Laboratorio Linguistico, Sicily, Italy
General Information on Sicily
Sicily is Italy's and Europe's most historically cosmopolitan region, having been ruled by Asians, Africans and Europeans. On the sea shore of the Ionian Sea, it offers a wide variety of panoramas and scenarios. It is truly an island of beauty and contrast and was also the home of Archimedes, Giovanni Falcone and Bellini.
For Sicily city map with location of school click hereCost of living in Italy
In the opinion of finance experts the price of a Big Mac is a good indicator of living expenses. The price of a Big Mac in Italy is around US$ 2.16.
General Information on Laboratorio Linguistico
The language school Laboratorio Linguistico was founded in Sicily, Italy in 1994. The school is situated in the old town of Milazzo, on the north coast of Sicily, which is one of the oldest cities with Hellenic, Arab and Norman influences. All of this remains in the architecture and the way of life of a city both historic and modern. It is an ideal town for young people, and the right place for those who want an authentic Italian environment far from mass tourism.
Click here for a detailed Sicily city guideFacilities
Students have free Internet access (wireless LAN also available). They can watch Italian films or borrow a book from the library.
Accreditation & Organisation memberships of Laboratorio Linguistico, Sicily
The school is officially recognised by the following institutions: The Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research The German Ministries of Education of the following Länder: Hamburg, Berlin, Brandenburg, Sachsen−Anhalt and Hessen
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Catania. It takes 120 minutes by train or bus to school.
2.1. Language School Laboratorio Linguistico in Figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 100 Adult courses throughout the year: 100 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 6 throughout the year: 6 | |
| Italian teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | yes | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 30 years throughout the year: 40 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 5 % England 5 % France 10 % Holland 5 % | Japan 10 % Switzerland 15 % Spain 10 % USA 10 % |
| 1 Intensive Course / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 9 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 170 | 300 | 400 | 480 | 560 | 640 | 800 | 960 | 1120 | 80 |
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday Starting dates for beginners 04.Feb, 18.Feb, 03.Mar, 17.Mar, 31.Mar, 14.Apr, 28.Apr, 12.May, 26.May, 09.Jun, 23.Jun, 07.Jul, 21.Jul, 04.Aug, 18.Aug, 01.Sep, 15.Sep, 29.Sep, 13.Oct, 27.Oct, 10.Nov, 24.Nov | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:15 - 12:45 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 Intensive Course Plus / Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 9 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 250 | 450 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Dates | Starting dates: 04.Feb, 03.Mar, 31.Mar, 12.May, 09.Jun, 07.Jul, 04.Aug, 01.Sep, 29.Sep, 27.Oct | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:15 - 12:45 Afternoon: 13:15 - 14:45 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 3 Individual Course / Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 460 | 920 | 1380 | 1840 | 2300 | 2760 | 3680 | 4600 | 5520 | 460 |
| Dates | Starting dates: Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 4 CILS Preparation / Lessons per week: 24 / Max. group size: 9 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 500 | 700 | 900 | -- | 1200 | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Comment | Standard Course + 4 Individual lessons per week. Examination dates 2008: June 6th and December 5th. Course starting 28.04 lasts 6 weeks, 12.05 4 weeks, 19.05 3 weeks & 26.05 2 weeks. Course starting 27.10 lasts 6 weeks, 10.11 4 weeks, 17.11 3 weeks & 24.11 2 weeks. To enrol in the CILS exam it is necessary to fill in the inscription form, pay the corresponding exam fee and send everything on to the secretary at Laboratorio Linguistico 50 days prior to the exam. The examination fee is not included in the course fee. | |||||||||
| Dates | Starting dates: 28.Apr, 12.May, 19.May, 26.May, 27.Oct, 10.Nov, 17.Nov, 24.Nov | |||||||||
| Standard Course times | Morning: 9:15 - 12:45 Afternoon: 13:15 - 14:00 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 45 minutes |
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| Click here for calculation of course prices >> | |
| Note: All courses offered by Laboratorio Linguistico, Sicily can be booked online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form. | |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 30.00 EURO. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses. |
| Prices include: | Language level placement at first day of course, Free certificate of course attendance, Wireless LAN zone at school, Internet access, course material, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property. |
| Exams offered: | CILS |
| School closed: | National holidays in Italy: 01.Jan, 01.Jun, 24.Mar, 25.Apr, 01.May, 02.Jun, 15.Aug, 01.Nov, 08.Dec, 25.Dec, 26.Dec |
| General opening hours for class lectures:: | Morning: 9:15 - 12:45 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (can not be guaranteed by school): | German, Italian, French, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | Italian |
| Comments on the school: | Cost of additional individual lessons: 10 lessons: 260 Euros 20 lessons: 460 Euros |
| 1 Flat in the centre // Single room | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 Distance from school: 5 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 160 | 640 | ||
| Comment | The apartments are situated in the city centre near local amenities, the port and the beach.. Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 25 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| 2 House with garden // Single room | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 Distance from school: 20 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 210 | 840 | ||
| Comment | The houses are located in a quiet area. The garden provides beautiful views of the castle, Etna, eolian islands, and the sea.. Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 35 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| 3 Flat in the centre // Double room | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 Distance from school: 5 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 105 | 420 | ||
| Comment | The apartments are situated in the city centre near local amenities, the port and the beach.. Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 25 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| 4 House with garden // Double room | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 Distance from school: 20 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 140 | 560 | ||
| Comment | The houses are located in a quiet area. The garden provides beautiful views of the castle, Etna, eolian islands, and the sea.. Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 35 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| 5 Host family // Single room | ||||
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| Distance from school: 5 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 160 | 640 | ||
| Comment | The apartments are situated in the city centre near local amenities, the port and the beach.. Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 25 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| 6 Host family // Double room | ||||
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| Distance from school: 5 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 105 | 420 | ||
| Comment | The apartments are situated in the city centre near local amenities, the port and the beach.. Includes: TV, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room (only for 2 people travelling together). Price extra night: 25 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | |||
| * if stated here, the language school will charge an additional one time fee for booking the accommodation | |
| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | no |
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| Single room | on request |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 100 EURO (one way) |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Skiing | 120 km | |||
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| Other leisure options: | Trekking, wine tasting, cooking courses | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by Laboratorio Linguistico: | Excursions; Eolian Islands, Taormina, Etna, Messina, Tindari, Cefalù, Siracusa | |||
| No. of evaluations: | 10 |
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| To see the detailed evaluations of former language study participants for Laboratorio Linguistico, Sicily click here | |
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