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.

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2. Ecole des Trois Ponts

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With its 10 comfortable and cosy 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. We pay good attention to your personal goals.

Week-long French Language Immersion courses - All language levels

General & Holiday courses. Intensive & Private Courses also offered.
Combination French Language & other afternoon activities :
- Cooking courses taught by our in-house Chef
- French & The secrets of French pastry: French pastry & chocolate creations
- Countryside Walks: discovering the countryside while talking French
- Gourmet excursions: visits to local producer to taste gastronomic specialties

Ask about our Business and Group/University Programs
Extended stay options are available

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3. 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

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4. Internship in France

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Located in the heart of Lyon in eastern France, Internship in France provides intensive French for professional purposes classes (Business, Hotel/Tourism and Fashion) with homestay accommodation.

We also offer an internship program that combines a 2-week intensive French course with an internship in one of France's top hotels or within a company.

French Language Courses for Specific Purposes:
- French for Business
- French for Hotel and Tourism Industry
- French for Fashion

French + Internship Courses:
- Combined French and Hotel internship
- Combined French and Professional internship

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5. LeoLingua, Lyon

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LeoLingua is a private language institute located in Lyon France aimed at the foreign students and expatriates wanting to learn and practice French.

We propose French courses in groups but also private lessons at the school or on Skype.

LeoLingua benefits:

Groups of maximum 6 people
Admissions possible throughout the year
Flexible course duration
Fully qualified teachers
97% of our students pass the DELF DALF tests and the TCFexams
Accommodation, and Visa support
Free cultural sightseeing tours all the year round

- Intensive French course (60 hours per month)
- Extra Intensive French course (80 hours per month)
- Business French course
- Private lessons
- Skype lessons
- Evening French classes
- Online French classes via Skype

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6. Eife2F (Ecole Interculturelle Pour Etudiants Etrangers), Lyon

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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

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7. Lyon Bleu International

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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

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8. 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.

Standard French Courses; Intensive French Courses; French Classes for Au Pairs.