French Courses in Annecy, France
Annecy is an average-sized city (80,000 inhabitants) surrounded by mountains and renowned for the pure waters of its glacier lake, Annecy is the ideal location to combine French courses in France with tourism.
Our French School in Annecy, France
Location: A commanding view of the lake, less than three kilometers from the old city of Annecy.
Teachers: All are certified and experienced in teaching French as a second language.
Our French Courses in Annecy, France
Type: Group, DELF-DALF.
Classes per week: 20 (15hr courses - 3hr DELF/DALF preparation - 2hr outside activities). 17 (15hr courses - 2hr outside activities). 15 (15hr courses). 3 (3hr DELF/DALF preparation).
Course Duration: 1 to 11 weeks.
Class size: Maximum of 12.
Levels: All.
Start Dates: French courses in Annecy for absolute beginners start at the beginning of each course (Jan 4, April 6, July 5, August 2, September 6, October 4). If you already know some basic French you may start any Monday.
Includes: Between 2 and 5 hours a week of cultural activities such as cooking classes, trips to museums and the cinema, wine and cheese tasting, hiking, etc.
Booking fee: None
French Learning + Cultural Activities
Our town has a magical setting next to Lake Annecy and at the base of the Alps. It has been named the Venice of the Alps, due to the network of canals that slice through the old town. You can visit the medieval castle and prison that dominates the town, enjoy the magnificent cuisine peculiar to our region, take a trip to the nearby dramatic river gorge or partake in the many sports available, such as skiing, sailing, hiking and climbing. The school organizes between 2 and 5 hours a week of cultural activities such as cooking classes, trips to museums and the cinema, wine and cheese tasting, hiking, etc. Living with a French family provides the best cultural interaction and language practice available, should you choose this option.
French School Annecy Accommodation
Options: Home stay, Shared apartment, Private apartment.
Type: Single.
Description: Home stay – Private room, breakfast only and half board. Shared apartment – private single room, shared bathroom and kitchen (bring your own utensils), no meals; Private apartment – fully furnished, fully equipped kitchenette, phone, no meals.
Meals: No meals, Breakfast only, Half board.
Travel time to school: Within walking distance.
Airport pickup: From Geneva - €15.
French School Accreditations
- Member of the FLE association of quality assurance.
School Testimonials
"I enjoyed the teachers at the school immensely. They put so much energy into the lesson plans and curriculum to make it so interesting. I would be happy to recommend it to any one else who is considering challenging themselves in complete immersion. Thanks."
Patricia Winkler, US
"I really enjoyed my experience at your school. I found the learning material and role-play in class to be interesting and extremely helpful in day-to-day-conversational French. My class had students from Australia, Korea, Japan, Austria, Germany and the U.S. I enjoyed this classroom environment - We were serious and productive yet there was a great bit of laughing too! I will definitely continue with the French courses there."
Rachel Smith, US
"The school personnel worked very hard to meet my needs when I registered at the last moment. They were very efficient and supportive. As a beginner studying French, my classroom instruction was challenging and extremely beneficial."
Barry Adamson, US
French Course Fees (Euros)
Jan 4-Mar
19
Apr 6-Jun 18
Oct 4-Dec 17
(in weeks) |
DELF-DALF
Standard Group (20hrs/wk) |
Standard Group
(17 hrs/wk) |
Standard Group
(15 hrs/wk) |
DELF-DALF
Standard Group
(3 hrs/wk) |
| 11 |
1675 |
1415 |
1155 |
385 |
| 8 |
1325 |
1135 |
1005 |
- |
| 7 |
1165 |
1035 |
915 |
- |
| 6 |
1085 |
935 |
825 |
- |
| 5 |
965 |
830 |
735 |
- |
| 4 |
845 |
725 |
645 |
- |
| 3 |
665 |
575 |
510 |
- |
| 2 |
545 |
472 |
420 |
- |
| 1 |
375 |
330 |
295 |
- |
July 5 - 30
Aug 2 - 27
Sept 6 - 24
(in weeks) |
Standard Group (20hrs/wk) |
Standard Group
(15 hrs/wk) |
| July/Aug |
Sept |
July/Aug |
Sept |
| 4 |
815 |
|
635 |
|
| 3 |
635 |
635 |
500 |
500 |
| 2 |
545 |
545 |
410 |
410 |
| 1 |
335 |
335 |
255 |
255 |
Accommodation Fees (Euros)
|
Shared apartment |
Private apartment |
Home stay – breakfast only |
Home stay - half board |
| 1 month |
322 |
From 480 |
From 460 |
From 615 |
Booking
To inquire regarding French courses in Annecy, or French courses in France, please complete details here: Inquiry
Begin the booking process to learn French in the Alps by completing details here. We will check availability and get back to you with confirmation and deposit payment details within 24 hrs.
The administration of the French language school in the Alps work limited hours at weekends and therefore weekend bookings may take a little longer to process.
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