What we like about the school
- Excellent rating of teaching quality
- Top rated social activities
- 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)
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
Prices include
- Internet access and use of school computers
- Wireless LAN zone at school
- Free certificate of course attendance
- Language level placement test at first day of classes
- 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:140 € pick up
280 € return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2019 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2019 - 13.Jan.2019, 25.Apr.2019, 01.May.2019, 02.Jun.2019, 15.Aug.2019, 01.Nov.2019, 08.Dec.2019, 21.Dec.2019 - 31.Dec.2019.
Italian Courses
In high demand!
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 10
266 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 280 266 | 560 532 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 303 | 605 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Starting dates
2019: 04.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 29.Apr.2019, 27.May.2019, 24.Jun.2019, 22.Jul.2019, 26.Aug.2019, 23.Sep.2019, 21.Oct.2019, 18.Nov.2019, 09.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: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 14:30
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 10
176 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 185 176 | 340 323 | 490 466 | 635 604 | 775 737 | 915 870 | 1055 1003 | 1195 1136 | 1475 1402 | 1755 1668 | 140 133 |
| Price in US$ | 200 | 367 | 529 | 686 | 837 | 988 | 1139 | 1290 | 1592 | 1894 | 152 |
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Absolute beginners start on: 04.Feb.2019, 18.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 18.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 15.Apr.2019, 29.Apr.2019, 13.May.2019, 27.May.2019, 10.Jun.2019, 17.Jun.2019, 08.Jul.2019, 22.Jul.2019, 12.Aug.2019, 26.Aug.2019, 09.Sep.2019, 23.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019, 21.Oct.2019
Absolute beginners start on: 04.Feb.2019, 18.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 18.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 15.Apr.2019, 29.Apr.2019, 13.May.2019, 27.May.2019, 10.Jun.2019, 17.Jun.2019, 08.Jul.2019, 22.Jul.2019, 12.Aug.2019, 26.Aug.2019, 09.Sep.2019, 23.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019, 21.Oct.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: 9:00 - 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! .
Winter Special!: For enrolments of a minimum of 2 weeks - Book this course for two weeks plus accommodation in a shared flat (single room) for only EUR 570 instead of EUR 720! Registration fee included! . Only valid for bookings at this website before 18.02.2019. Only valid for courses starting from 04.02.2019 till 18.02.2019.
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 1
513 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 540 513 | 1080 1026 | 1620 1539 | 2160 2052 | 2700 2565 | 3240 3078 | 3780 3591 | 4320 4104 | 4860 4617 | 5400 5130 | 6480 6156 |
| Price in US$ | 583 | 1166 | 1749 | 2332 | 2914 | 3497 | 4080 | 4663 | 5245 | 5828 | 6994 |
Starting dates
Every Day .
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 580 551 | 1160 1102 | 1740 1653 | 2320 2204 | 2900 2755 | 3480 3306 | 4060 3857 | 4640 4408 | 5220 4959 | 5800 5510 | 6960 6612 |
| Price in US$ | 626 | 1252 | 1878 | 2504 | 3130 | 3756 | 4382 | 5008 | 5634 | 6260 | 7512 |
It is possible to attend Individual lessons on the island Lipari the whole year round. Lessons on the other Aeolian Islands on request.
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 .
Lessons per week: 10
| Max. group size: 1
285 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 300 285 | 540 513 | 810 770 | 1080 1026 | 1350 1283 | 1620 1539 | 1890 1796 | 2160 2052 | 2430 2309 | 2700 2565 | 3240 3078 |
| Price in US$ | 324 | 583 | 875 | 1166 | 1457 | 1749 | 2040 | 2332 | 2623 | 2914 | 3497 |
Starting dates
Every Day .
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 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | 540 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
2 week Intensive course + activity programme.
Starting dates
2019: 13.May.2019, 07.Oct.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: 9:00 - 12:30
Morning: 9:00 - 12:30
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 10
276 € 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 € | -- | -- | -- | 1130 1102 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 1252 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room, No meals
Also included: registration fee and 4 excursions.
Also available: double room accommodation. Price: EUR 950 per person
Apartment - shared / Residence, Single room, No meals
Also included: registration fee and 4 excursions.
Also available: double room accommodation. Price: EUR 950 per person
Starting dates
2019: 04.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 29.Apr.2019, 27.May.2019, 24.Jun.2019, 22.Jul.2019, 26.Aug.2019, 23.Sep.2019, 21.Oct.2019, 18.Nov.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: 9:00 - 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
309 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 325 309 | 620 589 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 351 | 670 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
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
Lessons per week: 10
| Max. group size: 7
702 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 720 702 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 798 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Course price includes accommodation
Other, Double room, No meals
It includes: Accommodation in a double cabin, 7 overnight stays, bed sheets, Italian language and culture course (10 lessons), registration fee, 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
It includes: Accommodation in a double cabin, 7 overnight stays, bed sheets, Italian language and culture course (10 lessons), registration fee, 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
2019: 14.Sep.2019.
Note: All courses offered by Laboling, Milazzo (Sicily) 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 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:Also available: Italian and Trekking & Sailing around the Aeolian Islands.
Accommodation
In high demand!
Single room, No meals
210 € per week
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| 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 |
| Price in US$ | 239 | 478 | 716 | 955 | 1193 | 1432 | 1670 | 1909 | 2386 | 2863 | 239 |
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
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
294 € per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 294 | 588 | 882 | 1176 | 1428 | 1764 | 2058 | 2352 | 2940 | 3528 | 294 |
| Price in US$ | 334 | 668 | 1002 | 1336 | 1623 | 2004 | 2338 | 2672 | 3340 | 4008 | 334 |
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
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Single room, No meals
180 € per week
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| 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 |
| Price in US$ | 205 | 409 | 614 | 818 | 1023 | 1227 | 1432 | 1636 | 2045 | 2454 | 205 |
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 our 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: 16
Dates
Fully booked on: 01.Jan.2019 - 28.Jun.2019 - 29.Sep.2019, 29.Sep.2019 - 31.Dec.2019Only limited places left for the summer months!
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 |
| Price in US$ | 137 | 273 | 409 | 546 | 682 | 818 | 955 | 1091 | 1364 | 1636 | 137 |
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: 16
Dates
Fully booked on: 01.Jan.2019 - 28.Jun.2019 - 29.Sep.2019, 29.Sep.2019 - 31.Dec.2019
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 |
| Price in US$ | 205 | 375 | 523 | 648 | 773 | 898 | 1023 | 1148 | 1398 | 1648 | 125 |
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 our 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: 16
Dates
Fully booked on: 29.Jun.2019 - 28.Sep.2019
Double room, No meals
120 € per week
More
| 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 |
| Price in US$ | 137 | 250 | 353 | 444 | 534 | 625 | 716 | 807 | 989 | 1171 | 91 |
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 our 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: 16
Dates
Fully booked on: 29.Jun.2019 - 28.Sep.2019The school also offers accommodation in a private flat, Hotel and B&B.
| 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
4.5/5.0
Overall rating
44 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usCity
4.1/5.0
Organisation
4.7/5.0
Facilities
4.2/5.0
Social activities
4.5/5.0
Course quality / Progress in language
4.8/5.0
Value for money
4.5/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.2/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.3/5.0
Other
4.2/5.0
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
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Other
5.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0/5.0
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 - Austria
“Small groups, familiar atmosphere”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Ristorante "La Pergola" in Saint Lucia del Mela
Maria28 years - Austria
“Lots of leisure activities, the school seems to be like a big family.”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Other
4.0/5.0
Angela30 years - Switzerland
“The teachers are very friendly and the school is flexible.”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0/5.0
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
4.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0/5.0
Additional information
Other comments: very nice staff, a friendly school with a very personal touch, thouroughly enjoyed it.
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