LIA Program (Lyon)
What is the LIA program?
LIA (Language, Inclusion, Activities) is a language program aimed at achieving the B1 level and geared toward careers in social and sports activities. Its goal is to train new arrivals and beneficiaries of international protection and to guide them toward training or employment in the fields of sports and youth and community activities. The next LIA session in Lyon will take place from November 2, 2026, to February 4, 2027.
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Why the LIA program?
The LIA language program has two objectives: to help participants achieve a B1 level in French—the level required for employment and access to a wide range of training programs—and to introduce and expand their vocabulary related to sports and social activities. All of this will equip participants with the language skills needed to help them explore careers in sports and social recreation.
Who is eligible to apply?
age
Ages 18 and up
status
• Recipient of international protection • Newly arrived person
French proficiency level
A2
situation
Be looking for a job or vocational training, or have a career plan in the field of sports or recreation
place of residence
Greater Lyon
Our training programs are 100% inclusive
Our training programs are 100% inclusive. If you have a disability, you may need specific, tailored support. To discuss your participation in our training programs and address your specific needs, please contact our disability liaison, Simoné Etna, at [email protected] or by filling out our registration form at the bottom of the page.
PROFESSIONAL FRENCH TRAINING
- 108 hours of French as a Foreign Language (FLE) to advance from Level A2 to Level B1, including preparation for the DELF exam - 46 hours of French for Specific Purposes (FOS): French courses geared toward careers in sports and social activities
TAILORED SOCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT
- Job search techniques - Access to rights - Labor law - Combating discrimination - Raising awareness about intercultural engagement - Getting back into sports - Exploring careers in sports and recreation
SPORTS ACTIVITIES
One sports session per week that allows students to apply and internalize the material covered in French class, while also re-energizing their bodies and preparing for entry into the workforce
What does the program cover?
What are the career opportunities after completing this program?
The LIA program prepares participants to enroll in vocational training programs (CQP, CPJEPS, BPJEPS) in the fields of social or sports recreation, or to secure employment directly in these fields.
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If you would like more information about the program or wish to file a complaint, you can fill out our complaint form.
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