LabolingMilazzo (Sicily), Italy
- Some classes take place in the Aeolian Islands on board a sailboat.
- Top rated social activities (4.4/5.0)
- Apartment - shared / Residence accommodation very close to school
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
- Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
- Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
- School currently has special offers.Details
Situated in the old town of Milazzo, on the North coast of Sicily across from the Aeolian Islands. It is the right place for those who want an authentic Italian environment far from mass tourism.
- The language school Laboling was founded in Milazzo (Sicily), Italy in 1994.
- Legal name / parent company: Laboling - Società Cooperativa
- Tax registration ID: IT03157450838
- The school is an official exam centerThe following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:
Italian Courses
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Price at School Our price | 270 257 | 460 437 | 630 599 | 790 751 | 940 893 | 1090 1036 | 1240 1178 | 1390 1321 | 1690 1606 | 1990 1891 | 150 143 |
Discount is not calculated automatically but will be applied later.
The Intensive course from Laboling in their Milazzo location is best suited to students who would like to learn Italian in a relaxed and easygoing environment where people of many different nationalities come together to support one another's language goals. 20 lessons per week.
In terms of methodology, the school has a preference for activities that encourage students to get talking in Italian - however grammar, vocabulary and accuracy are still given their due importance. Small class sizes support the academy’s preference for communication activity, as it’s much easier to speak with your teachers and classmates with a maximum of just 9 other students in the room.
The Intensive Course, (4 lessons a day), will appeal to students of all levels.
It’s the ideal course for those who want to learn in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere alongside other students with a range of different nationalities.
The school favours the communicative method, but without forgetting grammar, developing the four main communicative areas, (reading, writing, speaking and listening). The small classes, (5-6 students), allow the teachers to monitor the progress of every single student more easily.
29 Jan 2024, 12 Feb 2024, 26 Feb 2024, 11 Mar 2024, 25 Mar 2024, 08 Apr 2024, 22 Apr 2024, 06 May 2024, 20 May 2024, 03 Jun 2024, 17 Jun 2024, 01 Jul 2024, 15 Jul 2024, 29 Jul 2024, 12 Aug 2024, 26 Aug 2024, 09 Sep 2024, 23 Sep 2024, 07 Oct 2024, 21 Oct 2024, 04 Nov 2024, 18 Nov 2024, 02 Dec 2024
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
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Price in € | 400 380 | 750 713 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Intensive course plus two extra lessons per day.
The Intensive Course Plus, (6 lessons a day), will appeal to students of all levels.
The course is adapted for those who want to fully immerse themselves in learning the language by adding two supplementary lessons per day to the Standard Course.
The Intensive Course Plus is also recognised by Bildungsurlaub.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:30
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Price in € | -- | -- | -- | 1200 1170 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This all-inclusive programme includes 4 weeks of Intensive course, accommodation with other students, 4 excursions and the registration fee.
The 4-week Campus Course offers an advantageous all-inclusive formula that consists of:
- 4-week Intensive Course (20 lessons a week)
- Accommodation in a shared apartment with other students
- 4 excursions
- Enrolment fee
Morning: 9:00 - 10:30
Afternoon: 11:00 - 12:30
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Price in € | -- | -- | -- | 1360 1326 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This all-inclusive programme includes 4 weeks of Intensive course, shared accommodation with other students, 4 excursions and the registration fee.
The 4-week Campus Course offers an advantageous all-inclusive formula that consists of:
- 4-week Intensive Course (20 lessons a week)
- Accommodation in a shared apartment with other students
- 4 excursions
- Enrolment fee
Morning: 9:00 - 10:30
Afternoon: 11:00 - 12:30
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Price in € | -- | 600 570 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This programme icludes 2 weeks of Intensive course and an activity programme, including guided visits, food tastings and cultural excursions.
The 50+ Course is especially constructed for over-50s who want to learn Italian in a relaxed atmosphere whilst enjoying a pleasurable holiday in Sicily.
The lessons are held every morning from Monday to Friday in classes with students of all ages.
Expect a diverse programme of activities and excursions in the afternoons, all devised with the over-50s in mind, that include visits to historically and culturally important sites, a cookery course and many other interesting new experiences.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
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Price at School Our price | 300 285 | 600 570 | 900 855 | 1200 1140 | 1500 1425 | 1800 1710 | 2100 1995 | 2400 2280 | 3000 2850 | 3600 3420 | 300 285 |
This course allows students to focus on their specific language needs.
Each lesson is 60 minutes.
1 lesson is EUR 30.
Study Italian with Laboling on Skype or Zoom from the comfort of your own home or office!
The school offers the possibility to study Italian via distance learning. All you need is a Skype/Zoom account and internet connection and you can speak directly to your teacher.
Each lesson lasts 60 minutes. The days and times of the lessons are set around the needs of the student.
Morning: 9:00 - 19:00
Afternoon: 9:00 - 19:00
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Price in € | 350 333 | 700 665 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Individual lessons on the Lipari island are available all year.
Taking an Italian Course on the Aeolian Islands allows you to fully immerge yourself in the culture, colours and tastes of the Mediterranean and make your stay, and your studies, truly special.
All year round, Laboling offers individual lessons on the island of Lipari and can also organise group courses and lessons on other islands in the archipelago.
Morning: 9:00 - 14:00
Afternoon: 9:00 - 14:00
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Price in € | 175 167 | 300 285 | 420 399 | 540 513 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Lessons tailored to meet your specific language needs.
The individual lessons will appeal to students of all linguistic levels. The school recommends these courses to those who have specific needs and/or want to either learn or perfect their knowledge of Italian at their own pace.
The personalised programme is based on the aims, objectives and requests of the student. They also cater for those needing Italian for professional reasons and courses can be adapted to the exact situation and needs of the individual.
The expertly qualified teachers strive to make these lessons a fun and gratifying communicative experience.
Morning: 9:00 - 19:00
Afternoon: 9:00 - 19:00
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Price in € | 540 513 | 1080 1026 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course prepares students for the CILS exam.
Laboling organises CILS exam preparation courses. The programme aims to allow the student to develop the linguistic skills necessary to pass the exam.
Throughout the course, students have the opportunity to practice exam technique using CILS past papers.
Morning: 9:00 - 10:30
Afternoon: 11:00 - 12:30
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Price in € | 450 428 | 850 808 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Each week covers a module. Each module includes 10 lessons in subject didactics in teaching Italian as a foreign language and 12 lesson observations in class.
Module 1 Programme:
- Didactic unit: history and concepts of right-brain/left-brain modalities and directionality. The various phases of a Didactic Unit.
- Approaches and methodology: the importance of the communicative method.
- Teaching a multilingual class versus a monolingual class and the use of Language 1 in a foreign language classroom: when and how to use Language 1, efficient methods for reducing the use of Language 1 and promoting the use of the target language; an example of a first lesson with beginners without using Language 1.
- Linguistic models for teaching: contemporary Italian and its characteristics. The evolution of language.
Module 2 Programme: - How to improve students’ speaking abilities: functional strategies and useful activities to facilitate conversation in a language class.
- Words and images: the use of videos to teach Italian. Documentaries, advertisements and short films are some suggestions for use in class.
- Using songs to teach languages: how to choose and use a song in class; analysis of a song used for teaching purposes.
- “Glottodrama”: methodologies and historic notes.
- Workshop: How to use authentic material for teaching purposes.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Information for all courses offered by Laboling
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Lessons needed per Italian language level
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
Laboling
“Laboling Italian courses guarantee high quality lessons for all ages and experience with expert native teachers of Italian as a foreign language in an informal, relaxed and social atmosphere.”
General school facilities
Library
Movie rental
Movie room
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free WIFI
Free parking
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Facilities for islamic students
Available area to pray at the school
Classroom equipment
TV in most classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 5Number of public PC workstations: 2Facilities for disabled students
Disabled car park
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
340 € return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Ballet | | - |
Basketball | | - |
Cooking | | - |
Dancing | | - |
Diving | | 1 km |
Football (soccer) | | - |
Golf | | 90 km |
Mountainbiking | | 1 km |
Music | | - |
Sailing | | 20 km |
Skiing | | 200 km |
Swimming | | - |
Tennis | | - |
Windsurfing | | 20 km |
Yoga | | - |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Adults - Paid activities
Accommodation
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Price in € | 210 | 420 | 630 | 840 | 1050 | 1260 | 1470 | 1680 | 2100 | 2520 | 210 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
The families are carefully selected. They live in quiet areas close to the school, shops and shores.
Prices include
- weekly change of sheets;
- bath towels;
- weekly cleaning;
- blankets (in winter);
- power, gas and water;
- use of kitchen, washing machine, iron, TV and wi-fi.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 294 | 588 | 882 | 1176 | 1470 | 1764 | 2058 | 2352 | 2940 | 3528 | 294 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
The families are carefully selected. They live in quiet areas close to the school, shops and shores.
Accommodation reservation is from Saturday 12.00 A.M. before the beginning of the course up to Saturday morning 09.00 A.M. at the end of the course.
In accordance with the school secretariat, reservations can also be made in days different from the one indicated here.
The school suggests to book this option in advance due to the limited number of families ready to lodge students.
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Price in € | 180 | 360 | 540 | 720 | 900 | 1080 | 1260 | 1440 | 1800 | 2160 | 180 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
The apartments are carefully selected. Comfortable and with all modern conveniences, the flats are located in quiet areas close to the school, shops and shores.
Students shall share the fully equipped kitchen, living room and bath/toilet with the other lodgers studying at Laboling.
Accommodation reservation is from Saturday before the beginning of the course up to Saturday morning (09:00 am) at the end of the course. Check-in: from 09:00 am to 10:00 pm.
In accordance with the school secretariat, reservations can also be made in days different from the one indicated here.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 140 | 280 | 420 | 560 | 700 | 840 | 980 | 1120 | 1400 | 1680 | 140 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
The apartments are carefully selected. Comfortable and with all modern conveniences, the flats are located in quiet areas close to the school, shops and shores.
Students shall share the fully equipped kitchen, living room and bath/toilet with the other lodgers studying at Laboling.
Accommodation reservation is from Saturday before the beginning of the course up to Saturday morning (09:00) at the end of the course. Check-in: from 09:00 to 22:00.
Prices include
- Weekly change of sheets; Bath towels are not provided;
- weekly cleaning;
- blankets (in winter);
- power, gas and water;
- use of washing machine, iron, TV, radio set and wi-fi.
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Student opinions about Laboling, Milazzo (Sicily)
Questions and answers about Laboling
- Can you sign the Mobility Agreement from Erasmus + programme? Are you registered in Erasmus + and have the OID number?“We can sign the Mobility Agreement for Erasmus. Our OID is E10058583 (old PIC number 919325843).”Sonja Helm, Secreteria from Laboling - Feb 27, 2023
- Can the school organise a transfer for me?“In addition to taxi transfers, the school also offers collective transfers. The price for the collective transfer is currently around EUR 25 per way. The shuttle starts and ends at the port of Milazzo. Please contact us if you are interested. We will send you the relevant documents.”Tanja, LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 26, 2023
- Does the double room have twin beds?
“Double rooms in shared apartments can have either 2 single beds or one double bed, depending on availability on the given dates.”Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 27, 2023 - Can I catch a bus from the airport to and from the school ?“There is a shuttle bus from Catania airport to Milazzo (stopping in the port in Milazzo). The port is about 16 mins walk from the school. It is obligatory to reserve this service beforehand.”Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Oct 27, 2023
FAQ about Laboling,
- My mom (aged 64) is looking for a school to start studying Italian in Italy. I saw you have +50 special groups. Is the special group for 50+ students available year-round?“The special groups for 50+ students are available on specific dates, twice a year. Considering that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools, your mum can book a Standard Programme and study with students of mixed ages. The teachers have plenty of experience in having students of all ages and adapting the content and rhythm of the class to all students.”Ana Carolina, Area Manager from LanguageCourse.net - Oct 19, 2021
- I have studied at Laboling before. Can I stay in the same host family as last time?“Let us know the name of the host family and we will be happy to check if they are available for your requested dates. ”Louise Granath, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 12, 2024
- Is it possible to take a course at Laboling as an absolute beginner?Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Intensive Course
- Is airport pickup offered by Laboling?Yes. The school offers pickup from Catania-Fontanarossa Airport (170 €)
- What is the number of students per class at Laboling?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Laboling varies from 1 students (Skype Lessons) to 10 students (Intensive Course)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Laboling?100% of teachers at Laboling hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Laboling from?The highest Nationality percentage at Laboling comes from Germany with a 20% representation, followed by students from USA (10%) and Spain (8%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Laboling offers courses for which ages?Laboling offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 30 during the summer and 40 for the rest of the year.