Language course French in Annecy

Institute Français d'Annecy IFALPES

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/train station and historic centre of Annecy and a aproximately 10 minutes walking distance from the lake. 

Key features of our partner French school in Annecy:

  • Member of Français langue étrangère and SOUFFLE
  • 7 modern, well equipped classrooms
  • Study room where you can borrow French books
  • Student lounge area
  • Garden
  • Tourist information: guides, brochures, cultural programs
  • Minimum age: 18 years

Social Programme

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

  • 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, 26 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.

Minimum age is 16 years.

Prices 2025

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Prices in  €/EUR  £/GBP  $/USD

Max. 14 per class
Number of lessons per week:
20
26
40
Number of weeks:
  1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks  
Intensive without accommodation 529 978 1427 1876
Intensive with residence, single room , no meals 844 1609 2372 3136
Intensive with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 749 1419 2087 2756
Intensive with host family, single room , halfboard 804 1529 2252 2976
Starting dates:  

beginner : 06/01, 03/03, 28/04, 30/06, 04/08, 01/09, 27/10
from elementary : 06/01, 13/01, 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 17/02, 24/02, 03/03, 10/03, 17/03, 24/03, 31/03, 07/04, 14/04, 21/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 02/06, 09/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07, 21/07, 28/07, 04/08, 11/08, 18/08, 25/08, 01/09, 08/09, 15/09, 22/09, 29/09, 06/10, 13/10, 20/10, 27/10, 03/11, 10/11, 17/11, 24/11, 01/12, 08/12, 15/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

The intensive course 40 lessons is not suitable for absolute beginners or advanced levels, only for intermediate levels (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.

Options Host Family:   Special dietary needs : € 50 per week [i]
Transfer:  

All prices include:

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

In 2025 the school is closed on: 21/04/2025, 01/05/2025, 08/05/2025, 09/06/2025, 14/07/2025, 15/08/2025, 11/11/2025 & 22/12/2025 - 02/01/2026. Lessons lost due to public holidays are caught up during the week.

Combined

The combined course offers group and one-to-one tuition. You will follow 30 lessons per week, of which 26 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 2025

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:
30
Number of weeks:
  1 week 2 weeks 3 weeks 4 weeks  
Combined without accommodation 600 1120 1640 2160
Combined with host family, single room , bed & breakfast 820 1560 2300 3040
Combined with host family, single room , halfboard 875 1670 2465 3260
Combined with residence, single room , no meals 915 1750 2585 3420
Starting dates:  

beginner : 06/01, 03/03, 28/04, 30/06, 04/08, 01/09, 27/10
from elementary : 06/01, 13/01, 20/01, 27/01, 03/02, 10/02, 17/02, 24/02, 03/03, 10/03, 17/03, 24/03, 31/03, 07/04, 14/04, 21/04, 28/04, 05/05, 12/05, 19/05, 26/05, 02/06, 09/06, 16/06, 23/06, 30/06, 07/07, 14/07, 21/07, 28/07, 04/08, 11/08, 18/08, 25/08, 01/09, 08/09, 15/09, 22/09, 29/09, 06/10, 13/10, 20/10, 27/10, 03/11, 10/11, 17/11, 24/11, 01/12, 08/12, 15/12

Note:  

1 lesson = 45 minutes

Options Host Family:   Special dietary needs : € 50 per week [i]
Transfer:  

All prices include:

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

In 2025 the school is closed on: 21/04/2025, 01/05/2025, 08/05/2025, 09/06/2025, 14/07/2025, 15/08/2025, 11/11/2025 & 22/12/2025 - 02/01/2026. Lessons lost due to public holidays are caught up during the week.

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