Studying Italian in Italy.
Students on our Italian language courses in Taormina, Sicily come for full immersion Italian language programs from all over the world! Study vacation and language learning is an enriching life experience, studying abroad to learn in Italy is also a lot of fun!
Students on our Italian language courses range from 18 to 80 years old and represent many different cultures and backgrounds. We welcome this diversity and encourage cross-cultural exchanges and learning whenever possible. We believe this makes for a more interesting and enjoyable experience for everyone.
Many of our students on our Italian language programs come from the European Union, the United States, Japan, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Eastern European countries and even South America.
As well as hosting university students, we also have a large number of adult professionals who choose to participate in our programs, frequently combining vacations and language learning. Our Italian language school also has many adult students simply enjoying a well-earned extended stay to immerse themselves completely in the Italian language and culture.
Our students come as individuals, couples, and occasionally in groups. On request, we also offer special group courses for families or groups of children who want to learn Italian in Italy. The only requirement is the desire to learn Italian and experience Italian culture. Our teachers vary material, activities and tasks according to each group level ensuring they are the most appropriate to their learning needs.
Each student is asked to complete a questionnaire on the last day of class. This feedback questionnaire asks students to make detailed comments on the complete program: classes, methodology, teaching materials, teachers, school office,social activity program, and accommodation. We also ask students to make recommendations and to share any other ideas or comments to improve the experience for future visits. We, at Babilonia, value student feedback.
What students say about us
Dear Team Babilonia,
Sorry to write in English but I graduated at level A2.2 🙂
I writing to thank the entire team for another great experience. I enjoyed every aspect of my week.
Thank you to the staff in the restaurant for always making us feel welcome and providing outstanding service. You are a huge asset to the school. A big kiss to our favorite barista as her smile and energy are a great start to each day.
Thank you to the office staff for providing excellent customer service. My apartment was a dream and every day that I sat in my temporary kitchen and looked out the window I was grateful for the amazing view. Taormina has captured my heart. (Photo below from apartment)
I am also grateful to the community of Taormina. In each shop when I said “Devo parlare Italiano perche io sono qui per la lingua” they patiently worked with me and made me feel like Taormina was my home.
I think over the last two years I’ve worked with every teacher on staff and loved them all. This year my class instructor was Pepe and he was also great. I want to apologize for the use of my Roman slang but on this particular day it was my goal to make Pepe laugh 🙂 at least twice. Accomplishing this goal made my day and hopefully Pepe had a a very good laugh or two. Thank you Pepe.
A big hug to Michela. She is a wonderful teacher and by the end the week I was sad to leave. Thank you for our conversations and I sincerely hope we meet again in the near future.
I have attended a few other schools over the years and none are at the level of Babilonia. Last year I made lifelong friends who joined me for a long weekend in Cefalu this year. Not only is the school a place to learn but also to establish and forge new bonds across the globe. (Photo below with Lea and Milena former students)
You are truly the best and I wish you continue success. I hope to see you again next year.
Grazie mille per la settimana migliore. Spero che posso ritornare per due settimane in 2024. Tanti baci a tutti 🙂
Cheryl
I writing to thank the entire team for another great experience.CHERYL
Babylon er et nydelig sted i en hage med blomster og appelsintrær. Lærerne er både kreative, hyggelige og fremfor alt veldig dyktige, og får en til å bruke italiensk aktivt.
INGA (Norway)
Babylon er et nydelig sted…INGA (Norway)
Wunderbarer Ort, um mit wunderbaren Menschen, eine wunderbare Sprache zu erlernen!
Fabian
Si tu veux apprendre l’italien ou progresser dans cette langue dans un superbe coin d’Italie alors l’ecole Babilonia est faite pour toi!
Veronique
L’ecole Babilonia est faite pour toi!Veronique
Babilonia, un lieu paisible où la penseé peut trouver son expression…en Italia bien sûr! Merci pour cette belle expérience.
Gabriel
Babilonia, un lieu paisible où la penseé peut trouver son expression…Gabriel
Incredible experience that went by way too fast. So glad I came here. I will definitely find a way to come back. Thank you everyone!
Roisin
Incredible experience that went by way too fast.Roisin
INejlepší dovolená mého života!!! Oceňuji skvělou organizaci, uzasni a vstricni lide a skvěly lektor Giorgio! Thanks a lot, I will come again!
Alice
Thanks a lot, I will come again!Alice
I’m usually a very critical person, but I can not think of one thing that could have improved my experience. If you want to jump-start your Italian language skills to the next level, attend Babilonia!
Matt Rocco, USA, 2 week standard plus course, January 2019
I’m usually a very critical person…Matt Rocco, USA, 2 week standard plus course, January 2019
BABILONIA is truly a dream. From the staff and management who are absolute angels to the wonderful, simply amazing teachers, all in a fabulous place like Taormina … what more could you ask for? I had the great fortune to spend two weeks there for teacher training course (through AATI) and it was the best professional development I have ever had in my career as a teacher. ❤ If you have a chance to come here, do it – everything about this place is NUMERO UNO! (Kristin Fisher)
BABILONIA is truly a dreamKristin Fisher
Babylon is much more than Italian; it is a unique experience, an indelible memory. (Regi Carrasco – Spain, Semistandard course, summer 2014)
An indelible memory(Regi Carrasco - Spain, Semistandard course, summer 2014)
Sono stata in tutto il mondo per studiare lingue (spagnolo e italiano) e, secondo me, nessuno è meglio di loro. (Lisa Cherivtch – USA)
Sono stata in tutto il mondo per studiare lingue…Lisa Cherivtch
(USA, 02.07 – 11.07.2014)
The school is extremely well run. I’d like to suggest some improvements but I can’t think of any. A great place to learn Italian in a friendly atmosphere with professional and dedicated teachers and staff. (Mark Holden – UK, corso standard plus 30.06 – 11.07.2014)
The school is extremely well run…Mark Holden (UK, corso standard plus 30.06 – 11.07.2014)
