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8 French Language Schools in Lyon Ranking 2024

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Best French schools in Lyon by category - student age group, value for money

TOP Rated by
Students < 18 years
Lyon Bleu International
Students < 18 years
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(6)
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TOP Rated by
Students 18-30 years
Lyon Bleu International
Students 18-30 years
4.4

Rating: 4.4

(94)
TOP Rated by
Students 31-49 years
Les ateliers FL
Students 31-49 years
4.5

Rating: 4.5

(2)
TOP Rated by
Students 50+ years
Les ateliers FL
Students 50+ years
4.8

Rating: 4.8

(13)
TOP Rated by
Students all ages
Les ateliers FL
Students all ages
4.8

Rating: 4.8

(17)
TOP Rated by
Quality of teaching
Les ateliers FL
Quality of teaching
4.8

Rating: 4.8

(17)
TOP Rated by
Value for money
Les ateliers FL
Value for money
4.7

Rating: 4.7

(16)
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Location of school
Les ateliers FL
Location of school
5.0

Rating: 5

(17)

Lyon language school ranking

based on student ratings
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Lyon ratings & opinions

How our students rated their experience in Lyon

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Overall attractiveness of Lyon
225 authentic ratings from students who reserved a course with us in Lyon
Nightlife
3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Friendliness of locals
4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Interesing things to do
4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Geographic setting
4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Public transport
4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Climate
4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Cleanliness
4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Affordability
4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shopping
4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Safety
4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

What our students said about Lyon

5.0

Rating: 5/5

I thought Lyon was great! A pleasant, very interesting city with different, lively districts, many great impressions, a large park, small squares, cultural offers. The culinary offer in particular is great, and at affordable prices. The museums are also worth seeing, there are changing, exciting exhibitions. I especially liked the walks along the Rhone and the Saône, where you can picnic, party in the houseboats, just sit around and enjoy the atmosphere. Everything is peaceful and harmless. I walked alone through the streets at 10.30 p.m. and never had the feeling of being in danger.

Felicitas
Germany
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Lyon is a 'young' city with a high proportion of students. The people overall are very friendly and relaxed, even if I disregarded the traffic rules (no honking). A good mix of representative districts with stately houses and many small galleries, shops, cafes, bistros ... A little more cleanliness with regard to dog poo would make the city even more lovable.

Helga
Germany
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Lyon is a beautiful, lively and varied city, very well served by public transport, with a wide range of cultural activities and surroundings worth seeing. I did not take part in the nightlife, so I cannot give it a rating.

Sybille
Germany
5.0

Rating: 5/5

I primarily enjoyed the park, it is really beautiful and definitely something you have to see, the old parts of the city and the big paintings on many buildings are also really beautiful.

Malte
Germany
5.0

Rating: 5/5

There are many things to see or do but being a big city you have to walk a lot or use public transport. Restoration is a bit more expensive than in other smaller towns in France.

Javier
Spain
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Hard to give accurate picture since the city was quite empty of locals - a great many people had gone on holiday and many venues/shops/museums were closed.

Rose
France
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Overall, Lyon is pretty nice city to study. Local people are much more gentle than I expected and liveable in France. City view is so beautiful.

Emiri
Japan
4.0

Rating: 4/5

My mobile phone was stolen. Therefore, one should think carefully about which neighbourhoods of the city one spends time in.

Johannes
Germany
5.0

Rating: 5/5

A very dynamic city with a lot of young people. We were served very friendly everywhere (restaurant, supermarket, shops...).

Brigitte
Switzerland
5.0

Rating: 5/5

a very French city with not too many tourists, elegant, self-confident and in parts like Algiers.

Rebekka
Germany
5.0

Rating: 5/5

Better than Paris because it is more compact. Lots of young people

Cornelia
Germany
4.0

Rating: 4/5

I like Lyon, have been there several times and will go back again

Gabriela
Germany
5.0

Rating: 5/5

A very beautiful city with very friendly, easy-going people

Ilse
Germany
5.0

Rating: 5/5

A very beautiful city, both to live in and to visit

Angelika
Germany

Most recent student reviews of language schools in Lyon

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10 October 2023
Course: Home Tuition 15 - 1 week
Student age: 60 years

4.0

Rating: 4

| 1 review
Lyon Bleu International

Overall, I was very enthusiastic about the quality of the school. Everything was very well organised, you were well informed about the procedures in advance. On the first day, there was a nice welcome with a friendly assessment of language skills. All of the teachers I experienced were friendly, personable and absolutely professional. My teacher Constance made the lessons very lively, with good, creative ideas. She was able to turn even dry grammar lessons into motivating units with a lot of humour. I also found the afternoon activities good and interesting. I especially liked the French dinner at Chantale's. Absolutely recommended!
Overall I was very satisfied and will probably come again

1 October 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 68 years

4.3

Rating: 4.3

| 200 reviews
Lyon Bleu International

The cultural activities and Wednesdays of support for doubts, I don't remember the name, it was like group counseling where we also talked.
It's good.

5 September 2023
Course: Essential General Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 53 years

4.3

Rating: 4.3

| 200 reviews
Lyon Bleu International

Reasonable price, quality of teaching, comfortable classrooms, kindness of teachers and other staff. Through Google Classroom you can access the summary of everything given in class every day.
I've only been there for a week, but due to the quality of the teaching, I think it's worth doing long-term courses.

30 August 2023
Course: Essential General Course - 1 week
Student age: 64 years

4.3

Rating: 4.3

| 200 reviews
Lyon Bleu International

Very good and motivated teachers, the afternoon programme was also very good.

26 June 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 46 years

4.3

Rating: 4.3

| 200 reviews
Les ateliers FL

The lively and engaging lessons, very suitable also for students with less knowledge of the French language. Above all, speaking was practised. Grammar was not neglected either. There was a cheerful atmosphere, which was certainly also due to the teacher's positive charisma. I liked it very much

25 April 2023
Course: Standard Programme - 1 week
Student age: 73 years

4.8

Rating: 4.8

| 17 reviews
Les ateliers FL

nice competent teachers, good group size, international students with good motivation

17 April 2023
Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeks
Student age: 15 years

4.8

Rating: 4.8

| 17 reviews
Lyon Bleu International

Teachers are so gentle and they explain pretty well. I love wine tasting activities.

13 February 2023
Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 19 years

4.3

Rating: 4.3

| 200 reviews
Les ateliers FL

Competent and very friendly teaching staff, well-designed lessons.

9 September 2022
Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeks
Student age: 50 years

4.8

Rating: 4.8

| 17 reviews
Lyon Bleu International

I really enjoyed learning the language, good and friendly teachers and a very nice Host family (Janine) and the fact, that you made sure, that you will be in a class with students which are as good (or bad) as you are.

5 September 2022
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 18 years

4.3

Rating: 4.3

| 200 reviews
Les ateliers FL

The teacher was great! He was very committed, top prepared, responsive to questions. Very pleasant class.

11 April 2022
Course: Super Intensive Programme - 1 week
Student age: 55 years

4.8

Rating: 4.8

| 17 reviews
Les ateliers FL

friendly teacher, demanding lessons, very intensive

11 October 2021
Course: Standard Programme - 1 week
Student age: 62 years

4.8

Rating: 4.8

| 17 reviews
Les ateliers FL

The teacher was very good. He used different teaching methods that were very diverse, contemporary and adapted to the learners. He involved all students very well according to their abilities.

5 October 2021
Course: Standard Programme - 1 week
Student age: 65 years

4.8

Rating: 4.8

| 17 reviews
Les ateliers FL

The teacher was excellent and involved everyone. The location of the school is very good. A great course.

4 October 2021
Course: Standard Programme - 1 week
Student age: 67 years

4.8

Rating: 4.8

| 17 reviews
Les ateliers FL

The teacher, Raphael, was professionally and personally strong, very committed.

4 October 2021
Course: Standard Programme - 1 week
Student age: 69 years

4.8

Rating: 4.8

| 17 reviews
Les ateliers FL

Athmosphere, location, sense of it being serious about teaching languages.

25 August 2020
Course: Standard Programme - 3 weeks
Student age: 74 years

4.8

Rating: 4.8

| 17 reviews
Lyon Bleu International

Certificates could be printed on better quality paper. We spend a lot of money on the courses, would be nice if the school provided us with quality certificates.

25 July 2019
Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Student age: 30 years

4.3

Rating: 4.3

| 200 reviews
Les ateliers FL

The teacher was astute at understanding what we wanted to say, and adept at accommodating our various levels of competence in French.

19 June 2019
Course: Standard Programme - 2 weeks
Student age: 63 years

4.8

Rating: 4.8

| 17 reviews

Information about Lyon

Why Lyon? Two hours from the alpine ski resorts and three hours from the sea, Lyon, has a reputation as the French capital of gastronomy. With the exception of Paris, the city boasts the largest number of Michelin-starred restaurants and famous chefs in the whole of France. The city is also known as the 'city of light'. This tradition continues to the present day – December 8 each year is marked by "the Festival of Lights” where more than one hundred sites throughout the city are lit up to show the splendour of Lyon's architecture.
What we like about Lyon
  • Picturesque city.
  • Diverse culture.
  • Locals are easy to connect with.
  • Wonderful food options.
What we dislike about Lyon
  • Some areas are unsafe at night.
  • The airport is not well connected.
Population:   473,000
Time zone: -7h. (GMT +1)
Currency: EUR (1 EUR = 1.4570 SGD)
Visa: Nationals from Singapore do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days. Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Visa requirements data last updated on 01 Dec. 2022 (Source)
For the most up-to-date visa information please consult with the embassy or consulate of France in your country. List of embassies and consulates of France on the official website - Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs of France.
High season: July
Low season: December
Average course price per week (High season): 359 €
Average course price per week (Low season): 295 €
Cost of Living:
* 100 = prices in Singapore
  • Price index excluding rent: 69* (31% cheaper than Singapore)
  • Price index including rent: 62* (38% cheaper than Singapore)
  • Price index food only:78* (22% cheaper than Singapore)
  • Big Mac price (France average): 4.36 €
    (13% more expensive than in Singapore)
Mains electricity:
  • Plug Type C
  • Plug Type E
  • Residential voltage: 230 V
  • Frequency: 50 Hz
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Hours of Sunshine
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Best time to take a language course in Lyon
December
Festival of Lights
Festival of Lights

05 December 2024 - 08 December 2024Beautiful festival whose origins date back to 1643 when Lyon promised tribute to Mary if it were spared from the plague. Traditions developed gradually and now the days surrounding the Immaculate Conception are full of light, from traditional candles on windowsills to ultra-modern light installations.

Opera House Lyon
Opera House Lyon
Basilica of Fourvière
Basilica of Fourvière
Park de la Tete d'Or 
Park de la Tete d'Or 
Vieux Lyon
Vieux Lyon
Presqu'île
Presqu'île
Fourvière
Fourvière
Croix-Rousse
Croix-Rousse
Lyon
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Lyon Saint Exupéry (LYS) - 19 km. from Lyon city center

Public transportation to city center:

Every 20 minutes, 30 minutes.

Main stops: Lyon Airport, Meyzieu Zone industrielle, Vaulx-en-Velin La Soie, Lyon Gare de Lyon-Part-Dieu

Taxi: 25 minutes drive to city center of Lyon

Q&A - Questions and answers about Lyon

  • In Lyon you can get around by metro, tram or bus, and of course you can also walk or rent a bike. All information and the local transport itinerary can be found on the TCL website https://www.tcl.fr/en
    Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 13, 2023
  • Of course there are suitable 50+ courses .
    Sawsan Zein, LanguageCourse.Net - Feb 10, 2023
  • In Lyon we work with several schools. The minimum age of acceptance for their adult courses varies between 17 and 18, depending on the school, so if your son is already 17 by the time you want him to start the course, and already has some knowledge of French, then he can start the course any Monday of the year. If he is younger than 17, then the only option we can offer is a private course in a teacher's home (Study & Live in your Teacher's Home).
    Rubén De Haro, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 18, 2022

FAQ about schools in Lyon

  • Unfortunately, we do not have any partner language schools in Lyon offering TCF preparation. Our partner schools offer DELF preparation courses instead.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 17, 2023

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