Babilonia, Italy
The Center for Italian language and culture “BABILONIA” in Taormina, Sicily is the oldest Italian language center south of Rome, founded in 1992.
Our Italian courses and programs take place at “Casa Silva” a beautiful historical Villa only 200 meters away from the Greek Theatre. Our school garden is part of an archeological area!
Italian Course in Sicily @ Babilonia
Italian School in Sicily, Italy
2 Weeks for Only €465!
The Italian Course at Babilonia Consists of:
- General Italian Course in Taormina, Sicily.
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Intensive Italian Course in Taormina, Sicily.
- 20 lessons of 45 minutes per week for General Italian Course.
- 30 lessons of 45 minutes per week for Intensive Italian Course.
- Up to 10 students per class.
- Classes start every Monday.
- Native Italian teachers.
- Italian school in Taormina, Sicily.
- Accommodation in Host Family or student residence.
- Planned social activities.
Prices for the Italian school in Sicily / Italian course at Babilonia and Accommodation
| Number of weeks: | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 12 |
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| Homestay, Single Room, Half-Board* + General Course | €997 | €1,393 | €1,789 | €2,581 | €3,373 | €4,957 |
| Homestay, Single Room, Half-Board* + Intensive Course | €1,327 | €1,913 | €2,499 | €3,671 | €4,843 | €7,187 |
| Shared Apartment, Single Room** + General Course | €773 | €1,057 | €1,341 | €1,909 | €2,477 | €3,613 |
| Shared Apartment, Single Room** + Intensive Course | €1,103 | €1,577 | €2,051 | €2,999 | €3,947 | €5,843 |
| General Course Only | €465 | €595 | €725 | €985 | €1,245 | €1,765 |
| Intensive Course Only | €795 | €1,115 | €1,435 | €2,075 | €2,715 | €3,995 |
Course supplements:
- Add €168 per week for a double room in a homestay, half-board (second person).
- Add €70 per week for a double room in a shared apartment (second person).
- Add €85 one way / €170 return for airport transfer.
- Italian course in Taormina, Sicily plus accommodation (where applicable)
- Course certificate
- Registration fees
- Accommodation placement fees
- Level evaluation

- Internet use at the Italian school at Babilonia
- Teaching materials
- In-school and outdoor insurance
- Extra-curricular activities
- Student card for in-town discounts
- Air-conditioned classroom
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Language Studies at Babilonia in Taormina, Sicily
See their website at: http://www.babilonia.it/
Babilonia Language School
The Center for Italian language and culture “BABILONIA” in Taormina, Sicily is the oldest Italian language center south of Rome, founded in 1992. Our Italian courses and programs take place at “Casa Silva” a beautiful historical Villa only 200 meters away from the Greek Theatre. Our school garden is part of an archeological area!
In our beautiful garden, among citrus trees, palms, and jasmine plants our Center organizes cultural events such as book presentation with authors, painting and photo exhibitions, jazz concerts open both to our International students and the local community. On top of that, the school offers a weekly program of social and cultural events for our students only.
Our full immersion Italian language courses can be in groups or individual, more or less intensive in terms of lesson hours per day. We also offer a full range of “Italian plus” programs: cooking, food & wine, ceramic decoration, diving, hiking, golf as well as culture courses as literature, art history, cinema and history.
The school also offers a service of cafeteria and restaurant as well as wifi connection and PCs availability.
Accreditation
Our courses are recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education, the University for Foreigners of Perugia, the University “Ca Foscari”.
Our school is also member of ASILS- Association of Schools of Italian as Second Language. Moreover, BABILONIA hosts several U.S. university and college programs and our courses are accredited by Auburn University for academic credit for U.S. university students.
Location of the Italian school at Babilonia
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Italian Courses at Babilonia in Taormina, Sicily
General Italian Course:
- Designed for those who want a complete language experience
- 4 lessons per day focusing on language analysis AND communicative tasks
- 20 hours a week (45 minute lessons)
- Monday-Friday mornings (except in high season)
- Classes start every Monday
Intensive Italian Course:
- Designed for those who want to have a more intensive group course to strengthen their abilities in a shorter time
- 6 lessons per day that focuses on language analysis AND communicative tasks
- 30 hours a week (45 minute lessons)
- Monday-Friday (mornings and afternoons)
- Classes start every Monday
Italian plus Cookery in Sicily
CLUB 50 plus: The Golden Sicily Experience!
Accommodation in Italy
Our school provides an Accommodation Service that offers rooms in shared apartments (with other school students), rooms in host families, studio independent apartment or hotel rooms.
*For the homestay option, price includes:
- Single Room
- Half-Board (breakfast and dinner daily)
- Bed Linens
- Blankets
**For the shared apartments, price includes:
- Single Room
- Shared Kitchen
- Shared Bathroom
We look forward to welcoming you in Taormina, Sicily for a wonderful cultural and human experience!
See their website at: http://www.babilonia.it/
Useful Resources
ASILS – Association of language schools of Italian as a foreign language















