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.
Alongside the language courses the language school organises a number of extra curricular activities for students. These include:
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.
Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
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All prices include:
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. |
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:
Minimum age is 16 years.
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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
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All prices include:
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. |
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.
Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in
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£/GBP
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Starting dates: |
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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
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All prices include:
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. |
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.
Click on a price for an exact price quotation and/or to book.
Prices in
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£/GBP
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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 |
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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
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All prices include:
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. |
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.
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.
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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