Description

Learn Italian on the island of Sicily, enjoy a truly Italian immersion in a small picturesque town overlooking the Mediterranean, with views to Mount Etna.

Enjoy relaxed sunny days after your Italian classes are finished for the day.. walk to the beaches and enjoy the warm aqua blue Mediterranean. Hike the famous volcano Mount Etna through mature forests or visit the well-preserved Greek Theater and many other archaeological sites.

Situated in the heart of Taormina, housed in a typical style four-story building, which offers amazing views of the Bay of Naxos and Mount Etna.

It also overlooks the community tennis courts, lush public gardens and the Ionian Sea. Students enjoy a relaxed family atmosphere with professional teachers.

Highlights

You have the following course options:
* 4 lessons daily: (20 lessons per week)
* 4+5 lessons daily: (20 group + 5 private lessons)
* 6 lessons daily: (30 lessons per week)

- We accept all language levels / ages 18+
- Unlimited course length
- A "lesson" usually lasts approx. 50 minutes
- Course runs Monday through Friday (mornings)
- Loan of course materials are included
- Placement test and orientation on first day of course
- Maximum 10 students per group class

School accredited by the University for foreigners of Perugia as an Authorized Exam Center (exams are held in June and December) and accredited by the University "Ca' Foscari" of Venice as a recognized teacher training center for decreeing teachers of Italian as Foreign Language at "Ca' Foscari" University.

Academic credit available: (if required)
- Undergraduate Credit Through Brookhaven College

Lodging options

* Host Family:
- Private rooms
- Meals included: breakfast and dinner daily
- Meals will be local custom
- Shared bathroom with family
- Bed linens provided; must bring towels
- You will be given a key to your lodgings
- Located 5 - 15 minutes to school by public transport

* Apartments:
- Private rooms
- Self catering - NO meals included
- Expect to share with other international students.
- Normally 2 - 4 students share an apartment
- Apartments are co-ed; bedrooms are same gender
- Equipped kitchen including cooking utensils
- Bed linens provided; must bring towels
- You will be given a key to your apartment
- Located 10 - 15 minutes to school by public transport

* Studio "Bachelor" apartments:
- Private room
- Self catering - NO meals included
- This is your own studio, no sharing.
- Equipped kitchen including cooking utensils
- TV / Radio
- Bed linens provided; must bring towels
- You will be given a key to your apartment
- Located 10 - 15 minutes to school by public transport

After class and weekend activities:
Enjoy social and cultural outings during the week with other students from the school: weekly seminars covering a variety of subjects from Italian literature and poetry to Sicilian-specific subjects including history, politics, cuisine, etc.

Excursions could include: Battistero di S.Giovanni, Museo Bologna Buonsignori, Museo dell'Opera Metropolitana, Palazzo Chigi Saracini, Torre del Mangia, weekly street market, Tour of Siena on Horseback, trekking in Siena, walking to explore art and scenery.

Optional "ADD ON" classes:
* Cooking course: (3 hours and half per day) - 3 days a week given by a real Italian/Sicilian "mamma" or "papa" in their home.

* Wine tasting : (6 lessons, 1 ½ hour each) - 2 week course for beginners, including 1 visit to a wine producer cellar and fields

* Produce of Sicily: (3 lessons, 1 ½ hour each) - 1 week course tasting, explanations, production, recipes including tasting

Languages

• Italian

Languages Used as a Medium of Teaching

• Italian

Cost in US$:

Various options

Program Fees Include:

- Selected language course and course length
- Placement test and orientation on the day
- Lodging as requested
- Meals if selected
- Use of teaching materials and borrowing books
- Optional cultural and social activities.
- Language proficiency certificate
- Academic credit available if requested

Credit Available

yes

This Program is open to

American, Asian, Australian, Canadian, European, Kiwi, South African and Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel

Independently

Typically Participants Work

Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves

• Online Application plus Application Assessment

Typically The Application Process Time is

48 hours

Language Vacation's Mission Statement

Provide short or long term language courses and total cultural immersion abroad. Studying abroad, in the country a language is spoken is the most effective way to learn another language. Enjoy year round language programs worldwide for "Adults", junior summer language camps & programs abroad for "Teenagers" and affordable credit-bearing opportunities. Tailor made language courses for Business, Government & Diplomatic personal including the opportunity to Live & Study in the home of your own private language teacher!

Year Founded

2000