Etudiants internationaux

International Students

EXCHANGE AND DOUBLE DEGREE STUDENTS

Taking part in the French Summer School is the best way to quickly integrate at INSA Lyon before starting your semester. Over 3 weeks, from end of August to mid-September, it includes 85 hours of classes and cultural activities. Registration via exchange students or double-degree admission processes.

Start Dates for Summer Courses 2025

From Thursday, August 21 to Friday, September 12.

 

Why you should attend the French Summer School

  • Improve your French and your understanding of French culture
  • Facilitate your studies, your student and social life at INSA Lyon
  • Get 4 ECTS  credits before you even start courses!

How ?

  • You will take part in various activities and projects
  • You will be taught how to be autonomous in your everyday life and your studies at INSA Lyon
  • You will meet other students from many different countries and create an active social life

Level

  • From A1 to C1
  • Small level group class (up to 16 students per class)

Skills and Contents

1. Improve your French language skills

  • Writing
  • Reading
  • Listening
  • Speaking

2. Get well-organized for your studies at INSA

  • Finding your way around the campus
  • Presentation of the organisation of studies in the specialised departments

3. Learning to live in a multi-cultural context

  • Getting to know each other
  • Connecting with the community

4. Discover the city of Lyon

5. Better understand French culture and society: teachers will give you an overview of current events, cinema, history...

Cost 

For exchange students and double-degree students: €600

This fee includes :

  • French language courses for the duration of the program;
  • social and cultural activities organized by the student associations;
  • full board until August 31st;
  • on-campus housing August 31st. 

You will need to subscribe to a meal plan effective September 1 if you wish to continue to use the INSA restaurants. A wide range of dining options are available on campus for all diets and budgets - www.insa-lyon.fr/en/catering  

You will need to sign a lease as of September 1st if you wish to remain housed on campus. - www.insa-lyon.fr/fr/residences