Language studies abroad : Adults : Italian : Italy : Taormina : Babilonia
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School

The school is located at the heart of the town, in an historical 19th century building, only 10 minutes away from the famous Piazza del Campo. Its terrace offers a splendid view over Naxos Bay and Mount Etna as well as over the town of Taormina. The classes (in small groups or one-to-one) take place in air-conditioned classrooms. The school offers free Internet and WiFi access and a large study room with a library, TV and audio-visual material. During breaks and after classes, students can go to relax and chat with their new friends in the student lounge. The learning of the language is based around oral and written expression. One of the assets of the school is that it offers optional themed classes, such as courses on cuisine & gastronomy, Sicilian arts and sports, which are run in parallel with the language courses.

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 55 minutes
Course duration: 2 to 48 weeks
Levels: 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
Daily schedule: 9:30-13:30 and 14:30-16:20
Details: cf. standard course

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 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 / apartment
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Location of the language school Babilonia

Quality marks

/ language school Babilonia

ASILSIALC
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..)

Dates and Prices

/ Dates and prices in EUR

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Saturday following course end
Starting dates: every Monday, all year round
Starting dates Beginner: 05.01  / 19.01  / 02.02  / 16.02  / 02.03  / 16.03  / 30.03  / 14.04  / 27.04  / 11.05  / 25.05  / 01.06  / 15.06  / 29.06  / 13.07  / 27.07  / 03.08  / 17.08  / 31.08  / 14.09  / 28.09  / 12.10  / 26.10  / 09.11  / 23.11  / 07.12 .2009
Bank holidays: 13.04 / 25.04 / 01.05 / 02.06 / 15.08 / 11.11 / 08.12 .2009
School holidays: 20.12.2008 - 04.01.2009
19.12.2009 - 10.01.2010

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
2 weeks 737 558
3 weeks 1054 785
4 weeks 1371 1012
6 weeks 2004 1467
8 weeks 2638 1921
12 weeks 3905 2830
16 weeks 5172 3739
24 weeks 7707 5556
Extra week (24+) 316 227
Intensive course A B
2 weeks 1001 822
3 weeks 1470 1201
4 weeks 1939 1580
6 weeks 2876 2339
8 weeks 3814 3097
12 weeks 5689 4614
16 weeks 7564 6131
24 weeks 11315 9164
Extra week (24+) 468 379
Options/Extras
Option Course (price upon request)
One-to-one course (per lesson) 37
Airport transfer (Catania) 75
Other Types of Accommodation
Host family/single room/half board 212/w.
Shared apartment/single room/no meals 123/w.
Host family/single room/breakfast -56/w.
Host family/single room/full board +56/w.
Private apartment/single room/no meals 196/w.
High season
Host family/single room/half board (29.03.09 - 31.10.09) +53.2/w.
Shared apartment/single room/no meals (29.03.09 - 31.10.09) +30.8/w.
Host family/single room/breakfast (29.03.09 - 31.10.09) +39.2/w.
Host family/single room/full board (29.03.09 - 31.10.09) +67.2/w.
Private apartment/single room/no meals (29.03.09 - 31.10.09) +49/w.
Standard course (29.03.09 - 31.10.09) +39/w.
Intensive course (29.03.09 - 31.10.09) +72/w.
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