French in Lyon · Corporate Programme
Your employee relocates to Lyon.
In 30 days, they work in French.
Full immersion, one professional at a time. No classroom. No plateau.
The Moment We're In
The American dream
is relocating to Europe.
In 2025, the US recorded its first net migration loss in nearly a century. Americans expatriating abroad surged +102% in Q1 2025 alone — Europe emerged as the top destination. Lyon is ready.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau · FACC · Biopôle / Métropole de Lyon
Lyon ecosystem
One of Europe's top three biotech clusters — and your host knows it firsthand.
Lyon is home to a world-class life sciences ecosystem. Biopôle, BioMérieux, Sanofi, and INSERM are all on the doorstep. Your host graduated in biological engineering and worked 5 years in the pharma industry and lived in 6 different countries.
A specialist track for life sciences professionals is available, incorporating industry-specific vocabulary, regulatory French, and optional site visits to relevant institutions in the Biopôle corridor.
Who it's for
Built for professionals on the move
US biotech or pharma employees relocating to Lyon. A specialist life sciences track with industry vocabulary and site visits is available.
Consulting or legal staff requiring professional-grade French fast — for client meetings, contract review, and sustained working relationships.
Researchers on international exchange, where scientific vocabulary and administrative French are supported.
Executives in French-American joint ventures who need to establish credibility in French from day one of their assignment.
The Full Picture
Before, during, and after.
Budget framing
A strategic line item, not an added cost.
Less than 5% of what you are already spending — with a measurable outcome.
French companies: the programme is billable through the plan de développement des compétences — your mandatory annual training budget. No additional spend required. We provide all documentation your HR or finance team needs for compliance and reimbursement.
Institutions we work with and alongside
Get in touch
Arranging a programme for your team?
We respond to all enquiries within one business day. Brief us on the participant's profile and we will come back with a tailored proposal.
Availability
Current Availability
One student at a time — secure your month.