Spanish, German, Maltese, Russian, Japanese.
6. Nacel International, Lyon
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Nacel International is a French language school in Lyon, east-central France. Lyon is 2 hours away from Paris, 1 hour away from the Alps Mountains and 3 hours from the sea. We offer a range of French courses for students over the age of 16 including intensive French classes and exam preparation courses. Our French Cuisine courses allow you to combine French language learning with French cooking. Our courses last for four weeks or more and are available all year round. Nacel International also has another French language school in Rouen in Northern France.
Studying at our French language school in Lyon will allow you to be fully immersed in the French language. We offer you high quality classes, many leisure activities and beautiful places for you to enjoy. Our French courses start with a language test which enables teachers to determine the participant's level on arrival. All teachers are highly qualified to teach French as a foreign language.
- General French Course
- Intensive French Course
- Semi-Intensive French Course
- Exam Preparation Courses for DILF, TCF, TEF and DAFA exams
- French Cuisine - combine French language learning with French cooking
LeoLingua is a private French language school in Lyon which is situated between Paris and Marseille in the Rhône-Alpes region of east-central France. We offer a range of French courses aimed at foreign students and professionals wanting to learn and practice French. Whether you are beginner or advanced level, our French classes are adapted to all levels and to all the professional careers. Our courses include intensive French, Business French and evening French classes.
LeoLingua helps you to integrate well by working with an interactive educational method based on communication and the assimilation of French culture through workshops and cultural outings. Our groups do not have more than 5 persons maximum. Our young dynamic team is here to help you. We help you with the various administrative procedures: registration, accommodation, internship and job appliance and to obtain a visa. We also offer you a study room with an Internet connection, a library and a video library.
- Intensive French course (60 hours per month)
- Extra Intensive French course (80 hours per month)
- Business French course
- French course for au pair students (48 hours per month)
- Project / Product Management French course
- Medical French course
- Cooking French course
- Evening French classes
- Online French classes via Skype
8. Eife2F (Ecole Interculturelle Pour Etudiants Etrangers), Lyons
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Learn to speak French! EIFE2F is a school for foreigners wishing to learn French. Based in Lyon, the second largest French city, it is located in the heart of the UNESCO world heritage site in the Rhone-Alpes region of southeast France. The school teaches French language (grammar, vocabulary, phonetics, civilisation) and its culture. Teaching is based on a lively practise of French within the classroom.
"Workshops" enable students to take part in the life of the city, in order to improve integration and to practise French outside the classroom. The school also prepares students for the DELF and DALF exams (national diplomas of the French Education Ministry). The city of Lyon is known as the capital of French gastronomy and the birthplace of the cinema. The school informs students and helps them to take part in the cultural and community life of the city and its wider region.
- French Courses for all levels from beginner to advanced
- General French
- Full Immersion French
- Intensive French
- Business French
- DELF and DALF exam preparation
- French Conversation
- French Workshops
- Group Courses
- One-to-One French Tuition
