Campus Athena Catania (Sicily), Italy
Via Spadaccini, 16 - 95131 Catania (Sicily) - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Located in an historical mansion right in the heart of Catania.
- E-learning platform.
- Very favorable cancellation terms. You can cancel courses with less than 8 days notice.
Location: Centro Athena Catania is an Italian language institute located in the ancient port city of Catania, on Sicily's east coast. The school is housed in a historic mansion in the centre of Catania, Surrounding the school are several eateries, cafes, links to public transport, supermarkets and several attractions. Such attractions and sites of interest within walking distance of the school include the Teatro Massimo Bellini, Piazza del Duomo, the Palazzo Platamone, the Palazzo Biscari, the Fontana dell'Elefante and much more.
Course selection: In addition to Italian language courses taught over various schedules to students of all levels, the school also supplies English, German, Spanish, French and Arabic courses for the International Cambridge, Goethe, Dele and Delf-Dalf certifications. One-to-one tuition and Italian and Culture programmes are also readily available.
Social and cultural: The school promotes the social and cultural aspects of Sicily through various trips around the island.
School facilities: The school facilities include multimedia classrooms, a library, a lounge area, free WiFi, a rooftop terrace and a Student support desk for any questions or queries that arise. All classrooms are equipped with televisions, air conditioning, heating, and ample natural light to create an optimal learning environment.
Accommodation: Campus Athena Catania can provide accommodation in a variety of accommodations such as homestay with local families, lodgings, hostels, hotels, University campus residences, and shared apartment facilities.
Italian Courses
General Language
Intensive Course
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€260€247 / week More
Intensive Course
20 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
€260€247 / week
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FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 260 247 | 520 494 | 780 741 | 950 903 | 1,210 1,150 | 1,470 1,397 | 1,730 1,644 | 1,900 1,805 | 2,160 2,052 | 2,420 2,299 | 2,850 2,708 |
| Price in US$ | 286 | 572 | 857 | 1,044 | 1,329 | 1,615 | 1,901 | 2,087 | 2,373 | 2,658 | 3,131 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:00 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 14 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Student reviews about "Intensive Course" at Campus Athena
Bartizan
"Already mentioned before."
Additional information for all courses
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Standard Course6 lessons per week | 15 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€100€95 / week More
Standard Course
6 lessons per week | 15 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
€100€95 / week
More
FREE changes
FREE cancellation up to 7 days before the start of your course.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 100 95 | 200 190 | 300 285 | 360 342 | 460 437 | 560 532 | 660 627 | 720 684 | 820 779 | 920 874 | 1,080 1,026 |
| Price in US$ | 110 | 220 | 330 | 396 | 506 | 616 | 725 | 791 | 901 | 1,011 | 1,187 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 1-2 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 12:00 - 13:30 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 14 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 15 / Average: 13
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Student reviews about "Standard Course" at Campus Athena
Eva-Maria
"I liked it very much."
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Campus Athena include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- 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 before arrival
- INCLUDED Elearning platform
Hallway 1/9
classroom2/9
Learning area 3/9
Students and teacher in class4/9
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classroom8/9
Reception9/9
Student opinions about Campus Athena, Catania (Sicily)
4.5
Overall school rating of
Campus Athena, Catania (Sicily)
Campus Athena, Catania (Sicily)
2 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
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Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Eva-maria
51 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“Very friendly and competent staff. I really enjoyed the course. Perfect central location in the city center. Very good price-performance ratio.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: I liked it very much.
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Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 25. Aug. 2025
Bartizan
74 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The location, the cleanliness and the helpfulness of the teachers.”
“Less disciplined, too much English spoken and text messages sent during my lessons. I always had to watch out for spelling mistakes.”
Insider tip: “Organising your own free time.”
Quality of teaching / language progress: Already mentioned before.
Other comments: None.
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Course: Intensive Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 24. Mar. 2025
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Campus Athena
- Accreditations and Quality seals
- Italian teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 40% male / 60% female
- Offer for returning students
- When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at Campus Athena.
- Year of school foundation
- 2011
General school facilities
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Library
Lounge
Rooftop terrace
Balcony / terrace
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Smoking zones (outdoors)
Paid parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 4
- Number of public PC workstations: 4
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Japan | 25% |
| Italy | 20% |
| Germany | 15% |
| USA | 10% |
| Switzerland | 5% |
| Other nationalities | 25% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 10% |
| 18-24 years | 25% |
| 25-34 years | 20% |
| 35-50 years | 25% |
| >50 years | 20% |
The average age outside summer is 10 years higher than in summer.
- Average number of students
- Adult courses - In summer: 30Adult courses - Throughout the year: 15Junior courses - In summer: 10Junior courses - Throughout the year: 10
- Minimum age of students
- 14 years4 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 6Adult courses Throughout the year: 6Junior courses In summer: 2Junior courses Throughout the year: 2
- Average age of students
- In summer: 25 yearsThroughout the year: 35 years
Information for all courses offered by Campus Athena
- Lesson duration
- 45 minutes
- Course material
- Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
- Individual classes
- Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 35 €. 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 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026 - 06 Jan 2026, 05 Apr 2026, 06 Apr 2026, 25 Apr 2026, 01 May 2026, 02 Jun 2026, 15 Aug 2026, 01 Nov 2026, 08 Dec 2026, 25 Dec 2026, 26 Dec 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027 - 06 Jan 2027, 05 Apr 2027, 06 Apr 2027, 25 Apr 2027, 01 May 2027, 02 Jun 2027, 15 Aug 2027, 01 Nov 2027, 08 Dec 2027, 25 Dec 2027, 26 Dec 2027.School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via email.
Lessons needed per Italian language level
The 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.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Twice a month, the school organizes a linguistic apéritif, which gives students of all levels a chance to meet and mingle.
Adults - Paid activities
- Guided visits to museums, opera theatres, a pop music show and workshop of old pastoral Sicilian traditional musical instruments.
FAQ about Campus Athena, Catania (Sicily)
Does Campus Athena offer accommodation?
“No, at the moment the school offers no accommodation. ”
Louise Granath, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Sep 05, 2023
Which countries are students of Campus Athena from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at Campus Athena comes from Japan with a 25% representation, followed by students from Italy (20%) and Germany (15%).”
Campus Athena offers courses for which ages?
“Campus Athena offers courses from 14 years to 99. The average age is 25 during the summer and 35 the rest of the year.”
Terms of Campus Athena
- First day of course
- Students should arrive at 8:45
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- CAMPUS ATHENA DI LEONFORTE MATILDE MARIA | Tax registration ID: IT04975460876
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
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
- No
- Express shipment fee (via courier)
- 150 €
- 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.
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