Courses in Chamonix — 9 of Our Favourites

Whatever your goal, this language school offers preparation courses for DELF, DALF, and TCF exams year-round, for both adults and children. Courses can be taken in Chamonix or online, depending on your schedule. These lessons are suitable for professional purposes, visa requirements, or French citizenship applications.

Local test centres are available where students can take their final examinations.

You can choose the type of course that best suits your needs: either an intensive programme with private exam preparation lessons or an individual preparation course, available at the school or online. Each course is designed to help you build the skills and confidence necessary to succeed in your exam.

There is no better classroom to experiment with light, speed and composition. You will learn photography while discovering the scenery, meeting the locals, tasting the specialties…

Teresa's style of instruction is designed to help you:

• find your own personal logic to unravelling the mysteries of your digital camera.
• get over the obstacle course of technical photography by learning the tricks of the trade.

And if you are already an expert, or if you know your camera like the back of your hand, then you can take advantage of Teresa's knowledge of:

• where to get the best shot...
• in the best light...
• at the best time of day

The classes:

• are private or semi-private with a maximum of two people
• last around 3h-3.5h
• are also great for discovering the valley with your smart-phone

Whatever your French level, Alpine French School offers evening lessons year-round in Chamonix. Classes are kept small, with a maximum of eight students, providing plenty of individual attention. These lessons are ideal for anyone wanting to brush up on their French skills alongside work or leisure activities, and offer an affordable way to learn in a central Chamonix classroom.

The school also offers the option of private French lessons online, perfect for those who travel frequently for work but want to maintain regular learning.

The goal is simple: learn to really see. Technique matters, but without vision, a photo can feel flat. In this half-day discovery session, you’ll practice noticing details, framing shots, and finding visual resonance in the landscape. Almost any weather can offer opportunities - snow, fog, or wind can add subtle effects - but heavy rain will be avoided. Workshop locations will be shared in advance and generally follow easy walking trails.

Groups are small, with two to four participants, keeping the experience personal and focused. Private one-to-one sessions are also available. Monica will be on hand to answer any technical questions as you go.

Based around Chamonix, these workshops give you a chance to slow down, observe your surroundings, and develop your photography in a relaxed, supportive environment. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced photographer, this session will help you see your subjects in new ways and capture images that stand out.

Whatever your French level, this language school offers online lessons year-round for adults and children. You can choose from 45-minute or 1-hour sessions to suit your schedule. These lessons are ideal for those who travel frequently for work or have limited time but still want to improve their French skills. Each lesson is fully tailored to the student’s level, needs, and objectives, allowing for a 100 % personalised learning experience from the comfort of your own home.

As an added bonus, some sessions can be taken over the phone to develop professional phone skills, helping you communicate confidently in any situation.

Whatever your French level, this language school offers fully personalised lessons throughout the year. You can choose from 45-minute, 1-hour, or 1.5-hour sessions to suit your schedule. These lessons are ideal for those who cannot attend regular group classes but still want to improve their French skills. Each lesson is tailored to the student’s level, needs, and objectives, allowing for a 100 % customised learning experience. In many cases, private lessons can also be financed through a government training grant if you live and work in France.

Private French lessons are also available online, making them perfect for frequent travellers who wish to continue learning regularly. As an added bonus, some sessions can be taken over the phone to develop professional phone skills.

The school generally recommends a minimum of five 1-hour lessons to ensure steady progress and maximum benefit from the programme.

With groups of no more than ten students, you’ll learn to use French in real-life situations, focusing on communication and dialogue through interactive conversational activities. Lessons include practising relevant vocabulary and pronunciation to help you express yourself more confidently in French. In winter, you can combine your learning with skiing or snowboarding, while in summer there are fantastic adventure sports to enjoy.

These courses are available for all levels, from beginner (A1) to advanced (B2), making them suitable for anyone looking to improve their language skills.

Course times are two hours per day, providing an intensive yet flexible programme that allows you to make the most of your holiday and your language learning.

The groups are small, and children work at their own pace with plenty of individual attention.

All levels of artistic skill are welcome, and children 5 upwards are welcome. The studio is located in an original farmhouse building, close to the ski lifts and ski schools of Argentiere, and a short walk from the Grands Montets lifts.

All materials are provided and exciting artwork is guaranteed…

Bespoke tuition and mentoring is also available - Find prices here.

Complete beginners, improvers and experts welcome and all materials are provided.

For further details, contact them directly using the 'make an enquiry' box.

Budding writers of any level can take part in the sessions to hone their writing skills, whether they're looking to start a writing project or bring one to a conclusion and get advise on getting published.

The workshops run for two weeks in June, with participants working with bestselling and award winning authors like Pam Houston, Erin Belieu, Adrian Matejka, David Daley and Ann Hood. (Previous authors in attendance have included Cheryl Strayed and Alexander Chee).

Classes follow a traditional workshop format and are capped at 12 participants per group, working with one author for the duration of the two weeks. Each student will have their work critiqued twice before the group, with the faculty member running the show. Classes meet once a day, usually in the morning, and typically last for about three hours.

Former students have gone on to publish books, articles, and short stories.

This year's workshop takes place from 11th to 23rd June 2017.

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