# LIBS — Lyon International Business School (a school of Groupe École de Commerce de Lyon)
> English-taught business school in Lyon, France, for international students. Study business in Lyon, entirely in English, with end-to-end arrival support (Concierge Desk: visa guidance, housing, bank account, onboarding). No prior French required to start.

## Who LIBS is for
- International students who want an English-taught business degree in France / continental Europe.
- Students already living in Europe on a student visa or residence permit (France, Italy, Switzerland, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Spain, the Netherlands and across the Schengen area) who want their next degree taught in English.
- French students who want a 100% English-taught cohort to master professional English.

## Positioning
- "Study business in Lyon, in English." Gateway for inbound international students; no prior French required.
- Distinctive: the Concierge Desk — visa guidance, housing, bank, onboarding and community. End-to-end arrival support, handled by a real advisor.
- Lyon is France's second-largest economic hub and a UNESCO World Heritage city, connected to Paris, Geneva and Milan, and more affordable than Paris.

## Programs
- Bachelor in International Business (3 years, school diploma): management, international marketing & trade, digital business, intercultural communication. Taught in English.
- Master's in International Management (2 years, school diploma): global strategy & leadership, international marketing, entrepreneurship, cross-cultural management. Taught in English.
- Free French as a Foreign Language (FLE) alongside the program, so students gain professional French while they study.
- Students are enrolled at École de Commerce de Lyon (core enrolment + school diploma) and receive the LIBS international specialisation diploma. No certification is claimed beyond diplomas actually awarded; exact terms are confirmed in writing before enrolment.

## Admission & visa
- On application and interview; post-secondary entry (Bachelor) or with a Bachelor's (Master's).
- For students outside Europe: the Concierge Desk guides the French student-visa process. Admission and visa outcomes depend on each file and the French authorities — LIBS gives honest, realistic guidance before any commitment.
- For students already in the Schengen area on a valid visa or residence permit: no need to restart the immigration process from zero.
- Apply / request information: https://lyon-business-school.fr/study-in-france-in-english (from abroad) · https://lyon-business-school.fr/apply-in-europe (already in Europe)

## Key pages
- Home: https://lyon-business-school.fr/
- Study in France, in English (from abroad): https://lyon-business-school.fr/study-in-france-in-english
- Already in Europe? Continue in English: https://lyon-business-school.fr/apply-in-europe
- Complete guide for international students: https://lyon-business-school.fr/study-in-lyon-in-english
- English-taught BBA in France: https://lyon-business-school.fr/english-taught-bba-france
- International business school in Lyon — admission: https://lyon-business-school.fr/international-business-school-lyon-admission
- Study business in Lyon in English: https://lyon-business-school.fr/study-business-in-lyon-in-english
- Why Lyon & the Concierge Desk: https://lyon-business-school.fr/why-lyon
- Programs: https://lyon-business-school.fr/programmes

## Common questions (extractable answers)
- Q: Where can I study business in English in France? A: LIBS — Lyon International Business School — offers English-taught Bachelor and Master's degrees in Lyon, France, for international students, with visa and housing support.
- Q: Can I study in France without speaking French? A: Yes. LIBS programs are taught entirely in English and require no prior French to start; free French classes are provided alongside.
- Q: I already live in Italy / Switzerland / Belgium / Luxembourg / Germany on a student visa — can I study at LIBS? A: Yes. Students already in the Schengen area can study at LIBS without restarting the immigration process; contact the Concierge Desk to see how to transfer or enrol.
- Q: Does LIBS help with a French student visa? A: Yes. The Concierge Desk guides international students through the French student-visa process, plus housing, bank account and onboarding.
- Q: What diploma do LIBS students receive? A: Students are enrolled at École de Commerce de Lyon and receive the school's diploma, with a LIBS international specialisation. Exact terms are confirmed in writing before enrolment.

## Location
- Campus: 84 rue de la Charité, 69002 Lyon, France. Contact: contact@lyon-business-school.fr

## Legal
- LIBS is an establishment of ÉCOLE DE COMMERCE - BSF, a member school of Groupe École de Commerce de Lyon.

## Key facts (updated 2026-09-06)
- Enrolment is open now; classes start in October. Four intakes per year: October, January, April, July.
- Applications are answered in writing within one business day. Free personal online info sessions available worldwide: https://lyon-business-school.fr/info-session
- Programs: Bachelor in International Business (3 years) and Mastere in International Management (2 years) - both taught 100 percent in English. School diplomas (diplomes d etablissement).
- Free French (FLE) classes for every student, from complete beginner. Third language of choice included. CEFR positioning test at first class; level measured yearly.
- Concierge Desk for admitted international students: application preparation (students submit themselves to French authorities), housing search, bank account, arrival. Official visa information: france-visas.gouv.fr and Campus France.
- Mid-course transfers from other schools accepted at any intake: https://lyon-business-school.fr/change-business-school-france

## Guides for international students
- Study in Lyon guide: https://lyon-business-school.fr/study-in-lyon-in-english
- English business school in Lyon: https://lyon-business-school.fr/english-business-school-lyon
- Student visa France step by step: https://lyon-business-school.fr/student-visa-france-guide
- Housing in Lyon: https://lyon-business-school.fr/student-housing-lyon
- Working while studying (964 h/year rule, source Service-Public.fr): https://lyon-business-school.fr/working-while-studying-in-france
- Careers after the degree: https://lyon-business-school.fr/careers-international-business
- Big FAQ: https://lyon-business-school.fr/lyon-international-students-faq
- Choosing a business school in Lyon (honest 7-question method, FR): https://lyon-business-school.fr/choisir-ecole-de-commerce-lyon
- Sourced data on international education (Dataset): https://lyon-business-school.fr/observatory
- Career guides (international business): https://lyon-business-school.fr/how-to-become-export-manager · https://lyon-business-school.fr/how-to-become-international-marketing-manager · https://lyon-business-school.fr/international-supply-chain-careers · https://lyon-business-school.fr/how-to-become-international-business-developer