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Language school Taormina, Babilonia

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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 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.

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 45 minutes
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 10 people (12 during the high season)
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 (12 during the high season)
Minimum age: 17 years
Daily schedule: 09:30-13:00 + 14:00-15:55

Italian + cooking
Lessons: 34 of 45 minutes
(20 general + 14 cooking)
Course duration: 1 - 48 week(s)
Level: Beginner to Advanced
Students/class: max. 10 people (12 during the high season)
Minimum age: 17 years
Daily schedule: 09:30-13:00 + cooking 3x/week in the afternoon

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).

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 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.

Information

At a glance

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

Location of the language school Babilonia

Quality marks

ASILS

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..)

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 or Sunday following course end
Starting dates Beginner: 16.01  / 06.02  / 20.02  / 05.03  / 19.03  / 02.04  / 16.04  / 30.04  / 14.05  / 28.05  / 04.06  / 18.06  / 02.07  / 16.07  / 30.07  / 13.08  / 27.08  / 03.09  / 17.09  / 01.10  / 15.10  / 29.10  / 12.11  / 26.11  / 10.12 .2012
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Bank holidays: 09.04 / 25.04 / 01.05 / 02.06 / 15.08 / 01.11 / 08.12 .2012
School holidays: 17.12.2011 - 01.01.2012
15.12.2012 - 13.01.2013

Lowest prices guaranteed

ESL guarantees you the most attractive prices on the market in England!
If you find any price difference, you will be entirely refunded.

Details

Included in price

  • Language course & course material
  • Host family or shared apartment
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Travel documents
A: Host family/single room/half board ; B: Shared apartment/single room/no meals
Standard course A B
1 week(s) 538 426
2 week(s) 1026 802
3 week(s) 1444 1108
4 week(s) 1862 1414
6 week(s) 2698 2026
8 week(s) 3534 2638
12 week(s) 5206 3862
16 week(s) 6878 5086
24 week(s) 10222 7534
Extra week (24+) 418 306
Intensive course A B
1 week(s) 718 606
2 week(s) 1386 1162
3 week(s) 1989 1653
4 week(s) 2592 2144
6 week(s) 3798 3126
8 week(s) 5004 4108
12 week(s) 7416 6072
16 week(s) 9828 8036
24 week(s) 14652 11964
Extra week (24+) 603 491
Italian + cooking A B
1 week(s) 748 636
2 week(s) 1446 1222
3 week(s) 2074 1738
4 week(s) 2702 2254
Extra week (4+) 628 516
Options/Extras
Option Course (price upon request)
One-to-one course (per lesson) 38
Airport transfer (on arrival) (Catania) 87
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board +273/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

Language schools in Taormina

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