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ILCF renews its Qualité FLE label with the highest distinction
For international students, the Qualité FLE label is much more than an official certification. It guarantees high-quality teaching, experienced teachers, personalised support and an environment designed to help students learn French in the best possible conditions.

At ILCF, the Summer School brings French to life all summer long

Campus Life
Celebrating the French Language and La Francophonie at ILCF
To celebrate the Week of the French Language and La Francophonie, ILCF organised a series of activities across UCLy's campuses to celebrate the French language. Throughout the week, students and members of the university community came together to share, practise French and discover the richness of the Francophone world. A week filled with opportunities to share, practice, and explore.

In Lyon, ILCF students give voice to ancient Greece
On UCLy’s Saint-Paul campus, two ILCF students took part in an international cultural event: the public reading of the European Latin and Greek Festival. A collective literary experience rooted in the world of antiquity.

Culture
A showcase of Mexican culture: a collaboration between two institutes of UCLy

Education
“The adventure of words” Claudine Fréchet takes her students on a linguistic journey
Discover a course that adds an extra layer to learning French.

Campus Life
UCLy's Health Center: supporting every student
Moving to another country also means adapting to a new healthcare system, often in a language that students are still learning. UCLy's Health Center welcomes every ILCF student, whatever their nationality or level of French. Translation tools can be used during consultations to make communication easier and ensure that every student feels supported and understood.

News of the school
UCLy : 150 years in service of students
Founded in 1875, the Catholic University of Lyon celebrated its 150th anniversary over the course of a year, until June 2026. Open to the world and in tune with societal changes, UCLy has continued to grow, developing new programmes and advancing research at the intersection of the sciences and the humanities.
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International
Sharing dinner with a French family: a unique cultural experience
Speaking French in the classroom is one thing. Sharing dinner with a French family is another. Thanks to family dinners organised in partnership with Lyon International, ILCF students experience French language, cuisine and hospitality in a warm and welcoming home environment.

Culture
A pillar of Lyon's culture becomes a classroom