What we like about the school
- Apartment - shared / Residence accommodation very close to school
Laboling
The language school Laboling was founded in Milazzo (Sicily), Italy in 1994. 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 school address is: Via Nino Ryolo 20, 98057 - Milazzo (Sicily), Italy (see on map)
Legal name / parent company: Laboling - Società Cooperativa| Tax registration ID: IT03157450838
Covid-19 Status: School currently open
Covid-19 related security measures that are taken by Laboling
- There are simple hygiene measures and safety distancing.
- All courses are held in little groups (maximum 5 students per class) and, for the moment, with the use of a face mask.
- The lessons take place both inside and outside the classroom. During our outdoor activities, keeping a safe distance, we are free to take off the face masks.
- All courses are held in little groups (maximum 5 students per class) and, for the moment, with the use of a face mask.
- The lessons take place both inside and outside the classroom. During our outdoor activities, keeping a safe distance, we are free to take off the face masks.
Accreditations and Quality seals
School Size:
Facilities
Library
Movie rental
Movie room
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free WIFI
Free parking
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
Disabled toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
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
Course material:
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 30
- Adult courses throughout the year: 15
Average age of students
- in summer: 30 years
- throughout the year: 40 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 6
- Adult courses throughout the year: 6
Minimum age of students
- 16 years
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:Italian teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree
- 100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):
5
20
5
5
5
5
5
2
8
5
8
10
5
5
Optional airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Catania.
Catania–Fontanarossa Airport:155 € pick up
310 € return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2020 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01 Jan. 2020, 06 Jan. 2020, 13 Apr. 2020, 25 Apr. 2020, 01 May 2020, 02 Jun. 2020, 15 Aug. 2020, 01 Nov. 2020, 08 Dec. 2020, 25 Dec. 2020, 26 Dec. 2020.
Italian Courses
General Language
In high demand!
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 10
304 € per week
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 320 304 | 640 608 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Starting dates
2020: 03 Feb. 2020, 02 Mar. 2020, 30 Mar. 2020, 27 Apr. 2020, 25 May 2020, 22 Jun. 2020, 20 Jul. 2020, 17 Aug. 2020, 14 Sep. 2020, 12 Oct. 2020, 09 Nov. 2020, 07 Dec. 2020.
2021: 01 Feb. 2021, 01 Mar. 2021, 29 Mar. 2021, 26 Apr. 2021, 24 May 2021, 21 Jun. 2021, 19 Jul. 2021, 16 Aug. 2021, 13 Sep. 2021, 11 Oct. 2021, 08 Nov. 2021, 06 Dec. 2021.
2021: 01 Feb. 2021, 01 Mar. 2021, 29 Mar. 2021, 26 Apr. 2021, 24 May 2021, 21 Jun. 2021, 19 Jul. 2021, 16 Aug. 2021, 13 Sep. 2021, 11 Oct. 2021, 08 Nov. 2021, 06 Dec. 2021.
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: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 200 190 | 360 342 | 500 475 | 640 608 | 780 741 | 920 874 | 1060 1007 | 1200 1140 | 1340 1273 | 1480 1406 | 1760 1672 |
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
Every Monday.
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken an Italian course before:
03 Feb. 2020, 17 Feb. 2020, 02 Mar. 2020, 16 Mar. 2020, 30 Mar. 2020, 14 Apr. 2020, 27 Apr. 2020, 11 May 2020, 25 May 2020, 08 Jun. 2020, 22 Jun. 2020, 06 Jul. 2020, 20 Jul. 2020, 03 Aug. 2020, 17 Aug. 2020, 31 Aug. 2020, 14 Sep. 2020, 28 Sep. 2020, 12 Oct. 2020, 26 Nov. 2020, 09 Nov. 2020, 23 Nov. 2020, 07 Dec. 2020
03 Feb. 2020, 17 Feb. 2020, 02 Mar. 2020, 16 Mar. 2020, 30 Mar. 2020, 14 Apr. 2020, 27 Apr. 2020, 11 May 2020, 25 May 2020, 08 Jun. 2020, 22 Jun. 2020, 06 Jul. 2020, 20 Jul. 2020, 03 Aug. 2020, 17 Aug. 2020, 31 Aug. 2020, 14 Sep. 2020, 28 Sep. 2020, 12 Oct. 2020, 26 Nov. 2020, 09 Nov. 2020, 23 Nov. 2020, 07 Dec. 2020
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: 9:00 - 12:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Special Offers
Family pack!: For enrolments of a minimum of 2 weeks - Book a 2 week Intensive course for an adult and another for a kid under 14 and get a 50% discount on the price of the kid course + free enrolment fee! .
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 10
291 € per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | 1190 1161 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room, No meals
Also included: registration fee and 4 excursions.
Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room, No meals
Also included: registration fee and 4 excursions.
Starting dates
2020: 03 Feb. 2020, 02 Mar. 2020, 30 Mar. 2020, 27 Apr. 2020, 25 May 2020, 22 Jun. 2020, 20 Jul. 2020, 17 Aug. 2020, 14 Sep. 2020, 12 Oct. 2020, 09 Nov. 2020.
2021: 01 Feb. 2021, 01 Mar. 2021, 29 Mar. 2021, 26 Apr. 2021, 24 May 2021, 21 Jun. 2021, 19 Jul. 2021, 16 Aug. 2021, 13 Sep. 2021, 11 Oct. 2021, 08 Nov. 2021.
2021: 01 Feb. 2021, 01 Mar. 2021, 29 Mar. 2021, 26 Apr. 2021, 24 May 2021, 21 Jun. 2021, 19 Jul. 2021, 16 Aug. 2021, 13 Sep. 2021, 11 Oct. 2021, 08 Nov. 2021.
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: 9:00 - 10:30
Afternoon: 11:00 - 12:30
Morning: 9:00 - 10:30
Afternoon: 11:00 - 12:30
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 10
238 € 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 € | -- | 500 475 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Includes: 2 week Intensive course and activity programme.
Starting dates
2020: 11 May 2020, 12 Oct. 2020.
2021: 10 May 2021, 11 Oct. 2021.
2021: 10 May 2021, 11 Oct. 2021.
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: 9:00 - 12:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Private
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 300 285 | 580 551 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
It is possible to attend Individual lessons on the island Lipari the whole year round.
The lessons are held at the student's accommodation. This course takes place in a different location than main address of the school:
Lipari
The lessons are held at the student's accommodation. This course takes place in a different location than main address of the school:
Lipari
Starting dates
Every Day.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 300 285 |
Lessons tailored to meet your specific language needs.
Starting dates
Every Day.
Exam Preparation
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 330 314 | 650 618 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course prepares students for the CILS exam.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
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: 9:00 - 10:30
Afternoon: 11:00 - 12:30
Morning: 9:00 - 10:30
Afternoon: 11:00 - 12:30
Language Plus Activity
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 720 702 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
Other, Double room, No meals
Includes: Accommodation in a double cabin on a sailboat, language and culture course, registration fee and assistance during the entire journey.
Additional costs: Approximately EUR 200 for food, fuel, harbour and boat cleaning fees. A kitty will be organised to take care of these costs (the skipper is exempt). This course takes place in a different location than main address of the school:
Aeolian Islands
Other, Double room, No meals
Includes: Accommodation in a double cabin on a sailboat, language and culture course, registration fee and assistance during the entire journey.
Additional costs: Approximately EUR 200 for food, fuel, harbour and boat cleaning fees. A kitty will be organised to take care of these costs (the skipper is exempt). This course takes place in a different location than main address of the school:
Aeolian Islands
Starting dates
2020: 03 Oct. 2020.
2021: 02 Oct. 2021.
2021: 02 Oct. 2021.
Note: All courses offered by Laboling, Milazzo (Sicily) can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.
Lesson duration: 45 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 35.00 €. 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:As a alternative option to private airport pick-up, the school offers a collective transfer with prices starting from EUR 20 per student.
Accommodation
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 210 | 420 | 630 | 840 | 1050 | 1260 | 1470 | 1680 | 2100 | 2520 | 210 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
30 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 16| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 294 | 588 | 882 | 1176 | 1470 | 1764 | 2058 | 2352 | 2940 | 3528 | 294 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
42 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 16
Single room, No meals
180 € per week
More
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 180 | 360 | 540 | 720 | 900 | 1080 | 1260 | 1440 | 1800 | 2160 | 180 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
25 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
3 minutes walking (average reported by 5 former students) Includes:
TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 16Dates:
Not available/Fully booked: 26 Sep. 2020 - 31 Dec. 2020
Double room, No meals
120 € per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 120 | 240 | 360 | 480 | 600 | 720 | 840 | 960 | 1200 | 1440 | 120 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
25 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room.
Includes:
TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 16Dates:
Not available/Fully booked: 26 Sep. 2020 - 31 Dec. 2020
Single room, No meals
180 € per week
More
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 180 | 330 | 460 | 570 | 680 | 790 | 900 | 1010 | 1230 | 1450 | 110 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
25 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
3 minutes walking (average reported by 3 former students) Includes:
TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 16Dates:
Not available/Fully booked: 27 Jun. 2020 - 26 Sep. 2020
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 120 | 220 | 310 | 390 | 470 | 550 | 630 | 710 | 870 | 1030 | 80 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
25 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room.
Distance from school:
3 minutes walking (average reported by 2 former students) Includes:
TV, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 16Dates:
Not available/Fully booked: 27 Jun. 2020 - 26 Sep. 2020
Transfers:
Individual transfer by taxi:
Catania: EUR 155.
Messina: EUR 60.
Collective transfer:
Minibus from Catania airport at a prearranged time. It costs from EUR 25 to 30 per person.
Individual transfer by taxi:
Catania: EUR 155.
Messina: EUR 60.
Collective transfer:
Minibus from Catania airport at a prearranged time. It costs from EUR 25 to 30 per person.
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Reviews
4.5
Overall school rating
49 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usLocation of the school
4.8
Organisation
4.7
Facilities
4.2
Social activities
4.4
Course quality / Progress in language
4.8
Value for money
4.5
Accommodation
Homestay
4.3
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.4
Other
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What students liked about Laboling, Milazzo (Sicily)
Diccon32 years
“The lessons were well structured and my understanding rocketed from the first day on. Small class size and an excellent teacher.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0
Other
5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss:: The city is small and a brilliant place to learn.
Other comments:: A fantastic two weeks. I fully recommend this language school.
Christian 28 years
“Small groups, familiar atmosphere”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
4.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
4.0
Accommodation
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss:: Ristorante "La Pergola" in Saint Lucia del Mela
Maria28 years
“Lots of leisure activities, the school seems to be like a big family.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
4.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Accommodation
Other
4.0
Angela30 years
“The teachers are very friendly and the school is flexible.”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
4.0
Accommodation
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0
Additional information
Other comments:: It was very good organized and you have been given everytime very quickly answers whenever I had asked something. Thank you!
Anonymous30 years
“Very few students, hence great learning experience - very intensive!”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
4.0
Accommodation
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0
Additional information
Other comments:: very nice staff, a friendly school with a very personal touch, thouroughly enjoyed it.
- What is the best price for a course at Laboling, Milazzo (Sicily)?Italian courses at Laboling start at 0 € for Private Lessons course with 5 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Laboling?The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Laboling
- 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 (155 €)
- 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 (Italian Course on the Aeolian Islands) to 10 students (Intensive Course Plus)
- 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 Japan (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.
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