The language students at AZ Taormina Italian language school, range in age from 18 to 80 years of age, and represent many different cultures and backgrounds. The Italian language school welcomes this diversity and encourages cross-cultural exchange and learning whenever possible. We believe this makes for a more interesting and enjoyable experience for everyone.

While the Italian language school does host some university students, they also have a large number of adult professionals who choose to participate in these programs, frequently combining vacation and language learning. You will also find many adult students simply enjoying a well-earned extended stay to immerse themselves completely in the Italian language and culture. Their Italian language courses assist in adding the right amount of structure and connection to those pursuing both long and short-term stays in Sicily.

Once at the Italian language school you will find that students come as individuals, couples, and occasionally in groups. We have even offered, on request, special group courses for entire families and even groups of children who want to learn Italian. The only requirement is the desire to learn. The teaching methods, materials, activities, and tasks are generally varied to each group level to be most appropriate to their nature of learning.

Of course, many of the students at the Italian language school in Taormina, Italy, come from the European Union, yet many come from as far away as Australia, Canada, Japan, the United States and Eastern European countries.

Each student is asked to complete a questionnaire on the last day of class. This questionnaire asks students to make detailed comments on the complete program: classes, methods, materials, teachers, school office, activities, and accommodations. students are also asked to make recommendations and to share any other ideas or comments to improve the experience for future visits.

Student Feedback:

"AZ Taormina has established a superior Italian language school with impeccable credentials. The faculty and staff are so supportive and enthusiastic. Not only are the courses in written and spoken Italian fine, but the additional synergy of cultural historic, and local creates a broad and rich palette. A much richer experience than "just" a language class. There are other schools where one learns Italian, but none better." (Bruce)

"The time we spent at the Italian language school in Taormina was the perfect balance between holiday and study. Our teachers were serious about their teaching yet had a good sense of humor. Most evenings at 5.00 o'clock we had an interesting lecture on some form of Italian Culture, whether it was Films of the 50's, a famous Italian playwright like Pirandello, a quiz or an evening out for pizza. There was no reason to ever feel alone. To study Italian in the beautiful and historical town of Taormina is something I look forward to repeating in the near future." (Olga)

"There is so much to do in Taormina itself, but it is easy enough to rent a a car or take a tour with a local travel agency. I probably learned more in my three weeks at Italian language school than I did in my four years of high school, because I was completely immersed in the language. The teachers take on such a "hands on" approach to learning, and each student is really given that personal attention that they need in order to perfect their problems, that I really found it so easy to learn and retain everything that was taught to me."(Kacie)

"My experience at the language school was worthwhile in every way. The teachers were exceptional, the classroom environment lively and challenging, the setting exquisite and the students a wonderful mix. If we'd have stayed one more week (time limited my wife and me to a single week) I'm sure I'd have left speaking exquisitely fluent Italian. My advice is, "Stay as long as you can. Stay longer." (Bernie)

"I have studied in Madrid, Buenos Aires, Florence and Taormina. I am also a trained English teacher and have worked both in the U. S. and abroad. AZ Taormina is, by far the best language school I have ever attended or been a part of. Of course, it is not perfect; no school can be all things to everyone. I don't want anyone to discredit my comments by thinking they are overstated. But I can honestly say that the professionalism of the director and the staff at the Italian language school combined with their sincere desire to create a meaningful cultural and personal experience for their students makes the school a very special place. That's why I keep going back and continue to recommend the school to friends and colleagues. And, you simply cannot ask for a more beautiful setting." (Lisa)

"Taormina, Sicily is breathtakingly beautiful in its situation. The location of the Greek theatre in Taormina is could not be more perfect. One can still observe performances today. The acoustics are perfect; the sun setting beyond the stage, setting deep into the ocean is all very romantic. From the town, one can hike up high up into the mountain to a village whose name does escape me now. From there one feels as if you can see the world. The view is magnificent. The town is small and therefore provides a level of comfort as far as safety; this is important to single women in particular." (Helga)