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Reviews of IFALPES - Institut Français des Alpes, Annecy, France

Total number of reviews: 19
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Average Rating

Based on 19 reviews of former students of IFALPES - Institut Français des Alpes
Overall rating
IFALPES - Institut Français des Alpes, Annecy, France

Rating: 4.5

4.5 
City

Rating: 4.5

4.5 
Organisation

Rating: 4.6

4.6 
Facilities

Rating: 4.2

4.2 
Social activities

Rating: 3.3

3.3 
Quality of teaching

Rating: 4.7

4.7 
Value for money

Rating: 4.4

4.4 
Accommodation
Homestay

Rating: 4.7

4.7 
Shared Flat (apartment)

Rating: 4.0

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Individual Reviews

IFALPES - Institut Français des Alpes
27. Feb. 2024
1.  (45 years)  Switzerland
101.Course: Intensive Course  - 4 weeks

Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay

Rating: 5/5.0

Additional information
Positive aspects of school
Great teachers with a nice variation, all very friendly and helpful, happy to recommend. Thank you all.
Negative aspects
Coffee is terrible.
City/place
Nice small town.
Accommodation
Lovely family, taking care and interested in their guests. A big thank you.
25. Sep. 2023
2. Linus   Germany
102.Course: Standard Course - 8 weeks

Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 4/5.0

Detailed review
City/place
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School organization

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay

Rating: 5/5.0

5. Sep. 2023
3.  (67 years)  
103.Course: Intensive Course  - 2 weeks

Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay

Rating: 5/5.0

Additional information
Positive aspects of school
The pleasant atmosphere. Individual advice and support, if needed.
Negative aspects
None
Other comments
In my opinion, the school is suitable for all participants, no matter what the reason for the language course.
City/place
A very beautiful city with a picturesque old town, wonderful landscape with the lake and the mountains.The people were extremely friendly.
Quality of teaching / language progress
Very challenging for me
Accommodation
The family was very friendly and open. I felt very comfortable and was integrated in their activities.
24. Jun. 2023
4. Wilfried    Germany
104.Course: Super-Intensive Course - 1 week

Overall rating

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 4/5.0

Detailed review
City/place
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School organization

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

20. Mar. 2023
5. Martin   
105.Course: Intensive Course  - 3 weeks

Overall rating

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 4/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 4/5.0

7. Mar. 2023
6.  (62 years)  United Kingdom
106.Course: Intensive Course  - 1 week

Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 4/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
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Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

Additional information
Positive aspects of school
Teachers were very good. Great energy, and very nice array of learning tools: discussion, listening comprehension, reinforcing games. I definitely came away with improved French skills.
Negative aspects
I should have planned to stay longer. Once I started the programme I realized that one week was way too short. Next time I’ll book three at least.
City/place
Beautiful city on the lake up against the mountains. Lovely old town and many wonderful restaurants.
12. Dec. 2022
7. Carlota   Spain
107.Course: Standard Course - 10 weeks

Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
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Detailed review
City/place
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School organization
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Facilities (library, classrooms)
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Quality of teaching / language progress
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2. Sep. 2022
8. Rebekah  (18 years)  United Kingdom
108.Course: Standard Course - 1 week

Overall rating

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 3/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 2/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 1/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay

Rating: 3/5.0

16. Aug. 2022
9. Ágnes Rita (45 years)  Hungary
109.Course: Standard Course - 1 week

Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
Absolutely
3. Aug. 2022
10.  (31 years)  
110.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks

Overall rating

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 1/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay

Rating: 5/5.0

Additional information
Positive aspects of school
The quality of teaching and the commitment of the entire staff is remarkable.
Negative aspects
The exact level of the students is not evaluated in advance, there was only a simple telephone conversation. The groups are therefore very heterogeneous and the learning success is sometimes slowed down.
2. Aug. 2022
11.  (68 years)  
111.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks

Overall rating

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
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Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
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Facilities (library, classrooms)
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Social activities
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Quality of teaching / language progress
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Accommodation
Homestay

Rating: 5/5.0

Additional information
Positive aspects of school
I liked that there was a lot of conversation and that the teachers were very open. Besides, it's always nice to be together with such an international crowd.
Negative aspects
Nothing
Accommodation
The hostess was very open, friendly and cooked delicious food.
20. Jul. 2022
12. Isabelle  (16 years)  Ireland
112.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks

Overall rating

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 4/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
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Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
Fabulous
17. May. 2022
13. Madeleine (19 years)  Switzerland
113.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks

Overall rating

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 4/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 3/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 2/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 4/5.0

Accommodation
Other

Rating: 4/5.0

6. Dec. 2021
14.  (51 years)  
114.Course: Standard Course - 1 week

Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 1/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 4/5.0

Additional information
Positive aspects of school
The teachers were very kind and the classes were excellent.
Negative aspects
Poor internet connection.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
Group lessons are a great way to get to know people from different countries.
City/place
I stayed in Annecy for the first time, and I liked it because it was a very beautiful city, safe and the people were kind. I would like to come back again.
Quality of teaching / language progress
The class hours were shorter because it was a private lesson.
6. Sep. 2021
15.  (57 years)  Israel
115.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks

Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

Additional information
Positive aspects of school
The professionalism of the teachers, the availability of the office staff and the pleasant feeling in the school
9. Aug. 2021
16.  (24 years)  
116.Course: Super-Intensive Course [French] - 1 week

Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 5/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

Additional information
Positive aspects of school
Very good and competent teachers.
Negative aspects
Unfortunately, a B2 course was only possible for half a day. For the other half of the class day, you had to switch to B1 or C1.
City/place
Annecy has a beautiful old town and a large, beautiful lake, which is ideal for all kinds of leisure activities (beaches, SUP, pedal boating, ...) In addition, the surrounding mountains offer the opportunity to go on beautiful hikes.
19. Jul. 2021
17.  (68 years)  
117.Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks

Overall rating

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 4/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 3/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 2/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 4/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay

Rating: 5/5.0

Additional information
Positive aspects of school
Competent teachers who mostly respond to the wishes of the participants
Negative aspects
The number of participants is far too high in individual groups. 12 participants in B2! It is impossible to communicate and improve oral communication. The school did not manage to set up another group course level B2 / C1. Only a single course was offered at an exorbitant price.
City/place
Pleasant place to study and spend your free time at the same time. Countless opportunities to hike. Excellent: The free buses around the lake and into the mountains.
Accommodation
Apart from the medium distance to the lake or school, the acceuille en famille was very good. Extremely nice and helpful lady who admirably takes care of the physical well-being.
5. Jun. 2020
18.  (40 years)  Australia
118.Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks

Overall rating

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 3/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

Rating: 5/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay

Rating: 4/5.0

Additional information
Positive aspects of school
Outstanding, professional, polite, helpful staff (both teaching and non-teaching).
Quality of teaching / language progress
If you're looking to learn French in a learning environment where French and only French is spoken, 99% of the time, this course is for. If you're looking to learn French where you can ask questions or seek clarification in English, this course is not for you.
13. May. 2019
19. Sven (32 years)  Germany
119.Course: Intensive Course - 5 weeks

Overall rating

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money

Rating: 4/5.0

Detailed review
City/place

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
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