Summer programs

Students studying abroad in Sicily, Italy in the summertime are entrenched with the historically diverse cultures of the Mediterranean reflected in Sicily’s art, architecture, food, and culture. Sicily is the land where Archimedes taught, Saint Paul preached and Pirandello wrote. Taormina, nicknamed the Pearl of the Mediterranean, has enchanted numerous visitors over the course of its history as a Greek colony, a Roman province, an Arab emirate and a Norman kingdom and Sicily enchants summer study abroad students as well.

Students can select from the Italian language courses and Italian studies courses in Italian literature, art, history, geology, archeology and Italian cinema offered in either English or Italian in the Summer Study Abroad in Italy program.

Students enrolled in Summer Study Abroad in Sicily, Italy can discover the natural beauty of Sicily. After class, students escape to Taormina’s world renowned beaches and relax, completing assignments while lounging on pebble beaches with pristine turquoise water. Taormina is a magical center for culture in the summer with music concerts, an international film festival, art exhibits and activities drawing an international audience to Taormina’s stages and piazzas.

Numerous contemporary and classical concerts are scheduled throughout the season in outdoor venues which attract visitors to Taormina from all over the country and Europe. During their free time, students enjoy Taormina’s world class beaches such as Isola Bella, with its warm, transparent water and magnificent Nature Preserve.

Students discover that Taormina, Sicily has a high-caliber, vibrant art community. Students enrolled in the Summer Study Abroad in Sicily, Italy Programs participate in our Center for Italian Language and Culture‘s weekly social and cultural activities including Italian Cinema, Italian Art, Literature and History lectures, hiking and boat rides and sport activities.

In addition to the school activities, Taormina hosts many cultural events throughout the year. In summer, Taormina Arte – International Festival for Cinema, Music and Theater – schedules all of their events in the 2000+ year old Greek Theater just steps from the school.

The international student population studying at Babilonia – Center for Italian Language and Culture enriches the learning environment and makes the Center a unique opportunity for Study Abroad in Italy students.

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Credits Awarded

  • 3 credits in 2 week study abroad programs
  • 6 credits in 4 week study abroad programs
  • 9 credits in 6 week study abroad programs
  • 9 credits in 8 week study abroad programs

Application Deadline: April 1st Late applications accepted on a space available basis


Two Week Summer Study Abroad in Italy, Sicily Program

Credits awarded: 3 academic credits in one of the courses listed below:

Sessions
One: May 14 to June 4Two: May 28 to June 11
Three: June 11 to June 25Four: June 25 to July 10
Five: July 9 to July 30Six: July 23 to Aug 6
Seven: Aug 6 to Aug 20

Two Week Summer Study Abroad in Italy, Sicily Program”

Sessions
Session One: May 14 to June 4Session Two: May 28 to June 11
Session Three: June 11 to June 25Session Four: June 25 to July 10
Session Five: July 9 to July 30Session Six: July 23 to Aug 6
Session Seven: Aug 6 to Aug 20

Cost of Two Week Summer Study Abroad in Italy, Sicily Program:  €uro 3315

Study with a Buddy Discount: Enroll with a friend and share a room and each student receives a 100 Euro discount! Students must enroll for same dates, but may select different courses.

Application Deadline: April 1st Late applications accepted on a space available basis.


Summer Study Abroad in Sicily, Italy Four Week Programs

Credits awarded: up to 6 academic credits in 2 of the courses listed below:

Sessions
Session One: May 14 to June 11Session Two: May 28 to June 25
Session Three: June 11 to July 9Session Four: July 9 to Aug 6
Session Five: July 23 to Aug 20

Cost of Four Week Summer Study Abroad Program €uro 5050 (up to 6 credits)

Study with a Buddy Discount: Enroll with a friend and share a room and each student receives a 200 €uro discount! Students must enroll for same dates, but may select different courses.

Application Deadline: April 1st Late applications will be accepted on a space available basis.


Summer Study Abroad in Sicily, Italy Six Week Programs

Credits awarded: up to 9 academic credits in up to 3 of the courses listed below

Sessions
Session One: May 14 to June 25Session Two: May 28 to July 9
Session Three: June 11 to July 23Session Four: July 9 to Aug 20
Session Five: July 30 to Sept 3

Cost of Six Week Summer Study in Italy, Sicily Program: €uro 7275

Study with a Buddy Discount: Enroll with a friend and share a room and each student receives a 200 Euro discount! Students must enroll for same dates, but may select different courses.

Application deadline: April 1st Late applications will be accepted on a space available basis.


Summer Study Abroad in Sicily, Italy Eight Week Programs”

Sessions
Session One: May 14 to July 9Session Two: May 28 to July 23
Session Three: June 11 to Aug 6Session Four: July 9 to Sept 3

Credits awarded: up to 9 academic credits in up to 3 of the courses listed below:

Cost of Program of Eight Week Program: €uro 8025

Study with a Buddy Discount: Enroll with a friend and share a room and each student receives a 200 Euro discount! Students must enroll for same dates, but may select different courses.

Application deadline: April 1st Late applications will be accepted on a space available basis


Summer Study Abroad Programs in Sicily, Italy include

  • Roundtrip transportation from and to Catania’s Fontanarossa Airport
  • Orientation in Taormina
  • Welcome Dinner
  • Accommodation in shared student apartment with single bedroom and shared bathroom, kitchen and living area
  • Daily breakfast
  • First day package (Folder, notepad, pen)
  • Student discount card for local businesses
  • Guided historical walking tour of Taormina
  • Laptops available during school hours
  • Free WiFi connection (Monday to Friday 8:30 – 5:00 at school)
  • Weekly seminars in Italian culture, history, literature or art
  • Weekly Italian film socials
  • Weekly social activity
  • Optional Weekend full day excursions (additional fee)
  • Final transcript for direct transfer of credit to student’s home university.
  • Airfare is not included

Courses available in Summer Study Abroad in Italy Program:

  • Italian Language (3 credits) available levels
    ITA 101Elementary Italian I
    ITA 102Elementary Italian II
    ITA 111Intermediate Italian I
    ITA 112Intermediate Italian II
    ITA 201Advanced Italian I
    ITA 202Advanced Italian II
    ITA 211High Advanced Italian
    ITA 212High Advanced Italian II
    ITA 301Superior Italian I
    ITA 302Superior Italian II

Language courses are total immersion study of Italian language and culture combining oral and written expression. Emphasis is on building communicative proficiency along with a basic command of Italian grammar.

A variety of resources (journals, reviews, magazines, commercials, TV ads, video clips and music) expose students to the sights and sounds of contemporary Italy.

Classes are restricted to a maximum of 12 students to optimize language acquisition.

Language courses Offered All Sessions