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Sicilia Italian Language SchoolPalermo (Sicily), Italy

3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

11 students - overall rating
Via Goethe 45 - 90138 Palermo (Sicily) - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Great location close to the beach.
  • Palermo (Sicily) is one of the top destinations our students liked most
  • Electronic whiteboards in all classrooms.
What we dislike about the school
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.

Location: Sicilia Italian Language School is located in the capital of the Sicilian region of Italy, Palermo. Housed in the heart of the city, a 5-minute walk from several museums, bars, restaurants and attractions, the school is well situated to assist students in reaching their language goals, whilst enjoying Sicilia and Palermo to their fullest. Popular attractions such as the Norman Palace, the Cattedrale di Palermo and Piazza Quattro Canti, are all within walking distance of the school's front doors.

School facilities: The school's facilities are commendable, including everything students may need to reach their language goals in a comfortable and motivating environment. These facilities include a library, free after-class access to language learning software, a movie room, a garden and free WIFI. All classrooms are equipped with televisions, electronic whiteboards, air conditioning, heating and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.

Accreditations and Associations: The school is accredited by the University of Siena, is a registered exam centre for the DITALS exams, and is certified for teaching the Italian language to foreigners.

Course selection: Course selection includes something for students of all levels, from complete beginners to Fluency. Courses are taught in groups, with additional Private lessons able to be taken in conjunction with a group course or independently.

Accommodation: Accommodation through the school is an option in Homestay, Private Apartment, Bed & Breakfast and Shared Apartment facilities.

Italian Courses

General Language
Private

Our prices for Sicilia Italian Language School include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes

Photos

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  • Exploring the city
    Exploring the city3/5
  • Students working hard
    Students working hard4/5
  • 5/5

Student opinions about Sicilia Italian Language School, Palermo (Sicily)

3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Overall school rating of
Sicilia Italian Language School, Palermo (Sicily)
11 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Facilities
2.4 

Rating: 2.4/5.0

Social activities
1.9 

Rating: 1.9/5.0

Organisation
2.7 

Rating: 2.7/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
3.5 

Rating: 3.5/5.0

Value for money
3.1 

Rating: 3.1/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Students 31-49 years (2 ratings)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Students 50+ years (9 ratings)
3.4 

Rating: 3.4/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Excellent teacher - Martina. When I arrived at the school, the staff was very friendly and welcoming towards me.
Disliked
Based on my goals, there are no negative aspects.
Details of the review
Course: Italian Language Course (Advanced) 20 [Italiano] - 2 weeks
Review date: 14. Nov. 2023 by Cleonice Pinheiro
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
2.0

Rating: 2/5.0

Liked
Teachers are capable but not interested in the students or seem bought into the ethics of the school
Disliked
Constant interruptions, not enough pens, not enough ink in the photocopier (and not fixed in 3 months) dropped down desk on the chairs do not stay vertical. Rude personnel
Details of the review
Course: Italian Language Course 20 - 14 weeks
Review date: 11. Apr. 2022 by Michael Kostyn
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
I had 2 teachers, one was good, the other didn't bother and ended the lesson 15 minutes early
Disliked
Water was only available on request, coffee was not offered at all
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Okay
Course: Private Classes 10 - 1 week
Review date: 20. Jun. 2023 by Klaus-Peter Rückert
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
-Very competent and friendly teachers
Disliked
-Beginner's class was not really suitable for complete beginners, as you can end up in class with people who have already been in the beginner's class for 2-3 weeks and thus have no possibility to learn with a logical structure -chairs with wobbly and crooked folding tables, bare classroom -Working with photocopies from an Italian book, some of which are difficult to read -On the last day, a film with Italian subtitles, where beginners do not really have a chance to understand everything.
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Unfortunate start to a not-really beginner's class
Course: Italian Language Course (Beginners) 20 - 1 week
Review date: 25. Sep. 2023 by Kathrin Mletzko
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Central location, nice atmosphere.
Details of the review
Course: Italian Language Course 15 - 2 weeks
Review date: 30. Sep. 2019 by Marjaana Vainio
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Liked
The teacher Lala was very good
Disliked
There was no placement test. There was no book, only often poor photocopies. There were no activities offered either. The staff (except the teacher) did not seem very competent. There were no desks, only chairs with folding tables, but we had to repair them ourselves first, as most of them were defective.
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: The group was not on the same level.
Other comments On Fridays, a film is shown or an activity is offered, which means you only have 4 days of lessons. That's a lot of money.
Course: Italian Language Course (Beginners) 20 - 1 week
Review date: 9. Oct. 2023 by Claudia Hepe
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The teachers.
Insider tip: Basic facilities - great teachers - friendly atmosphere.
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: The school is small and well located. There are no organized activities (I was not informed of any! so it could be my bad), and the facilities are basic. Table, desk, books. Teachers are absolutely perfect. Competent, smart, intelligent, passionate and patient.
Other comments I warmly recommend it.
Course: Private Classes - 2 weeks
Review date: 6. May. 2019 by Gordana Podvezanec
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Sicilia Italian Language School compared to ratings of all schools in Italy

 Sicilia Italian Language School Palermo (Sicily)Average of all other schools in Italy
Overall school rating3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Location of the school3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities2.4

Rating: 2.4/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities1.9

Rating: 1.9/5.0

4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Organisation2.7

Rating: 2.7/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Quality of teaching3.5

Rating: 3.5/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money3.1

Rating: 3.1/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Homestay4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Shared flat4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Sicilia Italian Language School

Accreditations and Quality seals
Italian in ItalyLICET
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)
Student gender mix
40% male / 60% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Sicilia Italian Language School and you book here.
Year of school foundation
2003

General school facilities

  • Fridge for student use

  • Drink vending machine

  • Snack vending machine

  • Library

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Movie room

  • Garden

  • Balcony / terrace

  • Copy machine

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • Free parking (<500m)

  • 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: 10
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Adapted for students with learning difficulty

    • Adapted for deaf students

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Accessible Toilet

Student Age

Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 9.2696629213483%
18-24 years 14.044943820225%
25-34 years 23.595505617978%
35-50 years 25.280898876404%
>50 years 27.808988764045%
The average age outside summer is 7 years higher than in summer.
Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 30
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 30
Junior courses - In summer: 6
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 4
Minimum age of students
16 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 4
Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
Junior courses In summer: 2
Junior courses Throughout the year: 2
Average age of students
In summer: 23 years
Throughout the year: 30 years

Information for all courses offered by Sicilia Italian Language School

Lesson duration
50 minutes
School's administrative fee
25.00 €
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 01 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per Italian language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Leisure activities

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Not published.

Adults - Paid activities

Guided tours:
- HD Tour Arabo Normanno(5hrs): EUR38
- HD Tour della Favorita(4hrs): EUR 40 including rental bike
- HD Tour “Il quartiere della Zisa”: EUR 30
- HD La Palermo Inglese: EUR 33
activity possibledistance from school
Ballet-
Cooking-
Dancing3 km
Diving3 km
Golf3 km
Horse riding3 km
Mountainbiking-
Music-
Swimming-
Yoga-

Accommodation

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FAQ about Sicilia Italian Language School, Palermo (Sicily)

  • Italian courses at Sicilia Italian Language School start at 105 € for Private Classes 5 course with 5 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Sicilia Italian Language School
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Sicilia Italian Language School varies from 1 students (Private Classes 10) to 15 students (Italian Language Course (Advanced) 20)
  • Sicilia Italian Language School offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 23 during the summer and 30 for the rest of the year.

Terms of Sicilia Italian Language School

First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:00
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Legal name/parent company
Scuola die Lingua e Cultura Italiana Sicilia | Tax registration ID: IT06273520822

Visa Documents

Nationals from United Kingdom do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
years
Starting date
Course available
Check-in date
Check-out date
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Course material included.
FREE cancellation
FREE changes
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