The School
The Italian Language and Culture school LaboLing was set up in 1994 and it is recognised by the Ministry of Education, University and Research. The school is open the whole year. Language courses are also addressed to foreigners residing in Italy, we can arrange groups or private tuition.
Our main premises are in Milazzo, but we also organise courses in Lipari and Salina, in the Aeolian Islands, on board a sailboat or in a holiday farm in Pettineo, near Cefalù.
Where we are
The school is in Milazzo, Sicily, in the old town not far away from the port for the Aeolian Islands and from the Cathedral. Our classrooms are well-lit and equipped with air conditioning. Our students can make use of the school internet point for free.
Italian language courses
Course levels and contents comply with the directives of the Council of Europe and the Common European Reference Framework for Languages. The Italian language courses are divided in six different levels: A1 - A2, B1 - B2 and C1 - C2. Passing from one level to the next requires an average study of about 160 hours lesson.
CILS examination
In accordance with the Università per Stranieri die Siena, it is possible to sit the CILS (Certificazione di Italiano come Lingua Straniera) exam in our school. The exams are held in Milazzo twice a year, once in June and once in December. Apart from our normal group courses it is possible to follow specific preparation for the CILS exam.
Teacher Training - DITALS examination
In our Language Centre we also organise Training Courses for teachers L2/LS and since 2004 in our school it is also possible to do the DITALS (Certificazione di Competenza in Didattica dell'Italiano a Stranieri) examination thanks to an agreement with the Università per Stranieri di Siena.
Accommodation
Accommodation for the students is directly selected by the school. There are different possibilities according to the students' needs. Although flats, houses and hotels are located in the town centre or close to it, they are all in very quiet neighbourhoods a few minutes walk from the school.
Milazzo
Milazzo is located at the beginning of a long peninsula stretching from the mainland towards the Aeolian Islands. The town is dominated by the ancient Castle and it is surrounded by the sea.
The western beach is very long with a view of the islands of Alicudi, Filicudi, Salina, Lipari and Vulcano. The sunsets you can admire from here are simply unique and unforgettable.
Leaving the port with its hectic pace, there is the town hall built in neoclassical style, here the rhythm slows down on a human scale. The fish market, close to the old town centre, transports visitors to the old life-style of fishermen. From here you can walk to the shops, the beaches and the pubs, bars and discos.
Milazzo has always been a favourite holiday place for Italians and you can experience the true Italian lifestyle.
Free time activities
There are various ways to spend your free time in Milazzo and the Aeolian Islands.
Moreover, students can join the school programme of leisure activities, trips and other cultural or entertainment initiatives organised during the week and in week ends. |
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