Language course French in Annecy

Institute Français d'Annecy IFALPES

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Learn French in Annecy at our partner French school in Annecy, IFALPES. IFALPES is situated in the heart of of the city, close to shops and restaurants. It is very closely located to the bus and train station (2 minutes walking) and a aproximately 10 minutes walking distance from the lake. In summer there are some 250 students in the school and 170 on average in the rest of the year. More than 45 nationalities are represented in this school, so that you can enjoy the French culture in Annecy as well as the international air in the school.

Key features of our partner French school in Annecy:

Member of Français langue étrangère and SOUFFLE
Modern, well equipped classrooms
Specific starting dates for beginners and open start dates for any other levels
Library
Computer room with free internet access
Language Laboratory
Study room
Teaching materials included in the price of intensive course
Minimum age: 18 years

Social Programme

Alongside the language courses the language school organises a number of extra curricular activities for students. These include:

Cooking lessons
Museum and historical building visits
Excursions to Grenoble, Turin, Venice, Cannes the Alps and local vineyards

Intensive

The intensive course is perfect for those participants who want to combine their French Study with holidays. You will have 20 or 40 lessons per week. The course of 40 lessons is not suitable for absolute beginners or advanced levels.
For the course with 40 lessons, lessons are split into 2 groups: 20 lessons in a group which will correspond to your level and 20 lessons in a group which encourages development. You will have class all day from Monday to Friday.
Classes are either in the morning (9.00am-12.20pm) OR in the afternoon (1.30pm-4.50pm) according to the timetable of the school, meaning your course timetable may vary from day to day (some days morning lessons and some days afternoon lessons).

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2023

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Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 14 per class

Number of lessons per week:

Number of weeks:

	1 week	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks	5 weeks	6 weeks	7 weeks	8 weeks	9 weeks	10 weeks	11 weeks	12 weeks	13 weeks	14 weeks	15 weeks	16 weeks	17 weeks	18 weeks	19 weeks	20 weeks	21 weeks	22 weeks	23 weeks	24 weeks	25 weeks	26 weeks	27 weeks	28 weeks	29 weeks	30 weeks	31 weeks	32 weeks	33 weeks	34 weeks	35 weeks	36 weeks
Intensive without accommodation	320	560	800	1040	1230	1460	1690	1920	2150	2380	2610	2840	2940	3160	3380	3600	3820	4040	4260	4480	4700	4920	5140	5360	5330	5540	5750	5960	6170	6380	6590	6800	7010	7220	7430	7640
Intensive with residence, single room , no meals				1550				2880				4250
Intensive with host family, single room , bed & breakfast	550	960	1370	1780	2141	2540	2941	3340	3741	4140	4541	4940	5210	5600	5990	6380	6770	7160	7550	7940	8330	8720	9110	9500	9641	10020	10401	10780	11161	11540	11921	12300	12681	13060	13441	13820
Intensive with host family, single room , halfboard	610	1080	1550	2020	2441	2900	3361	3820	4281	4740	5201	5660	5990	6440	6890	7340	7790	8240	8690	9140	9590	10040	10490	10940	11141	11580	12021	12460	12901	13340	13781	14220	14661	15100	15541	15980

Number of weeks:

	1 week	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks	5 weeks	6 weeks	7 weeks	8 weeks	9 weeks	10 weeks	11 weeks	12 weeks	13 weeks	14 weeks	15 weeks	16 weeks	17 weeks	18 weeks	19 weeks	20 weeks	21 weeks	22 weeks	23 weeks	24 weeks
Intensive without accommodation	490	900	1310	1720	2030	2420	2810	3200	3590	3980	4370	4760	5020	5400	5780	6160	6540	6920	7300	7680	8060	8440	8820	9200
Intensive with residence, single room , no meals				2230				4160				6170
Intensive with host family, single room , bed & breakfast	721	1300	1881	2460	2941	3500	4061	4620	5181	5740	6301	6860	7290	7840	8390	8940	9490	10040	10590	11140	11690	12240	12790	13340
Intensive with host family, single room , halfboard	781	1420	2061	2700	3241	3860	4481	5100	5721	6340	6961	7580	8070	8680	9290	9900	10510	11120	11730	12340	12950	13560	14170	14780

Starting dates:	beginner : 09/01, 20/02, 06/03, 24/04, 08/05, 26/06, 03/07, 31/07, 21/08, 04/09, 30/10 from elementary : 02/01, 09/01, 16/01, 23/01, 30/01, 06/02, 13/02, 20/02, 27/02, 06/03, 13/03, 20/03, 27/03, 03/04, 10/04, 17/04, 24/04, 01/05, 08/05, 15/05, 22/05, 29/05, 05/06, 12/06, 19/06, 26/06, 03/07, 10/07, 17/07, 24/07, 31/07, 07/08, 14/08, 21/08, 28/08, 04/09, 11/09, 18/09, 25/09, 02/10, 09/10, 16/10, 23/10, 30/10, 06/11, 13/11, 20/11, 27/11, 04/12, 11/12, 18/12
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes The intensive course 40 lessons is not suitable for absolute beginners or advanced levels, only for intermediate levels (A1, A2, B1, and B2). For all students who will book a course of more than 12 weeks, the school offers them the possibility to participate in the TCF exam (Test du Connaiisance du Français) free of charge.
Info host family:	If you stay with a host family a free pick up service from the train or bus station in Annecy is included (upon arrival on Sunday between 10 AM - 8 PM). You have to inform the host family of your hour of arrival.
Info residence:	The minimum stay in the residence is 4 weeks. The accommodation in the residence can only be booked per month. Prices might vary according the starting date of the course and can differ from the prices mentioned in the price overview (prices on request).

Transfer:	Transfer on arrival in Geneva : EUR 140

Transfer:

Transfer on arrival in Geneva : EUR 140

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated teaching materials student discount card certificate of attendance If you stay with a host family a free pick up service from the train or bus station in Annecy is included (upon arrival on Sunday between 10 AM - 8 PM). In 2023 the school is closed on: 10/04/2023, 01/05/2023, 18/05/2023, 29/05/2023, 14/07/2023, 15/08/2023, 01/11/2023 & 22/12/2023 - 07/01/2024. Lessons lost due to public holidays are caught up during the week.

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
teaching materials
student discount card
certificate of attendance

If you stay with a host family a free pick up service from the train or bus station in Annecy is included (upon arrival on Sunday between 10 AM - 8 PM).

In 2023 the school is closed on: 10/04/2023, 01/05/2023, 18/05/2023, 29/05/2023, 14/07/2023, 15/08/2023, 01/11/2023 & 22/12/2023 - 07/01/2024. Lessons lost due to public holidays are caught up during the week.

French & skiing

The course French & skiing consists of 20 lessons of French tuition and 2 ski trips during the weekend. It is a perfect way to combine learning French and enjoying the beautiful ski slopes of the Alpes.

The price includes the transport to the ski resort and ski passes. Ski equipment is not included, but can be rented on site. For dates, please check our price list. There are no ski trips the weekend you arrive in Annecy, meaning you have the following amount of ski trips included when you book a course:

2 weeks course, 2 ski trips
3 weeks course, 4 ski trips
5 weeks course, 8 ski trips
6 weeks course, 10 ski trips
7 weeks course, 12 ski trips
8 weeks course, 14 ski trips

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2023

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Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 14/1 per class

Number of lessons per week:

Number of weeks:

	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks	5 weeks	6 weeks	7 weeks	8 weeks	9 weeks	10 weeks	11 weeks	12 weeks
Intensive + Skiing without accommodation	750	1085	1420	1705	2030	2355	2680	3005	3330	3655	3980
Intensive + Skiing with residence, single room , no meals			1930				3640				5390
Intensive + Skiing with host family, single room , bed & breakfast	1150	1655	2160	2616	3110	3606	4100	4596	5090	5586	6080
Intensive + Skiing with host family, single room , halfboard	1270	1835	2400	2916	3470	4026	4580	5136	5690	6246	6800

Starting dates:	beginner : 09/01, 20/02, 06/03 from elementary : 02/01, 09/01, 16/01, 23/01, 30/01, 06/02, 13/02, 20/02, 27/02, 06/03, 13/03, 20/03, 27/03
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes The French & skiing course includes the ski trips, transport to the ski resort and ski passes. The ski equipment is not included in the price but can be hired on site.
Info host family:	If you stay with a host family a free pick up service from the train or bus station in Annecy is included (upon arrival on Sunday between 10 AM - 8 PM). You have to inform the host family of your hour of arrival.
Info residence:	The minimum stay in the residence is 4 weeks. The accommodation in the residence can only be booked per month. Prices might vary according the starting date of the course and can differ from the prices mentioned in the price overview (prices on request).

Transfer:	Transfer on arrival in Geneva : EUR 140

Transfer:

Transfer on arrival in Geneva : EUR 140

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated teaching materials student discount card certificate of attendance If you stay with a host family a free pick up service from the train or bus station in Annecy is included (upon arrival on Sunday between 10 AM - 8 PM). In 2023 the school is closed on: 10/04/2023, 01/05/2023, 18/05/2023, 29/05/2023, 14/07/2023, 15/08/2023, 01/11/2023 & 22/12/2023 - 07/01/2024. Lessons lost due to public holidays are caught up during the week.

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
teaching materials
student discount card
certificate of attendance

If you stay with a host family a free pick up service from the train or bus station in Annecy is included (upon arrival on Sunday between 10 AM - 8 PM).

Combined

The combined course offers group and one-to-one tuition. You will follow 24 lessons per week, of which 20 lessons are group tuition and 4 lessons are one-to-one tuition. The combined course perfectly combines the dynamic of group tuition with tailored private lessons. Ideal for those who only have little time available.

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2023

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 15/1 per class

Number of lessons per week:

Number of weeks:

	1 week	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks
Combined without accommodation	595	1110	1625	2140
Combined with residence, single room , no meals				2650
Combined with host family, single room , bed & breakfast	825	1511	2195	2880
Combined with host family, single room , halfboard	885	1631	2375	3120

Starting dates:	beginner : 09/01, 20/02, 06/03, 24/04, 08/05, 26/06, 03/07, 31/07, 21/08, 04/09, 30/10 from elementary : 02/01, 09/01, 16/01, 23/01, 30/01, 06/02, 13/02, 20/02, 27/02, 06/03, 13/03, 20/03, 27/03, 03/04, 10/04, 17/04, 24/04, 01/05, 08/05, 15/05, 22/05, 29/05, 05/06, 12/06, 19/06, 26/06, 03/07, 10/07, 17/07, 24/07, 31/07, 07/08, 14/08, 21/08, 28/08, 04/09, 11/09, 18/09, 25/09, 02/10, 09/10, 16/10, 23/10, 30/10, 06/11, 13/11, 20/11, 27/11, 04/12, 11/12, 18/12
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Info host family:	If you stay with a host family a free pick up service from the train or bus station in Annecy is included (upon arrival on Sunday between 10 AM - 8 PM). You have to inform the host family of your hour of arrival.
Info residence:	The minimum stay in the residence is 4 weeks. The accommodation in the residence can only be booked per month. Prices might vary according the starting date of the course and can differ from the prices mentioned in the price overview (prices on request).

Transfer:	Transfer on arrival in Geneva : EUR 140

Transfer:

Transfer on arrival in Geneva : EUR 140

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated teaching materials student discount card certificate of attendance If you stay with a host family a free pick up service from the train or bus station in Annecy is included (upon arrival on Sunday between 10 AM - 8 PM). In 2023 the school is closed on: 10/04/2023, 01/05/2023, 18/05/2023, 29/05/2023, 14/07/2023, 15/08/2023, 01/11/2023 & 22/12/2023 - 07/01/2024. Lessons lost due to public holidays are caught up during the week.

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
teaching materials
student discount card
certificate of attendance

If you stay with a host family a free pick up service from the train or bus station in Annecy is included (upon arrival on Sunday between 10 AM - 8 PM).

One-to-one

The one-to-one course is designed for those who want to optimise their study time. The aim of the one-to-one course programme is to offer a fully personalised method of teaching designed to meet the specific student's needs and desires. As the classes are private, it's one of the most effective ways to learn the language.

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2023

Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in €/EUR £/GBP $/USD

Max. 1 per class

Number of lessons per week:

Number of weeks:

	1 week	2 weeks	3 weeks	4 weeks
One-to-One without accommodation	680	1280	1880	2480
One-to-One with residence, single room , no meals				2990
One-to-One with host family, single room , bed & breakfast	910	1680	2450	3220
One-to-One with host family, single room , halfboard	970	1800	2630	3460

Starting dates:	02/01, 09/01, 16/01, 23/01, 30/01, 06/02, 13/02, 20/02, 27/02, 06/03, 13/03, 20/03, 27/03, 03/04, 10/04, 17/04, 24/04, 01/05, 08/05, 15/05, 22/05, 29/05, 05/06, 12/06, 19/06, 26/06, 03/07, 10/07, 17/07, 24/07, 31/07, 07/08, 14/08, 21/08, 28/08, 04/09, 11/09, 18/09, 25/09, 02/10, 09/10, 16/10, 23/10, 30/10, 06/11, 13/11, 20/11, 27/11, 04/12, 11/12, 18/12
Note:	1 lesson = 45 minutes
Info host family:	If you stay with a host family a free pick up service from the train or bus station in Annecy is included (upon arrival on Sunday between 10 AM - 8 PM). You have to inform the host family of your hour of arrival.
Info residence:	The minimum stay in the residence is 4 weeks. The accommodation in the residence can only be booked per month. Prices might vary according the starting date of the course and can differ from the prices mentioned in the price overview (prices on request).

Transfer:	Transfer on arrival in Geneva : EUR 140

Transfer:

Transfer on arrival in Geneva : EUR 140

All prices include: administration fees course and accommodation as stated teaching materials student discount card certificate of attendance If you stay with a host family a free pick up service from the train or bus station in Annecy is included (upon arrival on Sunday between 10 AM - 8 PM). In 2023 the school is closed on: 10/04/2023, 01/05/2023, 18/05/2023, 29/05/2023, 14/07/2023, 15/08/2023, 01/11/2023 & 22/12/2023 - 07/01/2024. Lessons lost due to public holidays are caught up during the week.

All prices include:

administration fees
course and accommodation as stated
teaching materials
student discount card
certificate of attendance

If you stay with a host family a free pick up service from the train or bus station in Annecy is included (upon arrival on Sunday between 10 AM - 8 PM).

Shared apartment

During your stay in Annecy you can live in a shared apartment where you share the bathroom, kitchen and living-room with other students. The shared apartments are only available per calendar month.

Host family

The best way to discover the French way of life is by living with a French host family. You will stay in a single room with bed and breakfast or half-board.

Residence

The residence is located at about 25 minutes from the school by bus. The city centre is about 3 kilometres. You will share the bathroom and the kitchen with the other students. Your room consists of a bed, desk, book shelves, large closet and a wash basin. Sheets are provided for but you need to bring your own towels. Access to internet is included.

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June	23	13	9
July	25	15	10
Aug	24	14	9
Sept	21	12	7
Oct	14	7	4
Nov	8	3	2
Dec	4	0	1
Jan	4	-2	2
Feb	6	-1	4
Mar	10	2	5
Apr	15	5	7
May	9	19	8