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Elisa and Nicole

Elisa and Nicole came all the way from Australia to study Italian with us at Solemar, and liked it so much they came back for more just a few short months later! Elisa and Nicole’s families originally hail from Sicily’s volcanic Aeolian islands, and they felt the calling to get in touch with her roots in Sicily.

As you’d expect from a couple of Aussies, the pull of the beautiful beach was a strong motivation for choosing us, but they soon discovered that there was much more to Cefalu than sea, sand and surf. Whether it’s getting to know the locals or putting their work into practice at the local gelateria or coffee shop, the family atmosphere and chance to get under the skin of a real Sicilian community converted them to the charms of Solemar. We can’t wait to see them back on their next visit!

Niko

Bringing a bit of star quality to Solemar is the Austrian stage and screen actor Niko. Niko heard about us from a friend who had made the journey south to pick up some tips on authentic Italian cooking, and he couldn’t resist coming for a taste himself…

It was love at first sight for Niko, who couldn’t resist the history and natural beauty of Cefalù, and will certainly be back for a second bite. We can’t wait to a catch-up with him over a coffee soon!

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Marie F

18:54 19 Nov 24

I recently spent two weeks studying Italian at Solemar Academy in their Club 50+ program. I loved both the school and Cefalu'. The class enhanced and expanded on any previous Italian classes I have taken. I will seriously consider a repeat visit to Solemar. My teacher, Alessandro, was wonderful and funny. The staff of the school, especially Giuseppe Zaffiro - Director of Studies, were helpful both before and during the program.The two week Club 50+ program was great. Class in the mornings and other activities in the afternoons or on the weekend, including field trips to Palermo and to a Roman villa. Classes were based on levels rather than groups so there was interaction with other groups or individuals at the school. Generous time was available to explore charming Cefalu', its restaurants, the stunning beach views, and the magnificent cathedral. I highly recommend both the Club 50+ program and Solemar Academy.

Rosemarie Di Filippo

14:42 12 Nov 24

This is the 2nd year in a row that I have attended Solemar Academy with a group of my students. I have taught Italian for more than 15 years and am considered at the C1 (Advanced) level. But I will continue to attend Solemar because of not only the quality instructions received there, but also because of the warmth of the personnel, especially Giuseppe Zaffiro, the Director of Studies at Solemar. I would especially and most whole heartedly praise the instruction I received from Marco Iacono. Enroll, you won’t regret it! Cefalù is also a most welcoming, beautiful, beachside town. (Try the Pasta Taiano at the La Siciliana Restaurante while you are there.)

Olivia R.

21:56 08 Nov 24

Becky Sciglimpaglia

14:20 08 Nov 24

We loved everything about this school. Our instructor, Alessandro, was enthusiastic and creative, and he made each lesson both instructive and fun. Cefalu is a lovely town with friendly people and beautiful surroundings. I recommend this school highly.

Klaus Mayer

07:28 30 Oct 24

Für Bildungsurlaub: meine Nummer 1, wegen der perfekten Organisation!I am visually impaired and travelling with my dog. I am very grateful for all the help I received! The staff is extremely professional and super friendly. It was a wonderful experience and I’ll definitely be back!

boni zoni

20:17 28 Oct 24

Man hat sich gut aufgehoben gefühlt. Giuseppe & Team haben immer schnell auf Anfragen reagiert, Davide war ein toller Lehrer! Auch die Formalia zum Bildungsurlaub haben reibungslos geklappt. Etwas schade fand ich, dass die Ausflüge in der Woche, die ich da war, nach Palermo und Agrigent (also ziemlich weit weg) gingen und auch einiges kosteten... Evtl. hatte ich einfach eine schlechte Woche erwischt.

Linda Butler

14:02 23 Oct 24

The school is a very friendly and inspiring for you to try and speak Italian. The teachers are very encouraging, patient and accepting.There was a good mix of study with ‘fun’. The teachers speak very clearly and slowly. It gave me faith that it was worth continuing on this path. The school has a great vibe! A big thank you to Ivana for your help. A big thank you to the teachers Lisa and Alessandro who worked hard and showed no sign of irritation or fatigue at all.Importantly Cefalù is a really really lovely town.

Josef Valenta

17:29 17 Oct 24

Ho frequentato la Solemar Academy e sono rimasto estremamente soddisfatto! Il mio insegnante, Marco, aveva una vasta conoscenza culturale, il che ha reso le lezioni ancora più interessanti e utili. Non ci siamo limitati a studiare la grammatica, ma abbiamo letto testi e guardato video con una prospettiva più ampia, affrontando temi culturali e sociali. Marco ci ha anche dato ottimi consigli su musei, ristoranti e luoghi da visitare, non solo a Cefalù ma in tutta la Sicilia. Si vede chiaramente che conosce molto bene la sua terra. Lo consiglio vivamente!

Eva Havrlentova

11:47 16 Oct 24

I was very satisfied with the school. The teacher Marco was excellent. I can only say, that 1 week at the school gave me a lot. Everyone at school was very nice and friendly, Giuseppe, Simona, Ivana, etc.. I rate the Solemar Academy school as excellent and highly recommend it.

Steve LaForte

19:16 13 Oct 24

Amazing school, and super fun time improving my Italian and learning more cultural aspects of Italy generally and Sicily specifically. Alessandro was an awesome teacher. Will definitely go back and look forward to my next time there!

Marie Ostwald

10:29 11 Sep 24

Ich war zwei Wochen auf Sprachreise bei Solemar und bin rundum zufrieden.Ich hatte in der ersten Woche einen Kurs bei Alessandro und danach eine Woche bei Marco. Auch bei Simona und Davide hatte ich jeweils kleinere Unterrichtseinheiten. Alle vier waren wirklich tolle Lehrer*innen, der Unterricht ist abwechslungsreich, humorvoll, modern gestaltet und es wird auf die individuellen Lernbedürfnisse der Teilnehmenden eingegangen. Als jemand, der selbst in der Bildungsarbeit tätig ist, habe ich mich sehr über die Vielfalt der Lehrmethoden gefreut - Simonas Visualisierungen z.B. haben mir sehr mit den Modi + Zeitformen geholfen 😊Die im Unterricht besprochenen Themen sind spannend und greifen die verschiedenen Perspektiven und Erfahrungen der Teilnehmenden auf, sodass man auch während des Unterrichts ganz nebenbei die anderen kennenlernt, was eine freundschaftliche Atmosphäre ermöglicht hat.In den Kursen gab es eine angenehme Abwechslung aus Konversation und Grammatik, und mein Italienisch hat sich in den zwei Wochen schnell verbessert. Da ich vor meiner Sprachreise längere Zeit keinen richtigen Kurs mehr besucht hatte, war ich anfangs nicht klar einem Kurslevel zuzuordnen. Nach einem ersten Gespräch wurde mit mir die vorgeschlagene Einteilung in die Kurse für die kommenden zwei Wochen besprochen. Hier hatte ich das Gefühl, dass sehr aufmerksam auf mein aktuelles Level, aber auch meine eigene Einschätzung und Wünsche eingegangen wurde. Nach der ersten Woche wurde erneut mit mir das Vorgehen besprochen um zu überprüfen, ob alles so für mich passt. Die Wahl fiel am Ende auf einen A2 Kurs in der ersten und einen B1 Kurs in der zweiten Woche, was für mich genau das richtige war.Auch Giuseppe und Ivana sind super nett und haben sich immer verlässlich und schnell um alle möglichen Anliegen rundum die Sprachreise gekümmert - sowohl vor als auch während des Aufenthalts. Die Schule organisiert zudem jede Woche verschiedene Angebote, bei denen die Kursteilnehmenden die Möglichkeit bekommen, einander und Cefalù & Umgebung besser kennenzulernen.Ich habe mich bei Solemar sehr gut aufgehoben gefühlt und die Leute dort in mein Herz geschlossen - ich werde bestimmt nochmal wiederkommen 😊

Jude

13:20 08 Aug 24

I loved my experience at Solemar and like other reviewers, wish I'd booked for longer. The team is young and very professional and their approach is welcoming, encouraging and the right mix of structured, formal learning (in terms of grammar etc) with an equal emphasis on good conversation, listening, speaking and writing.I've attended two other schools in Italy and this was leagues ahead. It's a relaxed, comfortable and contemporary space and the social activities are a nice added extra.It's very well run thanks to direttore Giuseppe and my two teachers were fantastic and the perfect combination for me over two weeks - bravi Alessandro e Marco. Grazie mille!

Sophie Lin

19:49 04 Aug 24

Solemar is an outstanding place for students of every level which has a social atmosphere and intuitive teaching style. The school is very organised and equipped with modernities.I spent 3 weeks with Marco and 1 week with Davide, both of whom were outstanding as teachers and people. Marco’s classroom improved my Italian speaking and shaped my experience in Cefalù. I found his ability to steer the class with humour and confidence exceptional. Davide was very patient with all my grammar questions and improved my overall confidence with the language.Everything was structured to perfection: school in the morning, time in afternoon to sit on my backside and evenings to socialise with students from other classes. Having studied in Viareggio and Bologna, I would say all-round my experience in Cefalù was the best.Special thanks also to all Giuseppe, Ivana and all other staff who have created such an amazing place to study.

Lisa Vecchio

17:38 18 Jul 24

What an amazing experience! I attended Solemar for 2 weeks to brush up on Italian which I hadn’t formally studied in nearly 20 years. The school and teachers are most welcoming, taking the time to understand my level before pairing me in a small group with other students (various ages, nationalities and comprehension levels). My A2 classes were constructed in Italian with a mix of conversation, practical exercises, theory and application using a computer screen for a visual component too. In addition to the kind and patient teachers, Solemar provided a community-like environment, with daily organized activities for the many students who were traveling alone, new friendships were formed during my time there which made it easy to find someone to dine or explore with. I really enjoyed my lessons and hope to return again each year. Grazie Solemar!

Piotr

07:10 30 Jun 24

To ze Cefalu to piękne miasteczko wie prawie każdy, kto choć raz był w północnej części Sycylii. To też było jednym z moich argumentów przy wyborze szkoły. Chciałem połączyć codzienną naukę języka z wakacjami i pobytem w pięknym miejscu nad morzem. Selemar Academy i Cefalu to właśnie takie ideale polaczenie.Od pierwszego dnia wszyscy nauczyciele i pracownicy są bardzo otwarci i pomocni. W takiej tez przyjaznej atmosferze i małych grupach odbywają się zajęcia. Prowadzący kurs Marco planując lekcje pytał o zainteresowania uczestników i doskonale dobierał tematy jak i zadnienia gramatyczne nierzadko wykorzystując urywki włoskich filmów, piosenek, reklam, itp.Na pięć gwiazdek zasługuje również organizacja zajęć pozalekcyjnych jak cotygodniowe aperitivo, wycieczka po mieście albo wycieczka jachtem, dzięki którym łatwiej nawiązać kontakt z innymi uczestnikami kursu i także po zajęciach ciągle używać języka włoskiego.Solemar Academy to szkoła do której z pewnością wrócę w przyszłym roku. Do zobaczenia!

Amaranta Aguilar Cardoso

22:08 27 Jun 24

Grazie solemar!! Adesso sono una migliore persona perche parlo e rido in italiano ^^. Marco è un professore bravissimo.

Alban Pacher

20:46 27 Jun 24

Bellisimo!

John Baines

19:53 12 Jun 24

Very good language school with excellent teachers. Just don't stay at the school's own accommodation - The Villa Caterina. Big issue with lack of hot water, and an unreasonable owner with limited customer care skills.

Fiona McLeod

05:18 08 Jun 24

I spent a week at this school and wish I had stayed longer. The team are super warm and friendly and go above and beyond to ensure the students feel well both in and out of class. Marco’s class and style of teaching was professional, engaging, creative and motivational. I cannot recommend a better teacher nor school! Keep up the great work guys!

Zoe A

07:58 26 May 24

I spent two weeks learning Italian in Cefalù at the Solemar Academy and I highly recommend to anyone interested in taking Italian lessons. I had a great experience and my time at Solemar really helped me improve. The teachers were knowledgeable and personable, (I had lessons with Marco and Simona who were both excellent), the school itself is inviting, and even offers many extra activities to keep you busy during your stay in Cefalù. Grazie ancora a tutti, è stato un piacere.

Daniel Norton

17:03 22 May 24

My wife and I had a wonderful week in the advanced level of the Solemar language school. The class was quite small and the students were well matchedMarco was our very friendly, very skilled teacher. He was excellent at establishing a friendly and fun atmosphere in the classroom. He was skillful at encouraging discussion and drawing out every student. He balanced discussion with appropriate grammar lessons. He was flexible in that he listened to what students were wanting and he found ways to work in/address those things.Everyone at the school was friendly and helpful. It was altogether a very positive experience. We hope to go back sometime soon.

Henrik Nääs

06:47 21 May 24

Spent some really good weeks at Solemar. The atmosphere, the classes, nice tours.Special thanks to my teachers Davide, Silvia and not least Marco.The team around with Giuseppe and Ivana always ready to support.Thank you all! I'll be back......

Thomas Ertz

09:05 01 May 24

Ich habe vom 8 bis 19 April 2024 einen Italienisch-Intensivkursus an der Solemar Academy Italian Language absolviert. Der Unterricht beinhaltete täglich 3 Lerneinheiten Einzelunterricht zu je 45 Minuten.Buchung und Organisation des Sprachkurses waren einfach und problemlos. Meine Anfragen wurden direkt und umfassend beantwortet.Die Atmosphäre an dieser Sprachschule, die nur wenige Fußminuten vom Sandstrand entfernt liegt, ist locker und unkompliziert.Das Personal ist kompetent, sympathisch und zuvorkommend. Die Räumlichkeiten sind ansprechend und in einem sehr guten Zustand.Die Sprachschule bietet fast täglich interessante Freizeitaktivitäten an, die ich empfehlen kann. Z.B. Führung durch Cefalù; Besuch eines benachbarten Naturschutzgebietes, gemeinsamer Umtrunk, Weinproben, etc.).Das Wichtigste jedoch ist der Unterricht. Ich hatte Einzelunterricht. Mein Lehrer war Marco, und innerhalb dieser 2 Wochen hat sich mein Italienisch deutlich verbessert. Der Unterricht orientierte sich sehr gut an meinen Bedürfnissen, war abwechslungsreich und über den reinen Sprachunterricht hinaus hat Marco mir viele interessante Details über die italienische Kultur vermittelt.Vielen Dank an Marco und das Team von Solemar.

Anthony Miller

14:25 27 Apr 24

This school is simply fantastic. The instructors are excellent, and they use a wide variety of sources to tailor learning materials for their students. I’ve studied Italian with many teachers over the years, yet my instructor, Marco, taught me some tips for remembering advanced grammar rules that no one had ever used with me. This really improved my spoken Italian. The entire staff truly cares about the students, and I honestly felt they were like friends after spending six weeks with them. I hope to return later this year to beautiful Cefalù and this amazing school.

Angela Bunyan

06:50 11 Apr 24

This is a wonderful language school, very relaxed and friendly but highly professional and extremely well organised. The teachers are all young and very good, patient and willing to answer any question. There were lovely excursions organised and lots of recommendations for places to eat, cultural activities and transport. Thoroughly recommended.

Juergen Rebholz

22:25 29 Mar 24

Jeg besøkte denne Solemar Språkskole på Cefalu(efter 36år den andre gang) i februar 2024 for 2 uker til og forbedre min grammatik på italiensk med one by one og Marco,- hvilken var fantastisk og må anbefales han på den sterkeste.Han er kjempeflink!Tusend Takk til Giuseppe,min Lærer Marco,Davide og Ivana.Ci vediamo securamente un altra volta!Salute da Norvegia Juergen

Emelie Cockerell

16:06 10 Mar 24

I spent 3 weeks learning Italian in November and was so impressed with my progress in my Italian, thanks to my teacher Marco, that I decided to go back for 3 more weeks to learn more. During the group lessons Marco made everyone feel at ease within the first few minutes. We were able to have conversations, practice new grammar and role play with him correcting us when needed. We also learnt a lot about the Italian culture and history too. I opted for private lessons too, where he was able to explain new grammar to me until I fully understood it, challenge me with longer written homework too and support my oral Italian skills as well.For my second time I had Simona who was also a great teacher. We played games to practice talking, reviewed new grammar and spoke about different topics and traditions.All the staff are really friendly and helpful which makes the atmosphere fantastic. The after school activities also add to the charm!

Sonja Lutz

09:38 20 Feb 24

Sicilia is always worth to visit but combining with some weeks of learning italian language made it even more a higlight in our life. We were very impressed about the quality of the organisation and the teacher. You get a deep entrance in culture and life of the sicilian people. Beside that you get easy in contact with other students. It was a great time and we will for sure come back again. Thanks a lot to Solemar Academy Cefalu

Diana Savlovska

11:06 05 Feb 24

"Un vero viaggionon e' cercare nuove terrema avere nuovi occhi."Tak pisał Marcel Proust.Ja, ze swej strony, mogę powtórzyć te słowa ponieważ stały się moim po już kolejnym pobycie w szkole Solemar.Dziękuję Wam wszystkim, którzy to miejsce tworzycie! Za waszą otwartość i życzliwość, możliwość poznania Was bardziej i za Waszą gotowość do poznania mnie.

Lolli Travels

02:39 17 Jan 24

I had the pleasure of attending a 2 week language class in Cefalu in October. The teachers were OUTSTANDING! Gusippe offered incredible additional experiences we never expected that enhanced learning and offer additional enrichment to the students. I HIGHLY recommend Solemar as one of the best experiences of my career. I have visited other schools in Italy- Florence, Rome and Ascoli Piceno and Solemar by far out performs all of the programs I reviewed. Here is a link to my video. Not only was Cefaly incredibly beautiful, but the people were gracious and food outstanding. It was my first Time to Sicily as I am an Italian with roots in Le Marche and Abruzzo. It was pure magic.https://youtu.be/_aH8XiuA6VE?si=_aXeizYu9cbWWkY-

Claude M.H.

11:25 08 Jan 24

Ich war im Sept 23 in Cefalu und war von der Schule, den Lehrern und der Atmosphäre begeistert. Alles begann mit einer E-Mail Anfrage, welche Guiseppe innert weniger Minuten beantwortet hatte und diese fortan schnelle Reaktion war dann auch mein Grund für meine Buchung. Mein Gefühl hatte mich nicht enttäuscht. Der Unterricht war ausgezeichnet und ebenfalls die Lage mitten in Cefalu.

Christina Cotton

02:28 30 Dec 23

This school is AMAZING, and I had the best experience here! After a few years of learning Italian on my own, this school taught me so much, and “put a lot of the pieces together” for me, allowing me tO speak/understand so much easier! Davide, Giuseppe, and Alessandro, as well as the entire staff, we’re simply FANTASTIC!I went to Cefalu solo for the school, and now I want to return every year!! LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! Cannot say enough good things about Solemar! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

Binja Homann

09:32 22 Dec 23

Im Dezember 2023 habe ich einen zweiwöchigen Sprachkurs als Bildungsurlaub mit Erasmusförderung absolviert. Ich fand bereits den Internetauftritt sehr informativ und konnte alle Fragen in kürzester Zeit per E-Mail klären. Die Administration war sowohl mit den Besonderheiten eines Bildungsurlaubs als auch den Anforderungen durch Erasmus vertraut. Alle Formalitäten wurden prompt, kompetent und sehr freundlich erledigt.Der Unterricht (Einzelunterricht) orientierte sich sehr gut an meinen Bedürfnissen, war gut strukturiert, praxisorientiert, didaktisch professionell, über den Spracherwerb hinaus interessant und dazu sehr lustig und motivierend.Das alles in einer bezaubernden Stadt wie Cefalù zu erleben, kann ich wärmstens empfehlen.Herzlichen Dank an das Team der Solemar Academy!

Katarzyna Majszczyk

21:20 19 Dec 23

Kochani koledzy i koleżanki ze szkoły - Wy też zostajecie ze mną na dłużej! Dziękuję za każdą lekcję, która zawsze kończyła się śmiechem i życzliwością.Jestem pewna, że to jeszcze nie koniec.... 🙂

Heather Knight

10:19 05 Dec 23

A fabulous experience in a gorgeous seaside town with perfect weather. The teachers & after-school experiences at Solemar were fantastic. A friendly, welcoming & relaxed atmosphere - perfect for learning. All lessons were interesting, relevant & covered both practical language & cultural topics. Came away feeling much more confident about conversing in Italian. IWish I'd stayed longer! And I definitely want to return.

Anne H

12:31 27 Nov 23

The teachers and staff at Solemar are so welcoming and help create a warm atmosphere among the students. Teachers are passionate, stimulating and enthusiastic both during lessons and the highly enjoyable afternoon/evening activities. Cefalu is a wonderful setting. I have attended 4 other schools in Italy and Solemar is the one to which I will return for sure

Lilo

13:57 03 Nov 23

Großartige Schule, großartige Lehrer und großartige Unternehmungen. Es waren zwei wundervolle Wochen!

Fernando T.M.

07:59 01 Oct 23

Muy buena academia para aprender italiano. Lia ha hecho que las clases sean muy amenas. Muchas gracias también a Giuseppe.

Nicole Favaloro

04:12 20 Sep 23

I highly recommend going to Solemar Academy in Cefalu! I attended in September 2022 and loved it so much that I returned in July 2023. The teachers are very passionate and make classes fun - I had Marco, Davide and Simona who are all fantastic. The school and facilities are modern and comfortable. The support staff (particularly Ivana and Giuseppe!) are available to help you with anything and will go above and beyond to make sure you're enjoying your time.Class is typically from 9-12pm which means you have the whole afternoon to explore Cefalu and enjoy the Sicilian lifestyle. Everything you learn in class can be instantly used when you're ordering in restaurants, going to the beach, etc.Thank you Ivana, Marco, Davide, Simona, Giuseppe and all Solemar staff 🙂

CHANTAL ZABUS

15:36 09 Aug 23

I was staying for onlyone week and in that week I had an intense immersion course (3 hours every morning with a 15-minute break) with Marco Iacono, a fantastic, laid back, communicative teacher who refeshed my grammar (at C1 level) and introduced me to Italian movies and local lore; he used movie scenes to shed light on difficult grammatical points like the pronomi combinati and the concordanza dei tempi! I keep fond memories of his spirited performance and deep knowledge of his language and culture, as well as his sense of humor. The whole Team is very devoted and organizes tours, movie screenings, and the (in)famous apero!

Marshall Corwin

15:34 01 Jul 23

The perfect introduction to Italian for someone who hardly spoke a word. Lia is an absolutely brilliant teacher, so patient and reassuring, with just the right mix of Italian and English. The sessions felt very relevant - and we had a lot of fun too. Hooked on Italian after one week and will definitely aim to come back as soon as possible. This is a wonderful school.

Pierluigi Ballandi

08:59 24 Jun 23

Márta Bendik

08:14 24 Jun 23

Un centro fantastico in una cittá favolosa. I professori sono preparatissimi, le lezioni familiari. Tutti quelli che vogliono studiare in italiano, troveranno delle novitá utilissime convenienti ai loro interessi e al loro livello di lingua.

J. R.

17:44 22 Jun 23

Der Unterricht an der Solemar Academy ist absolut professionell gestaltet und aufgebaut. Das kann ich so sagen, weil ich selbst Sprachlehrerin bin. Mit Italienisch bin ich nun bei Null angefangen und war begeistert davon, wie unsere Lehrerin Lia das zweiwöchige Pensum aufgebaut und strukturiert hat. Sie hat fundierte Grundlagen gelegt, auf die ich nun problemlos weiter aufbauen kann. Aber auch das "Drumherum" im Solemar war überaus angenehm. Guiseppe und Ivana kümmern sich umsichtig darum, dass alle Teilnehmer sich wohlfühlen. Durch Freizeitangebote wie Stadtführung, Film, Aperitivo, Kochkurs oder einen Ausflug nach Palermo, bei welchem Guiseppe kurzweilig und interessant Einsichten in Geschichte und Alltag der Stadt vermittelt hat, ist dafür gesorgt, dass die Teilnehmer sich auch untereinander besser kennenlernen können und Einzelreisenden nicht langweilig wird. Ich hoffe, dass ich bald bekannte Gesichter in Cefalu wiedersehe und meine Italienischkenntnisse in Solemar erweitern kann.Arrivederci. A doppo. Saluti Susanne

Jenö Mezey

15:30 12 Jun 23

Habe knapp 2 Monate Gruppen- und Einzelunterricht gehabt und genossen. Ausgezeichnet. Der Lehrplan wird wöchentlich mit tagesaktuellen Themen neu erstellt unter Berücksichtigung der Fähigkeiten und Interessen der Gruppe. Auch nach Monaten wird es niemals langweilig. Es gibt ein breitgefächertes Begleitprogramm, teilweise sogar am Wochenende, das einen profunden Eindruck in Land und Leute vermittelt. Lehrkörper und Sekretariat zeichnen sich durch persönliche Betreuung, Zugewandheit, Freundlichkeit und Hilfsbereitschaft aus. Ich kann die Schule jederzeit und uneingeschränkt empfehlen.

Christiane Wessels

06:27 18 May 23

Im Rahmen eines Bildungsurlaubs hatte ich das Vergnügen, eine schöne Woche in der Solemar-Academy in Cefalù zu verbringen. Der Unterricht war sehr interessant und abwechslungsreich. Neben Inhalten über Geschichte und Bräuche Siziliens und interessante Persönlichkeiten wurden auch aktuelle Themen vermittelt. Eingebunden waren intensive und gut strukturierte Übungen zur Grammatik, die mit Hausaufgaben noch vertieft wurden. Alles immer in lockerer Atmosphäre. Alle Mitarbeiter waren sehr freundlich und hilfsbereit. Es gibt verschiedene Angebote für Freizeitaktivitäten.Durch die abwechslungsreiche Art der Unterrichtsgestaltung unseres Lehrers Marco, zum einen recht fordernd, zum anderen sehr unterhaltsam auch zum Beispiel durch die Einbeziehung von Filmmaterial, hat mir die Woche in der Schule sehr viel gegeben. Herzlichen Dank an das Team von Solemar und besonders an Marco!

Molly Scanlon

17:51 15 May 23

This was a wonderful course, I learned so much. Davide is a fabulous teacher and he really explained the foundation of Italian in a way that made it easier to understand. I could barely speak anything in Italian at the end of the week but that is because there was so much information to process. I spent the days after writing notes and putting the pieces together which was really helpful, the repetition. Giuseppe was a great communicator and accommodated my last minute decision to travel from USA to Sicily. I did the Cefalu tour he guided and it was great. They all speak English and while they mostly spoke in Italian they were not strict about speaking ONLYItalian and it was a relief, especially when asking questions. Highly recommend!

David Roger

07:54 26 Apr 23

Teachers are awesome, they demonstrate a high level of experience teaching Italian as a second language. Instructors often include the culture and history of Sicily and Italy during the class experience. Staff is excellent! They instinctively know the needs of the beginning students. Field trips and cooking experiences are offered and are worth it. I would highly recommend Solemar Acadamy to anyone considering an Italian Language school.

Jane Hassid

13:10 11 Apr 23

A fabulous place to learn Italian! Fantastic teachers, challenging work , superb location and warm thoughtful welcome. Optional extra curricular activities were well organised and interesting. Of the various language schools I’ve been to, this one is outstanding. I’m already missing it and have only been home three days!

Cosima El-Schamali

19:15 27 Mar 23

Cefalù an sich ist schon wunderschön, die Einwohner sind sehr freundlich und zuvorkommend. Die Schule hat ein absolut nettes Team, der Unterricht ist abwechslungsreich und bietet viele Einblicke in die sizilianische Kultur und die Besonderheiten dieser Insel. Die Veranstaltungen unter der Woche sind vielseitig und etwas ganz Besonderes!Vielen Dank nochmal dem gesamten Team für diese unvergesslichen Tage!

Betty Faraggi

15:37 17 Jan 21

Je recommande vivement cette école, les professeurs sont accueillants et bienveillants j’ai beaucoup appris avec Eliana même si ce n’était qu’une semaine. J’y reviendrai dès que possible.

Susan Faggionato

17:43 18 Mar 20

Caring competent instructors and staff. Sensitive to each person's needs.

Marjukka Mäkelä

17:16 18 Mar 20

Loistavat opettajat, ihana paikka Sisiliassa!

Jean Dittrich

16:18 27 Oct 19

Ein tolles und hilfsbereites Team, ich habe in den zwei Wochen viel gelernt und verstanden. Die Atmosphäre im Unterricht ist ist locker und die Gruppen erfreulich klein, so daß man erfolgreich lernen kann. Ich empfehle für einen Italienischkurs die Solemar Academy!

Regine Schneider

15:05 23 Oct 19

Ho solo fatto qualche ore " face to face" e sono stata molto contenta. Tutti gli insegnanti erano simpatici e molto ambiziosi.

Helga Winkler

15:56 21 Oct 19

Freundlich, gute Lehrer, tolle Stimmung

Resi Rasi

05:41 21 Oct 19

Unglaublich netten und kompetenten Unterricht gehabt, eine Woche Solemar verging leider wie im Flug....
Ich komme wieder!!!

Aaron Ham

06:52 26 Sep 19

Excellent school with fantastic teachers. I highly recommend Solemar Acedemy to anyone considering studying Italian in Italy.

Liberty Fitz-Claridge

13:51 09 Aug 19

I arrived at Solemar with good expectations based on the information on their website and the good reviews here and elsewhere. The short time I spent there met and exceeded my expectations in every possible way.

To start with the small stuff: The booking process was straightforward and the staff were quick to respond to emails. The school is conveniently located between the train station and the beach - a five minute walk to either place. It has spacious classrooms and several communal areas. On arrival we were greeted with coffee and biscuits, as well as an all-important coffee machine tutorial. There is an online test before you arrive, but on our first morning they also had a brief conversation with each new student (barring beginners) to assess their needs and level.

Which leads me to the bigger stuff: In terms of the classes, Solemar does not use textbooks. Instead, they assess the needs of each student based on the test and conversation, and plan each week in accordance with the specific needs of the class. So you’re not just getting ‘a language course’ - you’re getting a personalised learning programme. The classes themselves are relaxed but useful, with pleasant conversational digressions but also with clear goals for each week. My teacher Eliana was always happy to answer our various questions, and she took an interest in our progress. Class sizes were small - mine had five people.

The atmosphere of the school was great. There were often teachers hanging around communal areas and they would generally be happy to help or chat with students. They also organise activities for students almost daily, most of which are free. This was another chance to get to know classmates and people from the local area, and of course to practice Italian.

I think the thing that impressed me most is the extent to which the school is involved in and part of the local community. Almost everyone there is a native of Cefalú and they take an interest in the goings on of the town. The overall result is a combination of local knowledge, natural Sicilian warmth, and international-level standards of teaching and service.

Maristella Aelwynn

17:44 03 Jul 19

Eccelenti insegnanti, bella citta', fantastica experienza!

Marilyn Thayer

15:21 13 Nov 18

The welcome routine and level placement process were well done.
Our teacher was very good, adapting the lesson to our preferences.
The school provides a practical and historical tour of the town every Monday afternoon.
Wednesday night social is attended by various teachers.
Location of school is 3 minutes from the beach and great restaurants & cafes.

Hargitai Csilla

15:13 22 Aug 18

Insegnanti preparati, un corso su misura, atmosfera armonica, staff disponibile, programmi veramente interessanti. Una cittadina meravigliosa, un mare pulitissimo, é un posto ideale per trascorrere una vacanza-studio. Anche se io sono insegnanted'taliano non piu molto giovane ho potuto approfittare molto di queste due ettimane. Molti non sanno, é possibile venire con il programma Erasmus+ KA1.

Zimonen Federico

20:37 01 Dec 17

Giak Puleo

12:34 10 Nov 17

See you soon again ............................................... EN / Lessons

Avril Toner

11:54 08 Nov 17

I attended Solemar last week with my two teenage children for a week long course in Italian. My teacher was Marco and my children had Simona. Both were great. I think it's safe to say we all learnt loads, and this week my children won't stop speaking to me in Italian! The classes were enjoyable, informative and we all saw results at the end of the week. Apart from the young, dynamic staff, the school decor is also young and hip - and as for the location...beautiful spot. I also thought that the whole week was great value for money. Keep up the good work and thanks for everything. We will be back.

Emanuela Di Cola

16:52 30 Sep 17

Andrée Boudreau

10:53 08 Aug 17

Wow! Une école de langue excellente à tout point de vue: qualité de l'enseignement , dynamisme remarquable de l'école pour organiser des activités qui permettent aux étudiants de se connaître et de se sentir tout de suite intégrés, emplacement parfait dans une ville exceptionnelle, Cefalù.
Grazie mille a tutti della scuola per queste due settimane indimenticabili; posso afermare che adesso parlo meglio italiano e che conosco un po di più la cultura siciliana ed italiana.
Tornerò senza dubbio a Cefalù e alla Solemar Academy!

Christiane S Hartl

14:05 30 May 17

Vera Yakhontova

21:11 25 May 17

Avevo gli stupendi giorni a Cefalù ! Gli studi, gli insegnanti, le lezione, l'attività dopo la scuola - tutto era perfetto! Sopratutto grazie a Marco e Eliana! Ci vediamo fra poco!

Две недели в Solemar Academy были насыщенные и очень полезные. Занятия в группе, после индивидуальные уроки и как награда - время проведенное в этом очаровательном городе. Удалось совместить учебу с прогулками, морем и пляжем, и конечно, сицилийской кухней! Спасибо всему творческому коллективу! И в отдельности моим преподавателям-Марко и Элиане. Рада, что скоро встречусь со всеми вновь! Успехов и процветания!

Roberto Guachinches

16:23 12 May 17

Solemar Academy e' sinonimo di qualita',professionalita' ed esperienza accompagnata da tanta passione.
Mi sono trovato benissimo,fin da subito ho notato un'ospitalita'calda e tanta serenita,ho imparato moltissimo, e credo che la scuola gode di una posizione ottimale. Proprio una piccola perla Cefalu'.
Grazie di cuore a tutti voi ,ma reputo opportuno citare una persona che mi ha dato molto,Valerio!sei un grande!continua sempre cosi'!

Theresa Kallrath

13:06 08 May 17

Sylvain Tessier

15:25 26 Apr 17

J'ai suivi trois semaines de cours et j'ai beaucoup apprécié. J'ai été agréablement surpris par la qualité de l'enseignement, l'engagement des enseignants (grazie Giulia) et par le climat chaleureux généré par tous ceux qui travaillent à l'école. De plus la ville de Cefalu est très agréable et sa relative petitesse permet de tisser rapidement des liens avec les gens qui y vivent.
Je recommande sans réserve cette école.

Marc Gó

19:40 05 Apr 17

Very welcoming and nice team. The school is modern and spacious. The quality of teachers (I had Simona) is great! The lessons were very dynamic, combining different teaching resources like videos, songs, games, pictures... with the right tempo and mixing it with cultural aspects. They offer very interesting extra activities and a bunch of local tips. I felt like at home since the first day and I would definitely come back. The town is also excellent to combine holidays and learning. Recommended 100%

Anna Filippova

19:00 11 Mar 17

Giusy Musotto

07:53 28 Oct 16

La scuola mi é piaciuta tantissimo. Il mio inaegnante, Sandy,oltre a essere simpatico, è anche un ottimo insegnante. Ho imparato la grammatica davvero bene, attraverso esercizi orali e scritti. Che dire? La consiglio vivamente. Studiare l'inglese, ai giorni odierni è importantissimo e con insegnanti cosi bravi e preparati, diventa anche facile e divertente

Fabian von Lahnstein

16:07 17 Oct 16

Lehrreiche Woche in Cefalu mit passendem Abendprogramm! Mille Grazie!

Vero Nica

16:50 16 Oct 16

Victorine van Zanten

13:06 03 Oct 16

J'ai suivi pour la 2ème fois une semaine de cours à l'école avec beaucoup de plaisir. La culture, les connaissances et la motivation des enseignants est contagieuse. Les cours sont donnés avec une apparente légèreté mais on travaille y beaucoup et suivre les cours est assez demandant. Avoir du temps libre l'après-midi est bienvenu, en particulier avec la plage à proximité. La disponibilité des professeurs est remarquable: on se sent très entouré. Je peux encourager tout un chacun de s'inscrire à la Solemar Acedemia

Rosa Pennisi

10:53 22 Aug 16

Ho chiamato per avere delle informazioni... Gentilissimi e disponibili....

Anastasia Khalizova

19:16 12 Jul 16

Последний свой отпуск в конце мая я провела на Сицилии=)Главной причиной выбора места отдыха стало обучение в языковой школе Solemar Academy.До этого изучала итальянский язык примерно год, с репетитором. Обучение длилось неделю и с каждым днем я понимала все больше и больше.В моей группе было три человека и примерно один уровень понимания.Все программа обучения была построена исключительно на итальянском языке, что позволило всецело погрузиться в атмосферу настоящей Италии. Моим учителем была Eliana молодая приятная девушка, которая действительно любит преподавать и делает это интересно и со всей душой.
Проживала я в особняке Villa Caterina, которая принадлежит школе. Так же можно самому найти себе жилье. Villa Caterina очень красивое место и жить там одно удовольствие!!!!
Утром я училась, а днем и вечером гуляла по городу, заводя новые итальянские знакомства и тем самым повышая уровень языка=)
Всем рекомендую Solemar Academy!!!!Не пожалеете=)

Concetta Di Francesca

07:55 26 May 16

Valeria Ivanova

14:15 06 Apr 16

Неделю назад вернулась из Чефалу, где проходила курсы итальянского в Solemar Academy. Осталась очень довольна! Хочется сказать спасибо моим преподавателям и руководству школы за теплоту, внимание и индивидуальный подход. Это то место, где хочется учиться круглыми сутками и непременно возвращаться! Очень уютно и как-то по-домашнему.
Я брала стандартный курс и занималась в группе из четырех человек. Нашим учителем был Марко - молодой сицилиец, который действительно любит преподавать и делает это качественно и интересно. Мы уделяли достаточное время грамматике, всем актуальным новостям в мире, слушали итальянские песни, писали сочинения на разные темы и говорили, говорили, говорили. На разные темы, абсолютно каждый день: о жизни на Сицилии, в Италии, о различиях между странами (со мной в группе помимо меня русской были еще студенты из Австрии и Германии), о наших вкусах и привычках..мы спорили, обсуждали, слушали друг друга. И как то незаметно для себя мой итальянский стал лучше, гораздо лучше. Уже нет никакого стеснения и страха, я начала свободно говорить,и за это хочется поблагодарить отдельно!
Также очень понравилось разнообразие внешкольных мероприятий, каждый день после уроков было что-то новое интересное, куда мы ходили все вместе. Не было времени скучать! Краем глаза видела Villa Caterina, на которой проживают все студенты, и немного завидовала, что не живу со всеми вместе.Там так красиво! Не могу представить как там летом...надо приехать и проверить.
Рекомендую школу друзьям, кто учит итальянский!
Solemar Academy, grazie mille e ci vediamo presto;)

Marco Iacono

10:32 17 Oct 15

Sandra Young

17:00 14 Oct 15

Grazie Mille to the staff and directors of Solemar. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and learned so much while having a lot of fun! They are a group of dedicated professionals with a contagious positive energy. Every aspect of the Italian language course is designed for the student's benefit. They understand methodologies and practices to teach students for all language levels. I will see you next year in Cefalu where it's the best of the best in all of Italy!

Daniel Vásquez

11:04 27 Aug 15

Cees Leijenhorst

13:18 17 Aug 15

I followed a four week standard course, Giuseppe is a great teacher with a wonderful sense of humor, which is crucial in learning a language. The course not only devotes attention to the necessary formal elements such as grammar and vocabulary. I also benefitted a lot from the joint reading of texts, listening to songs and discussions that we had. The school is situated at a beautiful spot, had a young and dynamic staff and offers lots of extra perks such as free wifi access. I'll definitely come back. I'm going for C2!!!

Stella Gruessner

05:15 15 Aug 15

Maria Vittoria Varvaro

16:08 06 May 15

Rafaqat Ali

16:51 26 Apr 15

Rahel Keller

17:14 01 Jan 15

La scuola mi e piacuta molto e mia insegnate Eliana era sympatica, gentile, patientemente,molto qualificato e con competenza. 5 stelle per Eliana! Posso raccomandare Solemar Academy!
E Cefalu e bellissima....
cari saluti Rahel

Timo Laterne

15:47 08 Dec 14

Eleonora Carnevale

06:13 03 Nov 14

Anja Derksen

20:23 26 Jul 14

E una scuola belissima.mi ha piasuto molto.grazie tanto.bacione anja

Rosanna Palermo

19:18 15 Jun 14

Markus Nimtz

07:45 11 Jun 14

Dario Sirotti