Italian Language Courses in Milazzo, Sicily

Laboling offers language and culture courses in Milazzo. The school is located downtown, close to the beautiful beach Spiaggia di Ponente and the Aeolian Islands. It is one of the oldest and most historically significant cities in Sicily. It is also the best starting point for discovering major tourist attractions.

Students are divided into small groups of 5 to 6 people for better-personalized learning. Our accommodation options are located in quiet areas close to the school and the beach, all carefully selected for a comfortable stay. Participants may choose to share a flat with other students, rent an apartment, or live with an Italian family.

Laboling collaborates with the Università per Stranieri di Siena and is recognized as a teacher training center. The school is also a CILS (Certificazione di Italiano come Lingua Straniera) examination center.

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Established in 1994 and recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education, Laboling - The School of Italian in Sicily offers courses in our main premises in Milazzo. We also have lessons on board a sailboat and in the Aeolian Islands. Our school is open all year round, and we cater to individuals interested in learning Italian as well as aspiring teachers of Italian as a foreign language. 
 
Under an agreement with Università per Stranieri di Siena, we administer the Certificazione di Italiano come Lingua Straniera (CILS) and the Certificazione di Competenza in Didattica dell'Italiano a Stranieri (DITALS) examinations. We offer CILS exam preparation, training programs for Italian teachers, and language courses. Our course content and levels (A1 - A2, B1 - B2 and C1 - C2) at Laboling adhere...

Established in 1994 and recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education, Laboling - The School of Italian in Sicily offers courses in our main premises in Milazzo. We also have lessons on board a sailboat and in the Aeolian Islands. Our school is open all year round, and we cater to individuals interested in learning Italian as well as aspiring teachers of Italian as a foreign language. 
 
Under an agreement with Università per Stranieri di Siena, we administer the Certificazione di Italiano come Lingua Straniera (CILS) and the Certificazione di Competenza in Didattica dell'Italiano a Stranieri (DITALS) examinations. We offer CILS exam preparation, training programs for Italian teachers, and language courses. Our course content and levels (A1 - A2, B1 - B2 and C1 - C2) at Laboling adhere to the standards set by the Common European Framework for Languages and the Council of Europe. Other than learning another language, our program participants join trips, leisure activities, and entertainment or cultural events.

Established in 1994 and recognized by the Italian Ministry of Education, Laboling - The School of Italian in Sicily offers courses in our main premises in Milazzo. We also have lessons on board a sailboat and in the Aeolian Islands. Our school is open all year round, and we cater to individuals interested in learning Italian as well as aspiring teachers of Italian as a foreign language. 
 
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Small school, very friendly, like a family. Excellent learning experience.

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I have attended the school two times, and will probably return again. There are many students that return to the school. The atmosphere is very friendly. It's like a big temporary family. That comes from the scale of the place - it seems to be just right. The classes are small, and you get a lot of personal attention. 

The teachers and staff know their stuff. They are experienced, competent, and of a pleasant disposition. They stress the importance of constant practice, and of trying to speak only in Italian. 

I always stayed in the apartment just above the school, with other students, and not with a family (just my preference).  Sometimes there's a bit of street noise at night until about 10:30, but it was never a serious problem for me (and I'm a light sleeper). If it might be a problem for you, you can ask for a room that doesn't face the street. I imagine it's a more intense experience if you stay with an Italian family, instead of in the school's apartment.

I have nothing but fond memories of the place, the people, the food (.."Ahhh, so *that's* what a real pizza tastes like"...), and just the overall feel of Milazzo. You'll likely meet students at different levels (I'm only at A2 level), but that doesn't seem to be a big problem. 

The nearby Eolian Islands are a special treat. Milazzo itself is just right: not too big, not too small. There aren't many tourists, so you feel embedded in the culture, not like a tourist. The locals recommend June as the best month.

I've studied at Laboling a number of times now over the last 4 years. The first time I came for two weeks and then I returned a few more times for a month or two. It's a wonderful school and I say that after studying in Rome, Florence, Siena and Perugia in the past. Sicily is unforgettable - it's beautiful and the food is incredible but especially because the people are so warm and open. And that's especially true at the school. Laboling is a small school so the classes are intimate and you get lots of time for conversation and songs and games. The teachers and the secretary are always available to help you for anything you might need from the time you register.
Classes are in the morning and then there are excursions in the afternoon to some great spots that would be difficult to get to on your own. I loved seeing so much of Sicily - and eating all of the delicious food!
One of the best parts of the school is that you won't find many other Americans or English speakers. And most of the locals don't speak English either. It's a great opportunity if you really want to immerse yourself in Italian. I was always able to communicate and people were really patient and friendly.
There's a shared apartment above the school which is convenient and a nice way to spend time with the other students. I made friends there that I still keep in touch with today. But I really recommend staying at least a week with a family and having lunch with them. There is no better experience for getting to know Sicily - although you may need to go on a diet immediately afterwards! I loved the week I stayed with a couple and their daughter. She introduced me to all her friends and took me out to events in Messina and the nearby towns. In fact she introduced me to the man that I ended up marrying 2 years later!
I highly recommend Laboling and think it's a shame that more Americans haven't discovered it yet. The school is fantastic and you can travel all over Sicily in your free time!

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