Babilonia
The language school Babilonia was founded in Taormina, Italy in 1992. The Centre is located in the heart of world famous town of Taormina, the most beautiful town in Sicily. Courses and programs are held at “Casa Silva”, an historic villa, built in 1817 just 200 metres away from the Greek Theatre: an architectural, natural and historical treasure that Taormina has miraculously managed to conserve. The villa still today boasts a luxurious botanical garden filled with citrus trees, Mediterranean plants, centuries-old palms, monkey puzzle trees and magnolias, as well as many other exotic trees and plants.
The school address is: via Timoleone 10, Taormina, 98039, Italy, 98039 - Taormina, Italy (see on map)
Accreditations and Quality seals
University for Foreigners of PerugiaFacilities
Cafeteria
Restaurant
Computer lab
Library
Movie room
Garden
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free WIFI
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
9Facilities for disabled students
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Prices include
- Organized activities
- Wireless LAN zone at school
- Free certificate of course attendance
- Language level placement test at first day of classes
Course material:
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Average age of students
- in summer: 35 years
- throughout the year: 35 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 7
- Adult courses throughout the year: 7
Minimum age of students
- 17 years
teacher qualifications
- 100 % hold a university degree
- 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):
16
7
3
7
4
7
3
16
3
19
Days without class
In 2019 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2019 - 13.Jan.2019, 22.Apr.2019, 25.Apr.2019, 01.May.2019, 02.Jun.2019, 15.Aug.2019, 01.Nov.2019, 08.Dec.2019, 13.Dec.2019, 13.Dec.2019 - 31.Dec.2019.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full corresponding tuition fees are reimbursed
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 420 399 | 840 798 | 1185 1126 | 1530 1454 | 2220 2109 | 2910 2765 | 3600 3420 | 4635 4404 | 4980 4731 | 5325 5059 | 5370 5102 |
| Price in US$ | 456 | 912 | 1287 | 1661 | 2410 | 3159 | 3908 | 5032 | 5406 | 5781 | 5829 |
Starting dates
Absolute beginners start on: 14.Jan.2019, 21.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 18.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 18.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 15.Apr.2019, 29.Apr.2019, 06.May.2019, 20.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 17.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 15.Jul.2019, 29.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 19.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 16.Sep.2019, 30.Sep.2019, 14.Oct.2019, 28.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019, 18.Nov.2019, 02.Dec.2019
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:50
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:50
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 250 238 | 500 475 | 675 642 | 850 808 | 1200 1140 | 1550 1473 | 1900 1805 | 2425 2304 | 2600 2470 | 2775 2637 | 2950 2803 |
| Price in US$ | 272 | 543 | 733 | 923 | 1303 | 1683 | 2063 | 2633 | 2823 | 3013 | 3203 |
Starting dates
Absolute beginners start on: 14.Jan.2019, 21.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 18.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 18.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 15.Apr.2019, 29.Apr.2019, 06.May.2019, 20.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 17.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 15.Jul.2019, 29.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 19.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 16.Sep.2019, 30.Sep.2019, 14.Oct.2019, 28.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019, 18.Nov.2019, 02.Dec.2019
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 175 167 | 350 333 | 475 452 | 600 570 | 850 808 | 1100 1045 | 1350 1283 | 1725 1639 | 1850 1758 | 1975 1877 | 2100 1995 |
| Price in US$ | 190 | 380 | 516 | 652 | 923 | 1195 | 1466 | 1873 | 2009 | 2144 | 2280 |
Starting dates
Absolute beginners start on: 14.Jan.2019, 21.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 18.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 18.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 15.Apr.2019, 29.Apr.2019, 06.May.2019, 20.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 17.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 15.Jul.2019, 29.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 19.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 16.Sep.2019, 30.Sep.2019, 14.Oct.2019, 28.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019, 18.Nov.2019, 02.Dec.2019
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 11:00
Morning: 9:30 - 11:00
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Lessons per week: 10
| Max. group size: 1
361 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 380 361 | 760 722 | 1140 1083 | 1520 1444 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 413 | 825 | 1238 | 1650 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Starting dates
Absolute beginners start on: 14.Jan.2019, 21.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 18.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 18.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 15.Apr.2019, 29.Apr.2019, 06.May.2019, 20.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 17.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 15.Jul.2019, 29.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 19.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 16.Sep.2019, 30.Sep.2019, 14.Oct.2019, 28.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019, 18.Nov.2019, 02.Dec.2019
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 8:30 - 9:25
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:50
Morning: 8:30 - 9:25
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:50
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Lessons per week: 10
| Max. group size: 2
494 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | 520 494 | 1040 988 | 1560 1482 | 2080 1976 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 565 | 1129 | 1694 | 2258 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
General course schedule
2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:50
Afternoon: 14:00 - 15:50
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 425 404 | 850 808 | 1200 1140 | 1550 1473 | 2250 2138 | 2950 2803 | 3650 3468 | 4700 4465 | 5050 4798 | 5400 5130 | 5750 5463 |
| Price in US$ | 462 | 923 | 1303 | 1683 | 2443 | 3203 | 3962 | 5102 | 5482 | 5862 | 6242 |
Starting dates
Absolute beginners start on: 14.Jan.2019, 21.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 18.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 18.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 15.Apr.2019, 29.Apr.2019, 06.May.2019, 20.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 17.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 15.Jul.2019, 29.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 19.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 16.Sep.2019, 30.Sep.2019, 14.Oct.2019, 28.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019, 18.Nov.2019, 02.Dec.2019
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 16:00
Lessons per week: 23
| Max. group size: 10
437 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | 460 437 | 920 874 | 1305 1240 | 1690 1606 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 500 | 999 | 1417 | 1835 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Sicilian cooking classes with mamma are given by a real Sicilian mamma in her home. It is for those who wish to learn "la cucina casalinga". 3 lessons a week, 3,5 hour per day (including dinner)
Starting dates
Absolute beginners start on: 14.Jan.2019, 21.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 18.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 18.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 15.Apr.2019, 29.Apr.2019, 06.May.2019, 20.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 17.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 15.Jul.2019, 29.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 19.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 16.Sep.2019, 30.Sep.2019, 14.Oct.2019, 28.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019, 18.Nov.2019, 02.Dec.2019
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 7:00 - 10:30
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 7:00 - 10:30
Lessons per week: 23
| Max. group size: 10
499 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 525 499 | 1050 998 | 1500 1425 | 1950 1853 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 570 | 1140 | 1629 | 2117 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Professional cooking class with a chef is designed for those who wish to learn more professional and sophisticated cookery. 3 lessons a week, 2.5 hour lesson per day.
Starting dates
Absolute beginners start on: 14.Jan.2019, 21.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 18.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 18.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 15.Apr.2019, 29.Apr.2019, 06.May.2019, 20.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 17.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 15.Jul.2019, 29.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 19.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 16.Sep.2019, 30.Sep.2019, 14.Oct.2019, 28.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019, 18.Nov.2019, 02.Dec.2019
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 15:00 - 17:30
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 15:00 - 17:30
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Lessons per week: 22
| Max. group size: 10
431 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | 453 431 | 906 861 | 1284 1220 | 1662 1579 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 492 | 984 | 1394 | 1805 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
The Scuba Diving in Sicily is designed for those who know how to dive and want to experience the beauty of diving in Taormina. 2 afternoons with 2 dives(each 40').
Starting dates
Absolute beginners start on: 14.Jan.2019, 21.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 18.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 18.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 15.Apr.2019, 29.Apr.2019, 06.May.2019, 20.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 17.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 15.Jul.2019, 29.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 19.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 16.Sep.2019, 30.Sep.2019, 16.Sep.2019, 30.Sep.2019, 14.Oct.2019, 28.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019, 18.Nov.2019, 02.Dec.2019
General course schedule
4-5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 15:00 - 16:20
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 15:00 - 16:20
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Lessons per week: 25
| Max. group size: 10
407 € per week
(Based on the price of 2 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | 855 813 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | 929 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
The course includes 2 weeks of standard Italian course and a diving course.
The diving course includes: 5 theory lessons(1,5 h. each) to learn the technique of diving and 5 times diving with gas tank (40' each).
The diving course includes: 5 theory lessons(1,5 h. each) to learn the technique of diving and 5 times diving with gas tank (40' each).
Starting dates
2019: 01.May.2019 - 30.Sep.2019.
Absolute beginners start on: 06.May.2019, 20.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 17.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 15.Jul.2019, 29.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 19.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 16.Sep.2019, 30.Sep.2019
Absolute beginners start on: 06.May.2019, 20.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 17.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 15.Jul.2019, 29.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 19.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 16.Sep.2019, 30.Sep.2019
General course schedule
5 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 15:00 - 16:30
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 15:00 - 16:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 565 537 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 614 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Program includes three afternoon activities: Bike tour, Trekking&Yoga and River Trekking / Body rafting. Weather depending. Knowledge of language is required.
Starting dates
Absolute beginners start on: 01.Apr.2019, 15.Apr.2019, 29.Apr.2019, 06.May.2019, 20.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 17.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 15.Jul.2019, 29.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 19.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 16.Sep.2019, 30.Sep.2019
General course schedule
8 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 19:00
Morning: 9:30 - 13:00
Afternoon: 14:00 - 19:00
Note: All courses offered by Babilonia , Taormina can be reserved 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: 45 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 38 €. 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.
Comments about courses:All the accommodation options are available from weekend to weekend, with arrival on Saturday or Sunday before the course starts and departure also on Saturday or Sunday after the course end.
Accommodation
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 196 | 392 | 588 | 784 | 980 | 1176 | 1372 | 1568 | 1764 | 1960 | 2156 | 2352 | 196 |
| Price in US$ | 224 | 448 | 672 | 896 | 1120 | 1344 | 1568 | 1792 | 2016 | 2240 | 2464 | 2688 | 224 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
28 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
15 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
Maximum age of students: 99
Maximum age of students: 99
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
301 € per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 301 | 602 | 903 | 1204 | 1505 | 1806 | 2107 | 2408 | 2709 | 3010 | 3311 | 3612 | 301 |
| Price in US$ | 344 | 688 | 1032 | 1376 | 1720 | 2064 | 2408 | 2752 | 3096 | 3440 | 3784 | 4128 | 344 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
43 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 16
Maximum age of students: 99
Maximum age of students: 99
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Single room, No meals
371 € per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 371 | 742 | 1113 | 1484 | 1855 | 2226 | 2597 | 2968 | 3339 | 3710 | 4081 | 4452 | 371 |
| Price in US$ | 424 | 848 | 1272 | 1696 | 2120 | 2544 | 2968 | 3392 | 3816 | 4240 | 4663 | 5087 | 424 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
53 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
15 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, No meals, Private bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
Maximum age of students: 99
Maximum age of students: 99
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 245 | 490 | 735 | 980 | 1225 | 1470 | 1715 | 1960 | 2205 | 2450 | 2695 | 2940 | 245 |
| Price in US$ | 280 | 560 | 840 | 1120 | 1400 | 1680 | 1960 | 2240 | 2520 | 2800 | 3080 | 3360 | 280 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Sunday
Price per person
Price per person
The school has negotiated special rates with a few 2 star hotels. Please be advised that given the cyclical nature of the tourist industry, availability is highly unpredictable and we recommend making reservations well in advance.
Price extra night:
35 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
15 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Phone, Daily cleaning, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, Breakfast, Private bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
Maximum age of students: 99
Maximum age of students: 99
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