CilfaAnnecy, France
- Free workshops offered.
- Free tutoring offered on Mondays.
- Best rated school in France
- Excellent rating of teaching quality4.8
- Excellent rating of homestay accommodation5.0
- Top rated social activities5.0
- On campus accommodation very close to school
- Top rated school facilities4.8
- Excellent nationality mix. No student nationality makes up more than 10% of students.
- Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
Percentage of students | |
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1-18 years | 0.99009900990099% |
18-24 years | 40.594059405941% |
25-34 years | 28.712871287129% |
35-50 years | 26.732673267327% |
>50 years | 2.970297029703% |
Location: Cilfa Annecy (Centre International de Langue Française d'Annecy) is located on the outskirts of the Alpine town of Annecy, in southeastern France. The school specialises in teaching French as a foreign language via various courses and cultural activities. The pleasant surroundings and medieval history make Annecy a unique backdrop for learning. The school is housed a short distance from the town centre in Annecy-le-Vieux. Attractions and sites of interest within walking distance of the school include several green spaces, eateries, cafes and links to public transport. The centre of Annecy is around a 25-minute journey via bus from the school.
Getting around: There are links to public transport close by, ensuring that local attractions such as the Annecy Old Town, the Gardens of Europe, the Castle of Annecy, and Lake Annecy, are within a 30-minute journey of the school's front doors. The closest International airports to Annecy are Geneva and Chambery.
Course selection: The course selection at Cilfa Annecy can include Summer French programmes, Academic year programmes, DELF Academic year courses and French as a Foreign Language training. Courses are available to adult students throughout the year, with some programmes specific to the summer months only.
Additional information: Annecy is well-known for the Annecy International Animation Film Festival, which has been running each year since the 1960s.
French Courses
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 305290 | 550523 | 765727 | 945898 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 303 | 546 | 759 | 937 |
15 language lessons and 5 hours of outside activities.
Start dates:
3 weeks: Sep
4 weeks: Jul and Aug
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | 225214 | 420399 | 580551 | 715680 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 224 | 417 | 575 | 709 |
Start dates:
3 weeks: Sep
4 weeks: Jul and Aug
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 17601672 |
Price in US$ | 1745 |
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 20001900 |
Price in US$ | 1983 |
15 language lessons and 2 hours of outside activities.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 23302214 |
Price in US$ | 2310 |
15 language lessons, 3 DELF preparation lessons and 2 hours of outside activities.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 410390 |
Price in US$ | 407 |
3 DELF preparation lessons (A1 or A2 or B1 or B2).
Afternoon: 18:15 - 19:45
Our prices for Cilfa include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
Student opinions about Cilfa, Annecy
Cilfa, Annecy
Ratings of Cilfa compared to ratings of all schools in France
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Cilfa
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Cafeteria
Drink vending machine
Snack vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Daily press
Movie rental
Free after-class access to language learning software
Lounge
Student support desk
Free water dispenser
Free parking
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 5
- Number of public PC workstations: 6
Facilities for disabled students
Disabled car park
Wheelchair access to classroom
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
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England | 10% |
Vietnam | 8% |
Italy | 4% |
Germany | 4% |
Thailand | 4% |
Korea | 2% |
Netherlands | 2% |
Israel | 2% |
Turkey | 2% |
USA | 2% |
Other nationalities | 60% |
Information for all courses offered by Cilfa
01 Jan 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 08 May 2025, 29 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 14 Jul 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 11 Nov 2025, 25 Dec 2025.
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Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Ballet | | 3 km |
Baseball | | 2 km |
Basketball | | 2 km |
Cooking | | 2 km |
Dancing | | 2 km |
Diving | | 2 km |
Football (soccer) | | 3 km |
Golf | | 10 km |
Horse riding | | 5 km |
Ice Hockey | | 3 km |
Mountainbiking | | 17 km |
Music | | 2 km |
Rugby | | 3 km |
Sailing | | 2 km |
Skiing | | 17 km |
Squash | | 5 km |
Swimming | | 3 km |
Table Tennis | | 2 km |
Tennis | | 1 km |
Volleyball | | 2 km |
Windsurfing | | 2 km |
Yoga | | 2 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Cuisines du monde : Sharing dishes from all over the world
* Picnic near the lake
Adults - Paid activities
Activities included in the package 20h/week:
A guided tour of Annecy
“Café voyages” : presentations and discussions about travelling
A presentation of various Savoyard cheeses and wines followed by a tasting
Mountain hike on foot or with snowshoes
A meal to discover French gastronomy or a meal to discover regional specialities
Practice playing a typically French game : la pétanque
A visit to a castle, the Bell Museum or the Alpine Lake Observatory
A film in a cinema followed by a debate in a café
Cook and taste a French recipe
Cruise on Lake Annecy to get a sense of the surroundings mountains and villages
A visit to a farm where “reblochon” (cheese from Savoie) is made
“Café actualités” : to examine some of the differences between the French and the foreign press
Entertainment or exhibition according to the town’s cultural programme
A bicycle tour along Lake Annecy with discussion of cycling in France and abroad
A visit to a natural site in Annecy’s surroundings
Accommodation
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | -- | -- | -- | 403 | 503.75 | 604.5 | 705.25 | 806 | 1007.5 | 1209 | 100.75 |
Price in US$ | 421 | 526 | 631 | 736 | 841 | 1052 | 1262 | 106 |
Prices based on accommodation from Friday to Friday
Price per room
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | -- | -- | -- | 840 | 1050 | 1260 | 1470 | 1680 | 2100 | 2520 | 210 |
Price in US$ | 877 | 1096 | 1315 | 1534 | 1753 | 2191 | 2630 | 220 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | -- | -- | -- | 640 | 800 | 960 | 1120 | 1280 | 1600 | 1920 | 160 |
Price in US$ | 668 | 835 | 1002 | 1169 | 1336 | 1670 | 2004 | 167 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | -- | -- | -- | 612 | 765 | 918 | 1071 | 1224 | 1530 | 1836 | 153 |
Price in US$ | 639 | 799 | 958 | 1118 | 1277 | 1597 | 1916 | 160 |
Prices based on accommodation from Friday to Friday
Price per person
FAQ about Cilfa, Annecy
- I live not far from Annecy and would like to have one-to-one lessons for 1.5 hours twice a week. Can you provide a Russian-speaking French teacher?“Most of our schools in Annecy don´t have French teachers who speak Russian, but in general they always manage to communicate with students, even very beginners. That's part of the job. If there are problems with communication, there may sometimes be a few Russian-speaking students at the school who can help with translation if needed!”Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 14, 2023
- How long is the Summer French Course 20?“This course lasts a minimum of 1 week and a maximum of 4 weeks. Start dates: 01 Jul 2024, 08 Jul 2024, 15 Jul 2024, 22 Jul 2024, 05 Aug 2024, 12 Aug 2024, 19 Aug 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 02 Sep 2024, 09 Sep 2024, 16 Sep 2024. ”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 18, 2024
- Which countries are students of Cilfa from?The highest Nationality percentage at Cilfa comes from England with a 10% representation, followed by students from Vietnam (8%) and Poland (6%).
- Cilfa offers courses for which ages?Cilfa offers courses from 18 years to 99. Average age is 32 during the summer and 34 for the rest of the year.