The French solidarity school
The only free school in Lyon that provides intensive and complete training to asylum seekers
Since 2017, ERIS has been offering a French language school like no other.
It's a welcoming, supportive space open to asylum seekers, where learning French becomes a powerful tool for building the future.
At ERIS, language training is free, intensive, and far more than academic. Our program blends French classes with cultural discovery workshops, digital literacy, cycling, and personal development projects, because integration means more than mastering the language.
Each participant is surrounded by a dedicated team: a FLE (French as a Foreign Language) trainer who tracks individual progress, trained volunteers, and partners who all share the same mission to help learners grow in autonomy, confidence, and integration.
At ERIS, learning French means more than speaking the language.
It means learning to find one's place in life.
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They are talking about it!
"In my opinion, ERIS is much more than an association. It's a place where people from all over the world can learn French, share activities, and feel welcome, without any differences between them. For us, ERIS is like a family: a strong bond unites volunteer teachers and learners."
Afrina, Bangladeshi student 2024
Today in training in SILLAT
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