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Giga - International HouseCatania (Sicily), Italy

Viale Mario Rapisardi, 23 - 95123 Catania (Sicily) - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Teaching excellence guaranteed by International House.
  • Rooftop terrace
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
What we dislike about the school
  • School does not have a cafeteria inside the school but only across the road.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0.99009900990099%
18-24 years 14.851485148515%
25-34 years 27.722772277228%
35-50 years 31.683168316832%
>50 years 24.752475247525%

Location: Giga - International House Catania is a language institute located in the ancient port city of Catania, Sicily, Italy. Housed in the centre of Catania, the school has many amenities, eateries, restaurants, shops and places of social and cultural interest close by. Attractions within walking distance of the school include the Trattoria del Cavaliere Italian restaurant, the Teatro Massimo Bellini, the Teatro Antico Greco-Romano di Catania, Castello Ursino, Piazza Stesicoro, the Anfiteatro Romano di Catania and more.

Course selection: Giga - International House Catania provides Italian language courses to studetns of all levels. In addition to General Italian taught over several schedules and intensities, the school also provides Exam Preparation programmes (CILS, CELI, PLIDA), Unesco tours of Sicily, Private tuition and the option to live & study within a local teacher's home.

Accommodation: The school offers a wide range of local accommodation options, with something suitable to studetns of many varying preferences. They can offer homestay, shared apartments, independent studio apartments and bed & breakfast stays, all of which are subject to availability throughout the year.

Social and cultural: The school views their socio-cultural activity plan as a fundamental part of taking a language course at the school. Activities and excursions that studetns are invited to attend can include playing games, going to the cinema, going to concerts, eating dinners in local restaurants, seminars on the Italian language and culture and much more.

Italian Courses

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Typical content of a language course
General Language
Super-Intensive CourseRecommended Italian course
30 lessons per week
|
10 students (max)
Offer!from
480€456€
Course Details
Intensive CoursePopular Italian course
20 lessons per week
|
10 students (max)
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Offer!from
300€285€
Course Details
Combo Course
25 lessons per week
|
10 students (max)
Offer!from
500€475€
Course Details
30+ Program: Gran Tour of the UNESCO sites in Sicily
15 lessons per week
|
10 students (max)
Offer!from
513€488€
Course Details
Intensive Course + History & Art History in Sicily
25 lessons per week
|
10 students (max)
Offer!from
715€680€
Course Details
One-to-One Home Tuition (full board)
10 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
Offer!from
1100€1073€
Includes accommodation
Course Details
One-to-One Home Tuition (half board)
10 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
Offer!from
960€936€
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Two-to-One Home Tuition (full board)
10 lessons per week
|
2 students (max)
Offer!from
1575€1536€
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Two-to-One Home Tuition (half board)
10 lessons per week
|
2 students (max)
Offer!from
1365€1331€
Includes accommodation
Course Details
Private
Private Lessons 10
10 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
Offer!from
400€380€
Course Details
Private Lessons 15
15 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
Offer!from
600€570€
Course Details
Private Lessons 20
20 lessons per week
|
1 student (max)
Offer!from
800€760€
Course Details
Semi-Private Lessons 10
10 lessons per week
|
2 students (max)
Offer!from
600€570€
Course Details
Semi-Private Lessons 15
15 lessons per week
|
2 students (max)
Offer!from
900€855€
Course Details
Semi-Private Lessons 20
20 lessons per week
|
2 students (max)
Offer!from
1200€1140€
Course Details
Language Plus Activity
Intensive Course + Cooking: A taste of Sicily
20 lessons per week
|
10 students (max)
Offer!from
555€528€
Course Details
Intensive Course + Diving
20 lessons per week
|
10 students (max)
Offer!from
455€433€
Course Details
Intensive Course + Hiking
20 lessons per week
|
10 students (max)
Offer!from
620€589€
Course Details
Intensive Course + Sicilian Wine Tasting Program
20 lessons per week
|
10 students (max)
Offer!from
450€428€
Course Details

Our prices for Giga - International House include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students

Photos

  • GIGA - INTERNATIONAL HOUSE school reception
    GIGA - INTERNATIONAL HOUSE school reception1/21
  • Italian course in a group
    Italian course in a group2/21
  • GIGA - INTERNATIONAL HOUSE school reception
    GIGA - INTERNATIONAL HOUSE school reception3/21
  • Italian course in a group
    Italian course in a group4/21
  • Italian course in a group
    Italian course in a group5/21
  • Private lesson in a combi course
    Private lesson in a combi course6/21
  • Coffee break on the school terrace
    Coffee break on the school terrace7/21
  • CATANIA Piazza Duomo - The Cathedral
    CATANIA Piazza Duomo - The Cathedral8/21
  • CATANIA in winter time with snowy Etna in the background
    CATANIA in winter time with snowy Etna in the background9/21
  • CATANIA Castello Ursino - The Castle and a view of the city with Mount Etna on the back
    CATANIA Castello Ursino - The Castle and a view of the city with Mount Etna on the back10/21
  • CATANIA - the suburb Acicastello
    CATANIA - the suburb Acicastello11/21
  • CATANIA La Playa - the long sandy beach
    CATANIA La Playa - the long sandy beach12/21
  • CATANIA La Playa - the long sandy beach
    CATANIA La Playa - the long sandy beach13/21
  • CATANIA - the suburb of Acitrezza
    CATANIA - the suburb of Acitrezza14/21
  • CATANIA Via Etnea - main historical street
    CATANIA Via Etnea - main historical street15/21
  • CATANIA La Playa - the long sandy beach
    CATANIA La Playa - the long sandy beach16/21
  • CATANIA - rocky beach at Acicastello
    CATANIA - rocky beach at Acicastello17/21
  • CATANIA - rocky beach at Acicastello
    CATANIA - rocky beach at Acicastello18/21
  • CATANIA - the suburb of Acicastello
    CATANIA - the suburb of Acicastello19/21
  • CATANIA night life
    CATANIA night life 20/21
  • CATANIA Teatro Bellini - The Opera Theatre
    CATANIA Teatro Bellini - The Opera Theatre21/21

Giga - International House

Accreditations and Quality seals
AISLIPreferential Terms in Case of Visa RefusalItalian Ministry of Education
Italian teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:00
Student gender mix
35% male / 65% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Giga - International House and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
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Year of school foundation
1997
Legal name/parent company
LAC Lingua Arte Cultura Soc. Coop. arl | Tax registration ID: IT06066530871

General school facilities

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Computer lab

  • Rooftop terrace

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Tourist information

  • Assistance with entrance ticket purchases

  • Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs

  • Dry cleaning (paid)

  • Babysitter (paid)

  • Guidance for further higher education (free)

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in all classrooms

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 6
    • Number of public PC workstations: 6

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 30
Throughout the year: 15
Minimum age of students
17 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 35 years
Throughout the year: 35 years
Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Germany 20%
USA 20%
Switzerland 15%
France 5%
Sweden 5%
England 3%
Spain 2%
Other nationalities 30%

Information for all courses offered by Giga - International House

Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

Private lessons are 55 minutes.

The school is closed on public holidays. A refund will be made for public holidays on the following basis:

  • Intensive courses: EUR 30
  • Combo Intensive courses: EUR 70
  • Super Intensive courses: EUR 65.

Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 40 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 03 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 25 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 02 Jun 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 08 Dec 2024, 21 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 06 Jan 2025, 25 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 08 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per Italian language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 80 4
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 160 8
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 180 9
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 200 10
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 220 11
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Visa Documents

Nationals from Germany do not require a visa for travelling to Italy and attending a language course.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
1 €
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Basketball-
Cooking-
Dancing-
Diving10 km
Football (soccer)-
Golf-
Horse riding-
Mountainbiking-
Music-
Sailing-
Skiing-
Squash-
Swimming-
Table Tennis-
Tennis-
Volleyball-
Windsurfing-
Yoga-

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Mondays - Catania walking tour or social dinner
- Tuesdays - movie night @ movie theatre
- Wednesday - lectures on Italian culture topics
- Thursday - museums guided tours
- Fridays - social events (games or drinks)
- Saturdays - trips and excursions

Adults - Paid activities

Social dinner, tickets for movie theatre, tickets for museums guided tours, trips and excursions.
Video about leisure activities at Giga - International House Catania (Sicily)

Accommodation

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Homestay
Single room, Breakfast
from
315 €
Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
from
490 €
Homestay
Single room, Breakfast & 1 meal
from
385 €
Homestay
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast & 1 meal
from
630 €
Independent Studio
Single room, No meals
from
595 €
Independent Studio
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
from
770 €
B&B
Single room, Breakfast
from
455 €
B&B
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), Breakfast
from
630 €
Shared Apartment
Single room, No meals
from
525 €
Shared Apartment
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
from
770 €

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Questions and answers about Giga - International House

  • “We guarantee that you will be taught at the appropriate level. If there are not enough students to form a group for your language level, it will be private lessons.”
    Alessandro Adorno, Direttore Dipartimento di italiano per stranieri from Giga International House - Jan 04, 2024
  • “We change teachers every week (even at the same level), as this allows us to offer students a language experience much closer to reality. If you study with the same teacher, you often get used to his/her voice, tone, etc., but then you have problems interacting with other native speakers because you are not used to changes in voice, tone, etc. In my 30-plus years of experience as a school headmaster and also as a teacher, students have always appreciated being exposed to different teachers during their language studies.”
    Alessandro Adorno, Direttore Dipartimento di italiano per stranieri from Giga International House - Jan 04, 2024
  • “Communication with a natural approach. The main focus is on real communication.”
    Tanja, Area Manager Polish from Giga - International House, Catania (Sicily) - Sep 30, 2024
  • “No, the programme "Gran Tour of the UNESCO sites in Sicily" does not include Italian language lessons.”
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 02, 2024
  • “The UNESCO sites the students will visit are Catania, Syracuse, Noto, Piazza Armerina, Mount Etna, and Taormina.”
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 02, 2024
  • “Yes, you can book the Intensive Course with 20 lessons per week and combine it with the programme "Gran Tour of the UNESCO sites in Sicily". Italian lessons are in the morning and the tours are in the afternoon. ”
    Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Dec 02, 2024

FAQ about Giga - International House, Catania (Sicily)

  • Italian courses at Giga - International House start at 285 € for Intensive Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Giga - International House varies from 1 students (One-to-One Home Tuition (full board)) to 10 students (Super-Intensive Course)
  • 100% of teachers at Giga - International House hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Giga - International House comes from Germany with a 20% representation, followed by students from USA (20%) and Switzerland (15%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Giga - International House offers courses from 17 years to 99. Average age is 35 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.

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