WHAT WE LIKE about this Program! - Sicily is famous for its volcano Mount Etna & rich history - Picturesque and popular sea town overlooking the Mediterranean - Nice climate & great school location

Enjoy an Italian language course in Sicily at our award winning language school in the city of Taormina.

Taormina is a picturesque and immensely popular sea town perched on a cliff within sight of Mount Etna. This beautiful town is full of culture, including historically important treasures such as a well-preserved Greek Theater, Castle and Cathedral. Every major Mediterranean power has left its mark on Taormina and you will find many archaeological sites. Many people do not realize how much Sicily has to offer, with its sunny days, beautiful beige pebble and sandy beaches, warm aqua blue Mediterranean sea, famous snow topped volcano Mount Etna, mature forests, rolling golden hills and its history. The island is also famous for its citrus fruit, almonds, olives, vegetables, wine and great fishing.

SCHOOL FACILITIES - Great school location in the heart of Taormina - Family atmosphere- Air-conditioned classrooms - Great amenities such as library and rooftop terrace overlooking the bay - Computer lab with free internet access & WiFi

Our school is located in the heart of Taormina, housed in a typical style four-storey building, which offers amazing views of the Bay of Naxos and Mount Etna. It also overlooks the community tennis courts, lush public gardens and the Ionian Sea. Students enjoy a relaxed family atmosphere with professional teachers.

School amenities include a library, computer lab with free Internet access and rooftop terrace. All classrooms are air-conditioned, which offers a great relief from the summer heat.

The school is the only Italian language school in Sicily recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education and A.S.I.L.S. (Association of Schools of Italian as a Second Language) and Germany's Bildungsurlaub. It is also accredited by the University for foreigners of Perugia as an Authorized Exam Center (exams are held in June and December) and accredited by the University "Ca' Foscari" of Venice as a recognized teacher training center for decreeing teachers of Italian as Foreign Language at "Ca' Foscari" University.

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PROGRAM BASICS - Open to all language levels - Unlimited course length - Courses run Monday through Friday (School is closed on Saturdays & Sundays) - Max. 10 students per class

Holiday: (10 lessons per week)
Standard: (20 lessons per week)
Combined: (20 lessons + 5 private lessons per week)
Intensive: (30 lessons per week)

Our first goal is communication, both oral and written. All teachers at the school are university graduates and many speak at least one or two other languages. Most of them have studied foreign languages at university and/or language schools abroad and all have been trained to teach Italian as a second/foreign language.

After classes are over for the day, our program allows you plenty of time to discover your new country, culture, traditions and everyday life.

Examples of typical cultural opportunities: weekly seminars covering a variety of subjects from Italian literature and poetry to Sicilian-specific subjects including history, politics, cuisine, etc.

Popular excursions include: theater performances and concerts, beaches and coastline, local cuisine, Greek Theater, picturesque villages, Mount Etna, boat trips, festivals etc.

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Host Family: (private room, 2 meals daily)
Living with a local host family is the most effective way to become fully immersed in the language and culture. All families are carefully selected and visited regularly to ensure quality standards. We choose only quality families who have a genuine interest in international exchange. Many families live near the school and the commute is usually no more than 10-15 minutes.

Self Catering Apartments: (private or shared room)
Apartments are also located about 10-15 minutes away from the school and are shared with other international students. Apartments are co-ed, however, bedrooms are same-gender. The apartments always include a well-equipped kitchen (including cooking utensils), shared bathroom and living areas. The apartments vary in location, size and number of bedrooms, but expect to share with 2 - 4 other students.

Studio Apartments:
Our school has a number of independent "bachelor" and 1-bedroom apartments that are located within a 15-minute walk from the school. These studio apartments are fully equipped with kitchen and radio/TV. Bed linens and towels are provided and changed weekly. Some of the apartments have a washing machine, but all students have access to a laundry service in town (small fee applies).

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