Amélie Chappaz

Secondary school teacher

I grew up in Haute‑Savoie before moving to Cambridge, England, where I lived for fifteen years. When my children were born, I wanted to nurture their bilingualism. Alongside several French‑speaking families, I co‑founded the first FLAM school in Cambridge, dedicated to supporting bilingual children from kindergarten through fifth grade. This experience inspired me to formalize my training, and I completed the DAEFLE in 2013.

My career then took me to San Diego, California, where I continued teaching while serving for five years as Educational Director at the Alliance Française.

In 2024, my husband, our two daughters, and I chose to return to Annecy to be closer to our families and reconnect with our Savoyard roots.

I have taught both children and adults, and bilingualism remains central to my professional commitment. I currently teach at EBIHS College and offer tutoring in French and French as a foreign language. I am passionate about guiding young learners in their discovery of the Francophonie, with a strong focus on cultural openness, high‑quality pedagogy, and collaborative work — ensuring that each student’s educational and linguistic needs are met with precision and care.