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French Language Schools in Lyon

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Best French schools in Lyon by category - student age group, leisure/fun

TOP Rated by
Students < 18 years
Lyon Bleu International
Students < 18 years
4.6

Rating: 4.6

(7)
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Students 18-30 years
Lyon Bleu International
Students 18-30 years
4.4

Rating: 4.4

(96)
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Students 31-49 years
Les ateliers FL
Students 31-49 years
4.7

Rating: 4.7

(3)
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Students 50+ years
Les ateliers FL
Students 50+ years
4.6

Rating: 4.6

(16)
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Students all ages
Les ateliers FL
Students all ages
4.7

Rating: 4.7

(21)
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leisure/fun
Les ateliers FL
leisure/fun
4.6

Rating: 4.6

(20)
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Value for money
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
Value for money
4.7

Rating: 4.7

(3)
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Location of school
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
Location of school
5.0

Rating: 5

(2)

7 language schools in Lyon from 287€ for a 1 week French course

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Les ateliers FL, Lyon
Les ateliers FL, Lyon
Lyon Bleu International, Lyon
Lyon Bleu International, Lyon
Influent, Lyon
Influent, Lyon
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home, Lyon
Study & Live in your Teacher's Home, Lyon
KLF - Keep Learning French, Lyon
KLF - Keep Learning French, Lyon
Alpadia, Lyon
Alpadia, Lyon
InTuition, Lyon
InTuition, Lyon
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Lyon ratings & opinions

How our students rated their experience in Lyon

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Overall attractiveness of Lyon
222 authentic ratings from students who reserved a course with us in Lyon
Nightlife
4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Friendliness of locals
4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Interesing things to do
4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Geographic setting
4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Public transport
4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Climate
4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Cleanliness
4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Affordability
4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Shopping
4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Safety
4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

What our students said about Lyon

I thought Lyon was great! A pleasant, very interesting city with different, lively districts, many great impressions, a large park, small squares, cultural offers. The culinary offer in particular is great, and at affordable prices. The museums are also worth seeing, there are changing, exciting exhibitions. I especially liked the walks along the Rhone and the Saône, where you can picnic, party in the houseboats, just sit around and enjoy the atmosphere. Everything is peaceful and harmless. I walked alone through the streets at 10.30 p.m. and never had the feeling of being in danger.

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Felicitas Germany

Lyon is a 'young' city with a high proportion of students. The people overall are very friendly and relaxed, even if I disregarded the traffic rules (no honking). A good mix of representative districts with stately houses and many small galleries, shops, cafes, bistros ... A little more cleanliness with regard to dog poo would make the city even more lovable.

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Helga Germany

Lyon is a beautiful, lively and varied city, very well served by public transport, with a wide range of cultural activities and surroundings worth seeing. I did not take part in the nightlife, so I cannot give it a rating.

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Sybille Germany

This is one of the best experiences I’ve ever had. Lyon has a vibrant atmosphere and one of the main cities in France. You will get to experience the best aspects of French culture in this city

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Daniel Ireland

I primarily enjoyed the park, it is really beautiful and definitely something you have to see, the old parts of the city and the big paintings on many buildings are also really beautiful.

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Malte Germany

There are many things to see or do but being a big city you have to walk a lot or use public transport. Restoration is a bit more expensive than in other smaller towns in France.

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Javier Spain

Hard to give accurate picture since the city was quite empty of locals - a great many people had gone on holiday and many venues/shops/museums were closed.

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Rose France

One of the most beautiful cities, where you can discover something new and worth seeing around every corner. Above all, it is historically very diverse.

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Anna Sophia Germany

Overall, Lyon is pretty nice city to study. Local people are much more gentle than I expected and liveable in France. City view is so beautiful.

5.0

Rating: 5/5

Emiri Japan

My mobile phone was stolen. Therefore, one should think carefully about which neighbourhoods of the city one spends time in.

4.0

Rating: 4/5

Johannes Germany

Most recent student reviews of language schools in Lyon

Les ateliers FL

Mixed and small groups (countries, age, >12 participants, etc.). Good coordination of the learning fields and organisation. Fast and efficient learning.
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21 October 2024
Course: Standard Programme - 1 week
Student age: 41 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 21 reviews
Les ateliers FL

Very committed teachers. Good mix of exercises in grammar, listening comprehension, oral and written expression. Small learning groups. The friendly staff at reception are happy to help with any questions/problems.

15 October 2024
Course: Super Intensive Programme - 1 week
Student age: 71 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 21 reviews
Lyon Bleu International

Everyone is very nice, the teachers are very friendly and you make a lot of progress with the lessons

27 July 2024
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 17 years

4.3

Rating: 4.3

| 204 reviews
Lyon Bleu International

Good teachers. Syllabus makes sense. Nice, that you can choose the length of your stay.

7 May 2024
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 28 years

4.3

Rating: 4.3

| 204 reviews
Les ateliers FL

The location, the course schedule, the classmates and the snack that a teacher organized for us on the first Friday.
The school should make an effort in organization adapted to the real levels of the students they receive, in material and audiovisual aids and in the printed material offered to the students to work with.

26 April 2024
Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeks
Student age: 66 years

4.7

Rating: 4.7

| 21 reviews
María LidiaLes ateliers FL

Information about Lyon

Why Lyon? Two hours from the alpine ski resorts and three hours from the sea, Lyon, has a reputation as the French capital of gastronomy. With the exception of Paris, the city boasts the largest number of Michelin-starred restaurants and famous chefs in the whole of France. The city is also known as the 'city of light'. This tradition continues to the present day – December 8 each year is marked by "the Festival of Lights” where more than one hundred sites throughout the city are lit up to show the splendour of Lyon's architecture.
What we like about Lyon
  • Picturesque city.
  • Diverse culture.
  • Locals are easy to connect with.
  • Wonderful food options.
What we dislike about Lyon
  • Some areas are unsafe at night.
  • The airport is not well connected.
Population: M  473,000
Time zone: +11h. (GMT +1)
Currency: EUR (1 EUR = 1.0497 USD)
Visa: Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term French courses up to 90 days. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Visa requirements data last updated on 04 Jun. 2024 (Source)
For the most up-to-date visa information please consult with the embassy or consulate of France in your country. List of embassies and consulates of France on the official website - Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France.
High season: July
Low season: December
Average course price per week (High season): 359 €
Average course price per week (Low season): 295 €
Cost of Living:
* 100 = prices in New York
  • Price index excluding rent: 65* (35% cheaper than New York)
  • Price index including rent: 51* (49% cheaper than New York)
  • Price index food only:65* (35% cheaper than New York)
  • Big Mac price (France average): 4.54 €
    (7% cheaper than in USA)
Mains electricity:
  • Plug Type C
  • Plug Type E
  • Residential voltage: 230 V
  • Frequency: 50 Hz
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Best time to take a language course in Lyon
December
Festival of Lights
Festival of Lights

05 December 2024 - 08 December 2024Beautiful festival whose origins date back to 1643 when Lyon promised tribute to Mary if it were spared from the plague. Traditions developed gradually and now the days surrounding the Immaculate Conception are full of light, from traditional candles on windowsills to ultra-modern light installations.

Festival of Lights
Festival of Lights

December 2025Beautiful festival whose origins date back to 1643 when Lyon promised tribute to Mary if it were spared from the plague. Traditions developed gradually and now the days surrounding the Immaculate Conception are full of light, from traditional candles on windowsills to ultra-modern light installations.

Opera House Lyon
Opera House Lyon
Basilica of Fourvière
Basilica of Fourvière
Park de la Tete d'Or 
Park de la Tete d'Or 
Vieux Lyon
Vieux Lyon
Presqu'île
Presqu'île
Fourvière
Fourvière
Croix-Rousse
Croix-Rousse
Lyon Saint Exupéry (LYS) - 19 km. from Lyon city center

Public transportation to city center:

Every 20 minutes, 30 minutes.

Main stops: Lyon Airport, Meyzieu Zone industrielle, Vaulx-en-Velin La Soie, Lyon Gare de Lyon-Part-Dieu

Taxi: 25 minutes drive to city center of Lyon

Q&A - Questions about French courses and schools in Lyon

  • Lyon is popular with adults, so the average age outside the holiday season is relatively high at 30. In summer, the average age is slightly younger at 25, as many students study in Lyon. So at 47, you'll meet a few other students your age. I also book a lot of students over 50 or 60, and the teaching team is great at integrating students of different ages and nationalities into the classes.
    Another good school is Lyon Bleu International. The age structure in the low season is 35. Slightly older, but this can of course vary from week to week.
    Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 19, 2024
  • In Lyon, you can consider Live and Study in your teacher's home programme. They offer excellent junior programmes.
    Sawsan Zein, LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 26, 2024
  • In Lyon you can get around by metro, tram or bus, and of course you can also walk or rent a bike. All information and the local transport itinerary can be found on the TCL website https://www.tcl.fr/en
    Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 13, 2023
  • Of course there are suitable 50+ courses .
    Sawsan Zein, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 10, 2023
  • In Lyon we work with several schools. The minimum age of acceptance for their adult courses varies between 17 and 18, depending on the school, so if your son is already 17 by the time you want him to start the course, and already has some knowledge of French, then he can start the course any Monday of the year. If he is younger than 17, then the only option we can offer is a private course in a teacher's home (Study & Live in your Teacher's Home).
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 18, 2022

FAQ - Frequently asked questions about French courses in Lyon

  • Unfortunately, we do not have any partner language schools in Lyon offering TCF preparation. Our partner schools offer DELF preparation courses instead.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 17, 2023

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