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About Us

Founded in 1984, the Alliance Française de Lyon is the city’s leading French language school. It welcomes students from all over the world to learn French in a friendly and cosmopolitan environment.

The Alliance Française de Lyon is a private higher education institution recognized for the quality of its French as a Foreign Language (FLE) teaching.

It is:

accredited by QUALIOPI and Qualité FLE, a guarantee of educational excellence
official examination centre for the DELF, DALF, TCF and DAEFLE
state-approved continuing professional development provider
a member of the Alliance Française international network
accessible to people with disabilities

1200

students per year

117

nationalities represented per year

80 %

DELF / DALF exam success rate

French Language Training Center

The Alliance Française de Lyon offers a wide range of French courses:

from beginner level (A1) to advanced level (C1)
in-person or online
For learners, employees, and professionals

All courses are aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) and are based on a communicative and action-oriented approach.
Learning is practical, progressive, and directly applicable to everyday life and professional situations.

Flagship projects, such as the FASP project, combine French language learning with raising awareness of environmental issues, using fun teaching materials tailored to each level.

A Conducive Learning Environment

Expert Teachers and an Effective Method

Courses are taught by certified FLE teachers who are experienced and committed.

The method is based on:

the communicative and action-oriented approach
speaking practice from day one
clear objectives for each session

Le matériel pédagogique comprend les manuels « Défi actuel » et « Défi », ainsi que la plateforme Apolearn, qui regroupe des ressources, des vidéos et des exercices interactifs.

French Examination Center

The Alliance Française de Lyon is an examination center recognized by France Éducation International.

It allows you to visit at any time of year:

DELF
DALF
TCF
Civic exam
DAEFLE

These official qualifications and certificates, issued by the Ministry of Education, ensure international recognition for study, work or administrative procedures in France.

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Cultural Space

Beyond teaching, the Alliance Française de Lyon is a true cultural center.

A varied program is offered throughout the year, for both students and the general public. These activities promote:

intercultural encounters and exchanges
découverte de la culture française
partage d’expériences internationales

Each stay is customizable: contact our team to design your linguistic and cultural program according to your needs.

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Nous proposons des cours adaptés à tous les niveaux !

1 month

Immersive course – 1 month

Targeted levels

A1 – C1

Duration

1 month sur 80h/month

Timetable

monday to friday / 9h – 13h

860 €

6 months

Immersive course – 6 months deal

Targeted levels

A1 – C1

Duration

6 months sur 80h/month

Timetable

monday to friday / 9h – 13h

4 776 €

1 month

Intensive course – 1 month

Targeted levels

A1 – C1

Duration

1 month sur 32h/month

Timetable

monday to thursday / 18h – 20h

424 €

1 month

Extensive course – 1 month

Targeted levels

A1 – C1

Duration

1 month sur 20 hours/month

Timetable

tuesday and thursday / 18h – 20h

280 €

A Place for Learning and Culture

The Alliance Française in Lyon is housed in an Art Deco building listed as ‘Remarkable’, dating from the early 20th century, located at 11 Rue Pierre Bourdan.

Owned by the institution since 2006, the building:

Has been fully renovated and modernized
Covers 2,500 m²
includes 17 fully equipped classrooms

Students also benefit from:

a spacious reception area, offering welcoming spaces that encourage socialising and relaxation
a snack area equipped with coffee machines and food vending machines
a terrace that’s perfect for relaxing and chatting with fellow students
an outdoor garden

These spaces create a warm learning environment, encouraging interaction and conviviality among students from around the world.

An Ideal Setting in the Heart of Lyon

The training centre is located in the 3rd arrondissement at:

300 meters from the Rhône riverbanks
15 minutes on foot from Part-Dieu train station
right next to metro lines D and B, the T1 tram and numerous bus routes

This central and vibrant neighbourhood allows you to make the most of life in Lyon, whether on foot or by public transport.

The Team

The pedagogical and administrative team supports each student with care, ensuring:

a personalised welcome
ongoing educational support
services dedicated to enrolment, examinations and student life

The Alliance Française de Lyon is administered by a volunteer board of directors, whose officers are:

President	Jean-Charles OVISE
General Secretary	Jean EBERHARD
Treasurer	Louis DECHELETTE
Board Members	Samantha BARENDSON
Board Members	Corine BERTY
Board Members	Jean Pascal LYONNET
Board Members	Aurora VÉLEZ

Our team is here to support you, ensuring you make effective progress in a reassuring and professional environment.

General Management
General Director	Nicolas De La CRUZ
Administrative and Financial Director	David BERTHELOT
Administrative Services
Accounting and HR Assistant	Mélanie CLAIN
Communication, Marketing & Sales Manager	Izabel OLIVEIRA CARVALHO
Secretariat and Individual Registrations	Alexandre BAJZIK Khajiah MANGIN Luis-Paul CARDONA MOUROT
Communication Assistant	Olivia DEBERNARD
Maintenance	Patrick FOUEPE DE FOKI TEPAKBONG Patrice POTINO

The Teaching and Examinations Department is made up of a team of experienced teachers who are qualified to teach French as a foreign language.

Service pédagogie et examens
Head of Education Disability and Quality Advisor	Perrine MATHOREZ
Pedagogical Coordinator	Fabien BACHELET-GIRARD
Examinations Officer	Coralie DELAIRE
Administrative Assistant for Tests and Exams	Noémie HENRY
Teachers	Fabien BACHELET-GIRARD Nathalie BONNIN Chatlotte CASALE-FRAIOLI Étienne DESSAUT Natalia DOS SANTOS Sylvie GAVEND Eloïse GRANJON Lucile JOUZEAU Vivian PACALON Anne-Eugénie SABATIER Camille SEASAL Isabelle STEWART

Frequently asked questions

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Que vous ayez des questions sur nos cours, nos examens, ou que vous souhaitiez en savoir plus sur la vie à Lyon, notre équipe est là pour vous accompagner.