Italian school in Taormina: Babilonia
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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
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
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
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
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
| 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
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
| 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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