Quality:our commitments.
A recognized quality of teaching.
The priority of Inflexyon, a private higher education institution, is to teach French in the best possible conditions, according to the highest standards of teaching and academic quality. Since its creation in Lyon in 2006, Inflexyon has offered an innovative and dynamic learning program adapted to each learner, based on essential values and a strong commitment to quality, recognized through the awarding of reference labels in the field of French as a foreign language teaching.
Among these labels:
These official recognitions lead us to maintain the highest level across all services offered to our students at every stage of their educational journey: the quality of our training programs, the skills of our teaching staff, the quality of our student services, our facilities, and the rigor of our management.
Training programs designed according to the European reference framework.
We prioritize immersion-based learning in order to prepare students for daily life in France as quickly as possible.
Designed by our academic department and adapted at the beginning of each monthly session to meet the real needs of our students, our programs comply with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR), from A1 to C1, regardless of the format: Intensive, Standard, Semi-Intensive, Au-pair, private lessons, etc.
Group classes are organized by level in small groups of 3 to 18 students maximum. Every four weeks, learners are assessed to measure their progress, identify their needs, and help them prepare for official French language exams such as DELF-DALF, TCF, and TEF.
Qualified French as a Foreign Language teachers.
Our teaching team, mostly employed by the school, holds a Master’s degree (Master 2) in Teaching French as a Foreign Language (FLE). All are also certified examiners and correctors for DELF, DALF, TCF, and TEF exams.
We also believe it is important that they have international experience, allowing them to fully understand the challenges faced by students settling in a new country and discovering a new language.
An international team to welcome you.
An international team is responsible for welcoming and supporting new arrivals in Lyon. It includes nearly as many nationalities as there are staff members! Our students benefit from personalized support, including:
- assistance with settling in Lyon (visa, social security, airport or train station pick-up, opening a bank account, etc.)
- housing support, offering a wide range of options starting from around €300/month, including public and private student residences, host families, and hotel residences
- free cultural activities that are part of school life and French civilization teaching
Reception service:
- Open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
- Email replies within 48 hours (working days)
Facilities adapted for learning and community life.
Summers in Lyon can be very hot! That is why Inflexyon has fully air-conditioned classrooms in bright and spacious environments. All rooms are equipped with projectors and integrated sound systems.
In addition, a large common room welcomes students during their free time: this lounge includes fully equipped kitchen facilities as well as board games. Throughout the premises, students also have access to books, computer equipment (computers and printers), and displays of cultural activities in Lyon and the surrounding area. Everything here encourages openness, learning, and a friendly atmosphere.
For a break, the Confluence district in Lyon offers many bakeries, small restaurants, and a large shopping center, close to the banks of the Saône River, with green spaces perfect for fresh air, lunchtime picnics, or a relaxing walk.
Management guided by human and family values.
Founded in 2006, Inflexyon is a small-scale school created by a Lyon-based family. Its founder, who still manages the institution, also works as a teacher and remains highly accessible. This is one of the reasons the school is proud of its independence. Its values, innovative spirit, and diversity of services are driven by a deep vision of teaching quality, high-level training programs, and a strong sensitivity to intercultural dialogue. This stability and adaptability helped the school successfully navigate the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 and 2021.
Inflexyon ensures its presence across all continents to guarantee cultural and national diversity in its classes. Whatever the situation, the school is committed to providing a quick response in case of any difficulty.
Over time, Inflexyon has developed synergies by creating two complementary centers: Lyon Langues, a school teaching around a dozen languages, and Lyon Exam, an official examination center specializing in language assessment, particularly French as a foreign language and civic exams.
These private higher education institutions, specialized in teaching and certifying FLE (French as a Foreign Language), hold official labels confirming the quality of their educational approach.
Finally, Inflexyon has established strong partnerships to offer students reliable practical services with full freedom: housing, bank accounts, internships, cultural activities, airport and train station pick-ups, and more.
Three reference labels: Qualité FLE, Bienvenue en France, Qualiopi.
Qualité FLE label: Awarded by the French Ministry of Education (via France Éducation International), this label evaluates five areas: training, teachers, student services, facilities, and management. The certification process aims to identify, recognize, and promote institutions whose language training and services meet expected quality standards. During renewal audits, Inflexyon has always achieved the highest scores.
Bienvenue en France label: Created in 2019, this label is awarded by the French Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Space (via Campus France). It recognizes higher education institutions for the quality of their reception, support, and guidance of international students. It highlights initiatives supporting students throughout their stay in France, from application to post-stay follow-up. Inflexyon was the first French as a Foreign Language school to receive this label, in 2020.
Qualiopi certification: The Qualiopi brand was created in 2018 by the French Ministry of Labour and reinforced in 2022. It is a mandatory quality certification for training providers contributing to skills development. It is issued by accredited certification bodies based on the national quality framework, organized around seven criteria: information, definition of objectives, adaptation to target audiences, adequacy of resources, development of trainers’ skills, professional environment, and consideration of learner feedback.