FLEX Hospitality : French Language & Experience in Hospitality.

Inflexyon a 20 ans !

Learn French in France and gain professional experience.

Do you already have training or some professional experience in gastronomy or hospitality and wish to further develop your skills in France? Inflexyon offers a program combining intensive French as a Foreign Language (FLE) courses with an internship in the hospitality or restaurant sector, allowing you to improve your French and put your language skills into practice in a French-speaking professional environment.

Who is this program for?  

Ideal for : 

  • People who have completed training in hospitality, gastronomy or culinary arts in their home country and would like to further develop their skills through professional experience in France;
  • People passionate about cooking, gastronomy or hospitality, with at least 3 months of professional experience in the sector, who would like to develop their skills in France.

This program is intended for applicants who already have relevant training or some professional experience in the hospitality or restaurant sector. Admission is subject to an application and selection process.

Key benefits:

    • Improve your French through several months of intensive courses in Lyon, then put your language skills into practice in a French-speaking professional environment;
    • Discover French expertise in gastronomy and hospitality through professional experience in France;
    • Enhance your CV and open doors to new international career opportunities through professional experience in France, a country renowned for its expertise in gastronomy and hospitality;
    • Optimize the cost of your stay in France thanks to an internship that includes a financial allowance.

Program Content.

The program is divided into two complementary stages: intensive French language training in Lyon, followed by an internship in the hospitality or restaurant sector in France.

1. Intensive French Language Training.

For 16, 20 or 24 weeks, you will attend an intensive French as a Foreign Language (FLE) course at Inflexyon to develop your language skills and prepare for a French-speaking professional environment.The course focuses on all key French language skills:

  • listening and reading comprehension;
  • speaking and writing;
  • grammar and vocabulary;
  • pronunciation and oral communication;
  • confidence in everyday and professional situations;
  • discovering French culture and society.

Depending on your starting level and the length of your course, you can progress by one to two CEFR levels.

2. Professional Immersion in Hospitality and Gastronomy.

After completing your French language training, you will continue your program with an internship in the hospitality or restaurant sector, lasting up to 24 weeks, depending on the option chosen.This professional immersion will allow you to:

  • put your French into practice in real professional situations;
  • develop vocabulary specific to the hospitality and restaurant sector;
  • discover French working methods and professional expertise in your field;
  • further develop your professional skills alongside experienced professionals.

The location and responsibilities of your internship will be determined according to your training, professional experience, level of French and career goals, as well as the opportunities available within our network of partner establishments.

Practical Information : 

  • Program duration: from 32 to 48 weeks, depending on the option chosen.
  • Start dates: almost every Monday throughout the year, except during school closure periods.
  • French courses: intensive French course at Inflexyon in Lyon, with 27 lessons per week (20 hours 15 minutes).
  • Internship: from 16 to 24 weeks in a partner hotel or restaurant, anywhere in France.
  • Language levels required to start the internship:
    • Cooking / Pastry: C1 English + minimum A2-B1 French;
    • Restaurant Service / Reception / Sommellerie: C1 English + B2 French;
    • Housekeeping: B2 English + minimum A1-A2 French.
  • Minimum age: 18 years old.
  • Certification: a Skills Passport (Passeport de Compétences) is awarded at the end of the program, with the possibility of taking the DELF, DALF or TCF Tout Public exams.
  • Program fees and internship allowance: from €5,030 to €7,110, including French courses, support throughout the program and internship placement. During the internship, you will receive an allowance of approximately €650 per month. After taking this allowance into account, the estimated cost of the program is between €2,400 and €3,300(excluding accommodation, transportation and personal expenses).
  • Accommodation and meals: during your French course at Inflexyon, our accommodation service is available as an optional service at an additional cost, subject to availability. During the internship, accommodation is provided by the host establishment; meal arrangements vary depending on the establishment.
  • Visa: the program is eligible for a VLS-TS student visa for international applicants concerned. Visa procedures vary depending on the applicant’s nationality and individual situation.
  • Application and selection: admission to the program is by application and selection only. To apply, please send your CV and cover letter in French or English, specifying your preferred dates, your French and English levels, and your preferred internship field. After reviewing your application, a mandatory individual video interview is conducted to assess your profile, motivation and professional goals. Only selected applicants will be eligible to enroll in the program..