Learn Italian in Palermo / Sicily
Sicily is not only the land of sun, sea, southern countryside and good Mediterranean food. Above all, Sicily is a living museum in which you can admire numerous and rich testimonies of various important ancient cultures.
School
founded in 2005
4 classrooms
Location: In the extended city center close to the historic old town with its vibrant markets and alleys. Restaurants, cafes and shopping opportunities all around
FURNISHING
Library, video library, DVD TV, lounge with PCs, free Wi-Fi
Performance levels
5 from A1 to C1
Number of students: winter approx. 20, summer up to 80
Minimum age 16, age groups from 24 to 65 regularly represented
Accredited by Pisa
Examination center of DITALS teaching method of the Italian language for foreigners. In addition to specialization, all members of the school’s team have academic training
Courses
A: STANDARD COURSE
Weekly hours: 20
1 lesson 45 minutes
Group size: 2-14
all performance levels
Teaching focus: Oral capacity, vocabulary, grammar, conversation, listening and reading comprehension and written expression
B INTENSIVKURSE
Weekly hours: 25 or 30
Group size: 2-10
all performance levels
Content: In addition to the focus of the standard course, this course also offers more time to deepen vocabulary and for further exercises and more conversation.
C COMBINATION COURSE
Weekly hours: 20 (10 id group & 10 individual lessons)
Group size: 2-14
In the morning group lessons standard course and 10 hours
Individual lessons on topics tailored to your individual needs (e.g. general language in-depth study, exam preparation, business Italian, etc.)
D LONG-TERM LANGUAGE COURSE
Cost-saving option for stays of 3 months or more, either as a standard or intensive course.
TRIPS AND EXCURSIONS
Arab-Norman tour including visit to the Norman Palace, palace chapel, Norman Cathedral of Monreale, catacombs of the Capuchin Order, historic churches of Cassaro, markets of Palermo e.g. ‘La Vucciria’.
At the weekend, a trip to Etna, Syracuse, Agrigento or Cefalu and many other places is recommended.
Sicilia Italian Language School
Ancient witnesses: Excursion to Agrigento
Leisure / Culture / Activities
Enchanting views of the bay as you walk to the beach.
Inviting: The beach of Palermo.
Picturesque: The port of Palermo.
Accommodation
HOST FAMILY
Stay with selected hospitable Parlermitan families or private landlords with breakfast, optionally with half board, usually a 10-20 minute walk to the school.
APPARTMENT/STUDIO
Studios of different sizes for single use or as a shared apartment, bathroom, kitchen, 5-10 minutes walk to school.
Services
Language course and accommodation as booked and described
Organized leisure activities, some with a fee (entrance fees, etc.)
Teaching materials
Certificate of Participation
Written placement test
Language meeting info package
1 weekend activity
Not included:
Airport transfer: €100 Registration fee: €40TERM 2024
Course starts from Monday January 8th, 2024 to December 13th, 2024 every Monday all year round except for beginners.
Start of course for beginners: Please inquire
Holidays 2024: January 1st, January 6th, March 31st, April 1st, April 25th, May 1st, June 2nd, August 15th, November 1st, December 8th, December 25th, December 26th, 2024
The lessons will not be rescheduled!
School closed from December 18th, 2023 – January 7th, 2024
Arrival day Saturday (optionally Sunday) Departure day Saturday
PRICES 2024
Language course | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | VL | VL |
| A standard course | 280 | 560 | 840 | 1120 | ||||
| B Intensive/ BU | 450 | 860 | 1280 | 1700 | ||||
| C combination 10 + 10 hours. | 360 | 700 | 1050 | 1400 | ||||
| E Individual lessons 20 hours. | 440 | 880 | 1320 | 1740 | ||||
| Accommodation | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | VL | VL |
| EZ, ÜF, Privat | 220 | 440 | 660 | 880 | ||||
| Apartment EZ | 290 | 580 | 870 | 1160 | ||||
| WG | 150 | 300 | 450 | 600 | ||||
