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Lyon Bleu InternationalLyon, France

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

204 students - overall rating
82 rue Duguesclin - 69006 Lyon - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Welcome breakfast.
  • Free optional weekly tutoring sessions in mini-groups.
What we dislike about the school
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
  • Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 3%
18-24 years 46%
25-34 years 20%
35-50 years 18%
>50 years 13%
The average age outside summer is 10 years higher than in summer.

Location: One of Lyon’s most prominent French language institutes, Lyon Bleu International is housed in a 600m2 ground-level space, situated in a lively neighborhood that has plenty to offer to those who wish to embrace this historical city and what it has to offer. Lyon serves as a large economic and tourist hub in France and is conveniently situated in the middle of the country where very important crossroads lead to the heart of Europe.

Course structure: At Lyon Bleu, teachers are screened and hired based on their academic qualifications and relevant experience in teaching French to international students across the following course plans: Semi-intensive General French, Intensive General French, One-to-One General French, Premium Intensive General French, French Programs for Groups, and DELF/DALF/TCF preparation courses. All language instructors at Lyon Bleu are committed to ensuring the highest quality of education, by implementing up-to-date and varied methods within each programme.

Accommodation: Lyon Bleu International offers 2 main accommodation options that include staying with a French family, or in a furnished and fully-equipped studio that offers transportation to and from the school.

French Courses

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General Language
Intensive CourseRecommended French courseMost Popular French course
26 lessons per week
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14 students (max)
In high demand!
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320€304€
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Standard CoursePopular French course
20 lessons per week
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14 students (max)
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250€238€
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Combined Group 20 + 6 Private
26 lessons per week
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14 students (max)
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540€513€
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Super Intensive Course
40 lessons per week
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14 students (max)
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480€456€
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Online
Evening Online Course
4 lessons per week
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8 students (max)
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36€35€
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Online DELF / DALF Exam Preparation B2
9 lessons per week
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10 students (max)
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98€94€
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Online DELF / DALF Exam Preparation C1
9 lessons per week
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10 students (max)
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103€98€
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
DELF / DALF DiplomaRecommended French course
26 lessons per week
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14 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
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188€179€
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TCF / TEF Certificate CourseRecommended French course
26 lessons per week
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14 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
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208€198€
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Our prices for Lyon Bleu International include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Paid assistance in finding flats for long-term students at 60€

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Student opinions about Lyon Bleu International, Lyon

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Overall school rating of
Lyon Bleu International, Lyon
204 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Facilities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Social activities
3.9 

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Organisation
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (7 ratings)
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Students 18-30 years (96 ratings)
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Students 31-49 years (55 ratings)
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Students 50+ years (44 ratings)
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
68 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“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!”
Disliked
“I had planned the language course in Lyon to get more into speaking. That came up a little short. Since the school also prepares students for the language exams required to study or work in France, the lessons were very grammar-heavy. I can also do that in Germany at the VHS. Tutorials were offered in the afternoons, but far too few for my taste, and you had to register very early to even get in. In class, there was often group work. Of course, we had to speak French, but there was no teacher to correct mistakes. I also found the tests that were given pointless and a waste of time. In my opinion, the school should differentiate more according to the motivation for taking part in the language courses and then adapt the courses accordingly. ”
Review details
Other comments Overall I was very satisfied and will probably come again
Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 1. Oct. 2023 by Felicitas Kaiser
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
30 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Teaching is to a high level and there is good variation throughout the class day. All teachers are exceptionally talented and linguistic. Lyon is a vibrant city with so much going for it. I would highly encourage anyone looking to learn French to come to this school. Standard is incredibly high and there is a lot of passion and commitment from all staff to push their students to a higher level of language learning.”
Disliked
“Not much to be fair. Other than be prepared to speak French as speaking English, while tolerated, is not actively encouraged especially within class only French will be permitted and encouraged. ”
Insider tip: “Be sure to be strong in all aspects of French as your grammar, listening & writing will be thoroughly honed in on, while at this school.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Well delivered and timetable worked very well for me.
Other comments Definitely worth while experience.
Course: Standard Course [French] - 3 weeks
Review date: 5. Apr. 2024 by Daniel Sheridan
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
18 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“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.”
Disliked
“It was really good that you offered afternoon activities, although there weren't many things I was interested in. I really enjoyed the city tour by Janine, but that was basically it. But I am also quite young compared to the other students, so I would guess that that was a unique problem. All in all, I learned a lot and I enjoyed spending my free time in the park. ”
Insider tip: “The Park”
Review details
Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 5. Sep. 2022 by Malte Clement
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
64 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“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.”
Disliked
“You have to take the metro or walk for a long time to go to the city center.”
Insider tip: “In general, most of the students are very young, 20-25 years old, but in the culture course there were quite a few over 50.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: It is a very good course because it includes 2 cultural activities after classes. Activities such as visits to various parts of the city, wine tasting, cooking class, cruise along the Saona river, etc.
Other comments 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.
Course: Essential General French course + Culture course [French] - 1 week
Review date: 30. Aug. 2023 by Javier Montalvo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
26 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Lyon is a fantastic city worth exploring every nook and cranny. I had lots of time after my morning classes to take in the sights and enjoy my summer in the city.”
Insider tip: “If you're staying more than a week, consider getting a Velo'v membership. It's quicker than taking the bus or metro and you'll be able to see more of the city by using the bikes for hire.”
Review details
Other comments No food is allowed to be eaten inside the classrooms, so come to class with a full stomach and bring a snack for the break.
Course: Semi-Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 6. Sep. 2018 by Kevin Carmona-murphy
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
30 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“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.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very good environment. Teachers were great, especially Mihaela Balta.
Course: Intensive French Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 25. Jul. 2019 by Celene Bailey
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
52 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The teaching was very good. The cuisine side of the course was excellent. I would have liked excursions outside the cuisine/gastronomy part of the course.”
Insider tip: “Enjoy the city! Fantastic culture and food in the city.”
Review details
Other comments Excellent course but would have liked excursions.
Course: French & Cuisine [French] - 2 weeks
Review date: 4. Jun. 2018 by Yung-ming Man
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
53 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The cultural activities and Wednesdays of support for doubts, I don't remember the name, it was like group counseling where we also talked.”
Disliked
“Improve classrooms; in some the air conditioning did not work. Create a conversation club to help us learn.”
Insider tip: “In general, the school seems good to me, just reinforce the points already mentioned.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: It depended on the teacher: with some we didn't have a conversation, just the class.
Other comments It's good.
Course: Essential General French course - 4 weeks
Review date: 5. Sep. 2023 by María Isabel Hernández
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
21 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The teachers were helpful and the methods were very good. I liked coming with the students and and becoming acquainted with them.”
Insider tip: “Make contact with the other students, because that helps them to speak the new language.”
Review details
Other comments It wasn't good, when I had to repeat the same course two times, so I think it´s better to make the time from the beginning of the course suitable for the student.
Course: Intensive French Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 29. Oct. 2018 by Aya Alhomsi
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
22 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Small class size, excellent rapport between teachers and students, variety of engaging classroom activities”
Insider tip: “Teachers and staff are happy to help with any aspects of your stay in France (questions about culture, city life, traveling, etc.)”
Review details
Course: Semi Intensive Course - 8 weeks
Review date: 8. May. 2008 by Christen Bouchard
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
39 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Their friendliness and the activities they organised outside the school. The clases were really good too!”
Review details
Course: Semi Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 7. Nov. 2011 by Raquel Redondo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
17 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Everyone is very nice, the teachers are very friendly and you make a lot of progress with the lessons”
Disliked
“Air conditioning did not always work well in one room ”
Insider tip: “Le Parc de la Tête d'Or ”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very good. You have the basics in normal lessons and then deepen your knowledge in les Ateliers.
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 27. Jul. 2024 by Anna Sophia Sowa
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
17 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The central location, as it gave you the opportunity to go for a walk in the city after school.”
Insider tip: “The choice of subjects in private lessons and of course arriving at school on time.”
Review details
Course: DELF / DALF Preparation (15 group + 5 individual) - 1 week
Review date: 11. Feb. 2019 by Andrej Klimov
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
53 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Private lessons. Change of teachers if you stay for several weeks. Lessons with Muriel.”
Insider tip: “The tutorial was good.”
Review details
Course: Combined Intensive Course 1 (25 group + 5 individual) [Französisch] - 3 weeks
Review date: 14. Aug. 2018 by Gabriele Kelz
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
31 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The quality of the teaching is simply superb. The best language school I have ever been to.”
Insider tip: “Lyon is very hot in summer!”
Review details
Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 24. Jul. 2017 by Almudena Alonso-Rubio
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
28 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Good teachers. Syllabus makes sense. Nice, that you can choose the length of your stay.”
Disliked
“Should make it possible to buy coffee with reusable cup. The coffeemashine right now doesn't allow it, which is not sustainable. Facilities either have no fresh air or daylight or if you open the roomdoor a lot of noises, which makes learning harder ... Why is Lyon Bleu listed twice (once as Lyon Bleu and one time with KLF). The result is the same so it's just not correct to have it twice on your website (language course). Also the description is not correct. See the following points: No choice in time of lesson (A1, B1, C2 morning, A2 etc afternoon). No compensation for the missing three classes on first of may. I asked if I could join some of the A1 classes in the morning as a compensation but they just offered to upgrade my booking which would have cost more... Also the afternoon activities were not all free. In the end I was just able to join the only free one. (If that's always the case, the description should be more precise). No snacks available to buy. Printing is very limited (just 10 pages max).”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Worth to do the whole 8 weeks, disappointing that there was no compensation for the holiday.
Course: Intensive Course [French] - 1 week
Review date: 7. May. 2024 by Alva Beutin
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
19 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Teachers are so gentle and they explain pretty well. I love wine tasting activities.”
Review details
Course: Standard Course [French] - 4 weeks
Review date: 13. Feb. 2023 by Emiri Iwasaki
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
41 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“The atmosphere at the school including the teachers and staff. The other students.”
Review details
Course: Semi-Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 27. Feb. 2017 by Emi Ishida
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
59 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Close to shops and public transportation. Competent teachers and nice classmates.”
Review details
Other comments While I enjoyed the interaction with students and teachers, I found it VERY annoying that some students insisted on using their portable electronic dictionaries - I'm sure the teachers found it annoying also.
Course: French Senior 50+ / semi-intensif - 2 weeks
Review date: 11. Jul. 2010 by Nadine Ashton
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
46 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“Very good and motivated teachers, the afternoon programme was also very good.”
Review details
Course: Intensive French Course - 1 week
Review date: 26. Jun. 2023 by Patrick Konrad
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
71 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Tutorials are great- personalized, interesting positive and meticulous !”
Review details
Other comments Thank you everyone !
Course: Combined semi intensive course  - 3 weeks
Review date: 7. Nov. 2018 by Bryan Stickland
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
68 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“My teachers were excellent, and I liked the small size of the classes .”
Insider tip: “The wine and cheese tasting with Didier was excellent.”
Review details
Other comments Please fix the coffee machine! Kept getting black sweetened coffee when I asked for unsweetened coffee with milk. Trivial, but still frustrating during a short break between classes. There seems to be a large turnover of teachers so wonder about their working conditions and salaries as compared with other schools.
Course: Combined Semi-Intensive Course 1 (15 group + 5 individual) - 3 weeks
Review date: 30. Oct. 2018 by Deborah Lee
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
36 years
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
“I progressed. Never thought I could make such a big step forward.”
Insider tip: “Think what kind of host family you would like to have, what you would expect from them... ”
Review details
Other comments Very good school, with loads of activities. I recommend it. I progressed a lot. They are responsive to your needs.
Course: Intensive French Course - 1 week
Review date: 18. Aug. 2016 by Malgorzata Szczodrowska
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
45 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“My teacher was very professional. The school was well organized.”
Review details
Other comments The average age is about 25 years.
Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 9. May. 2016 by Oguzhan Karaduman
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
39 years
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
“Meeting other students was great. The people were very kind.”
Insider tip: “There is an amazing ice cream/gelato place in Vieux Lyon. It was the best ice cream I have ever had. Try the ginger. ”
Review details
Other comments I found that the instructor talked too fast in my class and it was beyond my ability to comprehend what she was saying. I attended a tutorial for the class that was one level below and found it far too easy and slow. I was very disappointed to find such a large gap between the two levels. The instructor eventually slowed down a little bit during the second week but the classes still lacked a structure and did not really connect with each other. We never received a detailed syllubus and the materials handed out to us each day were some sheets photocopied from some unknown workbook. There were no exercises with solutions given for practice and no textbook for reference. I was disappointed with the organization of the school and the quality of the instruction. The administration was willing to move me to the easier section, but I thought that would have been worse in the end.
Course: Intensive French Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 31. Jul. 2017 by Aaron Szott
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
27 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“There were some excellent teachers. The atmosphere was good.”
Review details
Course: Intensive French Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 7. Nov. 2016 by Elzbieta Wilson
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
54 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Excellent teaching, modern facilities and well organised.”
Insider tip: “Guided visit on day 1 is well worth it. ”
Review details
Course: Intensive French Course - 1 week
Review date: 24. Jul. 2018 by Bernard Sexton
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
31 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“The teachers were great and the students were friendly.”
Insider tip: “Take advantage of the Tutorats.”
Review details
Other comments Accommodation is hit and miss.
Course: French & Cuisine first two weeks. Intensive French two weeks - 4 weeks
Review date: 23. Aug. 2017 by Vincent Thong
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
36 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Meeting and hanging out with the other students.”
Review details
Other comments I think this school is best for those who are a bit self motivated to learn beyond the class, or who have a higher command of the language as the class sizes are a little big, and the curriculum is not well established. Overall the experience with my host family and other students made it worth it.
Course: Intensive French Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 16. Jun. 2009 by Jeffrey Hal
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
36 years
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
“Well-structured programme. Competent teachers.”
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very competent teacher in private lessons
Other comments Some of the groups are far too big. (also due to Corona)
Course: Combined Semi-Intensive Course 2 (15 Group + 10 individual) - 4 weeks
Review date: 19. Jul. 2022 by Johannes Besgen
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
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Ratings of Lyon Bleu International compared to ratings of all schools in France

 Lyon Bleu International LyonAverage of all other schools in France
Overall school rating4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Location of the school4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Social activities3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Organisation4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Quality of teaching4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Homestay4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Shared flat4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Lyon Bleu International

Accreditations and Quality seals
FLECampus France
French teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:00
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Lyon Bleu International and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoEurocard - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1999
Legal name/parent company
SARL Lyon Bleu International | Tax registration ID: FR0L422404970

General school facilities

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Library

  • Movie rental

  • Movie room

  • Lounge

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Air conditioning in most classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 16
    • Number of public PC workstations: 2

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 190
Throughout the year: 100
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 35 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Germany 19%
Switzerland 12%
England 7%
USA 7%
Spain 6%
Brazil 4%
Japan 4%
Italy 4%
China 2%
Sweden 1%
Korea 1%
Netherlands 1%
Turkey 1%
Chile 1%
Other nationalities 30%

Information for all courses offered by Lyon Bleu International

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
80.00 €
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 08 May 2024, 09 May 2024, 20 May 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 21 Dec 2024 - 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 05 Jan 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 08 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 20 Dec 2025 - 31 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per French language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Lyon-Saint Exupery Airport:
90 € one way
180 € return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is St-Exupéry (LYS).
More details about airports near Lyon and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Lyon page. For flight comparisons to Lyon, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
120 €
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Ballet-
Cooking-
Dancing1 km
Football (soccer)1 km
Golf15 km
Horse riding10 km
Mountainbiking10 km
Music-
Rugby-1 km
Sailing-15 km
Skiing100 km
Squash1 km
Swimming-
Tennis1 km
Volleyball1 km
Windsurfing-15 km
Yoga-

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Guided tour of Lyon every Monday
 Picnics
* Pétanque

Adults - Paid activities

Tastings (wine, cheese, champagne, chocolates)
 Cooking workshops
* Guided tours of different areas, museums...

Accommodation

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Homestay Most Popular Accommodation
Single room, Breakfast
In high demand!
4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0
116 ratings
from
185 €
Homestay Popular Accommodation
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0
116 ratings
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240 €
Homestay
Single room, No meals
4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0
116 ratings
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165 €
Medium - Long Stay - Residence Gestetud Group: Les Studios Lumiere
Double room, No meals
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
207 €
Medium - Long Stay - Residence Gestetud Group: Victor Hugo
Double room, No meals
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
207 €
Short Stay - Residhome Appart Hotel Lyon Gerland - One-bedroom unit
Double room, No meals
from
770 €
Medium - Long Stay - Residence Gestetud Group: Michel-ange
Double room, No meals
Only limited places left for the summer months!
from
207 €
Medium - Long Stay - Residence Gestetud Group: Univers Studio & Campus Parc
Double room, No meals
Only limited places left for the summer months!
4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0
1 rating
from
207 €
Short Stay - Residence Part Dieu - One-bedroom unit
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
from
945 €
Short Stay - Residence Part Dieu - Studio deluxe
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
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1092 €
Short Stay - Residence Presqu’île - One-bedroom unit
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
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1022 €
Short Stay - Residence Presqu’île - Studio basic
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
from
805 €
Short Stay - Residence Presqu’île - Studio Deluxe
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
from
861 €
Short Stay - Residence Saint Nicolas - One-bedroom unit
Single room, No meals
from
441 €
Short Stay - Residhome Appart Hotel Lyon Gerland - Studio
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
from
651 €

Student Testimonial Videos

Note: The video testimonials of students from Lyon Bleu International have been provided by the school and schools do not usually publish negative testimonials. For uncensored reviews read what our students report about their stay at Lyon Bleu International.

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Questions and answers about Lyon Bleu International

  • “After booking, we will send you a placement test, which you should take as soon as possible. Without the placement test 48 hours before your arrival, we cannot guarantee you a place in a group that matches the level you indicated at the time of booking. On the first day of school at 8:00. there is a short oral test.”
    Bella, from Lyon Bleu - Jun 13, 2023
  • “Host families with breakfast only can be booked for students aged 18 and over. Unfortunately, no exceptions can be made. The advantage is that you get more in touch with the family over dinner and practice your oral French. Also, keep in mind that it is quite expensive if you eat out every evening because the kitchens of the host families are not intended for use by the students.”
    Sabine Krafack, LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 07, 2024

FAQ about Lyon Bleu International, Lyon

  • “The school is open all year long except for the Christmas holidays. The school will be closed for French holidays unless otherwise noted. The following applies for programmes between 1 and 4 weeks in length:

    - Intensive courses: lessons falling on a holiday will be reimbursed or replaced by an activity

    - For any other programme: lessons falling on public holidays will be replaced.    ”
    Angela Ligartova, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 29, 2022
  • “Most schools do not allow students to use the kitchen in case they book homestay. However, if you book a single room with breakfast through Lyon Bleu International you'll have access to the kitchen. You'll be able to prepare your own dinners.”
    Angela, Consultant from Languagecourse.net - Feb 14, 2023
  • “The duration of the accommodation must correspond to the duration of the course.
    ”
    Tea, Admissions Officer from Lyon Bleu International - Feb 14, 2023
  • “At Lyon Bleu, the teaching programme has been tailor-made and is based on a period of 8 weeks for levels A1 to B2 inclusive (8 weeks per level from A1 to B2) and 16 weeks for level C1.
    ”
    Tea, Admissions Officer from Lyon Bleu International - Feb 14, 2023
  • “The minimum required age at the Lyon Bleu school is 18 years. They can't accept younger students. ”
    Tea, Admissions Officer from Lyon Bleu International - May 08, 2023
  • “Depending on your level, you might have morning or afternoon classes. That could be confirmed after your registration and your written test. Students can't choose the schedule.

    ”
    Ketty, Admission officer from Lyon Bleu - Nov 08, 2023
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Lyon Bleu International comes from USA with a 7,5% representation, followed by students from England (7,2%) and Spain (6%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Lyon Bleu International offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.

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