Chambéry is in the South East of France, in the Alps, at an altitude of 270 m (800 feet) and is near to both Geneva and Lyon. It is a city of ART AND HISTORY and is the historical capital of Savoie, with 100 000 inhabitants. The Institute is near to : - Chambéry's medieval town centre, which evokes life in the 13th century, - the André Malraux Cultural Centre and the Espace Curial (concert hall, cinema, theatre and discos), - the ultra modern Jean-Jacques Rousseau central library and study centre. The Alps, Savoie and Chambéry are characterized by old castles, lakes, National Parks, vineyards and summer and winter mountain activities. The average temperature fluctuates from 0°C to 10°C in winter, from 10°C to 20°C in spring and autumn, and from 20°C to 30°C in the summer. Chambéry: a calm, quiet city, well-situated in the heart of Alpine France. Easy access to summer or winter sports as well as cultural and leisure activities..

Ifalpes is a french language school under university control in France . This higher education Institute welcomes students for study abroad programs and has exams for credits or diplomas such as Delf Dalf TCF. All year round Ifalpes organizes lessons of French as a Foreign Language with French teachers as well as business classes cultural activities sports and leisures.

The French Institute of Annecy
is a leading French language training institute. We operate with the co-operation and approval of universities and institutes both in France and abroad. We welcome students from all over the world and of all ages.  The Institute is open all year round and our capacity is controlled to ensure high standards.The Institute operates under university control specialising in teaching French as a foreign language. The courses 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 the students (communicative methods). Our aim is to encourage the use of spoken French by students outside the lessons. We organise numerous cultural activities with French people and get-togethers with French students (during university term time) in order to achieve this goal.

At the end of each session students receive a certificate of attendance and an official copy of their exam grades. All certificates and diplomas are awarded under the guidance and approval of the Catholic University of Lyon.

Chambéry : a calm quiet city well-situated in the heart of Alpine France. Easy access to summer or winter sports as well as cultural and leisure activities