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IFALPES (Institut Français des Alpes)

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Course description

Objective of the course:
- Improve your oral and written French practice based on concrete, everyday situations.
- Work on comprehension as well as oral and written production.
- Acquire vocabulary and grammar to communicate effectively.
- Enjoy group and private lessons

Course topics

Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar and Activities

Class schedule

Course duration
1-52 weeks
Start dates
Every Monday
Start dates for beginners
05 Jan 2026, 02 Mar 2026, 27 Apr 2026, 29 Jun 2026, 03 Aug 2026, 31 Aug 2026 and 26 Oct 2026
Classes per week
30 lessons per week (each lesson lasts 45 min)
Class days
Monday - Friday
School holidays
20 Dec 2025 - 04 Jan 2026 and 19 Dec 2026 - 03 Jan 2027

IFALPES (Institut Français des Alpes) does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Class times

You can choose from the following class times:

Morning session
08:30 AM - 01:45 PM
Afternoon session
02:00 PM - 05:15 PM

Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.

Class level

Absolute beginner
Elementary
Pre-intermediate
Intermediate
High intermediate
You will take a placement test before your arrival in Annecy to determine your class level.

Class size

Average 8 students
Maximum 15 students

Student age

Age range 16 years old and older
Average 31 years old
(22 in the summer)

Certificate

A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
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School description

With over 25 years' experience, IFALPES has proved its values. Students can choose from 'Standard French' (20 lessons/week) 'Super Intensive' (40 lessons/week) and our 'French Plus...' options: French plus exam preparation, French Plus ski...
A full activity programme is available all year round, including skiing in the winter.

Year opened
1992
Number of classrooms
6

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Library
  • Social Activities
  • Cultural Trips
  • Wheelchair access
  • Eating Area
  • Free Internet
  • Wireless Internet
  • Computers
  • Studying Area
  • Audio Learning
  • Sports Activities

Teacher qualifications

Native French speakers
All
Teachers with French teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at IFALPES (Institut Français des Alpes) varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 31. In the summer, the average age is 22.

teaches students from all over the world, including:

Germany
15%
USA
14%
Switzerland
12%
Spain
9%
UK
6%
China
5%
Colombia
3%
Other
36%

School holidays

does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

Open dates
Year round
School holidays
20 Dec 2025 - 04 Jan 2026 and 19 Dec 2026 - 03 Jan 2027

School location

The school is situated in the town centre, a 10 minute walk from the central train and bus station.
We are about 15 minutes by foot from the lake and beaches.
There are lots of snack bars, restaurants and shops all around where students can buy lunch.

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housing

Housing

IFALPES (Institut Français des Alpes) offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

$368
weekly
Age range: 16 years old and older
Location: Outside the city center of Annecy
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (14 meals per week)
Facilities: Wireless internet and free internet
Distance to school: 10 - 20 minutes by bus
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$368
Staying with a host family is ideal if you want to discover French culture and deepen your knowledge of the language.
IFALPES works with a network of host families located in Annecy and the surrounding municipalities. Families are rigorously selected and met by our housing department. They sign a Charter of welcome and trust. You will make even more progress in French if you share the life of a French family that will be delighted to share with you.

All our families have Wifi at home.

All stays include an arrival on the Sunday before the course and a departure on the Saturday of the last week of the course. If you wish to arrive or stay an extra night, we ask you to inform the accommodation department as soon as possible so that they can study your request according to the family’s availability.
student-residence

Student residence - Single-person room - No meals

$399
weekly
Location: Outside the city center of Annecy
Housing type: Student residence
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$399
This is an economical solution that allows you to be independent and benefit from all the necessary amenities (terrace, laundry room, study room, breakfast room, etc.). In a student residence, you meet other students from all over the world and therefore have a strong intercultural experience.
apartment

Private apartment - Single-person room - No meals

$643
weekly
Housing type: Private apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, anytime
$643
Would you like to enjoy maximum independence and comfort during your stay? The accommodation service offers you a service of reserving apartments, studios, or rooms in hotels that the school knows and works with regularly. This is the perfect deal between an apartment and a hotel. The appart hotel includes in most cases a small kitchen so you can cook.
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Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Annecy based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

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