Gallico LCE / Alpine French School is situated at the heart of the French Alps and offers students the opportunity to combine French language learning with an adventure sports holiday experience of a lifetime. The school offers weekly to semester long courses.
The school is located in central Chamonix with walking distance to ski lifts, cafés, restaurants and the accommodation. Our teachers hold a university degree in FLE, and have been carefully selected to work at our school. They are energetic, young at mind and ready to welcome students of all nationalities and ages. Don't get surprised if our teachers socialize with the students at the indoor climbing wall or at the ski slope outside course hours.
We want there to be more to learning French than sitting in a classroom conjugating verbs. We believe in the total experience which is why our school was started in the first place. Not only do we want our student’s to be immersed in the French culture and every day living for the benefit of their language studies, but we want them to have the opportunity to indulge in their favourite alpine sports and activities.
Nationality and age mix
The nationality and age mix at Alpine French School varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 30. In the summer, the average age is 35.
teaches students from all over the world, including:
School location
Chamonix is nestled in the heart of the French Alps on the border of France, Switzerland, and Italy. Surrounded by high peaks and vast glaciers this picturesque town is the gateway to the highest mountain in the Alps, Mont Blanc. Its central location makes it the perfect starting point from which to explore all of Europe throughout the year.
Great location for:
Skiing
Snowboarding
Cross-country skiing
Climbing
Mountain-biking
Hiking
Paragliding
Climbing
Chamonix is famous for its Haute Savoie cuisine which is a delicious combination of cheese, potatoes & bacon, which makes for a perfect meal after a big day in the mountains. There are many traditional Haute Savoie restaurants to choose from, but for those with more cosmopolitan tastes, there is also the option of Italian, Japanese, Indian, Thai, Chinese...
As for the nightlife, Chamonix will not disappoint. From Monday to Sunday there is a never-ending array of options including a variety of DJs covering all genres of music, live bands, comedy nights, films, national events, sporting events, and even fireworks!
Around 14,000 people live in Chamonix all year round. This number increases up to 100,000 during the Summer and Winter seasons to include tourists, backpackers, tour operators, local families, students, film crews, pro riders, experienced climbers and alpinists. It is this vibrant mix of people that makes the charm of Chamonix irresistible.
