Summer 2025
PROGRAM COST (overseas tuition, housing, insurance)
SUMMER 2025 (Any session)
IFALPES, the Institut Français des Alpes specializes in teaching the French language. The methodology is direct and communicative, and the program is intensive -- four hours or more daily. The student body is drawn from countries around the world. Annecy is located at the foot of the Alpine massifs, sits on the purest lake of Europe, and has the most breathtaking scenery.
Known as the "Venice of the Alps, with its canals, Old Town, lake, castles, famous hotels and restaurants, Annecy is a bustling city all year round with lots to see and do. Annecy offers students cultural and athletic activities within a very pleasant urban environment.
Enjoy this video of beautiful Annecy, France!
College of Staten Island, CUNY
Gonzalo Villena
ELI Director
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studyab@csi.cuny.edu
Tel:(718) 982-2100
This program is sponsored and administered by the College of Staten Island CUNY.
IFALPES in Annecy
IFALPES is a leading French language training institute that operates in cooperation with institutes and academic institutions both in France and abroad. IFALPES has the "Qualité FLE" accreditation from the French Ministry of Education. The students come from all over the world to learn French.
Course Offerings
The Institute is open all year round. French language courses: beginning, intermediate, advanced are specifically designed for those interested in learning or becoming more proficient in the French language. The teaching methods are based on active participation by students (Communicative Method). The scope of the program includes understanding, speaking, reading, writing and cross-cultural studies. The goal of the Institute is to encourage the use of spoken French by students outside of classes.
Students are in class around 20 hours per week and earn 12 credits over the 14-week semester program (spring or fall) and 3 credits per summer session, with 58.5 hours of class every three weeks.
Student Life
The summer program offers hiking, boating, visits to historical and cultural sites, led by an IFALPES staff member. Additional planned excursions can be included at an extra cost.
SUMMER Housing
The housing that is included in the program cost is a French homestay with a host family that includes daily breakfast and dinner. This is very popular arrangement, where students benefit from the opportunity to learn about French culture and practice the French they are learning, and it gives students the added benefit to get to know a host family. Students may also choose to have a homestay that includes room only or breakfast only at a lower cost.
Another option for summer is to stay in a Student Residence called the Bernard Chevron.
Bernard Chevron - Furnished single room with a shared bathroom (among 3 students) and a shared kitchen (among 6-8 students) – Year-round housing.
Here are some photos of the Bernard Chevron . It is located at 15 minutes from the Annecy's train station by bus.
Students are then responsible for the cost of all meals in the student residences option. Students self-cater meals by shopping and preparing their own meals in the kitchen or by eating out in cafes. You can also enjoy the collective spaces on the ground floor : a space with 2 table tennis tables, a TV room and a laundry open 24 hours a day.
All housing options are based on availability. Some options may be more limited than other options.
Students complete a housing questionnaire to indicate their needs and choices, and, in the case of homestay, the degree of involvement desired with hosts. The term "family" is used loosely, as the possibilities are many and not limited to "traditional" families.
Summer 2025
PROGRAM COST (overseas tuition, housing, insurance)
SUMMER 2025 (Any session)
Eligibility Requirements
- Minimum class standing - students must have completed at least one semester (minimum 12 semester credit hours) of college-level coursework at the time of application.
- 2.5 GPA or higher
- Students must be at least 18 years of age
Applications to Include
- Official transcripts
- One letter of recommendation from a teacher who knows the applicant from a classroom setting
- Statement of purpose
Application Deadlines
March 15
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IFALPES, the Institut Français des Alpes specializes in the teaching of French language courses. Known as the "Venice of the Alps" with canals, Old Town, lake, skiing, castles, restaurants, Annecy is a bustling city all year.
Situated near the Mediterranean coast, a walk through the streets is a lesson in artistic control, in form, composition, rhythm, and beauty. Choose from three summer session and study French and liberal arts electives.