Best Subsidized Language Courses In Lyon Near Me

4worldlovers: 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Develop your sense of community and active citizenship within a non-profit organisation

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.

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.

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.

Great option for a full language immersion with local families who speak French

4worldlovers: ELI favours above all communication and inter-cultural understanding and this is what makes it a unique language school.


Our teachers are native French speakers and have a high awareness of the specific learning challenges of the Students. Each teacher ensures that every student attains a good understanding of the French language through progressive learning (unlike in conventional methods), and a variety of conversational activities.


We offer entertaining and engaging workshops in addition to our French and Japanese lessons. Students have the opportunity to participate in French writing lessons, discover French calligraphy, learn to read restaurant menus, and take part in French cooking workshops to learn the basics and various techniques of French cuisine using fresh local products. You can also experience food tasting workshops with the assistance of professionals to help you choose the right dishes, and class outings to experience the most magical places in Lyon.

ELI is currently lists over 200 local students as well as members active in our workshops, which include cooking and manga drawing. Our students taking French lessons are constantly in contact with them and can socialize in our lounge over a complimentary cup of tea.

Various cultural events are hosted at the ELI: art exhibitions, meetings based around food tasting and cooking, festivals… there is at least one great event a month. Furthermore, everyone is welcome to suggest meeting event ideas.