French courses in
Lyon
Our language school in Lyon
Rich in culture, art and history, Lyon is a cosmopolitan city that is always pushing boundaries. Founded in 43 BC, the city of lights is perfectly located between northern Europe and the Mediterranean, on the Saone-Rhone axis with the Alps nearby. Lyon is also just two hours from Paris, Marseille and Geneva on the TGV, the French high-speed train.
- Our French language school is based in a 19th century building overlooking the Rhône
- Alpadia Lyon is located in the heart of the city, surrounded by cafés and restaurants close to the main square
- Our immersive activity programme has something to suit everyone, from keen historians to food lovers with walking tours of the city and trips to the Rhône countryside and vineyards
- Experience life in Lyon with a wide range of accommodation options within easy reach of our school
Our courses
French courses at our Lyon school
General French Courses
Our French language courses are taught using a dynamic and interactive learning style, encouraging you to actively participate in classroom discussions on diverse themes, group exercises, debates and role play activity. This methodology allows you plenty of opportunities to apply your newly acquired French communication skills, helping you build your confidence in the language. We offer various language course types adapted to varying requirements and different learning objectives. Starting from our minimum recommendation of 20 lessons per week, we also propose intensive, premium, exam preparation and private classes. Or you can combine different classes to create your own customised structure.
Available courses
Private Lessons
Private Lessons
Tailor-made to meet your individual objectives. With your private teacher, you will work specifically on the skills you wish to develop and progress according to your needs, at your own pace. Specific topics covered include culture, business, finance and healthcare, preparing you for situations you may encounter in your field of activity.
Standard 20
Standard 20
This course framework helps you acquire general French linguistic skills that can be readily applied to day-to-day life. Benefit by developing your core language proficiency and by still having plenty of free time.
The minimum duration for A1* absolute beginners is two weeks.
Premium 30
Premium 30
As one of the most intensive French courses offered, this class gives you an in-depth and extensive learning experience, with extra classes dedicated to improving oral and written communication. The minimum duration for A1* absolute beginners is two weeks.
*Specific start dates for absolute beginners > A1.
Intensive 25
Intensive 25
With a core foundation built on general linguistic skills, extra attention is also given to verbal communication, helping you grasp the subtleties of the French language.The minimum duration for A1* absolute beginners is two weeks.
*Specific start dates for absolute beginners > A1.
Combi 5 & 10
Combi 5 & 10
If you want to combine a regular French course with private lessons, than this is the option to choose! With a solid foundation taught in groups, take advantage of the additional lessons alone with your teacher to concentrate on your specific level and linguistic requirements.
*The minimum duration for A1* absolute beginners is two weeks.
Specific start dates for absolute beginners > A1.
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We have the perfect course to match your personal and professional goals.
Exam Preparation
This French course is specifically tailored to training you for the DELF/DALF language exams. This special four-week class gives you the tools you need to boost your confidence and best prepare your exam.
Available courses
Exam Preparation
Exam Preparation
This French course is specifically tailored to training you for the DELF/DALF or TCF language exams. This special four-week class gives you the tools you need to boost your confidence and best prepare your exam.
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We have the perfect course to match your personal and professional goals.
Pathway Programmes
Our Academic Pathway programme is designed for international students interested in pursuing a degree in Europe. The programme will help you build your language skills, adjust to living and studying abroad, and give you a better chance of admission to your dream university.
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We have the perfect course to match your personal and professional goals.
Work and Study
With our work internship, employment and volunteer programmes, you can take your language courses to a higher level and truly expand your professional development. Whether you are interested in sports, tourism, accounting or design, we have ties with local businesses and charities that can offer you exciting opportunities to expand both your career and personal development.
- Languages & work experience
Expand your professional development and CV - Languages & internship
Experience a professional environment while expanding your knowledge - Languages & volunteering
Develop your sense of community and active citizenship within a non-profit organisation
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We have the perfect course to match your personal and professional goals.
School Information
About our Lyon school
School facilities
Other information
- Our teaching methodology
All teachers have an academic background, training and experience in language teaching. Lessons are planned with reference to the course programme and the learning and motivational needs of each student and the group.
School holidays
See our annual school closures
- Beginners dates
08.01 / 05.02 / 04.03 / 02.04 / 06.05 / 03.06 / 01.07 / 05.08 / 02.09 / 07.10 / 04.11 / 02.12.2024
There is a minimum of two weeks of bookings.
Easy to manage all of your pre-arrival needs, travel information and accommodation details in one convenient place
This Alpadia languages school is accredited by the following institutions.
School photo gallery
My experience with Alpadia Lyon was really very pleasant. The classes always treat a specific theme, allowing us to learn vocabulary particular to different situations. We also spend quality time on expression, with a focus on both oral and written comprehension. The teachers are serious, but still show their sense of humour from time to time. As such, I learned a lot from our classes and they were enjoyable to follow. I took the Premium class that finished at 3pm, which still allowed me enough time to discover Lyon.
Femke, Belgium
Student accommodation Accommodation
Whether you're looking for independence or company, luxury or simplicity, we have a variety of quality accommodation options that will help you get the most out of your language study stay.
Activities and excursions
Social activities
Explore the many faces of this great city. A city with two thousand years of history, Lyon has plenty for keen historians, while food lovers are spoilt for choice in the city known as the French capital of gastronomy and famous for its bouchons. For some fresh air, there’s nothing like spending time in the magnificent city centre Parc de la Tête d’Or. Out of town, the backcountry and Rhône countryside are glorious, whether for a walk, a cycling tour or a wine-tasting trip to sample the finest Beaujolais vintages.
Cruise along the quays of the Saône river in Old Lyon and see buildings from some of the greatest contemporary architects, or cruise around an oasis of greenery known as the Île Barbe.
Immerse yourself in a French film and learn new vocabulary, practise your language skills while you take a cooking class or try playing a new board game with your classmates.
Explore in and around the city of Lyon. Discover its history with visits to the Museum of Fine Arts, La Croix Rousse, Institut Lumière and the traboules of Lyon, secret passageways that run through the city.
As the food capital of France, Lyon is the perfect place to discover French wine and cuisine and to fall in love with it.
Test your strength, agility and teamwork skills at this fun treetop adventure park, close to the centre of Lyon.
Take an organised trip to the famous French cities of Paris, Marseille, Montpellier, Pérouges, Avignon and many more.