LYON

Course Description

Calling all French students! Are you looking for an unforgettable experience to enhance your language skills and appreciation for French culture? Join us on a trip to the beautiful city of Lyon, also known as "Le petit Paris" and a UNESCO world heritage site. Get ready to explore the rich history and culture of the city and region, while practicing your French language skills in an authentic setting. As ISP engages its diverse community in a global education, this trip offers a unique opportunity to make meaningful and relevant connections. 

Experience French language and culture firsthand as you visit the Cathedrale de Fourviere on Fourvière hill, explore the historical heart of the city in quartier Saint-Jean, enjoy crepes before embarking on a scavenger hunt, watch a French movie, and visit the Lumiere Museum and Chocolatier Bernachon. 

But that's not all! You will also have the chance to visit the medieval town of Perouges and Les Halles, the central market. This is the perfect opportunity to apply your French knowledge to real-life situations and make unforgettable memories with your peers. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity - join us on this journey to Lyon!

Learning Goals

Develop language skills: Students will have an opportunity to immerse themselves in the French language by using it in real-life situations, improving their comprehension, and building their vocabulary. 

Appreciate French culture: By exploring the rich history and culture of Lyon and the region, students will gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for French culture. 

Apply learning to real life: Through the proposed activities such as visiting historical sites, trying local cuisine, and participating in a scavenger hunt, students will apply their learning to real-life situations and understand the relevance of what they have learned in class.

ISP Mission Links

The school trip to Lyon, France aligns perfectly with ISP's mission to inspire, engage, and empower learners to be curious, competent, compassionate changemakers. Through this trip, students will have the opportunity to develop their French language skills, appreciate French culture, and apply their learning to real-life situations. Additionally, the trip fosters intercultural understanding, as students engage with the diverse community in Lyon, and helps them develop independence, responsibility, problem-solving skills, and self-confidence. Overall, this experience offers a unique and authentic learning opportunity that reflects ISP's commitment to providing a global education that prepares students to be active and empathetic global citizens.