Our partner school IFALPES juniors organises during the summer a language programme for juniors aged 11-16 years old. With this all-inclusive French vacation course, teens from all over the world enjoy an unforgettable stay in the stunning town of Annecy, right by the lake. The language stay includes French lessons in the mornings, accommodation in a student residence with full-board and a fully supervised afternoon and evening activity and exursion programme.
The junior school is located in a private French school that IFALPES uses exclusively for the summer. The residential centre is situated in Sevrier, just 200m from the lake and 5km along the lake from Annecy town centre.
The junior programme in Annecy includes a full activity programme with afternoon and evening activities. The programme provides a varied and exciting mix of sports, museum visits, sigtseeing trips, treasure hunts, etc..The programme also includes one full-day excursion during the weekend.
Some sample activities are:
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*If you book the course with accommodation, then a full program of activities is included. It is also possible to book the course only (see prices on the price list at only course). Furthermore, you can choose to participate in the lessons, lunch and activities, but not to stay overnight (day programme, prices on request).
French lessons
The French course consists of 20 lessons per week (1 lesson = 45 minutes), with the possibility to add 4 additional one-to-one lessons per week in the afternoon. All teachers are experienced, enthusiastic and use fun and interactive teaching methods to help students get the most out of their stay. The lessons take in groups with a maximum of 15 students.
Social Programme
The junior programme in Annecy includes a full activity programme with afternoon and evening activities. The programme provides a varied and exciting mix of sports, museum visits, sigtseeing trips, treasure hunts, etc..The programme also includes one full-day excursion during the weekend.
Some sample activities are:
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Minimum age is 11 years .
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Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD
Starting dates: | 15/07, 22/07, 29/07, 05/08 |
Note: |
1 lesson = 45 minutes |
Info residence: |
Students are accommodated in the school's on-site residence in rooms with 3/4 beds and ensuite facilities. Special dietary requirements (gluten and lactose free) can NOT be catered for. Vegetarian and vegan diets can be accepted. Meals are eaten at the school's canteen, with a packed lunch provided for the full day excursion on Saturdays. |
Transfer: |
€200
The price mentioned is for a return transfer from/to Geneva airport. A transfer from Lyon costs € 250 one way (€ 500 arrival and departure). |
All prices include:
The youth courses with accommodation include shared rooms with full board, evening activity and excursion programme + full day excursion on Saturday. |
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Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD
Starting dates: | 13/07, 20/07, 27/07, 03/08 |
Note: |
1 lesson = 45 minutes Last day of class: 07/08/2020 The indicated price for the option of "course without accommodation" only includes the French course. If you would like to book the day programme, including French course + lunch + activities (but without accommodation), a supplement of € 200 per week applies on the price of the course without accommodation option. |
Info residence: |
If you would like to book extra nights in the accommodation, a supplement of € 60 per extra night applies. |
Transfer: |
€100
The indicated price is valid for a transfer upon arrival in Geneva per person (return transfer costs € 200). It is also possible to book a transfer from the airport Lyon for the price of € 200 per person per way. For students, who are travelling with an UM service, a supplement of € 30 per transfer applies. |
All prices include:
Day of arrival: Sunday |
Students will be accommodated in the on-site students residences in triple or 4-bed studios, which they will share with students of the same gender of different nationalities. The studio has its own en-suite shower, toiler and washbasin, as well as bed, desk and wardrobe. General facilities include a common room and study-area, a light and spacious patio with tables and chairs, table-tennis and table-football. The supervisors will stay permanently in the residence, which means students receive excellent supervision and welfare, and a curfew is applicable to all students.
"I had the best summer ever!"