Solemar AcademyCefalù (Sicily), Italy
- Great location just a 2-minute walk from the beach.
- Excellent rating of teaching quality4.8
- Top rated social activities4.3
- Top rated school facilities4.5
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
- Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
Percentage of students | |
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1-18 years | 19% |
18-24 years | 6% |
25-34 years | 20% |
35-50 years | 17% |
>50 years | 38% |
Location: Solemar Academy Cefalù is located in the beautiful coastal city of Cefalù, Sicily, Italy. The school is housed a couple of blocks from the waterfront, surrounded by eateries, restaurants and supermarkets, whilst also being within walking distance of such attractions as Cefalù Cathedral, Cefalù Beach, the Lavatoio Medievale Fiume Cefalino and much more.
School facilities: The school facilities include 5 classrooms, a hall with a sofa, a library, a coffee machine, a well-equipped kitchen and a communal outdoor space. The school also provides free WIFI and free parking to their students.
Course selection: Solemar Academy Cefalù provides various courses suitable for adult students of all levels. In addition to General Italian courses available over several schedules and intensities, the school also provides a Club 50+ programme, Italian and Volunteering, Learning while working, and Exam Preparation programmes (CELI).
Getting around: The school is just 600m from the train station and within a short walk of the beach, giving students an excellent opportunity to enjoy the city and its surroundings. Many of the city's attractions are within walking distance of the school, ensuring much to see and do nearby.
Accreditations and associations: The school is accredited by many organisations such as Bildungsurlaub, CSN, CELI and DILS-PG Exams, EDUITALIA and ASILS.
Italian Courses
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 370352 | 730694 | 10701017 | 14001330 | 17101625 | 20201919 | 23302214 | 26402508 | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 369 | 728 | 1068 | 1397 | 1706 | 2015 | 2324 | 2633 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 380361 | 740703 | 10901036 | 14201349 | 17301644 | 20401938 | 23502233 | 26602527 | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 379 | 738 | 1087 | 1417 | 1726 | 2035 | 2344 | 2653 |
Not available/Fully booked: 30 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2024, 01 Jan 2025 - 28 Feb 2025
This course combines the Standard Course with 10 additional group lessons per week.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 12:45 - 14:15
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 220209 | 430409 | 620589 | 800760 | 960912 | 11201064 | 12801216 | 14401368 | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 220 | 429 | 619 | 798 | 958 | 1117 | 1277 | 1436 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 16 | 24 | 32 | 48 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 230219 | 440418 | 640608 | 820779 | 11401083 | 14601387 | -- | 27202584 | 34003230 | 44004180 | 60005700 |
Price in US$ | 230 | 439 | 639 | 818 | 1137 | 1456 | 2713 | 3391 | 4388 | 5984 |
Not available/Fully booked: 30 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2024, 01 Jan 2025 - 28 Feb 2025
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 370352 | 730694 | 10701017 | 14001330 | 17101625 | 20201919 | 23302214 | 26402508 | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 369 | 728 | 1068 | 1397 | 1706 | 2015 | 2324 | 2633 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 380361 | 740703 | 10901036 | 14201349 | 17301644 | 20401938 | 23502233 | 26602527 | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 379 | 738 | 1087 | 1417 | 1726 | 2035 | 2344 | 2653 |
Not available/Fully booked: 30 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2024, 01 Jan 2025 - 28 Feb 2025
This course combines the Standard Course with 5 private lessons per week. Private lessons are a great way to enhance the learning experience and make faster progress.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 12:45 - 13:30
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 300285 | 600570 | 900855 | 12001140 | 15001425 | 18001710 | 21001995 | 24002280 | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 300 | 599 | 898 | 1197 | 1496 | 1795 | 2095 | 2394 |
Not available/Fully booked: 30 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2024
This course combines the Standard Course with 4 cultural lessons (Tuesday to Friday). Students can choose between these 1-week topics:
Attualita Italiana - daily readings of newspaper, debates, social and political topics.
Mafia e antimafia - stories, readings, videos and testimonies.
Musica e cantautori - listenings, lyrics analysis and debates about Italian song writers.
Cinema Italiano - watching videos, movies, interviews about Italian cinema.
Racconti d'Italia- literature, tales, stories, poetry, and legends about Italian history.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | -- | 750713 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 748 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | -- | 800760 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 798 |
2025: 24 Mar 2025, 20 Oct 2025
Not available/Fully booked: 30 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2024, 01 Jan 2025 - 28 Feb 2025
This course combines the Standard Course with leisure activities. Activities might include wine tasting, cooking classes, city tour, Palermo by night, and much more.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 250238 | 500475 | 750713 | 1000950 | 12501188 | 15001425 | 17501663 | 20001900 | 22502138 | 25002375 | 30002850 |
Price in US$ | 250 | 499 | 748 | 998 | 1247 | 1496 | 1746 | 1995 | 2244 | 2494 | 2992 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 250238 | 500475 | 750713 | 1000950 | 12501188 | 15001425 | 17501663 | 20001900 | 22502138 | 25002375 | 30002850 |
Price in US$ | 250 | 499 | 748 | 998 | 1247 | 1496 | 1746 | 1995 | 2244 | 2494 | 2992 |
This course is for students who want to learn Italian from their home or office.
Afternoon: 15:00 - 19:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 320304 | 640608 | 960912 | 12801216 | 16001520 | 19201824 | 22402128 | 25602432 | 28802736 | 32003040 | 38403648 |
Price in US$ | 320 | 639 | 958 | 1277 | 1596 | 1915 | 2234 | 2553 | 2872 | 3192 | 3830 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 320304 | 640608 | 960912 | 12801216 | 16001520 | 19201824 | 22402128 | 25602432 | 28802736 | 32003040 | 38403648 |
Price in US$ | 320 | 639 | 958 | 1277 | 1596 | 1915 | 2234 | 2553 | 2872 | 3192 | 3830 |
Lessons can be tailored to the student's needs and requests. Ideal for students who want to progress quickly.
Morning: 12:30 - 14:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 225214 | 450428 | 675642 | 900855 | 11251069 | 13501283 | 15751497 | 18001710 | 20251924 | 22502138 | 27002565 |
Price in US$ | 225 | 449 | 674 | 898 | 1122 | 1347 | 1571 | 1795 | 2020 | 2244 | 2693 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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Price at schoolOur price | 225214 | 450428 | 675642 | 900855 | 11251069 | 13501283 | 15751497 | 18001710 | 20251924 | 22502138 | 27002565 |
Price in US$ | 225 | 449 | 674 | 898 | 1122 | 1347 | 1571 | 1795 | 2020 | 2244 | 2693 |
For 2 students with the same language level booking and studying together. Price per student.
Morning: 12:30 - 14:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | -- | 1030979 | 15201444 | 20001900 | 24602337 | 29202774 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 1028 | 1516 | 1995 | 2454 | 2912 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price at schoolOur price | -- | 1040988 | 15401463 | 20201919 | 24702347 | 29402793 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 1038 | 1536 | 2015 | 2464 | 2932 |
Not available/Fully booked: 30 Nov 2024 - 31 Dec 2024, 01 Jan 2025 - 28 Feb 2025
This course combines the Standard Course with 10 private lessons focusing on exam preparation per week.
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00
Afternoon: 12:30 - 14:00
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | 740703 | 10601007 | 13801311 | 17001615 | 20201919 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 738 | 1058 | 1377 | 1696 | 2015 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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Price in € | |||||||||||
Price at schoolOur price | -- | 740703 | 10601007 | 13801311 | 17001615 | 20201919 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Price in US$ | 738 | 1058 | 1377 | 1696 | 2015 |
This course includes 10 private lessons per week focusing on exam preparation.
Afternoon: 12:30 - 14:00
Our prices for Solemar Academy include
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
Student opinions about Solemar Academy, Cefalù (Sicily)
Solemar Academy, Cefalù (Sicily)
Ratings of Solemar Academy compared to ratings of all schools in Italy
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Solemar Academy
“Here at the Solemar you will find a very passionate and experienced team and a friendly atmosphere! The ideal place to learn Italian close to the sea!”
General school facilities
Kitchen for student use
Fridge for student use
Cafeteria
Library
Daily press
Movie rental
Movie room
Lounge
Garden
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 5
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Facilities for disabled students
Wheelchair access to classroom
Accessible Toilet
Wheelchair access to reception
Wheelchair access to cafeteria
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
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Germany | 30% |
USA | 10% |
Switzerland | 10% |
England | 5% |
France | 5% |
Spain | 5% |
Other nationalities | 35% |
Information for all courses offered by Solemar Academy
Airport transfer (optional):
- Palermo Airport: EUR 130 (one way).
- Catania Airport: EUR 250 (one way).
- Trapani Airport: EUR 250 (one way).
01 Jan 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 02 Jun 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 08 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
01 Jan 2025, 06 Jan 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 24 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
Airport transfer
500 € return (both ways)
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
activity possible | distance from school | |
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Basketball | | 1 km |
Cooking | | 1 km |
Diving | | 1 km |
Football (soccer) | | 1 km |
Horse riding | | 1 km |
Mountainbiking | | 1 km |
Music | | - |
Swimming | | 1 km |
Table Tennis | | 1 km |
Tennis | | 1 km |
Volleyball | | 1 km |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Movie nights
Adults - Paid activities
- Seminars
- Guided tour
- Boat trips
- Unknown Sicily tour: EUR 70
- Coast to Coast of Cefalù: EUR 55
- Wine tasting: EUR 55
- Palermo Markets tour: EUR 30
- Agrigento Valle dei Templi – Scala dei Turchi: EUR 75
- Excursions to the Aeolian Islands: EUR 70-90
- Excursion at Serra Guarneri Environmental Education Center: EUR 40
- Cooking classes: EUR 80
- Excursion to the Archaeological Park of Solunto: EUR 40
- Trekking: EUR 50
- Tour of Palermo: EUR 55.
Accommodation
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Price in € | 220 | 440 | 660 | 880 | 1100 | 1320 | 1540 | 1760 | 2200 | 2640 | 220 |
Price in US$ | 231 | 462 | 693 | 924 | 1155 | 1386 | 1617 | 1848 | 2310 | 2772 | 231 |
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Price in € | 280 | 560 | 840 | 1120 | 1400 | 1680 | 1960 | 2240 | 2800 | 3360 | 280 |
Price in US$ | 294 | 588 | 882 | 1176 | 1470 | 1764 | 2058 | 2352 | 2940 | 3527 | 294 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Not included:
- City tax: EUR 1 per night.
- Electricity: EUR 0.50 per KW/h.
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 160 | 320 | 480 | 640 | 800 | 960 | 1120 | 1280 | 1600 | 1920 | 160 |
Price in US$ | 168 | 336 | 504 | 672 | 840 | 1008 | 1176 | 1344 | 1680 | 2016 | 168 |
Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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Price in € | 200 | 400 | 600 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1400 | 1600 | 2000 | 2400 | 200 |
Price in US$ | 210 | 420 | 630 | 840 | 1050 | 1260 | 1470 | 1680 | 2100 | 2520 | 210 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Not included:
- City tax: EUR 1 per person per night.
- Electricity: EUR 0.50 per KW/h.
Questions and answers about Solemar Academy
- I am interested in learning Italian from scratch in Cefalu. I am 60 years old and unfortunately I do not know English, which usually makes communication easier. Would the lack of knowledge of English make it difficult for me to stay in a language school and whether my age range is appropriate to start learning?“When it comes to knowing English, not many people in Italy really know the language.
At the school, only Italian is used during lessons, even during lessons for complete beginners.
I must admit that at the school itself, the staff speak English with students who do not speak Italian well enough.
However, don't worry, I will always be available in case of any problems or doubts.
Age really doesn't make a difference, there are students of different age groups in the school and the groups are organized based on the level of Italian.
In your group you will probably find students of similar age, but also younger.”Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.net - Sep 10, 2021 - Is the school's registration fee charged twice for the two-to-one tuition?“Yes, the registration fee for two-to-one lessons is charged per person. Therefore, x2. ”Giuseppe , Director of Studies from Solemar Academy - Dec 14, 2022
FAQ about Solemar Academy, Cefalù (Sicily)
- Can you let me know if the free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival also applies to the accommodations?“Yes, the free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival policy also applies to the accommodation options for this school.”Robin Rebecca Pietersma, Dutch Consultant from LanguageCourse.net - Jul 05, 2021
- I am travelling by camper van. Are there parking facilities in the city?“You should not enter the city centre with a camper. But there are Camping sites outside the city.”Ivana B, Administration from Solemar Academy, Cefalù - Jun 29, 2022
- I would like to have more information about private flats available for students.“Currently (2024), in Cefalù we collaborate with the school Solemar Academy, which has accommodation in shared flats (both double and single rooms). If you are looking exclusively for a private flat for more privacy and peace of mind, we can suggest sites for independent accommodation searches, and you can book the course alone with us to take advantage of the 5% discount we offer on the course and native language assistance from our agents throughout the process. ”Veronica Romualdi, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 25, 2024
- In the apartment option offered by the school, with how many people are we staying?
“From the information we have received by the school, the shared apartments have 2-3 bedrooms, so you will be sharing it with 1-2 other people maximum.
”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 11, 2024 - Is the apartment far from the school?
“The shared accommodations offered by the school are located in the upper part of the city. The beautiful old town centre is just a 10 minute walk away. The road back is uphill but shouldn’t present a problem to anyone used to moving around on foot. Solemar Academy Italian language school is just 900m away. You will receive the exact address after confirmation of your booking and up to 1 week prior the starting date.”Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 11, 2024 - Are there many stairs to the apartment offered by the school? (It's necessary to know this for me because I have arthritis in my knees)
“The accommodation is on the second floor, the way back home is a little steep on the last 400 meters, so it is not ideal if you have problems with your legs.
We would therefore recommend you to book a hotel or B&B, even an apartment but with elevator available and in the new part of the town to be closer. In the old town all buildings have steep stairs and no elevator available.”Giuseppe Zaffiro , Director of Studies from Solemar Academy - Boutique Italian Language School - Dec 11, 2024 - Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Solemar Academy offers courses for which ages?Solemar Academy offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 35 during the summer and 50 for the rest of the year.