Our French courses for adult foreigners
Our French courses
We offer French as a Foreign Language (FLE) courses designed to meet the needs of every learner. Each program follows the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages).
You progress in a multicultural environment, guided by specialized teachers.
Each course at the Alliance Française de Lyon includes:
- A structured program
- Varied activities
- Personalized educational support
- Digital resources accessible via Apolearn
- Online exercises to strengthen listening comprehension, grammar, and written production
What types of courses are available?
The Alliance Française de Lyon offers courses tailored to your goals, background, level, and availability.
By level
Our training center provides French courses from A1 to C1 in accordance with the CEFR.
Each pathway helps you acquire key language skills:
- Listening comprehension
- Speaking (continuous and interactive)
- Reading comprehension
- Writing skills
These courses allow for regular progress and practical use of French in everyday life.
By schedule
We offer courses adapted to your lifestyle and availability throughout the week.
Whether in the morning, evening, 20 hours or 4 hours per week, you will find the course that suits you.
By format
You choose your mode of learning:
- In-person, in an international and dynamic environment
- Online, with experienced teachers and interactive classes in small groups
Employee or learner
Our French courses adapt to every profile.
Ideal for those who want to interact in French in real-life situations and improve listening and reading comprehension, our course offerings provide different learning paces to meet each learner’s needs and possibilities.
Do you want your employees to benefit from a recognized training program to improve their professional French skills? Discover our corporate courses.
What French course levels are available?
- A1: introductory level – understand and use simple everyday phrases. Learn more
- A2: intermediate level – communicate in simple and predictable everyday situations. Learn more
- B1: threshold level – express yourself with ease and understand more complex texts. Learn more
- B2: independent level – communicate clearly and detail ideas on various topics. Learn more
- C1: proficient level – master French with ease and communicate fluently on complex topics. Learn more
EDUCATIONAL PATH
Why choose French courses at the Alliance Française de Lyon?
At the Alliance Française de Lyon, learning French is above all a cultural immersion and a human experience. Our teachers are all certified experts (Master’s degree, FLE certified). They use a communicative and action-oriented method. From day one, learners are encouraged to speak and interact to progress naturally in French.
Courses use the textbooks Défi actuel (A1–A2) and Défi (B1–B2), available in hybrid editions with videos, tutorials, and pronunciation exercises. The Apolearn learning platform centralizes materials, exercises, and videos for an interactive and comprehensive experience.
Our experienced teachers ensure consistent progress with clear objectives and final tasks for each session. Learners develop skills they can use in their daily and professional lives. They can also prepare for diplomas and certifications required for administrative procedures (residency cards, nationality applications, studies, documents, etc.).
Learning French in Lyon with our school is much more than taking a course: it means living the language daily, progressing quickly, and discovering the richness of French culture. We also offer assistance with finding accommodation for a smooth and rapid integration in Lyon.
By choosing the Alliance Française de Lyon, you join an international community of over 1,200 students each year.
Why choose Lyon to learn French in France?
Studying FLE in Lyon means choosing pedagogical excellence, recognized quality, and the richness of a human experience in a city rich in cultural heritage.
- A welcoming, human-sized city: easy to explore on foot, by bike, or using public transport, Lyon is an accessible city, ideal for living and studying with peace of mind
- An affordable cost of living, lower than Paris
- World-renowned gastronomy
- Unique cultural activities in Lyon and its region
- An ideal geographic location: close to the Alps, Paris, Switzerland, Italy, and the Mediterranean
- Eco-friendly mobility: metro, tram, electric buses, and shared bikes
- The choice of a world-recognized Alliance Française, guaranteeing pedagogical quality and experience with a multicultural audience