CILFA
3, rue des Martyrs, Annecy-le-Vieux, 74940 ANNECY, France
Nestled between lake and mountains in the beautiful town of Annecy, CILFA welcomes adults of all levels to study French language and culture in groups of a maximum of 12 people.
The size of the school (60 persons maximum) fosters a friendly atmosphere thanks to the variety of nationalities and ages.
A private higher education institution partnered with the University Savoie Mont Blanc since 1999, CILFA is an examination center for the DILF, DELF and DALF diplomas and gives students the chance to sit such exams several times a year.
School location
General Information
- Minimum age of students: 18
- Maximum class size: 12
- Average number of students in group: 10
- Number of classrooms: 5
- School's foundation year: 1999
- Level placement test on the first day: yes
- The nearest airport: Geneva
- Distance from the nearest airport: 73 km
- School opening times: 8.45
Facilities
- Drink vending machine
- Snack vending machine
- Free car parking
- Library
- Free WIFI
- Tea / Coffee room
- Computer lab
- Self study room
- Table Tennis
Facilities for disabled people
- Disabled Parking
- Classrooms adapted for the disabled
Classroom equipment
- Heating in all classrooms
- Audio-TV in all classrooms
The price includes
- Free certificate of course attendance
- WIFI Internet at school
- Language level placement test on the first day at school
Course materials:
Top student nationalities
Leisure activities
| Activities | Included / at extra cost | Distance from school |
|---|---|---|
| Golf | 7 km | |
| Ice hockey | 2 km | |
| Skiing | 17 km | |
| Swimming | 2 km | |
| Mountain Biking | 17 km | |
| Tennis | 0.5 km | |
| Table tennis | ||
| Sailing | 2 km |
Courses
General French Course 20
| Minimum course length in weeks | 11 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 11 |
| lessons per week | 20 |
| Lesson duration | 60 min |
| Minimum age of students | 18 |
| Maximum age of students | 100 |
| Average number of students in group | 8 |
| Maximum group size | 12 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
Our French courses are taught by certified instructors who are all used to teaching French as a foreign language. The small student-to-instructor ratio encourages individualized instruction so that each student can improve rapidly according to her/his needs and desires. Particular emphasis on communication.
20h: 15h courses in the morning + 2h outside activities + 3h DELF preparation.
Course levels
Course start dates
General French Course 17
| Minimum course length in weeks | 11 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 11 |
| lessons per week | 17 |
| Lesson duration | 60 min |
| Minimum age of students | 18 |
| Maximum age of students | 100 |
| Average number of students in group | 8 |
| Maximum group size | 12 |
| Certificate of course attendance | no |
Course description
Our French courses are taught by certified instructors who are all used to teaching French as a foreign language. The small student-to-instructor ratio encourages individualized instruction so that each student can improve rapidly according to her/his needs and desires. Particular emphasis on communication.
17h: 15h courses in the morning + 2h outside activities.
Course levels
Course start dates
General French Course 15
| Minimum course length in weeks | 11 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 11 |
| lessons per week | 15 |
| Lesson duration | 60 min |
| Minimum age of students | 18 |
| Maximum age of students | 100 |
| Average number of students in group | 9 |
| Maximum group size | 12 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
Our French courses are taught by certified instructors who are all used to teaching French as a foreign language. The small student-to-instructor ratio encourages individualized instruction so that each student can improve rapidly according to her/his needs and desires. Particular emphasis on communication.
15h: 3h courses in the morning from 9:00 am to 12:15 pm, Monday through Friday.
Course levels
Course hours
Course start dates
General French Summer Course - 20 l/wk
| Minimum course length in weeks | 3 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 4 |
| lessons per week | 20 |
| Lesson duration | 60 min |
| Minimum age of students | 18 |
| Average number of students in group | 9 |
| Maximum group size | 12 |
Course levels
Required minimum language level
Course start dates
General French Summer Course - 15 l/wk
| Minimum course length in weeks | 3 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 4 |
| lessons per week | 15 |
| Lesson duration | 60 min |
| Minimum age of students | 18 |
| Maximum age of students | 100 |
| Average number of students in group | 9 |
| Maximum group size | 12 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
Our French courses are taught by certified instructors who are all used to teaching French as a foreign language. The small student-to-instructor ratio encourages individualized instruction so that each student can improve rapidly according to her/his needs and desires. Particular emphasis on communication.
Course levels
Course start dates
Exam Preparation Courses
| Minimum course length in weeks | 11 |
| Maximum course length in weeks | 11 |
| lessons per week | 3 |
| Lesson duration | 60 min |
| Minimum age of students | 18 |
| Maximum age of students | 100 |
| Average number of students in group | 9 |
| Maximum group size | 12 |
| Certificate of course attendance | yes |
Course description
CILFA offers courses all year to A1, A2, B1, B2 levels. (C1 and C2 levels on demand).
CILFA is a center for the DILF exam (Diplôme Initial de Langue Française), the DELF exam (Diplôme d’Etudes en Langue Française) and the DALF exam (Diplôme Approfondi de Langue Française).
Course levels
Course start dates
Accommodation
Host Family Famille d'accueil
Host family, carefully selected.
An excellent opportunity to rapidly improve your French-speaking skills as you share daily life with a French family.
| Price includes: | heating, bedding, towels |
| Accommodation from - to | Prices based on accommodation from Sunday prior to the course to Saturday after the course |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Maximum age | 100 |
| Minimum stay in weeks | 1 |
| Extra nights bookable: | Yes |
| Price per extra night | 37-45 € |
Apartment Résidence Bernard Chevron
You will be right on the site and able to meet French people easily. Rooms with shared bathrooms (up to 3 people), shared kitchens (bring your own utensils).
| Price includes: | access to free WIFI in the building, access to kitchen, weekly cleaning, access to the laundry room, heating, bedding, towels, shared bathroom |
| Accommodation from - to | Prices based on accommodation from Sunday prior to the course to Saturday after the course |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Maximum age | 100 |
| Minimum stay in weeks | 4 |
| Distance from school walking | 2 min |
Apartment Résidence Jean Monnet
Studio apartment: “résidence Jean Monnet” within walking distance to classes. You will meet many French people in this very comfortable residence. Fully furnished: kitchenette with fridge, electric stove, microwave, bathroom with tub and outside telephone line.
| Price includes: | access to free WIFI in the building, access to kitchen, access to the laundry room, heating, bedding, private bathroom, phone |
| Accommodation from - to | Prices based on accommodation from Sunday prior to the course to Saturday after the course |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Maximum age | 100 |
| Minimum stay in weeks | 4 |
| Distance from school walking | 2 min |
| Distance from school by public transport | 2 min |
| Extra nights bookable: | No |
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GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO THE BOOKING.
Description of the booking process, deposit payment, balance payment
1. Making a booking.
1.1 The booking will be made via langart.net through an online booking system.
2. Deposit payment
2.1 A deposit, to secure a place on the course, will be charged to the student at the time of booking.
3. Balance payment
3.1 The balance will be paid by the student to the school directly.
3.2 For the payment of the balance, the school will issue an invoice to the student, with the deposit deducted, and forward it to the student along with confirmation of enrolment and other documents relating to the booking. The invoice will include the methods of payment accepted by the school, as well as the deadline for payment.
For latest booking terms, to include changing the booking, cancellations, withdrawal from the course, and others, visit:
https://www.cilfa.fr/en/terms-and-conditions-for-courses/
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