Reviews of Cilfa, Annecy, France

The teacher, Frederic, was great! Very fun and vibrant and nice. He explains everything very well.

We can correct the pronunciation a little more.

Excellent school with friendly administrators.

Fantastic.

Could not have been better.

There are two options available for this course: 20 hours per week with 5 hours of extracurricular activities, or 15 hours per week. I chose the 15-hour option due to financial reasons. The syllabus is equally covered in both options, with a clear beginning, middle, and end (as it is a summer course), and all skills are taught. This is an important point to note, as not all schools follow this structure. The teachers are excellent, and due to the small size of the school, there is a sense of closeness between the management, teachers, and students. I appreciate the diversity of nationality and age, which allows for an enriching exchange of experiences and culture. Lastly, the cost-benefit ratio of this course is unbeatable, and I doubt anyone could find a better option.

I cannot think of any negative aspects to mention.

I'm not familiar with the nightlife in the city, but there are a variety of bars and even a casino. The city's real treasure can be found in its natural attractions. For those who enjoy sports, there are plenty of opportunities to explore the nearby lakes and mountains (such as the Alps). Activities such as ballooning, hang gliding, paragliding over Lake Annecy, climbing, hiking, swimming, sunbathing on the lake's beaches, stand-up paddleboarding, canoeing, water skiing, and horseback riding are all available.

The school and residence are located in the same building, making it convenient for students and workers to attend classes. The room is spacious enough and equipped with a bed, desk, chair, shelf, wardrobe, and toilet. If needed, you can rent bedding, cooking utensils, and even access to the Internet and a lockable refrigerator compartment. The bathroom and kitchen are shared, and the kitchen is equipped with a stove, electric oven, and microwave. Additionally, there are other areas in the building that can be utilized for laundry and leisure activities.

The passion and dedication that all those who work in teaching (and not only) in a complex language such as French, and the wide openness to students and travelers from all over the world who converge in the school and make sure that learning does not remain only during lessons.

I strongly recommend the accommodation in a family, because if you want to learn a language being together with mother tongue people and that normally uses it for all things in life, this becomes an excellent continuous training. Also I think that choosing the package with the extracurricular activities is the best choice, having fun learning is what I found in Annecy.

Great spaces, great meetings and excellent advice on how to pass the DELF exam.