Annecy is a peaceful and charming little town in the heart of the French Alps, nicknamed the “Little Venice of the Alps” because of its canals that wind through its narrow streets.
Located in the heart of the French Alps, KLF Annecy offers a unique opportunity for French immersion in Annecy, where learning goes beyond the classroom. Whether you’re just starting or looking to advance your French, our French language stays combine high quality lessons with cultural experiences, bringing together people of all ages and nationalities in a friendly and inspiring environment.
For over 30 years, IFALPES has been a trusted private higher education institution dedicated to teaching French as a Foreign Language (FLE). Each year, we welcome more than 1200 students from around the world adults, juniors, individuals, and groups into our warm and inclusive community.
At KLF Annecy , we’ve been welcoming students from around the world for over 30 years. Set in the beautiful town of Annecy, our French school offers a relaxed and friendly environment for anyone looking to improve their French. With a focus on French immersion in Annecy, our programs mix language learning with everyday life in the Alps whether you come for a few weeks or a longer stay.
KLF Annecy is located at 3 rue de Rumilly, just an 8-minute walk from the train station and Annecy’s historic centre.
Set over two levels, the school offers a modern, comfortable and well-equipped environment for learning French in the best possible conditions.
Renovated and redesigned in 2026, the premises provide students with a brighter, more functional and more welcoming learning space, with a rethought layout and new furniture to improve everyday student life.
The centre includes 7 bright and fully equipped classrooms, including a computer room with more than 20 workstations, high-speed Internet access with free Wi-Fi throughout the school, a welcoming reception area with a street-facing front window, a coffee corner with tables for students to relax before or after class, a projection room that can also be used for classes and group activities, a teachers’ room, a staff kitchen area, an outdoor space, as well as tourist information including guides, brochures, newspapers and cultural programmes.
As an official exam centre, KLF Annecy can host a wider range of exams. In addition to DELF/DALF, the school can also organise TCF and Civic Exam sessions, reinforcing its role as an important regional examination centre.
The school’s main level, including the common areas, is accessible to wheelchair users and students with reduced mobility.
All these options make reaching IFALPES simple and Easy!
VélOnecy: Rental terminals 2 minutes from the school EASY ACCESS
By plane: Annecy is served by two international airports: Geneva airport and Lyon airport. IFALPES also offers transfer services and can book a taxi shuttle for you to reach the school or the airport if necessary.
By train: The station is located in the heart of the city and right next to the school. It is served by the TGV. Take the opportunity to discover Lyon, Paris, Switzerland or the Mediterranean coast of France.
Public transport: Line in front of the school (Mandallaz stop) You can also find the main lines 2 minutes from the school in front of the station.
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