You came to France to study — and the program you're in isn't what you hoped. Maybe the teaching is mostly in French after all; maybe the support for international students never materialised. Changing programs is not failure, and in France it doesn't have to cost you a year: LIBS admits students at four intakes — October, January, April and July.
The honest questions first
Before changing anything, ask your current school for what you're missing — in writing. Sometimes the fix exists where you are, and the best money is the money you don't move. If the answers don't come, or don't hold, here is what a transfer to LIBS looks like.
What a transfer into LIBS looks like
| Step | What happens |
|---|---|
| 1 · Tell us your situation | Current program, year, what's not working, what you want instead — by form or email, in English or French. |
| 2 · Profile review | An advisor reviews your academic record and situation, and answers in writing: which year you could join, at which intake, under which conditions. |
| 3 · Decision in writing | Any admission decision is written before you commit anything. You compare calmly. |
| 4 · The move | Already in France with a student residence permit: the practical side is usually much simpler than your first arrival. Our team helps with the enrolment steps. |
Why students who moved tell us it worked
100% English, for real
Lectures, group work, exams — all in English. No surprise French-taught modules in year two.
No lost year
Four intakes mean the next entry point is always months away, not a year.
French still included
Free French classes keep building the language that daily life in France rewards.
An international cohort
Students from Asia, the Americas, the Commonwealth and Europe — being international is the norm here, not the exception.
Answers in writing
Fees, program, conditions: written before you enrol. Compare us honestly with where you are.
Central Lyon
A real student city, more liveable than Paris — and two hours from it by train.
If you're on a student residence permit
Changing institution in France involves administrative steps that depend on your permit and your situation; official information is on Service-Public.fr and with your préfecture. Our team helps you prepare your file and sequence the steps — you handle the official procedure yourself, and the decisions rest with the French authorities. We state this plainly because schools that promise otherwise are not being straight with you.
Frequently asked questions
Can I join LIBS mid-year from another school in France?
Yes — LIBS admits students at four intakes (October, January, April, July). Your entry year and conditions are assessed on your record and confirmed in writing.
Will my previous studies count?
Your academic record is reviewed at application; the advisor's written answer states which year you could join and why. No blanket promises — a real review.
My current program turned out to be mostly in French. Is LIBS really 100% in English?
Yes: lectures, coursework and exams are in English. Free French classes run alongside — French is a bonus we build, never a barrier.
Does changing school affect my residence permit?
Administrative steps depend on your situation; official information is on Service-Public.fr and with your préfecture. Our team helps you prepare and sequence your file; the procedure and decisions belong to the French authorities.
Does LIBS criticise the school I'd leave?
No — we don't comment on other institutions. We state what LIBS offers, in writing, and let you compare.
Related guides
Four intakes a year
October, January, April, July — the mechanics.
The Bachelor
3 years, 100% in English, central Lyon.
The big FAQ
Every question we actually get, answered.
Tell us your situation
A written, personal answer: which year, which intake, which conditions — then you decide.