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Solemar Academy

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Via M.C. Tomasini 5 , Cefalu (view map)
100% (17 reviews)
      

About Solemar Academy

Solemar Academy of Cefalù is definitely the place for dynamic audience. The town is distinguished by its renowned tourist hospitality, beautiful beach and cultural offer.

Our school is accredited by:
- ASILS (Italian language School Association)
- CSN
- University of Perugia
- University of Siena
- University of Palermo
- Bildungsurlaub
- CVCL as CELI Examination Center


The biggest strength of our school is, without a doubt, our team: young, international, lively and, of course, very knowledgeable.


The methods used by our teachers range from “task-based” to the communicative method. All are excellent at giving students tools to learn the Italian language in an intuitive, friendly manner. The courses we offer vary in duration and intensity. The standard course consists of 20 hours per week in a group setting. The combination course is the standard course with an additional 5 hours per week of individual lessons. The Intensive course is designed to be more demanding (this course is officially recognized as Bildungsurlaub in almost all the German Länder) and consists of 20 hours of group lessons plus 10 hours of lessons per week. Lastly, it is also possible to build an individual package based on your particular needs and how many hours you desire.
Classes are usually held in the morning at our school on Via Fermi, which is a stone’s throw away from the beach. The school has recently been renovated turning it into an open inviting place, with 5 bright classrooms where our students feel at home.


Our courses

- Standard course (20 units per week)
- Combined course (20 units in group + 5 private units per week)
- Intensive course (30 units per week)
- One to One
- One to Two
- Learning while working (4 weeks of Combined course + 4 weeks of internship)
- Italian and volunteering (2 weeks of Combined course + 2 weeks of volunteering in a WWF center)
- Skype lessons
- E-learning lessons
- CELI Exam Preparation Course
- Italian Cultural Programs
- Club 50 +


Free time

What differentiates us from other schools is the care we devote to making our guests’ stays the most pleasant possible. Our program of activities is rich and carefully selected. On Monday, after the division into groups and classes, Valerio, our young director, will lead you through the streets of the village in what he calls a “semi-serious tour” to discover Cefalù’s best kept secrets. In the following days there will be films and cooking classes in the vibrant garden of Villa Caterina, and unique excursions to Palermo by day and by night, to the pristine and virtually unknown ruins of Solunto or the deepest part of Madonie Reserve with our special Sicilia sconosciuta. What's more? Mount Etna and Taormina, Monreale, Agrigento’s Valley of the Temples and the Scala dei Turchi, the islands of Stromboli, Panarea, Vulcano, and Lipari are just some of the other destinations that you can discover with us. And also many other activities such as boat trips, snorkeling, paragliding, kitesurfing and scuba diving. You definitely should come and visit us!



Accommodation

We offer different types of lodging to meet all of your needs. Single and double rooms in apartments with other students, entire apartments at our beautiful holiday house Villa Caterina, apartments in the historical center of the town, hotel rooms and more.
Falling in love with Sicily is simple, but it is even more so if in addition to appreciating the natural and artistic beauty, you are able to immerse yourself into Sicilian culture and interact with the people living here. We look forward to taking the first steps of your Italian journey with you.

For further information please take a look at the school's website
http://solemar-academy.com/en/

Activities

  • Hiking
  • Cultural tourism (theater, museum, etc.)
  • Art history
  • Literature
  • Local cultural events (festivals, etc.)
  • Film
  • Oenology / Enotourism
  • Historical sightseeing

Accommodation

  • Host family accommodation
  • Own apartment
  • Shared Apartment

Sports

  • Hang gliding
  • Riding

Additional Services

  • Airport/Station transfer

Courses

General Italian

99% 13 Reviews

This course is for students aged: 16-70

Location Type: Seaside, Town/City

Class Sizes: Medium, 6-10 students, Small, 2-5 students

Weekly Hours: General 15-25 hrs/wk, Intensive 25+ hrs/wk, Relaxed 10-15 hrs/wk

Levels: Upper Intermediate, Advanced, Basic, Intermediate

Seasonal Course: April, March, May, June, July, August, September, October

The Standard courses start every Monday. All classes are arranged according to the CEFR levels. During the course, students can improve their language skills and focus on issues of cultural interest.

Italian Exam Preparation

0% 0 Reviews

This course is for students aged: 16-70

Location Type: Town/City , Seaside

Weekly Hours: General 15-25 hrs/wk

Levels: Basic, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, Advanced

Class Sizes: One-to-One

The combi course, combines the standard group course with single units (everyday one unit). It is ideal for those who want to prepare the CELI exams.

Italian Academic preparation

0% 0 Reviews

This course is for students aged: 16-70

Location Type: Town/City , Seaside

Weekly Hours: Relaxed 10-15 hrs/wk, General 15-25 hrs/wk, Intensive 25+ hrs/wk

Levels: Basic, Intermediate, Upper Intermediate, Advanced

Class Sizes: Small, 2-5 students, Medium, 6-10 students

Seasonal Course: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October

The Standard courses start every Monday. All classes are arranged according to the CEFR levels. During the course, students can improve their language skills and focus on issues of cultural interest.

Business Italian

100% 1 Review

This course is for students aged: 16-70

Class Sizes: Medium, 6-10 students, Small, 2-5 students

Levels: Advanced, Upper Intermediate, Intermediate, Basic

Weekly Hours: Intensive 25+ hrs/wk

Location Type: Town/City , Seaside

The Business Course combines the standard course with two extra units of group instruction per day. During these additional hours, students focus on business culture and practices. It is recognized by German institutions for the Bildungsurlaub.

Italian online

0% 0 Reviews

This course is for students aged: 16-70

Tailor made Italian courses

100% 3 Reviews

This course is for students aged: 16-70

Brochures

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Solemar Academy

United States   

studied General Italian

Italian

The staff is so welcoming and attentive to the students. I loved the teaching style at this school!!! I didn't realize how important the method would be and I think this is a very important consideration in choosing the school. The staff is very careful to group people according to their ability and this makes a huge difference. I had a few logistical glitches when I was trying to register, but, I am glad that this did not put me off. I give this school 4.95 stars out of 5!

posted 5 years ago

Solemar Academy

Germany   

studied General Italian

Sprachkurs mit Café und Dolci

Ihr habt Lust auf eine unkomplizierte Sprachschule mit einem total sympathischen und jungen Lehrerteam in einer hübschen italienischen Stadt am Meer? Dann seid Ihr in der Solemar-Academy richtig!
Cefalu liegt an der Nordküste Siziliens und ist ein typischer Küstenort mit wunderschöner Altstadt und perfektem Stadtstrand. Nehmt Euch in Acht vor den sizilianischen Süßigkeiten, die an jeder Ecke lauern.
Aber nicht nur in Cefalu warten viele Sehenswürdigkeiten; auch die Gegend drumherum ist herrlich italienisch: viele ursprüngliche Bergdörfer wie z.B. Collesano und natürlich die Berge der Madonien,, die unter anderem ein Ausflugsziel der Solemar-Academy sind.
Die Schule selbst liegt nur 1 Minute vom Strand entfernt und 2 Minuten von der Altstadt. Die Lehrer sind total engagiert und richtig nett. Und wenn am Einführungstag schon die Espresso-Maschine erklärt wird, weiß man, dass man richtig ist.
Mir hat der Unterricht sowohl in der Gruppe als auch als Einzelunterricht sehr viel Spaß gemacht und auch wirklich viel gebracht.
Falls Ihr vorab Fragen habt: die Kommunikation mit der Schule ist unkompliziert und ich habe immer sofort Antwort auf meine emails bekommen.
Vielen Dank an das ganze Team!

posted 5 years ago

Solemar Academy

Poland   

studied General Italian

Nice little school

I took a part in a short summer course.
Marco was an excellent teacher and I enjoyed learning in a small, multi cultural group. I was pleasantly surprised to learn the school organized extra curricular activities. I wish I could have stayed longer

posted 6 years ago

Solemar Academy

Germany   

studied Tailor made Italian courses

Italienisch

Diese Sprachschule ist ein Geheimtipp
Klein aber fein, individuell, kompetent, freundlich, hilfsbereit, lösungsorientiert, engagiert...
Der Ort Cefalu ist märchenhaft.

Ich werde auf jeden Fall an dieser Schule weitere Kurse belegen.
Danke für die schöne Zeit mit Euch.
Beata Filipek

posted 6 years ago

Solemar Academy

Russian Federation   

studied General Italian

Bellissimo Italia

Beautiful school and wonderful teachers.
They helped to overcome the language barrier, not to be afraid to speak with mistakes and have fun on vacation.
I recommend, you will not regret!!!

posted 6 years ago

Solemar Academy

Russian Federation   

studied General Italian

Обучение в удовольствие

В этой школе в свое время я начала учить язык с нуля и теперь заканчиваю магистратуру в итальянском университете. Моими преподавателями были Джулия, Марко и Джузеппе. Высокий уровень преподавания, крутые досуговые программы и очаровательный Чефалу!

posted 6 years ago

Solemar Academy

Germany   

studied Business Italian

Top Sprachschule für Bildungsurlaub

Wir haben 2016 unseren Bildungsurlaub in Cefalu bei der Solemar Academy gebucht: Perfekter Sprachkurs in einer 4er Gruppe mit an unseren Wünschen angepasstem Unterricht. Wir kommen wieder!

posted 6 years ago

Solemar Academy

France   

studied General Italian

Une initiation au top

Nous sommes venus en Sicile pour faire un séjour moitié ludique moitié studieux et nous n'avons pas été déçus ! Les professeurs sont tous très gentils et très compétents avec beaucoup de patience .
Cefalù est une ville magnifique et idéalement située près des iles Éoliennes pour des belles excursions.

posted 6 years ago

Solemar Academy

Canada   

studied General Italian

Highly recommended

We thoroughly enjoyed our time taking our first steps in Italian. Our teacher was very experienced and our course was prepared and taught in a very professional manner, according to internationally set standards. The classes challenged us at our level, and the instructor's approach was always positive and encouraging. We highly recommend the school. And Cefalu is the icing on the cake – in any season.

posted 6 years ago

Solemar Academy

Ireland   

studied General Italian

Stunning place to study Italian

I attended an Italian language course here for 4 weeks last year. It was a really positive experience. My Itaian was really a very basic beginnner level when I began, but over the course fo the 4 weeks at the Solemar, I noticed a big difference. I sat the Celi exam in Dublin last June and passed. A huge part of this I contribute ot the time I spent here studying. The school is really well-organised, and the teachers are very experienced and personable and prepared to cater for students' individual needs. On a personal and social level, I found it a really pleasant place to be. Cefalu in Summer is stunning. It is beside the sea and full of typical Sicilian resaturants etc. The school organise a variety of activities, some of which I participated in and really enjoyed. I met really interesting people here, some of which I have kept in touch with and I am still continuing my Italian studies and hope to return to the Soleamr for classes this Summer and take the Celi 4 exam there in June.

posted 6 years ago

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