One of the more interesting places to study and learn Italian in Italy is in Sicily. AZ Taormina is a wonderful Italian language school located in the charming and historic town of Taormina. Currently the language school offers quality group and private Italian language instruction to individuals from around the world. In addition to excellent Italian programs, the language school offers students the chance to discover the Taormina and the rest of Sicily.

Currently the Italian language school is located in the heart of Taormina in a beautifully restored 4 story 19th Century building. The building has comfortable air conditioned classrooms, a rooftop terrace students can relax on, a computer lab with internet, comfortable student break areas, and administrative offices. During the high season you will typically find up to 70 students studying and learning Italian at this language school. Low season students numbers typically range from 20-30 students.

The Italian language school in Taormina, Italy offers language students the option of taking standard or customized Italian courses. The vast majority of students studying in Taormina take the Standard Italian Language Group Program. This program focuses on Italian language acquisition and is available to students of any level of language proficiency. For students who have a short time period to devote to learning Italian or desire to cover specialized topics, private language courses are a wonderful option. The variety of Italian programs offered by the language school means that students can create an Italian immersion experience ideally suited to their needs.

Students attending classes at the Italian language school do more than study and learn Italian. A key portion of any immersion experience relates to the cultural aspect. Each week the Italian language school in Taormina (Italy) offers students a range of fascinating excursions and cultural seminars. The concept behind these offerings are that in order to learn Italian effectively a student should also gain a cultural insight into Italy. Upcoming activities are posted in the student break area of the language school.

If you are searching for an excellent location to study and learn Italian in Taormina (Sicily, Italy), then our partner Italian language school is an excellent option.

• Spectacularly located on a terrace of Monte Tauro, Taormina is easily Sicily's most picturesque town.
• Taormina (Italy) offers a wide variety of art, a teeming night life, a lively street life, and great restaurants.
• Taormina offers visitors the seductive beaches and nearby Mediterranean bay of Naxos.
• Taormina has rich historical past, which is reflected in the famous Greek theatre, streets and gardens that make up the center of the town.
• Taormina offers visitors easy access to all other destinations in Sicily.
• Fantastic architecture such as the the Badia Vecchia (old Abbey) a 14th century Gothic building.
• Festivals, theatre and music concerts are offered the throughout the summer.

Language Courses

Standard Italian Group Program: This is the most popular Italian language program offered by the Italian language school. Students will study Italian in a group setting for 4 lessons per day. Each class will have no more than 10 students per class. You will learn Italian in a setting designed to ensure that you pick up the language in a rapid manner. You will be tested upon arrival at the Italian language school and placed in a group of individuals who are at your language level.

Intensive Italian Group Program: Very similar in structure to the Standard Italian Program. The main difference is that with this option you will receive 2 additional Italian language classes per day. This is the perfect choice for someone who needs or wants a more intensive Italian language immersion program. Like the Standard Group Program there will never be more than 10 people in any one class.

Private Italian Program: For those people who want to study and learn Italian in the most intensive setting possible or at a rapid pace. This particular Italian program can be customized to fit your needs. You have flexibility in terms of topics covered and length of time per day. Most people opt for either 4 or 6 lessons per day.

Italian Culture Courses

Italian Literature: This course can be structured either as a Group Course for 8 hours per week or an Individual Course for 4 hours per week. This class focuses on Italian literature from its origin to the present day.

Italian History: The perfect course for those interested in the rich history of Italy. You can either enroll in group courses for 8 hours per week or take private courses for 4 hours per week. Topics tend to focus on Etruscan, Greek and Roman history.

Italian Art History: If you are interested in learning about Italian art, this is a great course. You can either take a group course which runs 8 hours per week or take the private option for 4 hours per week. This particular course will focus on Italian architecture, painting and sculpture.

• Student card for discounts
• FREE extra curricular activities (30 hours a month)
• Educational material
• Oral and written Italian language entrance test
• Certificate of accomplishments

We highly recommend that all students to start Italian group language courses on the following dates. However, it is possible to start an Italian language immersion program every Monday if you are not an absolute beginner. ABSOLUTE BEGINNERS who want to enroll in a group course MUST begin on these dates:

Note: June 3 and Dec 9 start dates for classes fall on a Tuesday.

The Italian language school will be closed until the end of the year staring on Dec 19, 2008 and re-opening on Jan 12, 2009

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