A team committed to your success

At CILFA, you’ll be guided by instructors with master’s degrees who are experts in French as a foreign language, as well as a multilingual administrative team that’s always available to help you. Our goal: to help you improve your French through a structured approach, with support and enthusiasm, in an international atmosphere.

Julie GODARD

Director

Julie, who speaks four languages, earned a master’s degree in Language Sciences, Intercultural Communication, and Business Strategies. She worked in the field of French as a foreign language (FLE) in France, Spain, and Latin America for more than 10 years before taking over as director of CILFA in 2023.

Marion CAELEN

Coordinator of teaching & Professor

Marion holds a master’s degree in French as a Foreign Language (FLE) and specializes in digital learning environments. She has been teaching at CILFA for about ten years and serves as the center’s academic coordinator.

Virginie CHANOT

Exams and Registration Coordinator

With a dual French-Italian bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in French as a Foreign Language (FLE), Virginie is in charge of registration and is available to assist you every day at the CILFA office. She also oversees the administration of the DELF and DALF exams.

Frédéric MICHELLAND

Professor

Frédéric has been a French teacher at CILFA for over 20 years and organizes educational and cultural activities. An avid cyclist, he founded CilfaCyclette, a bike tour designed to help students who are interested explore Annecy and the surrounding region. He is also responsible for training the DELF-DALF examination teams.

Stéphanie KRZEMINSKI

Professor

A professor with a master’s degree in French as a Foreign Language (FLE) and a DELF and DALF examiner and grader, Stéphanie is an expert in online courses and action-oriented off-campus classes.

Aurélie MEIJER

Professor

Aurélie holds a master’s degree in French as a Foreign Language (FLE) and worked in the Netherlands and England before joining CILFA. She often teaches evening classes and serves as an examiner and grader for the DELF and DALF exams.

A teaching approach that is dynamic and personalized

Our teachers enhance your learning experience through engaging lessons, personalized guidance, and an action-oriented approach tailored to your needs.

Experienced teachers with a master's degree in French as a Foreign Language (FLE)

Classes focused on practical experience in an immersive environment

Differentiated instruction and an intercultural environment

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