Welcome Guide

Welcome Guide

Publié le 1 October 2026

You’ve chosen to travel across the world to draw, and we’re here to make sure your arrival in Lyon is as smooth as your first line

Coming to study in France is an exciting step, and we want to make it as smooth as possible. Our International Student Welcome Guide brings together everything you need to know before and after your arrival: visa and paperwork, housing, budget, daily life at the school and in Lyon. Download it, keep it close, and don’t hesitate to reach out to our international team at any time.

 

International students

International Student Welcome Guide

Everything you need to prepare your arrival and settle in at École Émile Cohl, step by step.

  • ✓Visa and documents to bring
  • ✓Priority steps on arrival (residence permit, CVEC, health insurance)
  • ✓Housing, budget and financial support
  • ✓Life at the school and in Lyon
  • ✓Useful contacts and emergency numbers

Download the Welcome Guide

PDF · English · Lyon & Angoulême

Questions about your arrival? international@cohl.fr →

Any questions? We’re here to help

Whether you have a question about your visa, housing or your first days at the school, our international team is happy to help. Fill in the form below and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.