Language course French in Lyon

Lyon Bleu International

Our partner school Lyon Bleu International is a private school which offers French courses since 1999. The school is located in a nice building in the heart of the city. It is situated in a stylish neighborhood close to the historical centre and the Business district.  It offers a harmonious and convivial environment giving rise to learn French in the most efficient manner.

Key features of our partner French school in Lyon

  • Member of Groupement FLE and IALC
  • 15 fully equipped classrooms
  • book and Video/DVD library
  • free internet access
  • large students' lounge and coffe break area
  • computer room
  • Minimum age: 18 years

Social Programme

Besides French classes, our partner school Lyon Bleu International offers numerous activities for participants, including:

  • Guided tours through Lyon
  • Visits to museums
  • Food tasting
  • Cooking workshop
  • Picnics
  • Cine-club

The aspects of the everyday French life are dealt with in vocabulary classes and practical activities. Lyon itself is a culturally and very active city throughout the entire year offering a lot of events. Information about shows, concerts, exhibitions, theatre, and cinema can be obtained within the school.

Intensive

The intensive course consists of either 15, 21 or 25 lessons per week (1 lesson = 45 minutes) in a group with a maximum of 12 participants.

With the intensive course of 15 lessons per week you will expand your general knowledge of French. The course focuses on the elementary aspects of the language such as grammar, vocabulary, oral and written expression and listening and reading comprehension. This course is not suitable for absolute beginners.

With the intensive course of 21 lessons per week, (available from 2019) you will receive 15 lessons per week focusing on general French + three workshops per week (1 workshop=2 lessons) on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. The workshops include activities to improve and practice your French language skills in more specific contexts. Examples of activities in workshops are: discussions, press/tv, spelling, French culture, literature, film, etc.

With the intensive course of 25 lessons per week you will receive 15 lessons per week of general French (3 lessons per day) and daily workshops on one of the topics above mentioned (2 lessons per day).

Class timetable:
Classes can take place either in the morning or in the afternoon. This depends on your language level and, as a result, on the group to which you have been assigned.

Absolute beginners are advised to take part in the intensive course with 25 lessons per week for a minimum of 2 weeks. In addition, there are specific starting dates for beginners (see below).

Prices 2023

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 12 per class
Number of lessons per week:
15
21
25
Starting dates:  


beginner : 09/01, 20/02, 06/03, 24/04, 08/05, 19/06, 03/07, 21/08, 04/09, 16/10, 23/10, 30/10, 11/12
from elementary : 09/01, 16/01, 23/01, 30/01, 06/02, 13/02, 20/02, 27/02, 06/03, 13/03, 20/03, 27/03, 03/04, 10/04, 17/04, 24/04, 01/05, 08/05, 15/05, 22/05, 29/05, 05/06, 12/06, 19/06, 26/06, 03/07, 10/07, 17/07, 24/07, 31/07, 07/08, 14/08, 21/08, 28/08, 04/09, 11/09, 18/09, 25/09, 02/10, 09/10, 16/10, 23/10, 30/10, 06/11, 13/11, 20/11, 27/11, 04/12, 11/12, 18/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

For the intensive 15 and 21, an elementary level of French is required.

Complete beginners can participate in the intensive course of 25 lessons but this course has a minimum length of 2 weeks for complete beginners and has official starting dates.

Info studio - short term:  

The minimum age for the short-term studio is 18.
The prices of studios might vary according date, length of stay, availability and additional costs such as electricity and insurance. Please contact to confirm final price.

Info studio:  

The minimum age for the studio is 18.

The prices of studios are valid for a duration of 5 up to 12 weeks; in case you wish to book a longer stay, please contact us for long-term prices.

Additional fees to be paid when booking this accommodation: Refundable deposit: € 450 (refunded at the end of your stay).
Cleaning fee: € 37

Please note: Arrival has to be on Monday (no arrival during the week-end). In case you wish to arrive on the Friday (before your course starts), this is possible, but please contact us to confirm the price of extra nights during the weekend.

Transfer:   Transfer on arrival from Lyon St. Exupéry Airport : EUR 80

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • use of teaching material
  • certificate of attendance

In 2023 the school is closed on 010/04/2023, 01/05/2023, 18/05/2023, 29/05/2023, 14/07/2023, 15/08/2023, 01/11/2023 & 22/12/2023 - 07/01/2024. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled.

Combined

The combined course combines perfectly the dynamics of group classes with individually tailored private lessons. A very flexible formula, ideal for those who have a limited time available to reach their objectives.

15 lessons of intensive course + 5 one-to-one lessons per week are included. The minimum level is elementary.

Prices 2023

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 12/1 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
Number of weeks:
  1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks  
Combined without accommodation 485 890 1295 1700
Combined with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 691 1240 1791 2340
Combined with host family, single room , halfboard 751 1360 1971 2580
Combined with studio - short term, single room , no meals 858 1566 2280 2992
Starting dates:  


from elementary : 09/01, 16/01, 23/01, 30/01, 06/02, 13/02, 20/02, 27/02, 06/03, 13/03, 20/03, 27/03, 03/04, 10/04, 17/04, 24/04, 01/05, 08/05, 15/05, 22/05, 29/05, 05/06, 12/06, 19/06, 26/06, 03/07, 10/07, 17/07, 24/07, 31/07, 07/08, 14/08, 21/08, 28/08, 04/09, 11/09, 18/09, 25/09, 02/10, 09/10, 16/10, 23/10, 30/10, 06/11, 13/11, 20/11, 27/11, 04/12, 11/12, 18/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

An elementary level of French is required.

Info studio - short term:  

The minimum age for the short-term studio is 18.
The prices of studios might vary according date, length of stay, availability and additional costs such as electricity and insurance. Please contact to confirm final price.

Transfer:   Transfer on arrival from Lyon St. Exupéry Airport : EUR 80

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • use of teaching material
  • certificate of attendance

In 2023 the school is closed on 010/04/2023, 01/05/2023, 18/05/2023, 29/05/2023, 14/07/2023, 15/08/2023, 01/11/2023 & 22/12/2023 - 07/01/2024. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled.

French & Culture

The French and Culture course combines an intensive French course of 15 lessons per week and a programme of discovery of French culture in and around the historically charged city of Lyon (5 Cultural activities are included per week).

This programme is designed to help you to discover French history and culture while encouraging you to practice and speak French in a uniquely French context. The cultural programme is adapted according to each season and takes advantage of the programme of events presented by the official Office of Tourism of the City of Lyon.

The minimum level of French is elementary.

Prices 2023

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 12/12 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
Number of weeks:
  1 week 2 weeks  
Semi-Intensive + Cultural lessons without accommodation 545 1010
Semi-Intensive + Cultural lessons with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 751 1360
Semi-Intensive + Cultural lessons with host family, single room , halfboard 811 1480
Semi-Intensive + Cultural lessons with studio - short term, single room , no meals 918 1686
Starting dates:  


from elementary : 17/04, 22/05, 12/06, 17/07, 21/08, 18/09, 09/10

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

An elementary level of French is required.

Info studio - short term:  

The minimum age for the short-term studio is 18.
The prices of studios might vary according date, length of stay, availability and additional costs such as electricity and insurance. Please contact to confirm final price.

Transfer:   Transfer on arrival from Lyon St. Exupéry Airport : EUR 80

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • use of teaching material
  • certificate of attendance

In 2023 the school is closed on 010/04/2023, 01/05/2023, 18/05/2023, 29/05/2023, 14/07/2023, 15/08/2023, 01/11/2023 & 22/12/2023 - 07/01/2024. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled.

DELF / DALF

The DELF/DALF course combines regular group classes with individually tailored private lessons in which you can prepare for the DELF/DALF exam. You will receive 15 group lessons of general French  + 5 one-to-one lessons per week focussed on DELF/DALF preparation. The minimum level is elementary.

To read more about the DELF / DALF examinations please click here. 

Prices 2023

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 12/1 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
Number of weeks:
  1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks  
DELF exam course without accommodation 485 890 1295 1700
DELF exam course with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 691 1240 1791 2340
DELF exam course with host family, single room , halfboard 751 1360 1971 2580
DELF exam course with studio - short term, single room , no meals 858 1566 2280 2992
Starting dates:  


from elementary : 09/01, 16/01, 23/01, 30/01, 06/02, 13/02, 20/02, 27/02, 06/03, 13/03, 20/03, 27/03, 03/04, 10/04, 17/04, 24/04, 01/05, 08/05, 15/05, 22/05, 29/05, 05/06, 12/06, 19/06, 26/06, 03/07, 10/07, 17/07, 24/07, 31/07, 07/08, 14/08, 21/08, 28/08, 04/09, 11/09, 18/09, 25/09, 02/10, 09/10, 16/10, 23/10, 30/10, 06/11, 13/11, 20/11, 27/11, 04/12, 11/12, 18/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Info studio - short term:  

The minimum age for the short-term studio is 18.
The prices of studios might vary according date, length of stay, availability and additional costs such as electricity and insurance. Please contact to confirm final price.

Transfer:   Transfer on arrival from Lyon St. Exupéry Airport : EUR 80

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • use of teaching material
  • certificate of attendance

In 2023 the school is closed on 010/04/2023, 01/05/2023, 18/05/2023, 29/05/2023, 14/07/2023, 15/08/2023, 01/11/2023 & 22/12/2023 - 07/01/2024. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled.

One-to-One

One-to-one French classes are perfect for those searching for an entirely tailor made French programme, a more intensive learning experience, or to work on a particular aspect of the French language.

A tailor made schedule is possible and you can start the course every Monday.

Prices 2023

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 1 per class
Number of lessons per week:
10
Number of weeks:
  1 week 2 weeks  
One-to-One without accommodation 680 1280
One-to-One with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 885 1630
One-to-One with host family, single room , halfboard 945 1750
One-to-One with studio - short term, single room , no meals 1052 1956
Starting dates:  

09/01, 16/01, 23/01, 30/01, 06/02, 13/02, 20/02, 27/02, 06/03, 13/03, 20/03, 27/03, 03/04, 10/04, 17/04, 24/04, 01/05, 08/05, 15/05, 22/05, 29/05, 05/06, 12/06, 19/06, 26/06, 03/07, 10/07, 17/07, 24/07, 31/07, 07/08, 14/08, 21/08, 28/08, 04/09, 11/09, 18/09, 25/09, 02/10, 09/10, 16/10, 23/10, 30/10, 06/11, 13/11, 20/11, 27/11, 04/12, 11/12, 18/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Info studio - short term:  

The minimum age for the short-term studio is 18.
The prices of studios might vary according date, length of stay, availability and additional costs such as electricity and insurance. Please contact to confirm final price.

Transfer:   Transfer on arrival from Lyon St. Exupéry Airport : EUR 80

All prices include:

  • administration fees
  • course and accommodation as stated
  • use of teaching material
  • certificate of attendance

In 2023 the school is closed on 010/04/2023, 01/05/2023, 18/05/2023, 29/05/2023, 14/07/2023, 15/08/2023, 01/11/2023 & 22/12/2023 - 07/01/2024. Missed lessons due to bank holidays will not be refunded or rescheduled.

Host family

Staying in a host family while sharing and participating in their day to day life means experiencing the French culture from a unique point of view. Families are carefullly selected in terms of professionalism and their wish to meet and exchange with foreign French language learners. You will stay in an individual room and share the bathroom and kitchen facilities with the host family. You can decide for breakfast only or half board.

Short-term studio

The short-term studios in Lyon are single-use apartments available up to 4 weeks. They are modern, fully equipped and furnished with individual kitchen and bathroom. The maximum distance to school is 30 minutes by public transport.

Studio

The long-term studios in Lyon are single-use apartments available from 5 weeks or more. They are modern, fully equipped and furnished with individual kitchen and bathroom. Long-term studios are located about 20–25 minutes (by bus and subway) from the school and city centre.

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