Education

The levels The students are placed in groups which correspond to their level in French. We use the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. This framework, world renown, contains 6 levels and lists for each level the competences and knowledge required. UNDERSTANDING: listening and reading SPEECH: take part in a communication, express yourself orally on a continuous basis WRITING: write The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) defines six levels of language proficiency: -A1(Beginner): Understanding and using simple sentences for everyday purposes. -A2(Elementary ): Ability to exchange basic information on familiar topics. B1 (Pre-intermediate): Comprehension and expression

Educational tools IFALPES’ teaching team develops its own classroom content to offer original, authentic and up-to-date courses while respecting the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. To know find out more about it To support our students in their learning of French during and after their stay, IFALPES provides 2 exclusive aids: IFALPES ROADBOOK It is distributed on the first day of arrival. It offers a wealth of practical information on life in Annecy and on the places you need to know to fully enjoy your stay (restaurants, culture, sports, nature…)It is also a course manual in which students

IFALPES’ pedagogical methodology IFALPES has extensive experience in the teaching of French as a foreign language and favours a communicative approach so that its students learn to communicate effectively in concrete everyday situations. IFALPES promotes the learning of French through a communicative approach. In the classes, the teachers work on grammar, vocabulary and phonetics while giving students the opportunity to communicate in French, in everyday situations, both orally and in writing. IFALPES also encourages an active and participatory approach. In the classroom, the student plays an active role and exchanges between students must be at the heart of learning. As