Language studies abroad : Adults : Italian : Italy : Taormina : Babilonia
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Information 2010
Information 2011

School

Our partner school occupies a magnificent historical villa at the heart of Taormina. The school has 7 air-conditioned classrooms, a library and a student lounge containing audiovisual material. The course centre also includes a computer room and free Internet access. Within the course centre, you will also find a cafeteria, a kitchen and a magnificent garden of 600m2, ideal for relaxing between classes and for meeting all of the participants. It is in a convivial environment that you will learn Italian. The emphasis of the teaching is up on oral and written communication. In addition, the Babilonia school puts cooking and art classes, sports activities and concerts in place, allowing you to enrich your linguistic and cultural experience.
Our partner school occupies a magnificent historical villa at the heart of Taormina. The school has 7 air-conditioned classrooms, a library and a student lounge containing audiovisual material. The course centre also includes a computer room and free Internet access. Within the course centre, you will also find a cafeteria, a kitchen and a magnificent garden of 1000m2, ideal for relaxing between classes and for meeting all of the participants. It is in a convivial environment that you will learn Italian. The emphasis of the teaching is up on oral and written communication. In addition, the Babilonia school puts cooking and art classes, sports activities and concerts in place, allowing you to enrich your linguistic and cultural experience.

Information

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 55 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 10 people
Minimum age: 17 years
Daily schedule: 09:30-13:30

Intensive course
Lessons: 30 of 55 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 10 people
Minimum age: 17 years
Daily schedule: 09:30-13:30 + 14:30-17:25

Optional courses
The Babilonia school proposes various optional courses: Sicilian ceramics and arts, diving, golf, "casalinga" cuisine, wine tasting, Business Italian, etc. These courses are optional and are to be booked in addition to a group course if desired.

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 10 people
Minimum age: 17 years
Daily schedule: 09:30-13:00

Intensive course
Lessons: 30 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 10 people
Minimum age: 17 years
Daily schedule: 09:30-13:00 + 14:00-15:55

Optional courses
The Babilonia school proposes various optional courses: Sicilian ceramics and arts, diving, golf, "casalinga" cuisine, wine tasting, Business Italian, etc. These courses are optional and are to be booked in addition to a group course if desired.

Accommodation

Host family
Students are provided with a single room with breakfast, half board or full board provided. It's the ideal option for those who wish to immerse themselves in the Sicilian culture from the beginning to the end of their stay!

Apartment (from 18 years)
There are several apartments (shared or private) available in the town of Taormina. In the shared apartments, there is a kitchen and a bathroom to be shared by the students and the bedrooms are single rooms (or double for two people travelling together).

Host family
Students are provided with a single room with breakfast, half board or full board provided. It's the ideal option for those who wish to immerse themselves in the Sicilian culture from the beginning to the end of their stay!

Apartment (from 18 years)
There are several apartments (shared or private) available in the town of Taormina. In the shared apartments, there is a kitchen and a bathroom to be shared by the students and the bedrooms are single rooms (or double for two people travelling together).

Leisure

The school offers many extra-curricular activities that will allow you to meet other students. The programme includes film screenings, games and seminars (Italian literature, Sicilian culture, etc.) Every weekend and some afternoons, excursions are organized to places that only locals know, away from the tourist flow. You will also be invited to socio-cultural activities such as dinners, concerts and plays. The city has a golf centre, tennis courts and fitness centres. If you want to go shopping, you will enjoy discounts with the student card that the school will give you on arrival.

The school offers many extra-curricular activities that will allow you to meet other students. The programme includes film screenings, games and seminars (Italian literature, Sicilian culture, etc.) Every weekend and some afternoons, excursions are organized to places that only locals know, away from the tourist flow. You will also be invited to socio-cultural activities such as dinners, concerts and plays. The city has a golf centre, tennis courts and fitness centres. If you want to go shopping, you will enjoy discounts with the student card that the school will give you on arrival.

At a glance

/ in summary...

Population
9'900
School size
S-M
Levels Beginer to advanced
Minimum age
17
Accommodation Host family / Shared or private apartments
Certificates --
Population
9'900
School size
S-M
Levels Beginer to advanced
Minimum age
17
Accommodation Host family / Shared or private apartments
Certificates --

Location of the language school Babilonia

Quality marks

/ language school Babilonia

ASILS
WiFi is free.

Key points

  • A pearl in the Mediterranean, full of history and beauty
  • Renowned school, high standard of education
  • Thematic optional courses (Italian cuisine, Business Italian etc..)
  • A pearl in the Mediterranean, full of history and beauty
  • Renowned school, high standard of education
  • Thematic optional courses (Italian cuisine, Business Italian etc..)

Nationality Mix

Dates and Prices

For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.

/ Dates and prices in EUR

Arrival: Saturday or Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Starting dates Beginner: 04.01  / 18.01  / 01.02  / 15.02  / 01.03  / 15.03  / 29.03  / 12.04  / 26.04  / 03.05  / 17.05  / 31.05  / 14.06  / 28.06  / 05.07  / 19.07  / 02.08  / 16.08  / 30.08  / 06.09  / 20.09  / 04.10  / 18.10  / 02.11  / 15.11  / 29.11  / 06.12 .2010
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Bank holidays: 05.04 / 25.04 / 01.05 / 02.06 / 15.08 / 01.11 / 08.12 .2010
School holidays: 19.12.2009 - 10.01.2010
17.12.2010 - 09.01.2011

Included in price

  • Language course & course material
  • Host family or shared apartment
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/single room/half board ; B: Shared apartment/single room/no meals
Standard course A B
1 week(s) 419 330
2 week(s) 788 610
3 week(s) 1105 838
4 week(s) 1422 1066
6 week(s) 2056 1522
8 week(s) 2690 1978
12 week(s) 3958 2890
16 week(s) 5226 3802
24 week(s) 7762 5626
Extra week (24+) 317 228
Intensive course A B
1 week(s) 551 462
2 week(s) 1052 874
3 week(s) 1521 1254
4 week(s) 1990 1634
6 week(s) 2928 2394
8 week(s) 3866 3154
12 week(s) 5742 4674
16 week(s) 7618 6194
24 week(s) 11370 9234
Extra week (24+) 469 380
Options/Extras
Option Course (price upon request)
One-to-one course (per lesson) 37
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Catania) 75
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +213/w.
Shared apartment/single room/no meals -89/w.
Host family/single room/breakfast -56/w.
Host family/single room/full board +56/w.
Private apartment/single room/no meals +72/w.
Low/high season
Host family/single room/half board (29.03.10 - 31.10.10) +53/w.
Shared apartment/single room/no meals (29.03.10 - 31.10.10) +30/w.
Host family/single room/breakfast (29.03.10 - 31.10.10) +39/w.
Host family/single room/full board (29.03.10 - 31.10.10) +67/w.
Private apartment/single room/no meals (29.03.10 - 31.10.10) +49/w.
Standard course (29.03.10 - 31.10.10) +39/w.
Intensive course (29.03.10 - 31.10.10) +72/w.

For further information concerning the school dates and prices, please contact us.

/ Dates and prices in EUR

Arrival: Saturday or Sunday prior to course start
Departure: Saturday following course end
Starting dates Beginner: 03.01  / 17.01  / 31.01  / 14.02  / 28.02  / 14.03  / 28.03  / 04.04  / 18.04  / 02.05  / 16.05  / 30.05  / 06.06  / 20.06  / 04.07  / 18.07  / 01.08  / 16.08  / 29.08  / 05.09  / 19.09  / 03.10  / 17.10  / 31.10  / 14.11  / 28.11  / 05.12 .2011
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Bank holidays: 25.04 / 02.06 / 15.08 / 01.11 / 08.12 .2011
School holidays: 17.12.2010 - 09.01.2011
17.12.2011 - 01.01.2012

Included in price

  • Language course & course material
  • Host family or shared apartment
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
A: Host family/single room/half board ; B: Shared apartment/single room/no meals
Standard course A B
1 week(s) 511 399
2 week(s) 972 748
3 week(s) 1368 1032
4 week(s) 1764 1316
6 week(s) 2556 1884
8 week(s) 3348 2452
12 week(s) 4932 3588
16 week(s) 6516 4724
24 week(s) 9684 6996
Extra week (24+) 396 284
Intensive course A B
1 week(s) 676 564
2 week(s) 1302 1078
3 week(s) 1888 1552
4 week(s) 2474 2026
6 week(s) 3646 2974
8 week(s) 4818 3922
12 week(s) 7162 5818
16 week(s) 9506 7714
24 week(s) 14194 11506
Extra week (24+) 586 474
Options/Extras
Option Course (price upon request)
One-to-one course (per lesson) 37
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Catania) 85
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +266/w.
Shared apartment/single room/no meals -112/w.
Host family/single room/breakfast -70/w.
Host family/single room/full board +70/w.
Private apartment/single room/no meals +91/w.
Low/high season
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