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 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:
21
40
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 [i]

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:
22
  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 [i]

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.

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:
26
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 [i]

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.

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:
10
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 [i]

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.

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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