An integration week is organized for all international students before the start of the academic year.

French as a Foreign Language courses according to level, cultural activities, administrative information: a complete week-long program to help you integrate ENS de Lyon in the best possible conditions.

2026 Academic year

The International Mobility Office and all support teams will be on hand to welcome international students at dedicated appointments. Accessible by registration only. Detailed program in the documents in the right-hand column (associated documents).

The program will be held, depending on the student's level of French :

• From August 24 August to September 4 (with French courses), for students of level A1 to B2
  • to have a smooth welcome, please arrive between August 24 and 26 morning
• From August 31 to September 4 (without French courses), for students of level C1 and C2
  • to have a smooth welcome, please arrive between August 31 and September 1 morning

The International Student Office and all the relevant offices will welcome you.

Other events

Forum "École mode d'emploi"

International students are invited to attend the forum on Thursday, September 3, from 2:30pm to 5pm at Atrium Mérieux, Monod Campus. The forum will combine presentations (student health, ecological transition at ENS de Lyon, cybersecurity, etc.) and stands (equality and diversity, ENS Media, ENS Éditions, etc.).

Associations and partners forum

The Associations forum will take place in the Descartes campus gymnasium, on Thursday September 3, from 9am to 5pm. It will allow students to discover associations of ENS de Lyon and join them.