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International House Sicily

Via Quintino Sella 70, Palermo, Sicilia, 90139, Italy
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International House Sicily offers the following course types:

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£ 111
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School description

Since it opened in 1975, International House Language Centre Palermo has provided language courses, exams and professional development opportunities for language teachers both internally and in the wider community.

As part of the International House World Organisation, we are supported by the knowledge and expertise of professionals around the world, ensuring that we deliver our lessons with the most up-to-date methodology, engaging and practical lessons to suit individual needs.

International House - Language Centre Palermo has courses for all nationalities with levels from beginner to advanced. Lessons are held with the most up-to-date methodology, they are fun and engaging, with a maximum of 12 students and qualified teachers all mother tongue.

Classes are mainly in the mornings and have different intensities.
The use of textbooks and all teaching materials are included in the price of the course. All course materials are chosen every year among the best available on the market.

International House students have access to our SAC (Self Access Centre) with 15 online PCs to practice Italian and use the internet. Every computer is equipped with thousands of exercises and reference materials for language study. The whole school has wi-fi internet access.

Year opened
1975
Number of classrooms
12

Accreditations

Facilities

  • Elevators
  • Eating Area
  • Cultural Trips
  • Computers
  • IELTS Test Center
  • Studying Area
  • Library
  • Wheelchair access
  • Free Internet
  • Cambridge Exam Center
  • TOEFL Test Center
  • Audio Learning
  • Social Activities
  • Wireless Internet

Teacher qualifications

Native Italian speakers
All
Teachers with Italian teaching certification
All
Teachers with college degrees
All

Nationality and age mix

The nationality and age mix at International House Sicily varies over different time periods, courses and levels. Throughout the year, the average age is 27. In the summer, the average age is 25.

School holidays

IH Sicily does not hold classes on the holiday dates below. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.

School holidays
None

School location

IH Sicily is a group of schools which operates on the beautiful island of Sicily, in the South of Italy. IH Palermo and IH Catania are fully qualified centres that offer Italian language courses both for individuals or groups.

We offer General Italian courses, exam preparation, work experience, scuba diving and cookery lessons.

The schools are both located in the heart of the city centre. The school's excellent locations mean you are never more than a short walk away from all the major attractions in Palermo and Catania.

The wonderful sea landscape, the great warm-heartedness of its inhabitants, the rich and unique culture, its archeological and ancient sites, the active volcanoes such as Mount Etna and a Mediterranean climate, makes it an ideal place to be at any time of the year.

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Reviews

100% recommend

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"The course, location and teacher were all very inspiring"

Pauline Hage, student from Netherlands

I enjoyed my course at International House in Sicily. The location was very nice.
The course was good and thorough. My teacher Benedetta was very knowledgeable and inspiring.
And she was nice and friendly.

I would have liked more conversation and pronunciation exercises because this is the hardest part and you could benefit more from this, being in the country itself.

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Quality of teaching
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Date of study
3 Dec 2018 - 7 Dec 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.

"That was ok."

Claire Eychenne, student from France

I spent one week classes to the international school. The welcoming was ok. The location is perfect and the facilities are great in the school.

I really wanted to speak as much as possible. Even if the teacher was really nice, we spent one week to analyse the differences between two tenses that I perfectly understood before coming. I feel that we could have talked more and about more practical subjects. I don't think that talking about religion is necessary at such a low level. I know that my frustration comes from my job as I am a French teacher for foreigners so I deal very well with the grammar. Some days I replay felt that I was loosing my time and money.

I have still appreciated to go there everyday and I would probably come back to the school in a future trip to Palermo but I guess, an individual teacher would have worked better for me.

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My ratings for this school

Quality of teaching
School facilities
Social activities
School location
Date of study
3 Sep 2018 - 7 Sep 2018
Would you recommend this school?
Yes
This is a verified review. This student has booked a course at this school through Language International.
housing

Housing

IH Sicily offers the following housing types:
homestay

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast

£ 133
weekly
Age range: 18 - 85 years old
Location: In the city center of Palermo
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast (6 meals per week)
Facilities: Kitchen, laundry, and free internet
Distance to school: 7 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
£ 133
International House Palermo can arrange accommodation for you with a host family. We have chosen families for our Italian Language students with a lot of care. Staying in a homestay family will be a rewarding experience and a great opportunity for you to learn about Italian and Sicilian culture...and eating lots of lovely food!

Accommodation is normally provided from the Sunday before the course begins to the Saturday morning after the course ends. Extra nights are usually available on request on payment of a supplement.

Homestay - Single-person room - Breakfast and dinner

£ 155
weekly
Age range: 18 - 85 years old
Location: In the city center of Palermo
Housing type: Homestay
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: Breakfast and dinner (10 meals per week)
Facilities: Laundry, wireless internet, and free internet
Distance to school: 7 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, anytime
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
£ 155
International House Palermo can arrange accommodation for you with a host family. We have chosen families for our Italian Language students with a lot of care. Staying in a homestay family will be a rewarding experience and a great opportunity for you to learn about Italian and Sicilian culture...and eat lots of lovely food!

Accommodation is normally provided from the Sunday before the course begins to the Saturday morning after the course ends and it includes breakfast every day and 3 dinners per week. Extra nights are usually available on request on payment of a supplement.
apartment

Shared apartment - Single-person room - No meals

£ 151
weekly
Age range: 18 - 85 years old
Location: In the city center of Palermo
Housing type: Shared apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, and heating
Distance to school: 7 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
£ 151
The school offers self-catering apartments all year-round for adults. The apartments are centrally located and within walking distance to the school. They are single occupancy Shared Apartments with wi-fi, single bedroom, shared kitchen and bathroom. On average there are from 2 to 4 single bedrooms per apartment. All apartments are fully fitted and offer all the necessary comforts for both winter and summer. Students will be able to share both with international students and Italian people.

Private apartment - Single-person room - No meals

£ 222
weekly
Age range: 18 - 85 years old
Location: In the city center of Palermo
Housing type: Private apartment
Room type: Single-person room
Board type: No meals
Facilities: Private bathroom, kitchen, laundry, wireless internet, free internet, tV room, and heating
Distance to school: 7 - 30 minutes by walk
Availability: January - December
Check-in: Sunday, after 12:00 PM
Check-out: Saturday, before 12:00 PM
£ 222
The school offers self-catering apartments all year-round for adults. The apartments are centrally located and within walking distance to the school. They are single occupancy Studio Apartments with wi-fi, single bedroom, private kitchen and bathroom. All apartments are fully fitted and offer all the necessary comforts for both winter and summer.
visa

Visa support

We cannot apply for visas on behalf of students. However, the school can supply you with all the documentation you need to support your visa application.

Your letter of acceptance will be sent to your home address by regular mail at no charge to you. If you wish to receive your paperwork by express mail, you will be charged 25 € when you register.

Flights and airport transfer

Please note that we do not book flights for our students. If you are researching airfare costs, we recommend using Kayak.com, a search engine that lets you compare flight options from your home country to Palermo based on your budget, schedule and preferences.

Travel insurance

Study abroad worry-free with Language International's health and personal effects insurance coverage. When you book a course with us, you can opt to purchase an international insurance plan that covers not only your health care cost but also loss of your personal belongings. You must book your insurance in advance when you register.

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Map

Via Quintino Sella 70
Palermo, Sicilia
90139
Italy

School location

IH Sicily is a group of schools which operates on the beautiful island of Sicily, in the South of Italy. IH Palermo and IH Catania are fully qualified centres that offer Italian language courses both for individuals or groups.

We offer General Italian courses, exam preparation, work experience, scuba diving and cookery lessons.

The schools are both located in the heart of the city centre. The school's excellent locations mean you are never more than a short walk away from all the major attractions in Palermo and Catania.

The wonderful sea landscape, the great warm-heartedness of its inhabitants, the rich and unique culture, its archeological and ancient sites, the active volcanoes such as Mount Etna and a Mediterranean climate, makes it an ideal place to be at any time of the year.

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