Cite Scolaire Internationale de Lyon
Updated July 2026
Languages
English
Mandarin
French
German
Spanish
Arabic
JapaneseThe Cité Scolaire Internationale de Lyon is a comprehensive international school providing education from elementary through to the lycée level. It is distinguished by its wide array of international sections and a curriculum designed to prepare students for both national and international academic pathways.
Curriculum
Teaching approach
The school operates as an international educational institution focused on fostering a multicultural environment through its diverse international sections. It emphasizes academic excellence, student engagement, and personal development within a structured, inclusive community.
Programmes
The school offers a comprehensive curriculum across elementary, college, and lycée levels, featuring numerous international sections including English, Arabic, German, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Chinese, and Japanese. Specialized academic pathways include the binationale ABIBAC programme and European sections. The curriculum covers core subjects such as mathematics, physics-chemistry, SVT (Life and Earth Sciences), technology, NSI (Digital and Computer Sciences), SNT (Digital and Technological Sciences), arts, and various modern languages.
Student support
Learning support
The school maintains a focus on student well-being, with specific resources dedicated to mental health and school health services. It also implements a formal anti-harassment programme known as 'pHARe' to ensure a safe learning environment.
Tuition & fees
No published fee schedule was found for this school.
Admissions
The school conducts formal admission tests for entry into its elementary school programme. Prospective families are required to follow specific registration procedures and submit necessary documentation to the school secretariat.
Calendar
The academic year follows a structured calendar that includes specific dates for student intake, school events, and examination periods. The school also adheres to the national Parcoursup calendar for post-baccalaureate orientation and university applications.
About the campus
The campus includes dedicated CDI (documentation and information centres) for both the college and lycée levels. On-site facilities feature a school restaurant, a vegetable garden, and various administrative and educational spaces to support the student body.
Co-curriculars
Students participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, including a college choir and the 'Choeur Confluence' for the lycée. Other initiatives include a student-led vegetable garden project, an eco-delegates programme, and a student council (Conseil Vie Collégienne). Additionally, the school facilitates international exchanges, such as the programme with Andalusia.