Torre di Babele, Rome, Italy
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General Information on Torre di Babele
The language school Torre di Babele was founded in Rome, Italy in 1984. The school is located in the central and elegant 'Liberty' area of Rome, close to the University 'La Sapienza', and the historical park 'Villa Torlonia' and to the main train station 'Termini'. The school building, air conditioned, elegant and spacious, has got numerous wide and bright classrooms. The school is surrounded by a spacious garden where open air courses are also held and students can stay during their breaks and free time.
Click here for a detailed Rome city guideFacilities
Free internet access, also wireless, inner garden, terraces, cafeteria, multimedia room equipped with various computers.
Accreditations and Quality seals of Torre di Babele, Rome
TANDEM international, Italian Ministry of Education
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Rome Fiumicino. It takes 60 minutes by train + subway to school.
2.1. Language School Torre di Babele in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 150 Adult courses throughout the year: 80 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 10 throughout the year: 10 | |
| Italian teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | no | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 25 years throughout the year: 35 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years | |
| Student nationalities: | Brazil 5 % China 1 % Germany 34 % England 6 % France 6 % Holland 2 % | Japan 6 % Korea 1 % Switzerland 1 % Spain 11 % USA 8 % |
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Show details of all courses | Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | 216 | 376 | 546 | 680 | 850 | 900 | 1200 | 1500 | 1560 | 130 |
| Starting dates: | 2010: 04.Jan.2010, 18.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 12.Apr.2010, 26.Apr.2010, 10.May.2010, 24.May.2010, 07.Jun.2010, 21.Jun.2010, 05.Jul.2010, 19.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 16.Aug.2010, 30.Aug.2010, 13.Sep.2010, 27.Sep.2010, 11.Oct.2010, 25.Oct.2010, 08.Nov.2010, 22.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:30 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season dates 04.Jan.2010, 18.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 12.Apr.2010, 26.Apr.2010, 10.May.2010, 24.May.2010, 07.Jun.2010, 21.Jun.2010, 05.Jul.2010, 19.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 16.Aug.2010, 30.Aug.2010, 13.Sep.2010, 27.Sep.2010, 11.Oct.2010, 25.Oct.2010, 08.Nov.2010, 22.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 125 |
| Duration 24 weeks, price 3000 Euros. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 04.Jan.2010, 18.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 12.Apr.2010, 26.Apr.2010, 10.May.2010, 24.May.2010, 07.Jun.2010, 21.Jun.2010, 05.Jul.2010, 19.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 16.Aug.2010, 30.Aug.2010, 13.Sep.2010, 27.Sep.2010, 11.Oct.2010, 25.Oct.2010, 08.Nov.2010, 22.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 12:30 Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:30 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season dates 04.Jan.2010, 18.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 12.Apr.2010, 26.Apr.2010, 10.May.2010, 24.May.2010, 07.Jun.2010, 21.Jun.2010, 05.Jul.2010, 19.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 16.Aug.2010, 30.Aug.2010, 13.Sep.2010, 27.Sep.2010, 11.Oct.2010, 25.Oct.2010, 08.Nov.2010, 22.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | 390 | 780 | 1170 | 1560 | 1950 | 2340 | 3120 | 3900 | 4680 | 390 |
| This course can be adapted to your wishes. Minimum 10 lessons per week. Also indicated for CILS preparation. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season dates 04.Jan.2010, 18.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 12.Apr.2010, 26.Apr.2010, 10.May.2010, 24.May.2010, 07.Jun.2010, 21.Jun.2010, 05.Jul.2010, 19.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 16.Aug.2010, 30.Aug.2010, 13.Sep.2010, 27.Sep.2010, 11.Oct.2010, 25.Oct.2010, 08.Nov.2010, 22.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | -- | 793 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Starting dates: | 2010: 10.May.2010, 11.Oct.2010 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season dates 04.Jan.2010, 18.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 12.Apr.2010, 26.Apr.2010, 10.May.2010, 24.May.2010, 07.Jun.2010, 21.Jun.2010, 05.Jul.2010, 19.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 16.Aug.2010, 30.Aug.2010, 13.Sep.2010, 27.Sep.2010, 11.Oct.2010, 25.Oct.2010, 08.Nov.2010, 22.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | 345 | 640 | 934 | 1182 | 1477 | 1772 | 2362 | 2952 | 3542 | 295 |
| Starting dates: | 2010: 04.Jan.2010, 18.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 12.Apr.2010, 26.Apr.2010, 10.May.2010, 24.May.2010, 07.Jun.2010, 21.Jun.2010, 05.Jul.2010, 19.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 16.Aug.2010, 30.Aug.2010, 13.Sep.2010, 27.Sep.2010, 11.Oct.2010, 25.Oct.2010, 08.Nov.2010, 22.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 13:30 Afternoon: 12:45 - 17:30 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season dates 04.Jan.2010, 18.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 12.Apr.2010, 26.Apr.2010, 10.May.2010, 24.May.2010, 07.Jun.2010, 21.Jun.2010, 05.Jul.2010, 19.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 16.Aug.2010, 30.Aug.2010, 13.Sep.2010, 27.Sep.2010, 11.Oct.2010, 25.Oct.2010, 08.Nov.2010, 22.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | 397 | 735 | 1080 | 1376 | 1720 | 2064 | 2752 | 3440 | 4128 | 344 |
| Starting dates: | 2010: 04.Jan.2010, 18.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 12.Apr.2010, 26.Apr.2010, 10.May.2010, 24.May.2010, 07.Jun.2010, 21.Jun.2010, 05.Jul.2010, 19.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 16.Aug.2010, 30.Aug.2010, 13.Sep.2010, 27.Sep.2010, 11.Oct.2010, 25.Oct.2010, 08.Nov.2010, 22.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 13:30 Afternoon: 12:45 - 17:30 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season dates 04.Jan.2010, 18.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 12.Apr.2010, 26.Apr.2010, 10.May.2010, 24.May.2010, 07.Jun.2010, 21.Jun.2010, 05.Jul.2010, 19.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 16.Aug.2010, 30.Aug.2010, 13.Sep.2010, 27.Sep.2010, 11.Oct.2010, 25.Oct.2010, 08.Nov.2010, 22.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | 562 | 1071 | 1576 | 2020 | 2525 | 3030 | 4040 | 5050 | 6060 | 505 |
| Starting dates: | 2010: 04.Jan.2010, 18.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 12.Apr.2010, 26.Apr.2010, 10.May.2010, 24.May.2010, 07.Jun.2010, 21.Jun.2010, 05.Jul.2010, 19.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 16.Aug.2010, 30.Aug.2010, 13.Sep.2010, 27.Sep.2010, 11.Oct.2010, 25.Oct.2010, 08.Nov.2010, 22.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 9:00 - 14:15 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season dates 04.Jan.2010, 18.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 12.Apr.2010, 26.Apr.2010, 10.May.2010, 24.May.2010, 07.Jun.2010, 21.Jun.2010, 05.Jul.2010, 19.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 16.Aug.2010, 30.Aug.2010, 13.Sep.2010, 27.Sep.2010, 11.Oct.2010, 25.Oct.2010, 08.Nov.2010, 22.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | 160 | -- | -- | 300 | -- | 30 |
| These evening courses are from October to June. Not always all levels are available. No accommodation can be offered for students participating at this course. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Afternoon: 18:00 - 19:30 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| High season | High season dates 04.Jan.2010, 18.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 12.Apr.2010, 26.Apr.2010, 10.May.2010, 24.May.2010, 07.Jun.2010, 21.Jun.2010, 05.Jul.2010, 19.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 16.Aug.2010, 30.Aug.2010, 13.Sep.2010, 27.Sep.2010, 11.Oct.2010, 25.Oct.2010, 08.Nov.2010, 22.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+]![]() |
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| Price in EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | 160 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| These courses are for students enrolled for any level of CILS examination. The course has a total duration of 18 lessons. No accommodation can be offered to students participating at these courses. The enrollment fee is only 30€ for this course and we work with material other than text books. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2010: 28.Apr.2010, 25.Oct.2010 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Afternoon: 18:00 - 19:30 | |||||||||
Required minimum language level | Elementary (A2) | |||||||||
| High season | High season dates 04.Jan.2010, 18.Jan.2010, 01.Feb.2010, 15.Feb.2010, 01.Mar.2010, 15.Mar.2010, 29.Mar.2010, 12.Apr.2010, 26.Apr.2010, 10.May.2010, 24.May.2010, 07.Jun.2010, 21.Jun.2010, 05.Jul.2010, 19.Jul.2010, 02.Aug.2010, 16.Aug.2010, 30.Aug.2010, 13.Sep.2010, 27.Sep.2010, 11.Oct.2010, 25.Oct.2010, 08.Nov.2010, 22.Nov.2010, 06.Dec.2010 | |||||||||
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| Note: All courses offered by Torre di Babele, Rome 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. | |
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 45 minutes |
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School's administrative fee: | 50.00 EURO |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 39 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. |
| Exams offered: | CILS |
| Average examination results: | 90% at CILS |
| School closed: | In 2010 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2010, 06.Jan.2010, 05.Apr.2010, 29.Jun.2010, 01.Nov.2010, 08.Dec.2010, 24.Dec.2010, 04.Apr.2010, 25.Apr.2010, 01.May.2010, 15.Aug.2010, 25.Dec.2010, 26.Dec.2010, 02.Jun.2010, 20.Dec.2010, 21.Dec.2010, 22.Dec.2010, 23.Dec.2010, 27.Dec.2010, 28.Dec.2010, 29.Dec.2010, 30.Dec.2010, 31.Dec.2010 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Japanese, Hebrew, Dutch, Russian, Portuguese, German, Italian, French, Spanish, English |
| Comments about courses: | Groups have an average of 7 or 8 people. Lessons are held both mornings and afternoons. |
Show details of all accommodations | weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | |
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| Price in EURO | 180 | -- | -- | 500 | -- | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Distance from school: 40 minutes by public transport Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 20 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | |
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| Price in EURO | 135 | -- | -- | 380 | -- | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Distance from school: 40 minutes by public transport Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 20 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | |
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| Price in EURO | 560 | -- | -- | 2240 | -- | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Prices vary from 60-100 euros per night. Distance from school: 10 minutes walking Includes: Heating, Air conditioning, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 80 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Price in EURO | 180 | -- | -- | 500 | -- | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Supplement for breakfast: 3 euros per day. Supplement for half board: 18 euros per day. Distance from school: 40 minutes by public transport Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 20 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | [+] ![]() | |
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| Price in EURO | 135 | -- | -- | 380 | -- | |
| Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday Supplement for breakfast: 3 euros per day. Supplement for half board: 18 euros per day. Distance from school: 40 minutes by public transport Includes: Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Double room. Price extra night: 20 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||||
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
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| Single room | on request |
| Optional airport transfer: | Rome Fiumicino: for 75 EURO (one way) Rome Ciampino: for 75 EURO (one way) |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing | 0 km | |||
| Diving | 40 km | |||
| Golf | 10 km | |||
| Horse riding | 6 km | |||
| Mountainbiking | 8 km | |||
| Music | 0 km | |||
| Sailing | 20 km | |||
| Skiing | 70 km | |||
| Squash | 2 km | |||
| Tennis | 2 km | |||
| Volleyball | 2 km | |||
| Windsurfing | 20 km | |||
| Other leisure options: | Guided tours, art history itineraries, architecture itineraries, cinema, opera. | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by Torre di Babele: | Dinner with the teachers, cooking seminars, excursions, concerts, theatre events | |||
| No. of reviews: | 42 |
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| Overall rating | 4.1/5.0 (Details) |
| City | 4.6/5.0 |
| Organisation | 4.4/5.0 |
| Facilities | 3.7/5.0 |
| Social activities | 3.9/5.0 |
| Course Quality / Progress in language | 4.2/5.0 |
| Value for money | 3.8/5.0 |
| Accommodation | |
| Host Family | 3.5/5.0 |
| Shared flat (apartment) | 4.1/5.0 |
| Other | 3.8/5.0 |
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