Since 1999, Lyon Bleu International, a private school, has specialized in the teaching of French as a foreign language. The school welcomes adult students from all continents who seek to learn French or to expand their skills and proficiency in the language, whether in preparation for higher education in France or in their own country, or for a profession that requires the use of French. Programs at Lyon Bleu last from several days to several months, depending on the student's personal goals. Quality and rigor are the hallmarks of the school's approach to the learning of language and culture. They also describe the manner in which the school helps students plan their stays, as well as the support services offered to each student on site.