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Learn French in Annecy, France!

Come study in beautiful Annecy, France for a summer or semester!  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.  Annecy is located at the foot of the Alpine massifs, sits on the purest lake of Europe, and has breathtaking scenery.

You will study at IFALPES, the Institut Français des Alpes, that 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. 

No previous knowledge of French is required to participate in the program.

IFALPES in Annecy 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.

Course Offerings
Intensive French (all levels)

Academic Highlights

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 15-30 hours per week and earn 15 credits over the semester program and 4 credits per summer session. 

Living

SEMESTER

Semester Students may be housed in a French homestay with breakfast and evening meals included. Most students choose this arrangement, though homestays with only "bed and breakfast" are available as well as the opportunity to live in shared apartments with other students.

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

Summer student housing options include homestay, student apartment, or a student residence hall. In the apartments and residence halls, students are responsible for all meals.

Students must have a minimum of a 2.5 GPA on 4.0 scale and have completed 12 college credits at time of application.  Students may have freshman through senior standing.  There are no foreign language requirements.  French courses are taught in French, with the aid of English.

Visa:  A visa will be required to study in France during the fall and spring terms. We recommend that students apply in enough time to obtain the visa. Detailed instructions are provided after acceptance to the program.

The College of Staten Island (CSI) offers a wide range of study abroad and exchange programs. All of our study abroad programs enable you to explore both the traditions and the modern realities of the world from another perspective.

CSI's programs are open to all students at CSI, CUNY, and at other colleges and universities in the US. CSI is also a proud founding member of the College Consortium for International Studies (CCIS) offering programs throughout the world.

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The CSI Study Abroad Team