Reviews of ABC Sestri Levante, Sestri Levante, Italy
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Average Rating
4.7
Overall rating
ABC Sestri Levante, Sestri Levante, Italy
ABC Sestri Levante, Sestri Levante, Italy
Based on 77 reviews of former students of ABC Sestri Levante
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (1 rating)
Students 18-30 years (5 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (8 ratings)
Students 50+ years (63 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Individual Reviews
ABC Sestri Levante
30. Jun. 2025
Patrick (51 years) 
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Great teachers."
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"Very good"
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28. Jun. 2025
Katrin (60 years) Course: 1 week
Course: 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Very friendly contact even before we started. Helpful, well-prepared teacher, she responded to our wishes. The lessons were entertaining and informative."
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Other comments
"THANK YOU!!!"
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"Sestri Levante has a very nice location. I liked the size and location. We hiked a bit, there were lots of places to swim and there were bars on the beach for a snack or a drink. I really liked it there."
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"We liked Amanda very much, we would love to study with her again and again."
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23. Jun. 2025
Dagmar (66 years) Course: 1 week
Course: 1 weekOverall rating
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"I had a 2:1 lesson with a friend and it was the best of the 4 language courses I've done so far. Of course, our young teacher Amanda made a decisive contribution to this. Furthermore, the teaching material provided by the school is also exemplary and well structured."
Negative aspects
"Nothing at all!"
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City/place
"The main attraction of the city for me was that it is partly situated on a headland, with beaches on both sides within easy walking distance."
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"The constellation was perfect."
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20. May. 2025
Monique (61 years) 
Course: 50+ Course - 1 week
Course: 50+ Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The enthusiasm of the language teachers.
The connection to what the group needs."
Negative aspects
"The afternoon activities were not good for many. Especially the food and wine tasting. It is not pricey that does not necessarily mean that everything is served that way from the supermarket. Older people are too discerning for that. An Osterea or pizzeria la Laterna would have been a good option. Too bad! The coziness was there."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"A boat trip along the Cinque terre."
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Other comments
"Keep up the good work but watch the extra activities carefully. It is time (and money) of the student."
City/place
"Would do it again in a heartbeat. Really the weather was good last week that also plays a role. Playa seleste was nice and quiet and friendly."
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"Good customized course."
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13. May. 2025
David (69 years) United Kingdom Course: Standard Course - 8 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The staff are all excellent teachers and good at explaining things in Italian. The classes are well structured. The teaching materials are well designed. The less formal afternoon sessions are both fun and instructive. The location, right on the beach, is idyllic. The Director, Monica, is very helpful."
Negative aspects
"I don't think there are any weaknesses. I highly recommend this school."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"A day trip on the train to the Cinque Terra is easy and well worth it."
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"Great if you love the sea, the rivers and the mountains as I do."
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13. May. 2025
Urs (62 years) Course: 50+ Course - 2 weeks
Course: 50+ Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Competent, motivated, friendly teachers."
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5. May. 2025
Giselind (64 years) Course: Standard PLUS One-to-One 10 - 1 week
Course: Standard PLUS One-to-One 10 - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Great director (Monika) and great teachers. Great extra activities offered."
Negative aspects
"There are no weak points."
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City/place
"Great."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Very good."
Accommodation
"Very nice host mother."
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28. Oct. 2024
Lidia (52 years) Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Course: Standard Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"On the beach! Uncomplicated and relaxed atmosphere."
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City/place
"Small but beautiful."
Accommodation
"Close to the railway station. Well equipped."
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21. Oct. 2024
Carsten (65 years) Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Structured, varied and competently conducted teaching programme."
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21. Oct. 2024
Alexia (56 years) Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Course: Standard Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Focus on practical needs, no academic learning."
Negative aspects
"The level of the speaking group was not as suitable as for the grammar part."
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3. Sep. 2024
Irina (16 years) 
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"I liked it all."
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19. Aug. 2024
Ursula (60 years) Ireland Course: Standard PLUS One-to-One 3 - 2 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Excellent management, excellent teachers, great activities, wonderful location... I learnt so much in 2 weeks, really enjoyed all my classes and my one-to-one sessions with Serena, and had a truly fabulous time. Thank you very much and best regards to everyone, especially Monica, Serena, Jenny, David, Julia, Ilaria, Francesca."
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"Chiara was the kindest host possible! It was an absolute pleasure staying with her. Thank you very much!"
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17. Aug. 2024
Sofie (35 years) Denmark Course: Standard Course - 1 week
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"It is located in the beach, with a beautiful view of the bay! Also right in the city! The teachers and staff were so nice, so competent, so skilled at teaching! It was really a warm and welcoming place. I was just there for a week, but everyone remembered my name and made me feel so welcome!"
Negative aspects
"None, really! There is nothing to criticize."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Go to the activities and join more than one week."
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City/place
"Very pretty, good location on the Italian Rivera."
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"It was really nice and very rewarding."
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18. Jun. 2024
Robert (61 years) Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The location was unique. The teachers were brilliant. Very varied conversation lessons.Free water. Great dinner with the school. Flexibility in class allocation."
Negative aspects
"Not enough lessons outside the school building."
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City/place
"I will visit again. Everything was very relaxed."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Very exhausting."
Accommodation
"I had booked a single room with a family without meals. But I got a single room in a shared flat. But that wasn't a problem for me. I was very happy with the situation."
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9. Apr. 2024
Monika (58 years) Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teachers are super nice and make a lot of effort."
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21. Nov. 2023
Jeanne (70 years) United States Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"I liked the small classes, enjoyed the classes and of course the setting. I think I would do 2 weeks at a time instead so we could digest the material.
Instructors were very good."
Negative aspects
"We were beginners in Italian. Since the class was total immersion, the class became much more difficult as the weeks went on. Other students felt the same way because there was minimal to no English/German instruction to clarify questions or instructions."
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City/place
"Beautiful, friendly and easy to get around."
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31. Oct. 2023
Walter (80 years) United States Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Private tutoring was very helpful."
Negative aspects
"Prerequisite (a prior condition) should be each student is required to learn a list of Italian words."
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"Loved it!!!"
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17. Oct. 2023
Marie Sophie (23 years) Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The location of the school is fantastic. The teachers are always well prepared and try to make the lessons varied. The school also supports you with problems and questions, and everyone was very helpful."
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11. Oct. 2023
Adilia (67 years) 
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Quality of teachers."
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City/place
"Nice and calm place."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Good teaching."
Accommodation
"Far from school."
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9. Oct. 2023
Brigitte (62 years) Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Group size (max. 6 participants); separation of the lessons into grammar and conversation, whereby the conversation was obviously also geared to the interests of the group. Group activities. Very inexpensive rental bike."
Negative aspects
"What I didn't like as much (in my case) was the allocation to the level of the course. But since I'm only learning for fun, it somehow fit."
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City/place
"Sestri is a very nice little town for families and not-so-young people."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Very good teachers"
Accommodation
"My "landlady" was very nice, picked me up from the station and dropped me off again. A desk in the room would be good."
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9. Oct. 2023
Michael (59 years) Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The school has a relaxed, informal atmosphere and you quickly feel at home. The teachers have different teaching styles, which also offers a lot of variety. The location of the school is hard to beat."
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Other comments
"As of October, the boat connections will no longer be offered."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"With an intensive course, there is not enough time for activities and for further Italian in the context of free time activities."
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9. Oct. 2023
Betty (76 years) Norway Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Small classes, great teachers, helpful and friendly management and unbeatable location."
Negative aspects
"It was a bit difficult to get to know anyone, in my class there were 20-50 year olds and the youngest was 15!"
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City/place
"Great place for someone who likes to swim in the sea."
Accommodation
"Ok accommodation with friendly hostess, but very much traffic noise at night."
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2. Oct. 2023
Kathy (74 years) United States Course: 50+ Course - 2 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Instructors spoke clearly and enunciated well. Generally, they spoke at an understandable pace… essential for me.
The pace of new material was good.
The administration was great. We got all our questions answered.
The cooking evening was a lot of fun, but didn’t get the recipes."
Negative aspects
"We were not able to understand walking tour, the villas walking tour was even worse. We ended up not doing the activities like we would have. Therefore, we wasted our money with the 50+ activities part.
We did not always understand what the event would be like.
Also, sometimes in class I did not know what we were doing in an exercise."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Swimming in the bays.
Hiking"
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Other comments
"Well organized.
Very friendly.
Easy to work with"
City/place
"Loved loved loved Sestri Levante!"
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Liked the pace.
Excellent pictures.
Kind Of challenging when explanations to each other were in German and I was the only non German speaker."
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26. Sep. 2023
Robyn (71 years) Australia Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Marvellous teachers who all took us on excursions during the week, including the head of school, who ran a cooking class!"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Swimming between lessons"
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Other comments
"Monika is the powerhouse behind the success of ABCScuola and gives everyone very special care"
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Very useful and well thought out. I wonder about splitting grammar and conversation so completely between the two sessions?"
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19. Sep. 2023
Claudia (59 years) Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Mostly very good teachers, air conditioning in the rooms. Very friendly students, mostly over 50, good atmosphere, great location. You can change classes flexibly. We had a great grammar teacher in Daniele. Great activities. Everyone is very relaxed, including the school management. The beach is right on the doorstep. You quickly make contact with other people."
Negative aspects
"Conversation's lessons were not satisfactory in my case. Mostly the teacher spoke and we spoke too little. I was advised against the over-50 course. I was glad. The extra price is not worth it. The included activities do not justify the price. Some of the activities were poorly organised. A little more transparency and advance booking for aperitifs etc. would be advisable. (Cinque Terre trip, for example) But otherwise cool trips."
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City/place
"A great, lively, well-kept city. Very touristy. But very friendly.You usually eat well everywhere.The two beaches are great."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Grammar was super taught by Daniele. Let the students talk more, in my case. Beginners' course."
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10. Sep. 2023
Dagmar (48 years) Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Course: Standard Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Small, friendly school. Everyone is friendly and helpful. Although the lessons are held exclusively in Italian, it is no problem to follow the lessons. The teachers are perfectly prepared for this. There is paraphrasing and drawing!"
Negative aspects
"Air conditioning that is turned on would be great. A notepad and pencil to go with the teaching materials would complete the service."
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Other comments
"Good organisation, from the online booking to once on site!"
City/place
"Sestri is a beautiful place by the sea with a small, very well-kept old town. Many facades are beautifully painted as if they were stucco. Easy to explore on foot, too. The shops (clothes) are high-priced and nice to look at."
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"We were only 4 "students" and I certainly benefited from that."
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24. Aug. 2023
Matthias (61 years) Course: Standard PLUS One-to-One 5 - 2 weeks
Course: Standard PLUS One-to-One 5 - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Very systematic teaching; well-prepared teachers. Great location."
Negative aspects
"High fluctuation; 10 days paid (according to invoice) for 9 days tuition (Ferragosta) without prior notice. Thus very crowded material in the 2nd week."
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City/place
"Even nicer outside the high season (it was very crowded)."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"See above - The individual tuition was very useful and is to be recommended."
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26. Jul. 2023
Anette (63 years) Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
Course: Standard Course - 3 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Very good, friendly support, relaxed atmosphere, small classes with max. 6 people, I liked the language school very much. The booking and support via Language Course was also excellent. Everything worked out great!"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The afternoon activities are always interesting"
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Other comments
"In summer (July, August) very hot and crowded. I would not do it again at that time."
City/place
"Very pretty small town with great old town and nice excursion possibilities"
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Through the online language test, you were placed in the appropriate class, which also corresponds to the correct level. However, you can change the class for a course of several weeks and e.g. repeat it."
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17. Jul. 2023
Hans-georg (60 years) Course: 50+ Course - 2 weeks
Course: 50+ Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Small teaching groups; very personal allocation and supervision; excellently motivated, approachable, trained and competent teaching staff; very good accompanying material (brochures)."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Excursions to Cinque Terre and Rapallo/Portofino."
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Other comments
"Recommended!"
City/place
"Nice little town with picturesque centre, great beach access and beautiful location of the school in a bay. Short distances to train and bus."
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"Well structured, excellent grammar teaching"
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10. Jul. 2023
Mia (61 years) 
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Super nice teachers, very good location if you like to take a swim after school."
Negative aspects
"Lack of fans or AC. Expensive with individual lessons."
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"It went quickly, I don't think you can get all the way through without any prior knowledge."
Accommodation
"Good apartment. Could have had a fan though."
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19. Jun. 2023
Kerstin (56 years) Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Course: Standard Course - 1 weekOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Great location, great teaching/concept in very small groups, very good teachers, school's material great"
Negative aspects
"Rooms very small and not air-conditioned; organisation (could not pay the final bill so far, despite several requests on my part)."
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City/place
"Nice small town, nice beach bays, nice restaurants, good IC connection"
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"Matched my level of knowledge exactly"
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8. Jun. 2023
Holger Christen (68 years) Denmark Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The strength of the school is the small number of students in each class. Some classes may have been too big, but not in the class I attended."
Negative aspects
"The level of students in the same class was somewhat different. The best students could, perhaps, feel misplaced."
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"Thought the elective classes in the afternoon were really good even though the topics were very different. Perhaps a little more focus because you don't discover these opportunities as a new student."
City/place
"Small. Local. Very cozy. Easy to find your way around."
Accommodation
"I had my own room without breakfast. The room was small and there was no work desk so I used the shared kitchenette. There were no meals associated with the room."
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23. May. 2023
Christian (51 years) Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Course: Intensive Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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"Tuto bene"
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16. May. 2023
Gabriele (60 years) Course: 50+ Course - 2 weeks
Course: 50+ Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The teachers are very patient and friendly. As a beginner, you learn a lot of vocabulary, as almost only Italian is spoken in class."
Negative aspects
"Despite being 50+ with only 2 start dates, there were some changes in the course participants. Instead of countless vocabulary words, it would have been helpful to form more complete sentences. (vocabulary can also be learned alone - you don't have to come to Italy.)"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Portofino, Zoagli, La Spezia"
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Other comments
"None"
City/place
"Very nicely located, good food, very good for strolling, you get everything you need here."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"See above"
Accommodation
"The signora is 81 and unfortunately has very little patience to talk to a beginner (can only speak Italian and tries to translate her sentences with her mobile phone) - but she was very friendly and impulsive."
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25. Oct. 2022
Fred (73 years) United States Course: 50+ Course - 4 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The teaching staff was excellent. The activities were more often fun and enjoyable. Sestri Levante is a nice location, very beautiful scenery. There is lots of hiking in the area and it has some good free beaches. The outings and meals with the other student were particularly enjoyable."
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City/place
"Nice city always felt safe. The locals were often helpful."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Liked the 50+ activities, when they were held."
Accommodation
"I lived in a shared apartment near the train station."
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10. Oct. 2022
Christian (63 years) Course: 50+ Course - 2 weeks
Course: 50+ Course - 2 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Nice and competent teaching staff. Personal atmosphere."
Negative aspects
"It is not really worth paying more for 50 plus, as there is no elaborated programme for this."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Definitely a visit to the Cinque Terre"
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"The director is very charismatic"
City/place
"Very beautifully situated"
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"Next time I would book the normal course, not the 50 plus"
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26. Sep. 2022
Daniel (72 years) 
Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Course: Standard Course - 4 weeksOverall rating
Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"The competence and good mood of the teachers, the general atmosphere"
Negative aspects
"RAS"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Cinque Terre, Portofino, walks in the hinterland (mountains)"
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"Very good restaurants at competitive prices"
City/place
"Interesting holiday town, especially for its maritime side..."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"To do again"
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17. May. 2022
Barbara (67 years) Course: 50+ Course - 1 week
Course: 50+ Course - 1 weekOverall rating
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"As a beginner, I was able to benefit a lot even in just one week. My motivation has increased considerably and the wonderful location, the good weather in Sestri and the cheerful atmosphere in the school have certainly contributed to this. The afternoon activities are tempting, as is the sandy bay, but everyone has to decide for themselves how much time and energy is left for homework and learning :-)"
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City/place
"Picturesque old town with beautiful coloured houses, more touristy during the season than I imagined."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Very good atmosphere and good programmes"
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6. Aug. 2020
Natalia (37 years) United Kingdom Course: 3 weeks
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"Approachable, flexible, good program adjusted for changing needs of students."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"A small tip - don't bother with bottled water - water is clean, good taste and available all along the beaches areas for free from outdoor taps. There is plenty of beaches to choose from and school has sun umbrellas you can borrow."
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15. Oct. 2019
Claudia Liliana (53 years) 
Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Course: Standard Course - 4 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Quality and warmth."
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City/place
"A dream town, quiet, by the sea."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"My 4 week course was very good, with top quality grammar and conversation teachers. And not only because of the teaching, but also because of their warmth as people; a relationship of friendship is created, both with the teachers -Monica and Paolo- as well as with the administration staff and with the rest of students. Personally, my most sincere congratulations to Monica and Paolo, who during a couple of unforeseen events, both in terms of accommodation and health, were at my disposal, solving everything in a cordial and, above all, expeditious manner. And the teachers Roberta, Lucía, Sara, Marina, Romina... You're great! It is a BIG FAMILY."
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20. Sep. 2019
Natalia (34 years) Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
Course: Standard Course - 3 weeksOverall rating
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"There are a maximum of 6 people in a group, it is very convenient, everyone has enough time and attention from teachers.
On the other hand, other school´s activities are not divided into groups, everyone comes together. This provides an opportunity to meet other students. It turns out that the social circle is not limited to these 6 people, any student can communicate with all the rest of students who are cuttently at the school, it is very interesting."
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"1. Even though someone has already written before me, I will mention it again: take part in the school´s activities. It is not only an additional opportunity to practise, it's really interesting. During the three weeks I was there, I went on several school trips, participated in a culinary workshop, listened to a lecture from two teachers and other. It was very interesting.
2. Speak Italian. Even if you know English. Even with Russian students, there are few of them at the school so the temptation is not great. This rule will be easier to follow if you decide it from the beginning. I had a neighbor from Canada, I know English, but we agreed to communicate only in Italian. We also spoke Italian with a Russian student from my group, which helps a lot.
3. Some walks from the school are long enough. And some can be a little heavy for an office monkey like me. But you can always clarify in advance how long the walk lasts and whether there is a part in the mountains. There are short walks, there are longer ones. People accustomed to physical activity coped with all the walks well."
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"The school itself made an exceptionally good impression on me.
Everything is very warm-hearted there. It is small and as a result everyone knows everyone. Monica currently fulfils the functions of a secretary and director at the same time. If a student has any problem, they can easily communicate directly with the director.
Paolo is also there. He will also always help you if you have questions, and if a student forgets words and starts to get nervous (as it often happened to me), he will always say his eternal "calma, calma" and wait until you remember everything, showing with all his appearance that he has time to wait for you. And somehow you really feel calmer :)
The location, of course, is worth mentioning separately. The school is located on the very shore in one of the bays. This building is visible on almost every travel postcard. Before or after classes, you can always go swimming, and you can hear the sea during the lessons."
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"The city is quite small (20,000-22,000 inhabitants) and cozy. You probably read about the two bays in other reviews :) Also, there is a railway along the coast, which makes it possible to go from Sestri Levante to other cities for a walk or on an excursion, ше very convenient."
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"Daily classes are divided into two parts: grammar and communication. These two parts are taught by two different teachers.
If the assigned level seems too difficult or simple to the student, you can always ask, they will meet you halfway (my neighbor changed to a group with a lower grammar level, because it was hard for her).
It can also happen that a student is at one level in grammar, but at another in conversation. Then they will be divided into two groups without any problems.
I met almost all the teachers and
and I could easily pester everyone with questions, they are all very nice and patient :)"
Accommodation
"The apartment was very close to the train station at the street via antica romana occidentale. There are many of the apartments used by students located at this street. It is not in the historical center of the city, typical residential areas, but it is clean and comfortable there. Not all the apartments have air conditioning. For example, I didn´t have it in mine."
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14. Aug. 2019
Benoit (64 years) France Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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"I liked the school and the organisation. Although I am a little lazy, I think I have improved and I feel I am more fluent in Italian and want to continue to learn. I recommend the course."
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"The ballad to Camoglie was one of my best experiences. All the teachers speak very well of their country."
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"I recommend to learn at Sestri Levante."
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"Sestri Levante is very beautiful . All the coast and Genova are pleasant"
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"A perfect room"
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24. Jul. 2019
Catarina (56 years) Sweden Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
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"I really liked the teachers, they were committed and very sympathetic. I like that it was divided in grammar and conversation."
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"I am very satisfied with my three weeks at the school. We didn´t attend activities because we were not living i Sestri, but reading and talking to those who attended I got the impression that they were satisfied."
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4. Jun. 2019
Sylvia (44 years) Germany Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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"Small school, very personal"
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5. Apr. 2019
Rosa (59 years) Switzerland Course: Standard Course - 1 week
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"The friendly teachers....and the food (sweets and fruits!)"
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"La cucina italiana at school (with Luca and Paulo.)"
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"Wonderful"
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"A great place to study and enjoy."
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"The lady was very friendly! For me the cats were too wild....at night. And I do not like the smell from the cat and dog food, when it's open. Hair from the animals everywhere. I wouldn't take this accommodation again...next time I would prefer a personal bathroom, and no cats and dogs."
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1. Nov. 2018
Marita (56 years) Germany Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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"The school was situated in a very beautiful place and all teachers were very friendly and nice.
The way they taught was very effetive and good."
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"Use the train there, it is so easy to go all over and see lovely places. Believe me, you have so many possibilities to see nice places, the only thing you need is enough time."
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Irma (70 years) Switzerland Course: 50+ Course - 1 week
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"All the "professoressas" were very good!"
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29. Oct. 2018
Rosmarie (62 years) Course: 50+ Course - 1 week
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"Everything was really perfect - all the teachers were incredibly nice, friendly and competent. It was amazing how much you could learn in one week - without any stress! Everything was straightforward, the entire atmosphere was very informal and relaxed. The excursions were also perfect - the organization, the process - everything. I particularly liked the fact that there was never any hectic or pressure and still everything went wonderfully. I will be back for sure."
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"I would definitely recommend taking part in the leisure activities."
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"Sestri Levante is a beautiful place by the sea - surrounded by mountains - very, very worth seeing. There are also many places of interest in the area (Genoa, Cinque Terre), in the village itself you can easily reach everything on foot and the transport connections (especially train) are great."
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29. Oct. 2018
Knuth (66 years) Course: 50+ Course - 2 weeks
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"Great location in the centro storico directly on the Baia del Silenzio; small school with a personal, familiar atmosphere; low number of participants (4) in the course; competent and very friendly teachers; professional, always approachable management; interesting, varied and perfectly organized leisure activities"
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"For older participants, the course type "50+" is very recommendable."
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"Highly recommended as a small, familiar school in a charming Italian town by the sea!"
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9. Aug. 2018
Michèle (51 years) Course: Standard Course - 1 week
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"The conviviality with the small structure. The flexibility of leisure organization, the ideal location."
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"We will come back!"
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29. May. 2018
Catherine (58 years) Australia Course: Standard Course - 1 week
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"Beautiful location. Well structured lessons with friendly teachers and enjoyable fellow students. A true joy to be there for the week and I could have stayed longer!"
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9. Aug. 2016
Daria (27 years) Course: Standard Course - 1 week
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"Teachers and location. All the teachers are highly educated not only on the subject but on how to teach, how to explain issues (psychological education). The view from the window is amazing."
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"- Take part in the social activities.
- Your accomodation will be closer to the school if you contact the school to find it for you instead of looking by yourself.
- There is a short break between classes in the morning to have a coffee in the nearby bar."
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"This was the school's first year in Sestri Levante (there is an old ABC in Firenze), but the organization is really nice. Didn't find any issues to improve."
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9. Aug. 2016
Yasmin (26 years) Netherlands Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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"Teachers and location, both great! School looks out over the absolutely beautiful bay of Sestri Levante!"
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"Take the train to visit the entire area, it's cheap, close by and beautiful!"
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"Lovely, small and personal school, will definitely return!"
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30. Aug. 2021
Mike (57 years) Course: Standard Course - 1 week
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"Very good combination of grammar and conversation. Very good organization and quality of the lessons."
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1. Dec. 2025
Peter (58 years) United Kingdom Course: Individual Course - 1 week
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29. Sep. 2025
Silvia Course: 50+ Course - 2 weeks
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19. Aug. 2025
Anna (66 years) Course: 50+ Course - 2 weeks
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15. May. 2025
Marlis (61 years) Course: 50+ Course - 2 weeks
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21. Oct. 2024
Alexia Course: Standard Course - 1 week
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8. Oct. 2024
Sebastian (58 years) Course: Standard Course - 1 week
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23. Sep. 2024
Josef Course: Standard Course - 1 week
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25. Sep. 2023
Frank Course: 50+ Course - 1 week
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29. May. 2023
Richard United Kingdom Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
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25. Oct. 2022
Martina Course: 50+ Course - 2 weeks
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27. Jun. 2022
Vera (61 years) Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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13. Jun. 2022
Ulrike (59 years) Course: Standard Course - 1 week
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13. Jun. 2022
Rita (66 years) Netherlands Course: Standard Course - 1 week
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27. May. 2022
Maximilian (32 years) Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
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23. May. 2022
Ailsa (65 years) United Kingdom Course: Standard Course - 1 week
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9. May. 2022
Dominique (68 years) Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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6. Sep. 2021
Werner Germany Course: Standard Course - 1 week
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18. Sep. 2020
Evgeny (42 years) Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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13. Sep. 2019
Ritva (27 years) Finland Course: 50+ Course - 1 week
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4. Sep. 2019
Hans Henrik (66 years) Germany Course: Standard Course - 1 week
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3. Sep. 2019
Rodolfo Furlan (27 years) Brazil Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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16. Jul. 2019
Gunnar (73 years) Norway Course: Standard Course - 1 week
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13. May. 2019
Stefania (49 years) Iceland Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
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