Devenir famille d’accueil à Lyon
Welcoming an international student into your home is a deeply human and cultural experience in the heart of Lyon. The Alliance Française de Lyon supports Lyon-based families who wish to engage in quality homestay hosting.
Become a Host Family and Live a Unique Experience
Being a host family in Lyon means providing temporary family accommodation to an international student coming to learn French as a Foreign Language (FLE) at the Alliance Française de Lyon.
The students hosted are adults or young adults of all nationalities, enrolled at the Alliance Française de Lyon for stays of several months.
The host family provides:
- A private room in a house or apartment
- A safe and welcoming living environment
- A setting conducive to improving French language skills
- Breakfast and dinner, depending on the chosen arrangement
Family hosting promotes integration, cultural exchange, shared daily life, and the discovery of Lyon’s cultural scene.
What are the requirements to host a student?
To ensure a quality experience, certain conditions are required:
- Own or rent a private property (no social housing)
- Have a suitable private space available
- Live within 45 minutes of the Alliance Française de Lyon
- Enjoy human contact and intercultural exchange
- Want to share French and Lyonnais culture
- Be available for moments of daily life and conversation
The Alliance Française reviews every situation to guarantee a safe and caring environment
Why become a host family?
Becoming a host family offers many benefits:
- Experience a unique human connection with international cultures
- Build lasting relationships with students from around the world
- Receive supplementary paid income
- Contribute to the promotion of the French language and culture
- Experience cultural travel without leaving Lyon
Every hosting experience is enriching, based on sharing, curiosity, and open-mindedness
How to become a host family in Lyon?
The process is simple and guided by the Alliance Française team:
- Fill out the online application form
- Be contacted by the housing team
- Participate in an evaluation interview
- Confirm the hosting setup
Each step ensures that the hosting arrangement meets the expectations of both the family and the student.
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