Our Centre is located in the heart of world famous Taormina, the most beautiful town in Sicily. Taormina, from atop Mount Tauro, looks over the Bay of Naxos, the first Greek colony in Sicily, founded in 735 b.C. The magnificent Mediterranean-blue bay with active volcano Mount Etna in the background offer a spectacular view from almost everywhere in town. Taormina is famous for its beauty, its incredible heritage, history, archaeology and architecture, as well as for its reputation in welcoming travellers. Taormina is perfectly situated to offer students easy access to the beautiful and historically important treasures of Sicily.
Since 1992, we, the Centre for Italian Studies “BABILONIA” in Taormina, Sicily have passionately dedicated ourselves to promoting our Italian and Sicilian heritage and culture along with the study of the Italian language. We strive to not only offer an opportunity to learn the Italian language and to directly experience Italian culture and Italian life.
Our courses and programs are held at “Casa Silva”, an historic villa, built in 1817 just 200 metres away from the Greek Theatre: an architectural, natural and historical treasure that Taormina has miraculously managed to conserve. The villa still today boasts a luxurious botanical garden filled with citrus trees, Mediterranean plants, centuries-old palms, monkey puzzle trees and magnolias, as well as many other exotic trees and plants.
Babilonia is not just a language school, but truly a Cultural Centre, open both to the local community and to our international students who gain a wider cultural experience and have the chance to easily interact and integrate with the local community
A language is the result of a culture and its traditions, its history, its lifestyle and its places. With this in mind, if you want a fuller cultural experience in Sicily, and not just to be a simple tourist but be a real traveller, you can combine a group Italian language course or private Italian lessons with our
Italian plus:
• Culture courses:
B-History and Architecture (Prof.a E.Aucello)
B-Italian literature (Prof. S.Sciotto)
B-Theatre
B-Cinema (Prof. S.Sciotto)
B-Cinema of the Mediterranean (Prof. S.Sciotto)
B-Made in Italy
B-Fine arts (Prof.a E.Aucello)
B-Philosophy (Prof.a F.La Fiora)
B-Sicilian culture (Prof.a M.Esposito)
B-Italian Culture (Prof.a C.Caltabiano)
B-Sicilian Cuisine (Chef A.Spartà)
B-Mediterranean Cuisine (Chef A. Bifera)
B-International Cuisine (Chef F.Capuana)
B-Enology and Viticulture (Dott. F.Arria)
B-Business & management (Dott.a M.Miano)
B-Sicilian history (Prof. S.Sciotto)
B-Geology and vulcanology (Prof. G.Celano)
B-Femminist literature (Prof.a A.Tomarchio)
B-Sicilian dialect (Prof. G.Rosalia)
B-Sustainable agriculture (Prof. F.Sangari)
B-Sicilian Sustainable food system
B-Agricultural science and tecnology (Prof. F.Sangari)
B-Sicilian myths and legends (Prof.a M.Furnari)
• Business & Executive courses:
B-Sales
B-Professional
B-Economic investment
B-Office work
B-Hospitality
B-Tourism
B-Banking and finances
B-Fashion
• Special courses
B-Junior program
B-50+ Island of the sun
B-Italiano + Business
B-Italiano + smart working
B-Italiano + internship
B-Italiano + internship Babilonia
B-Italiano + volunteering (Legambiente)
B-Italiano + work program
B-Professor AP
B-Study Abroad Program
Babilonia coast to coast
Babilonia island to island
Babilonia l’italiano a tavola
• Long term courses
B-Language year abroad
B-Semester abroad
• Exam prep
B-Esame CELI
B-Esame DILS
We hope to welcome you soon to Taormina, Sicily and offer the opportunity to discover our island so full of history, so full of culture, so full of inspiration!
Our school is inspired by the Court of Frederick II, actually, it will bring you a perfect mix of language and culture in the most lively city of the island.
Dedication, Involvement, and Sharing are the keywords that accompany our mission every day. Our courses were build up every year and our Italian school became the best choice to study Italian in Catania.
Our Italian language school has 5 classrooms, a multimedia room, wi-fi, a library with the possibility to rent a book and a coffee break area, you can make coffee and tea for free.
Classes have a limited number of students (max. 7 students per class) to give us the possibility to pay particular attention to each student and their learning path. Classes are given in large, bright, air-conditioned and pleasant classrooms, where students will work in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, you can also use the elevator to arrive at the school. The school is a pet-friendly place, bring your dog with you, it will be happy to stay with you.
Why choose our Italian language school in Sicily
Young and highly motivated professional teachers
* Italian classes in Italian or in Spanish/English for beginners
A whole range of free activities offered for students to gain insight into the Italian culture (1 activity per week
organized in the afternoon)
The opportunity of getting new friends
Coffee break every day provided by the school
Didactic material and copies
An enjoyable place for your holidays
A region full of history, culture and traditions
Delicious food and excellent wine
All levels of Italian offered the whole year round
Small study groups
Friendly and helpful staff to give each student personal attention
Labeling - The school of Italian in Sicily - was founded in 1994 and it is recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education. The school is open for the whole year. Language courses are also addressed to foreigners residing in Italy. Moreover, we can arrange groups or private tuition. Our main premises are in Milazzo, but we also organize courses in the Aeolian Islands and on board a sailboat.
The school is in Milazzo, Sicily, in the old town not far away from the port for the Aeolian Islands and from the Cathedral. Our classrooms are well-lit and equipped with air conditioning. Our students can use the school internet point for free.
Course levels and contents comply with the standards set by the Council of Europe and the Common European Framework for Languages. The Italian language courses are divided into six different levels: A1 - A2, B1 - B2 and C1 - C2.
At Labeling, it is possible to sit the CILS (Certificazione di Italiano come Lingua Straniera) exam, due to an agreement with Università per Stranieri di Siena. Besides standard group classes, you can attend specific preparation classes for the CILS exam.
Accommodation for the students is directly selected by the school. There are different possibilities according to the students' needs. Although flats, houses, and hotels are located in the town centre or close to it, they are all in very quiet neighborhoods a few minutes walk from the school.
Milazzo is located at the beginning of a long peninsula stretching from the mainland towards the Aeolian Islands. The town is dominated by the ancient Castle and it is surrounded by the sea.
The western beach is very long with a view of the islands of Alicudi, Filicudi, Salina, Lipari, and Vulcano. The sunsets you can admire from here are simply unique and unforgettable.
Leaving the port with its hectic pace, there is the town hall built in neoclassical style, here the rhythm slows down on a human scale. The fish market, close to the old town centre, transports visitors to the old lifestyle of fishermen. From here you can walk to the shops, the beaches, and the pubs, bars, and discos.
Milazzo has always been a favorite holiday place for Italians and you can experience the true Italian lifestyle.
There are various ways to spend your free time in Milazzo and the Aeolian Islands.
Moreover, students can join the school program of leisure activities, trips and other cultural or entertainment initiatives organized during the week and at weekends.
Athena school was established in 2012 and since then is offering high-quality Italian language & culture courses for non-native speakers.
The school is located in a historical mansion right in the heart of Catania, amid his picturesque baroque palaces and his colorful alleys full of life and charm, and just a few steps from the Ionian sea. Studying Italian while fully immersing yourself in this unique environment will provide you with a closer look at the fascinating world that revolves around Italy, his history and heritage, his art and his tasteful cuisine. Studying Italian with us will give you access to all of this and a lot more. Now then, what are you waiting for? Let’s explore Italy together!
We people of Athena firmly believe in communication, and that's why our Italian courses use the ‘communicative approach’, a unique method in language teaching, which emphasizes interaction as both the means and the ultimate goal of study. Hence studying Italian with our qualified teachers will provide you with solid training in grammar combined with a strong focus on effective interaction patterns, specifically studied to improve your communication skills.
TEAM LINGUE – INTERNATIONAL HOUSE offers Italian language courses from the Absolute Beginner level (A0) to the high proficiency level (C2) according to the European Framework for Languages.
Language courses are offered from 1 week up to 1 year length. An online written test will be sent before arrival. Oral and understanding skills will be tested on the day of arrival.
A Certificate of Attendance is issued at the end of each course.
The school also offers Exam Preparation Courses for CELI, CILS and PLIDA exams.
On top of the Italian language courses, our school offers a large selection of Extra Courses (cooking, wine tasting, diving, hiking, ceramics) to be added to the Italian language course.
We also organize a fantastic 30+ program named “The UNESCO Gran Tour of Sicily” for those who never visited Sicily before and would like to know and visit as much as possible about Sicily in 2 weeks only.
The school also organizes a Home Tuition Program where you can live and study in your teacher’s home.
Learn Italian & live in your private teacher's home around Catania with Home Language International!
Home Language International (HLI) is a family-run business offering language courses in more than 20 languages in over 30 countries worldwide, including Italian lessons at an experienced private teacher's home in Italy. More than 5,000 students take advantage of our services every year. Ian Josephs, Danielle Josephs, their 5 adult children and an expert team of dedicated staff all put in very long hours for HLI.
You stay in an experienced teacher's family home, have one-to-one Italian lessons and then continue to use the language during the rest of your stay in Catania. Because you are the only student, you are guaranteed individual attention. The lessons are completely designed for you, so the teacher will focus exactly on what you need. Mealtime conversation, television and social contacts are all in Italian.
All of our teachers in Italy have a university degree (or equivalent) and/or a recognised teaching certificate. All teachers have been visited by one of our local organisers. Their qualifications have been checked and their homes throughly inspected. During your stay in Catania, a local organiser will monitor your progress and make sure your experience is both happy and successful.
Home Language International (HLI) is accredited by the Accreditation Body for Language Services (ABLS), Association of Language Travel Organisations (ALTO), and UNOSEL.
43180 元
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43180 元
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Learn Italian by "living it" in Catania.
Immersion is not only the most natural way to learn a language — it is also the most effective. At Influent, every course is entirely tailored to you and your goals. Lessons are fully personalised, with your teacher focusing exclusively on your needs and objectives.
You choose your dates (Sunday to Saturday), and every lesson is adapted to your level and expectations. As the only student, you benefit from true one-to-one tuition and a learning experience designed just for you.
