Planning to study in France and looking for a long-term French course to support your academic goals?
Our University Pathway in Lyon is a long-term intensive French programme designed for international learners who want to build their French level over several months while preparing seriously for a future in higher education, a gap year, a career project or life in France.
Available in 12, 24 or 36-week formats, this course combines language progress, practical workshops and academic structure in one of France’s major student cities.
The University Pathway in Lyon is designed for learners who need more than a short stay language course. It offers a long-term framework for students preparing for university studies in France, but also suits professionals, gap-year participants and learners who want to reach an advanced level of French for a serious personal or professional project.
With 26 lessons per week, the programme combines general French classes, practical oral work and specialised workshops to help students strengthen the skills they need most for academic success: communication, grammar control, vocabulary development, written expression and learning methodology. The objective is not only to improve your French, but to help you use it with greater confidence and autonomy in real academic situations.
This programme is particularly relevant for learners aiming for a B2 or C1 level, as most French universities require at least B2, often validated through an official exam such as the DELF B2, DALF or TCF. At Lyon Bleu, students can prepare for these exams and certify their level directly through the school’s recognised exam-centre.
Studying in Lyon also adds a strong practical dimension to your project. As one of the main university cities in France, Lyon offers an excellent environment for long-term language study, everyday immersion and progressive independence in French. This makes the city especially suitable for students preparing for a future in French higher education. This last point is an inference drawn from Lyon’s student-city positioning and the programme’s academic focus.
Objectives:
This long-term French course in Lyon is ideal for students who need a clear structure over several months. The three available durations make it easier to choose the pace that fits your project, whether you are planning a university application, a gap year in France or a gradual transition towards higher education in French.
These long-term formats are designed for learners who want a more ambitious French project in France, with sustained weekly progress and enough time to build real academic confidence. The Lyon source page confirms the 12, 24 and 36-week structure and the 26-lesson weekly format; the pricing pattern here follows the KLF University Pathway structure already used on Annecy and Bordeaux.
| Course | Lessons | 12 weeks | 24 weeks | 36 weeks | Enrolment Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Pathway | 26/ week | 2,500 € | 4,500 € | 5,995 € | 80 € |
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It is designed for international students planning to study in France, gap-year participants, learners relocating to France, and students who need to reach a stronger level of French for academic or professional purposes.
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