French School
French school in Lyon
The school offers a wide variety of French courses in Lyon and is located in the city centre of Lyon second largest city in France. In the heart of the city, our school offers a harmonious and convivial environment for French language courses, a stone’s throw from the historical centre of Lyon on one side and the business district on the other, at the crossroads of numerous choices of public transport, in a stylish and lively neighbourhood.
Facilities include 14 fully equipped classrooms, a student’s room equipped with PCs for use by the students, Wi-Fi Internet connection, and a book and Video/DVD library service. All French teachers are native speakers of French and are fully qualified to teach French as a foreign language.
French Courses
Standard course
General standard complete that develops all the skills throughout the week: vocabulary, grammar, oral and written expression, oral and written comprehension, practice and communication. General French courses (3 lessons of 45 minutes) every day and three workshops on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Groups in the mornings or afternoons depending on the level.
The workshops are designed around activities to work on improving and practising your French language skills in more specific contexts.
Examples of activities in workshops according to the levels: conversation, song, French practice, press/TV, dictation/spelling, grammar reinforcement, French culture, cinema, etc.
Lessons per week | 20 | Duration | 1-24+ weeks |
Levels | Beginner to Advanced | Students per class | Maximum 12 |
Minutes per lesson | 45 | Minimum age | 18 |
Intensive course
Comprehensive general French course that works on all areas of French language learning : vocabulary and spoken and written expression, grammar, listening and comprehension, practical vocabulary. General French courses (3 lessons of 45 minutes) and A workshop (2 lessons of 45 minutes) Daily for a total of 5 lessons of 45 minutes/day, in the morning or afternoon depending on the level.
The workshops are designed around activities to work on improving and practicing your French language skills in more specific contexts.
Some examples of workshops: phonetics, conversation, written expression, song, cinema, press and TV, dictation, focus on grammar, French culture, etc.
Lessons per week | 26 | Duration | 1-24+weeks |
Levels | Beginner to Advanced | Students per class | Maximum 12 |
Minutes per lesson | 45 | Minimum age | 18 |
Combined courses
Students follow the Standard or Intensive French courses in Lyon, France and have an extra 5 or 10 private lessons each week depending on how intensive a course they desire. Perfect for students that want the diversity of a group course but would like a few private lessons to focus on a specific area of the language, topic or exam.
Lessons per week | 20 + 6 | Duration | 1-12 weeks |
Levels | Beginner to Advanced | Students per class | Maximum 12 |
Minutes per lesson | 45 | Minimum age | 18 |
Accommodation
Host Family
This accommodation option suits students who want to immerse in everyday French life and tradition, and enjoy family atmosphere and meals. Families are also selected on the basis of their hospitality and positive feedback from students. Although you will have your own keys to come and go as you please, you will have to respect some rules and schedules, especially for mealtimes.
This option is offered as single room, B&B or Half-board.
Residences
Please contact the office for details.
Transfer
A transfer service from Lyon airport to your accommodation is available at an extra cost. Alternatively we can provide you with advice on travel.
Leisure
The French school is here to inform and guide students so they can make the most of their time in Lyon. Every one of our French courses in Lyon offers activities relating to French culture and living in France. All aspects of everyday French life are dealt with in vocabulary classes and practical activities. Lyon is, culturally, a very active city throughout the entire year. Up to date information (leaflets, brochures, posters, etc.) about shows, concerts, exhibitions, theatre, cinema etc. can be found throughout the school with staff on hand to provide further information. In the afternoons and evenings the school offers a variety of regular activities including, but not limited to the following:
- Guided tours of Lyon
- Museums
- Food tasting
- Cooking workshop
- Picnics
- Concerts
Course Prices
FRENCH COURSES
1 lesson = 45 minutes / Minimum age = 18
ADMINISTRATION FEE: € 60.00
Week (s) | STANDARD COURSE
20 lessons per week / Max. 12 per class |
INTENSIVE COURSE
26 lessons per week/ Max. 12 per class |
1 | € 250.00 | € 320.00 |
2 | € 500.00 | € 640.00 |
3 | € 750.00 | € 960.00 |
4 | € 800.00 | € 1280.00 |
6 | € 1380.00 | € 1800.00 |
8 | € 1840.00 | € 2240.00 |
12 | € 2640.00 | € 2640.00 |
extra weeks | € 210.00 | € 270.00 |
Week (s) | COMBINED COURSE
20 lessons + 6 private per week |
1 | € 540.00 |
2 | € 1080.00 |
3 | € 1620.00 |
4 | € 2160.00 |
extra weeks | € 540.00 |
ENROLMENT FEE | € 80.00 per person |
Accommodation Prices
ACCOMMODATION
Sunday to Saturday
HOST FAMILY / SINGLE ROOM | ||
Week (s) | Breakfast | Half board |
1 | € 185.00 | € 240.00 |
2 | € 370.00 | € 480.00 |
3 | € 555.00 | € 720.00 |
4 | € 740.00 | € 960.00 |
6 | € 1110.00 | € 1440.00 |
8 | € 1480.00 | € 1920.00 |
12 | € 2220.00 | € 2880.00 |
extra weeks | € 185.00 | € 240.00 |
STUDENT RESIDENCES | Please contact the office for prices. |
TRANSFER SERVICE ARRIVAL AND/OR DEPARTURE | ONE WAY | |||
LYON ST EXUPERY AIRPORT | € 90.00 |
2024 Dates
STANDARD, INTENSIVE & COMBINED COURSE: Non-beginners can start on any Monday through out the year. Beginners must start on the dates shown in RED. | |||||
JANUARY | 8 | 15 | 22 | 29 | |
FEBRUARY | 5 | 12 | 19 | 26 | |
MARCH | 4 | 11 | 18 | 25 | |
APRIL | 1 | 8 | 15 | 22 | 29 |
MAY | 6 | 13 | 20 | 27 | |
JUNE | 3 | 10 | 17 | 24 | |
JULY | 1 | 8 | 15 | 22 | 29 |
AUGUST | 5 | 12 | 19 | 26 | |
SEPTEMBER | 2 | 9 | 16 | 23 | 30 |
OCTOBER | 7 | 14 | 21 | 28 | |
NOVEMBER | 4 | 11 | 18 | 25 | |
DECEMBER | 2 | 9 | 16 |
PUBLIC HOLIDAYS | 5th, 8th May & 20th May, 15th August, 1st and 11th November. Christmas break: 23rd December 2024 to 6th January 2025.
Lessons lost on these public holidays will not be made up or refunded but the school will arrange an excursion on these days instead. |