The city – Lyon

Lyon is the third city in France after Paris and Marseille and the second largest metropolitan area in the country. It is as cosmopolitan as Paris, although its people tend to be warmer. This city, crossed by the Rhone, has 28 bridges that are busy at any time of the day.
Lyon is considered a World Heritage Site by Unesco since 1998 and it is considered the world capital of gastronomy.
How to get to Lyon: Saint-Exupéry is the main international airport of Lyon and it is located 25 km from Lyon.
For more information about the city: www.guiadefrancia.org

 The school

Our school was created in 1999 and it is located in the heart of the city of Lyon: on the first and fourth floors of a beautiful Art Deco building.
Our school in Lyon aims to be a quality alternative to large traditional academic structures to learn French.
We have twelve classrooms, a library, Wi-Fi service throughout the building and a computer room.
Size: Medium
Nº of students per class: 10
Spanish students: 20%
Lesson duration: 45 min.
WI-FI: Yes
Age: +17

 Accomodation

Host family:The students of the French course in Lyon are accommodated in single rooms with half board or breakfast only. Families are usually located about 25 minutes away from the school by public transport.
The accommodation coordinator personally visits the families to ensure the required level of quality. Those are families of trust that have been working with our school for some time.

 Clases

The school offers 15 or 25 weekly classes of 45 minutes each. The French course in Lyon gives you the opportunity to obtain all the skills that are necessary when learning a new language: Speaking, Listening, and Writing.
The lessons are interactive: real-life situations are created and a special emphasis is placed on students practicing what they have learned, in order to let the students acquire all the important knowledge that will let them feel comfortable in the French-speaking environment.
Semi-intensive course (15 classes) From 9:15 am to 1:00 pm.
Intensive course (25 classes) From 9:15 am to 1:00 pm + 2 afternoon classes.

 Social Program:

The school of French courses in Lyonoffers an extensive program of social and cultural activities that varies weekly: Guided tours, parties, sports activities and excursions.
These activities help to get to know other students and practice the language.
The cultural activities and excursions are not included in the price, they are optional and have an extra cost.
Interesting links: Visit Lyon

 Accreditations:

IALC logo    FLE logo

 The price:

  Host family
Single room
Breakfast only
Host family
Single room
Half-board
  G15 G25 G15 G25
2 weeks 1,086€ 1,030€ 1,206€ 1,150€
3 weeks 1,424€ 1,340€ 1,195€ 1,520€
4 weeks 1,762€ 1,650€ 1,995€ 1,890€

Price includes :

  • Enrollment.
  • Stay (host family or residence).
  • 15 or 25 lessons per week (45 min.)
  • Level test.
  • Access to school facilities and services.
  • Accreditation diploma.
  • Complete Insurance package.
  • Flight ticket management.

 Price DOESN’T include:

  • Activities and excursions.
  • Flight ticket.
  • Cancellation insurance.
  • Course materials.
  • Special menu for coeliacs.
  • Transfers from the airport to the accommodation once in destination.