Les ateliers FL – IH Lyon

Cosy school on the centre of the city, for an individual approach and learning French in small groups.

We are a small, family-friendly school with attentive staff, where each member of our administrative and educational team serves as a dedicated and qualified interlocutor, providing support for every aspect of the program before, during, and after your stay. We are located on one of the most beautiful squares in Lyon, in the heart of the city and facing the Museum of Fine Arts. Our school features 5 classrooms, a student lounge, and a fully equipped kitchen.  If you choose to study with us in December, you’ll enjoy a front-row seat to Lyon’s iconic “Fête des Lumières” (Festival of Lights) with stunning views directly from our school windows (see picture on the bottom right).
  • School size: Small
  • Class size for Junior programs: 12
  • Age Group: Adults (16+)
  • Class size for Juniors: 14
  • Levels: All levels welcome, including those with no prior knowledge
  • Accommodations: Homestay, Residence

Highlights

  • Les Ateliers FL Lyon school is centrally located and easily accessible. The school is close to the shops, cafes (“bouchons”) and the main squares of the city.
  • Raphael and his team are on hand to welcome you for an unforgettable stay.   
  • Les Ateliers FL school is characterized by the high quality of teaching standards and is highly accredited by IALC, Campus France, ATOUT France, and holds the QUALITE FLE label.   
  • Over 7000 students each year from more than 100 different nationalities creating a real international atmosphere   
  • Les Ateliers FL offers a rich activity program and the possibility to combine different destinations while studying French.

Programmes Offered

GENERAL FRENCH​ Weekly programmes:​

Standard (20L) or Intensive (30L)​ Combined 20+6 (26L) or Combined 20+10 (30L)​

Long-term programmes: ​

Standard (20L) or Long-term Intensive (30L)​

Private lessons

Solo or Duo - from 2L / week

EXAMS / UNIVERSITY​ DELF/DALF Exam preparation

PROFESSIONAL FRENCH​

French + Job / Stage (Work Experience)

In addition to these courses, our activity department offers a large variety of cultural and fun social activities: city tours, weekends…! Les Ateliers FL is also a human adventure!

Contact

Contact School

Homestay Total immersion in the French culture in our carefully selected host families (different options possible: bed & breakfast or half-board) Residence/Studio  Perfect accommodation for independent students: the Summer residences Private apartment with the service of a hotel in AparthotelOur Lyon school have its own accommodation department. We offer a large choice of accommodation to satisfy all our students’ needs and requests. Our accommodation department is reactive and available during your immersion program. Its objective number one is our students’ well-being.

  • Homestay
  • Residence

Lyon is a dynamic and attractive city just 2 hours from Paris. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it charms with its rich history and stunning architecture. Known worldwide as the capital of gastronomy, Lyon also offers a wide range of cultural activities.

Discover the secrets of the old town, stroll along the quays, shop in lively streets, enjoy a drink in large squares, admire the view from the Basilica of Fourvière, or relax in the park of the Golden Head—Lyon has it all!

Is Paris the capital of gastronomy? Shh… not really! That title belongs to Lyon. As France’s third-largest city, Lyon might not enjoy the same fame as Bordeaux or Nice—but what a mistake! At the crossroads of Provence and Burgundy, Lyon has built a culinary tradition that forms the very heart of French gastronomy.

Food lovers, don’t wait—Lyon is for you. Just ask Paul Bocuse!

Lyon is a real metropolis with its own arrondissements, metro, and vibrant neighborhoods. Ideally located near the Alps, only 2.5 hours from Paris by train, and 1 hour from Marseille and the Mediterranean, Lyon connects you to the best of France—mountains, sea, Provence, Ardèche, even Paris. Everything is within reach.

Exams

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Our team in Lyon is here to assist you in French, English and Japanese, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable experience for students from around the world.

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