ABC Sestri Levante
Sestri Levante, Italy

4.8

70 students - overall rating

Via Portobello,12 - 16039 Sestri Levante - see on map

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What we like about the school

Beautiful location with direct views of one of the most beautiful beaches in Italy, the Bay of Silence.
Small class sizes
Top rated social activities
4.4
Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.

What we dislike about the school

Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.

Location: ABC Sestri Levante is an Italian language school located in the town and commune of Sestri Levante, in the Liguria region of northwest Italy. The school is housed within a stone's throw of one of the most beautiful beaches in Italy, called Baia del Silenzio, Bay of Silence. There are bars, restaurants and links to public transport nearby. The town centre of Sestri Levante is within a 15-minute walk of the school.

Course selection: In addition to General Italian courses suitable for students of all levels, ABC Sestri Levante provides many other programmes for students of various needs and professions. Such programmes include Italian for Flight attendants, Hotel & Tourism, 50+, Healthcare, Fashion, Business, Teachers, Exam Preparation (CILS, AIL, CELI) and private tuition.

Social and cultural: In the afternoon, after the lessons, ABC Sestri Levante organises activities for students to learn more about the Italian culture (language detailed studies, literature, music, cinema), Sestri Levante, and its surroundings. Such activities can include walking tours, wine, olive oil and ice cream tastings, cooking together, dinners, and aperitivos in the evening. Weekend excursions to towns in Liguria (Cinque terre, Portofino, Camogli, Genova, San Fruttuoso, Lerici, Santa Margherita Ligure...), are also regularly organised by the school.

School chain: The ABC school group currently has two locations, one in Sestri Levante and the other in Florence. With over 40 years of experience, ABC has taught many students from all over the world. ABC chooses to have a maximum of 6 students per class and promotes a familiar and relaxing atmosphere throughout their schools, intending to put students at ease so they can learn Italian successfully and without stress.

Italian Courses

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Standard Course Popular Italian course

20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)

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330€314€ / week

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Starting dates

2025: 03 Mar 2025, 17 Mar 2025, 31 Mar 2025, 14 Apr 2025, 28 Apr 2025, 12 May 2025, 26 May 2025, 09 Jun 2025, 23 Jun 2025, 07 Jul 2025, 21 Jul 2025, 04 Aug 2025, 18 Aug 2025, 01 Sep 2025, 15 Sep 2025, 29 Sep 2025, 1 Oct 2025, 27 Oct 2025, 10 Nov 2025

This course includes grammar lessons (9:00 to 10:30) and conversation lessons (10:45 to 12:30).

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 - 12:30

Possible course durations

1-99 weeks

Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

Minimum required student age

18 years

Students per class

Maximum: 8 / Average: 7

Lesson duration

45 min

Student comments about "Standard Course" at ABC Sestri Levante

Sofie 5.0

"It was really nice and very rewarding. "

Adilia 4.0

"Good teaching."

Brigitte 5.0

"Very good teachers"

Robyn 5.0

"Very useful and well thought out. I wonder about splitting grammar and conversation so completely between the two sessions?"

Claudia 4.0

"Grammar was super taught by Daniele. Let the students talk more, in my case. Beginners' course. "

Dagmar 4.0

"We were only 4 "students" and I certainly benefited from that. "

Anette 5.0

"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. "

Mia 5.0

"It went quickly, I don't think you can get all the way through without any prior knowledge. "

Kerstin 5.0

"matched my level of knowledge exactly"

Daniel 5.0

"To do again"

Mike 5.0

"Very good combination of grammar and conversation. Very good organization and quality of the lessons."

CLAUDIA LILIANA 5.0

"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."

Natalia 5.0

"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 :)"

Catarina 5.0

"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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Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.

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Intensive Course Recommended Italian course

In high demand!

30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)

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450€428€ / week

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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.

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Starting dates

If the minumum of 3 participants is not reached, the student will be given the Standard Group Course plus 3 one-to-one lessons a week.

Course specific data

General course schedule

6 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:15 - 14:45

Possible course durations

1-99 weeks

Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

Minimum required student age

18 years

Students per class

Maximum: 8 / Average: 7

Lesson duration

45 min

Student comments about "Intensive Course" at ABC Sestri Levante

Robert 5.0

"Very exhausting. "

Michael 5.0

"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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Immersive Italian Course

40 lessons per week | 8 students (max)

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1800€1710€ / week

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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.

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Starting dates

Includes two excursions on two afternoons a week.

Course specific data

General course schedule

8 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

Possible course durations

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 weeks

Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

Minimum required student age

17 years

Students per class

Maximum: 8 / Average: 7

Lesson duration

45 min

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Standard PLUS One-to-One 10

30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)

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730€694€ / week

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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.

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Starting dates

Standard Course in the morning plus 10 individual lessons in the afternoon focused on general Italian and/or on specific needs of the students.

Course specific data

General course schedule

Possible course durations

1-99 weeks

Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

Minimum required student age

18 years

Students per class

Maximum: 8 / Average: 7

Lesson duration

45 min

Student comments about "Standard PLUS One-to-One 10" at ABC Sestri Levante

Giselind 5.0

"Very good."

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Standard PLUS One-to-One 3

23 lessons per week | 8 students (max)

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450€428€ / week

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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.

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Starting dates

Standard Course in the morning plus 3 individual lessons in the afternoon focused on general Italian and/or on specific needs of the students.

Course specific data

General course schedule

4-5 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:15 - 14:10

Possible course durations

1-99 weeks

Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

Minimum required student age

18 years

Students per class

Maximum: 8 / Average: 7

Lesson duration

45 min

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Standard PLUS One-to-One 5

25 lessons per week | 8 students (max)

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530€504€ / week

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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.

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Starting dates

Standard Course in the morning plus 5 individual lessons in the afternoon focused on general Italian and/or on specific needs of the students.

Course specific data

General course schedule

5 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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:15 - 14:10

Possible course durations

1-99 weeks

Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

Minimum required student age

18 years

Students per class

Maximum: 8 / Average: 7

Lesson duration

45 min

Student comments about "Standard PLUS One-to-One 5" at ABC Sestri Levante

Matthias 4.0

"See above - The individual tuition was very useful and is to be recommended."

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Italian Literature Course

10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)

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500€475€ / week

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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.

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Starting dates

This course consists of 10 one-to-one lessons per week based on Italian literature.

Course specific data

General course schedule

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:
Afternoon: 13:15 - 15:05

Possible course durations

1, 2 weeks

Required minimum language level

Elementary (A2) or higher

Minimum required student age

18 years

Students per class

Maximum: 1 / Average: 1

Lesson duration

45 min

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Trietto Course (Three-to-One)

5 lessons per week | 3 students (max)

Starts weekly (every Monday)

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375€357€ / week

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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.

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Starting dates

Every Monday

This course is for 3 students with the same language level who enroll together. The price is for three students. Flexible dates, and timetable to be agreed upon. It is possible to attend a minimum of 5 to a maximum of 30 lessons a week.

Course specific data

General course schedule

1 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: 9:15 - 12:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:15

Possible course durations

1-99 weeks

Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

Minimum required student age

18 years

Students per class

Maximum: 3 / Average: 3

Lesson duration

45 min

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50+ Course

20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)

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480€456€ / week

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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.

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Starting dates

Standard Course in the morning and 3 organised activities in the afternoon: walking tour in Sestri Levante, gelato tour, aperitivo together, excursion to Portofino or Cinqueterre. Bus/boat tickets, entrance fees, aperitivo and gelato costs are not included in the price.

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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:15 - 14:45

Possible course durations

1-99 weeks

Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

Minimum required student age

50 years

Students per class

Maximum: 8 / Average: 7

Lesson duration

45 min

Student comments about "50+ Course" at ABC Sestri Levante

Kathy 5.0

"Liked the pace. Excellent pictures. Kind Of challenging when explanations to each other were in German and I was the only non German speaker."

Hans-Georg 5.0

"Well structured, excellent grammar teaching"

Gabriele 3.0

"see above"

Fred 5.0

"Liked the 50+ activities, when they were held."

Christian 4.0

"Next time I would book the normal course, not the 50 plus"

Barbara 5.0

"Very good atmosphere and good programmes"

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Online

Online Lessons

5 lessons per week | 1 student (max)

Starts weekly (every Monday)

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200€190€ / week

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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.

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Starting dates

Every Monday

Flexible dates and timetable by arrangement.

Course specific data

General course schedule

1 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:
Afternoon: 15:30 - 16:25

Possible course durations

1-99 weeks

Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

Minimum required student age

16 years

Students per class

Maximum: 1 / Average: 1

Lesson duration

45 min

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Private

Duetto Course (Two-to-One)

5 lessons per week | 2 students (max)

Starts weekly (every Monday)

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300€285€ / week

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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.

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Starting dates

Every Monday

This course is for 2 students with the same language level who enroll together. The price is for both students. Flexible dates and timetable by arrangement. It is possible to attend a minimum of 5 to a maximum of 30 lessons a week.

Course specific data

General course schedule

1 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:
Afternoon: 13:15 - 14:25

Possible course durations

1-99 weeks

Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

Minimum required student age

18 years

Students per class

Maximum: 2 / Average: 2

Lesson duration

45 min

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Individual Course

5 lessons per week | 1 student (max)

Starts weekly (every Monday)

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225€214€ / week

FREE changes

FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.

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Starting dates

Every Monday

Flexible dates and timetable by arrangement. It is possible to attend a minimum of 5 to a maximum of 30 lessons a week.

Course specific data

General course schedule

1 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:
Afternoon: 13:15 - 14:10

Possible course durations

1-99 weeks

Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

Minimum required student age

18 years

Students per class

Maximum: 1 / Average: 1

Lesson duration

45 min

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Business

Standard PLUS Business 10

30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)

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730€694€ / week

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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.

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Standard Course and 10 individual lessons for business Italian. The lessons include specific business language and how to write or speak about certain topics.

Course specific data

General course schedule

Possible course durations

1-99 weeks

Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

Minimum required student age

18 years

Students per class

Maximum: 8 / Average: 7

Lesson duration

45 min

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Standard PLUS Business 5

25 lessons per week | 8 students (max)

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530€504€ / week

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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.

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Price at school (€) Our price (€)	530 504	1000 950	1450 1378	1800 1710	2250 2138	2700 2565	3150 2993	3600 3420	4230 4019	4700 4465	5640 5358
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Starting dates

Standard Course and 5 individual lessons for business Italian. The lessons include specific business language and how to write or speak about certain topics.

Course specific data

General course schedule

Possible course durations

1-99 weeks

Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

Minimum required student age

18 years

Students per class

Maximum: 8 / Average: 7

Lesson duration

45 min

Additional information for all courses

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Business Italian

10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)

Starts weekly (every Monday)

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500€475€ / week

FREE changes

FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.

Weeks	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11
Price at school (€) Our price (€)	500 475	900 855	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--
Price in US$	536	964

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Starting dates

Every Monday

The lessons include specific business language and how to write or speak about certain topics.

Course specific data

Possible course durations

1, 2 weeks

Required minimum language level

Elementary (A2) or higher

Minimum required student age

18 years

Students per class

Maximum: 1 / Average: 1

Lesson duration

45 min

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Standard PLUS Fashion 10

30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)

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730€694€ / week

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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.

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Starting dates

Standard Course in the morning and 10 afternoon individual lessons a week focused on fashion vocabulary and fashion history.

Course specific data

General course schedule

Possible course durations

1-99 weeks

Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

Minimum required student age

18 years

Students per class

Maximum: 8 / Average: 7

Lesson duration

45 min

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Standard PLUS Fashion 5

25 lessons per week | 8 students (max)

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530€504€ / week

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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.

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Price at school (€) Our price (€)	530 504	1000 950	1450 1378	1800 1710	2250 2138	2700 2565	3150 2993	3600 3420	4230 4019	4700 4465	5640 5358
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Starting dates

Standard Course in the morning and 5 afternoon individual lessons a week focused on fashion vocabulary and fashion history.

Course specific data

General course schedule

Possible course durations

1-99 weeks

Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

Minimum required student age

18 years

Students per class

Maximum: 8 / Average: 7

Lesson duration

45 min

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Standard PLUS Flight Attendance 10

30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)

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730€694€ / week

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FREE cancellation up to 14 days before the start of your course.

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Starting dates

Standard Course and 10 individual lessons for flight attendance. The flight attendance lessons are designed to teacher students about how to become a successful flight attendant in the Italian aviation industry.

Course specific data

General course schedule

Possible course durations

1-99 weeks

Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

Minimum required student age

18 years

Students per class

Maximum: 8 / Average: 7

Lesson duration

45 min

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Standard PLUS Flight Attendance 5

25 lessons per week | 8 students (max)

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530€504€ / week

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Standard PLUS CILS, AIL or CELI Exam Preparation 10 Recommended Italian course

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ABC Sestri Levante is an examination centre for CILS.

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5 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 - 12:30

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1-99 weeks

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Standard Course in the morning and 5 individual afternoon lessons per week focusing on writers, poets and the different periods of Italian literature.

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Standard Course in the morning and 5 individual afternoon lessons per week focusing on writers, poets and the different periods of Italian literature.

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18 years

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Standard Course and 5 individual lessons for teachers. The teacher training lessons focus on teaching, methodology and teaching practice.

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5 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 - 12:30

Possible course durations

1, 2 weeks

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Suitable for all levels with the exception of Beginner (A1)

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18 years

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Our prices for ABC Sestri Levante include

INCLUDED Organized activities
INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes

INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students

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Student opinions about ABC Sestri Levante, Sestri Levante

4.8

Overall school rating of
ABC Sestri Levante, Sestri Levante

70 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us

School

Location of the school

5.0

Facilities

4.0

Social activities

4.4

Organisation

4.6

Course

Quality of teaching

4.7

Value for money

4.6

Accommodation

Homestay

4.4

Shared Flat (apartment)

3.0

Overall school rating by student age group

Students < 18 years (1 rating)

5.0

Students 18-30 years (5 ratings)

5.0

Students 31-49 years (8 ratings)

4.5

Students 50+ years (53 ratings)

4.8

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Rosmarie

62 years

Overall rating

5.0

“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.”

Insider tip: “I would definitely recommend taking part in the leisure activities.”

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Other comments 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.

Course: 50+ course [Italienisch] - 1 week

Review date: 29. Oct. 2018 by Rosmarie Poskocil

Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Natalia

34 years

Overall rating

5.0

“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.”

Insider tip: “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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Quality of teaching / language progress: 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 :)

Other comments 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.

Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks

Review date: 20. Sep. 2019 by Natalia Tagiltseva

Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Barbara

67 years

Overall rating

5.0

“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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Quality of teaching / language progress: Very good atmosphere and good programmes

Course: 50+ Course - 1 week

Review date: 17. May. 2022 by Barbara Röthlisberger

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Claudia

59 years

Overall rating

4.0

“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.”

“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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Quality of teaching / language progress: Grammar was super taught by Daniele. Let the students talk more, in my case. Beginners' course.

Course: Standard Course [Italienisch] - 2 weeks

Review date: 19. Sep. 2023 by Claudia Winzeler

Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ursula

60 years

Overall rating

5.0

“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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Course: Standard PLUS One-to-One 3 - 2 weeks

Review date: 19. Aug. 2024 by Ursula Shields-Huemer

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Knuth

66 years

Overall rating

5.0

“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”

Insider tip: “For older participants, the course type "50+" is very recommendable.”

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Other comments Highly recommended as a small, familiar school in a charming Italian town by the sea!

Course: 50+ course - 2 weeks

Review date: 29. Oct. 2018 by Knuth Wolf

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David

69 years

Overall rating

5.0

“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.”

“I don't think there are any weaknesses. I highly recommend this school.”

Insider tip: “A day trip on the train to the Cinque Terra is easy and well worth it.”

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Course: Standard Course - 8 weeks

Review date: 13. May. 2025 by David Mannering

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Sofie

35 years

Overall rating

5.0

“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!”

“None, really! There is nothing to criticize.”

Insider tip: “Go to the activities and join more than one week.”

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Quality of teaching / language progress: It was really nice and very rewarding.

Course: Standard Course [Italian] - 1 week

Review date: 17. Aug. 2024 by Sofie Jensen

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Fred

73 years

Overall rating

5.0

“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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Quality of teaching / language progress: Liked the 50+ activities, when they were held.

Course: 50+ Course - 4 weeks

Review date: 25. Oct. 2022 by Fred Boreali

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Kathy

74 years

Overall rating

5.0

“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.”

“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 tip: “Swimming in the bays. Hiking”

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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.

Other comments Well organized. Very friendly. Easy to work with

Course: 50+ Course - 2 weeks

Review date: 2. Oct. 2023 by Kathy Sprau

Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Dagmar

48 years

Overall rating

4.0

“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!”

“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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Quality of teaching / language progress: We were only 4 "students" and I certainly benefited from that.

Other comments Good organisation, from the online booking to once on site!

Course: Standard Course - 1 week

Review date: 10. Sep. 2023 by Dagmar Eisner

Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Brigitte

62 years

Overall rating

5.0

“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.”

“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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Quality of teaching / language progress: Very good teachers

Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks

Review date: 9. Oct. 2023 by Brigitte Mössenböck

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Anette

63 years

Overall rating

5.0

“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 tip: “The afternoon activities are always interesting”

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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.

Other comments In summer (July, August) very hot and crowded. I would not do it again at that time.

Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks

Review date: 26. Jul. 2023 by Anette Peters

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Marie Sophie

23 years

Overall rating

5.0

“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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Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks

Review date: 17. Oct. 2023 by Marie Sophie Heinen

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Michael

59 years

Overall rating

5.0

“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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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.

Other comments As of October, the boat connections will no longer be offered.

Course: Intensive Course - 1 week

Review date: 9. Oct. 2023 by Michael Sticker

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Daria

27 years

Overall rating

5.0

“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.”

Insider tip: “- 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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Other comments 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.

Course: Standard Group Course - 1 week

Review date: 9. Aug. 2016 by Daria Furzikova

Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Benoit

64 years

Overall rating

5.0

“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.”

Insider tip: “The ballad to Camoglie was one of my best experiences. All the teachers speak very well of their country.”

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Other comments I recommend to learn at Sestri Levante.

Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks

Review date: 14. Aug. 2019 by Benoit De Leyris

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Hans-georg

60 years

Overall rating

5.0

“Small teaching groups; very personal allocation and supervision; excellently motivated, approachable, trained and competent teaching staff; very good accompanying material (brochures).”

Insider tip: “Excursions to Cinque Terre and Rapallo/Portofino.”

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Quality of teaching / language progress: Well structured, excellent grammar teaching

Other comments recommended!

Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks

Review date: 17. Jul. 2023 by Hans-Georg Heesen

Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Jeanne

70 years

Overall rating

4.0

“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.”

“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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Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks

Review date: 21. Nov. 2023 by Jeanne Connor-Stark

Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Catherine

58 years

Overall rating

5.0

“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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Course: Standard Group Course - 1 week

Review date: 29. May. 2018 by Catherine Cunningham

Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Robert

61 years

Overall rating

5.0

“The location was unique. The teachers were brilliant. Very varied conversation lessons.Free water. Great dinner with the school. Flexibility in class allocation.”

“Not enough lessons outside the school building.”

Details of the review

Quality of teaching / language progress: Very exhausting.

Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks

Review date: 18. Jun. 2024 by Robert Giuliani

Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Marita

56 years

Overall rating

4.0

“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.”

Insider tip: “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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Course: Standard Group Course [Italian] - 2 weeks

Review date: 1. Nov. 2018 by Marita Korhonen

Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Gabriele

60 years

Overall rating

3.0

“The teachers are very patient and friendly. As a beginner, you learn a lot of vocabulary, as almost only Italian is spoken in class.”

“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 tip: “Portofino, Zoagli, La Spezia”

Details of the review

Quality of teaching / language progress: see above

Other comments None

Course: 50+ Course - 2 weeks

Review date: 16. May. 2023 by Gabriele Mann

Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Catarina

56 years

Overall rating

5.0

“I really liked the teachers, they were committed and very sympathetic. I like that it was divided in grammar and conversation.”

Details of the review

Quality of teaching / language progress: 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.

Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks

Review date: 24. Jul. 2019 by Catarina Stiglund

Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Robyn

71 years

Overall rating

5.0

“Marvellous teachers who all took us on excursions during the week, including the head of school, who ran a cooking class!”

Insider tip: “Swimming between lessons”

Details of the review

Quality of teaching / language progress: Very useful and well thought out. I wonder about splitting grammar and conversation so completely between the two sessions?

Other comments Monika is the powerhouse behind the success of ABCScuola and gives everyone very special care

Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks

Review date: 26. Sep. 2023 by Robyn Barratt

Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Yasmin

26 years

Overall rating

5.0

“Teachers and location, both great! School looks out over the absolutely beautiful bay of Sestri Levante!”

Insider tip: “Take the train to visit the entire area, it's cheap, close by and beautiful!”

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Other comments Lovely, small and personal school, will definitely return!

Course: Standard Group Course - 2 weeks

Review date: 9. Aug. 2016 by Yasmin Martens

Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Kerstin

56 years

Overall rating

5.0

“Great location, great teaching/concept in very small groups, very good teachers, school's material great”

“Rooms very small and not air-conditioned; organisation (could not pay the final bill so far, despite several requests on my part).”

Details of the review

Quality of teaching / language progress: matched my level of knowledge exactly

Course: Standard Course - 1 week

Review date: 19. Jun. 2023 by Kerstin Usinger

Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Michèle

51 years

Overall rating

5.0

“The conviviality with the small structure. The flexibility of leisure organization, the ideal location.”

Details of the review

Other comments We will come back!

Course: Standard Group Course - 1 week

Review date: 9. Aug. 2018 by Michèle Rouget

Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Mia

61 years

Overall rating

5.0

“Super nice teachers, very good location if you like to take a swim after school.”

“Lack of fans or AC. Expensive with individual lessons.”

Details of the review

Quality of teaching / language progress: It went quickly, I don't think you can get all the way through without any prior knowledge.

Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks

Review date: 10. Jul. 2023 by Mia Cook Laxberg

Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Natalia

37 years

Overall rating

5.0

“Approachable, flexible, good program adjusted for changing needs of students.”

Insider tip: “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.”

Details of the review

Course: 3 weeks Standard PLUS 5 classes of Business [Italian] - 3 weeks

Review date: 6. Aug. 2020 by Natalia Angus

Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

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Ratings of ABC Sestri Levante compared to ratings of all schools in Italy

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Data

	ABC Sestri Levante Sestri Levante	Average of all other schools in Italy
Overall school rating	4.7	4.5
Location of the school	5.0	4.8
Facilities	4.0	3.9
Social activities	4.4	4.0
Organisation	4.7	4.5
Quality of teaching	4.7	4.5
Value for money	4.6	4.4
Homestay	4.4	4.2
Shared flat	4.4	4.2

ABC Sestri Levante (ABC)

“A little school on the beach, with a wide range of courses you can choose, a maximum of 6 students per class and specialized and captivating teachers are some of our strong points. I also would like to mention that our grammar and exercise books are written by the ABC school and constantly updated according to the students needs.”
–
Monica Fabianelli
,
Director of ABC Sestri Levante

Accreditations and Quality seals

Preferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal

Italian teacher qualifications

100% hold a university degree

100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification

Student gender mix

50% male / 50% female

Offer for returning students

You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at ABC Sestri Levante and you book here.

Year of school foundation

2015

The school is an official exam center

The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

General school facilities

Microwave for student use
Cafeteria
Library
Lounge

Copy machine
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)
Tourist information
Assistance with entrance ticket purchases
Assistance with reservations for restaurants, bars, clubs
Free parking (<500m)

Classroom equipment
- TV in some classrooms
- Air conditioning in all classrooms
- Heating in all classrooms
- Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 6
- Number of public PC workstations: 1
Facilities for disabled students
- Wheelchair access to reception
- Adapted for students with learning difficulty
- Adapted for blind students
- Adapted for deaf students
- Wheelchair access to cafeteria
- Accessible Toilet
- Wheelchair access to classroom

Additional comment about facilities of school

Elevator available

Student Age / Nationality

Top student nationalities

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Data

Student Nationality	Percentage of students
Switzerland	20%
Germany	15%
Netherlands	15%
England	5%
France	5%
Sweden	5%
USA	5%
Japan	5%
Spain	5%
Brazil	2%
Other nationalities	18%

Age of students

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Data

	Percentage of students
1-18 years	0%
18-24 years	20%
25-34 years	25%
35-50 years	30%
>50 years	25%

The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.

Average number of students

In summer: 30

Throughout the year: 30

Minimum age of students

18 years

Average number of levels

Adult courses In summer: 6

Adult courses Throughout the year: 6

Average age of students

In summer: 30 years

Throughout the year: 35 years

Read our recommendations for students in their 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Information for all courses offered by ABC Sestri Levante

Lesson duration

45 minutes

School's administrative fee

70.00 €

Course material

Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.

Comments about courses

Group lessons are 45 minutes long. Individual, duetto and trietto lessons are 55 minutes long.

Individual classes

Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 45 €. 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 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
25 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 02 Jun 2025, 15 Aug 2025, 01 Nov 2025.

School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.

Level test

A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.

Lessons needed per Italian language level

Level (CEFR)		LESSONS needed per level		WEEKS needed (20 lessons per week)
A1	Beginner	A1 to A2	80	4
A2	Elementary	A2 to B1	160	8
B1	Intermediate	B1 to B2	180	9
B2	Higher Intermediate	B2 to C1	200	10
C1	Advanced	C1 to C2	220	11
C2	Proficiency

Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Best arrival airport is Genoa (GOA).

More details about airports near Sestri Levante and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Sestri Levante page. For flight comparisons to Sestri Levante, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Leisure activities

Leisure programme for adults (sample):

Sample of activities for adults (PDF)

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Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

Many different types of festivals, trekking, sailing, tennis, sports at the Parco Mandela, and cycling on Sestri Levante's numerous bike paths.

Adults - Paid activities

Day trips to Moneglia, Levanto, Framura, Bonassola, Genova, Cinque Terre etc.

	activity possible	distance from school
Ballet		2 km
Basketball		3 km
Cooking		-
Dancing		-
Diving		-
Football (soccer)		-
Golf		30 km
Horse riding		3 km
Mountainbiking		-
Music		-
Sailing		-
Skiing		-
Squash		3 km
Swimming		-
Table Tennis		3 km
Tennis		3 km
Volleyball		-
Windsurfing		-
Yoga		3 km

Accommodation

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Homestay

In high demand!

4.4

25 ratings

Single room, Breakfast

Shared bathroom

from

293 €/ week

Free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival

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Weeks	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	10	12	Additional Week
Price in €	--	585	900	1215	1530	1845	2160	2475	3105	3735	315
Price in US$		660	1015	1370	1725	2080	2435	2790	3500	4211	356

Personal use of the kitchen is not allowed.

Check-in

Sunday 15:00-22:00

Check-out

Saturday

Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.

Price extra night

45 € (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)

Room Occupancy

Single room

Distance from school

18 minutes walking (average reported by 12 former students).

Includes

Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.

Meals

Breakfast.

Minimum age of students

Maximum age of students

Dates

High season dates: 01 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2025

High season

High season supplement per day: 5 €

Student comments about Homestay

Brigitte

Accommodation: 4.0

Location: 2.0

Room: 4.0

Meals 3.0

"My "landlady" was very nice, picked me up from the station and dropped me off again. A desk in the room would be good."

Gabriele

Accommodation: 2.0

Location: 2.0

Room: 5.0

Meals 1.0

"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. "

Natalia

Accommodation: 5.0

Location: 5.0

Room: 4.0

"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."

Benoit

Accommodation: 5.0

Location: 4.0

Room: 5.0

Meals 4.0

"A perfect room"

Rosa

Accommodation: 3.0

Location: 3.0

Room: 3.0

Meals 3.0

"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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Homestay

This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!

Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!

4.4

25 ratings

Single room, No meals

Shared bathroom

from

260 €/ week

Free cancellation up to 14 days before arrival

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Weeks	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	10	12	Additional Week
Price in €	--	520	800	1080	1360	1640	1920	2200	2760	3320	280
Price in US$		587	902	1218	1533	1849	2165	2480	3112	3743	316

Check-in

Sunday 15:00-22:00

Check-out

Saturday

Note: It is important to inform the school if you plan to arrive or leave outside the standard check in/check out times.

Price extra night

40 € (Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)

Room Occupancy

Single room

Distance from school

16 minutes walking (average reported by 10 former students).

Includes

Towels, Bedding/linen, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Shared bathroom.

Meals

No meals.

Minimum age of students

Maximum age of students

Dates

High season dates: 01 Jun 2025 - 30 Sep 2025

High season

High season supplement per day: 5 €

Student comments about Homestay

Giselind

Accommodation: 5.0

Location: 4.0

Room: 4.0

"Very nice host mother."

Lidia

Accommodation: 4.0

Location: 3.0

Room: 5.0

"Close to the railway station. Well equipped."

Ursula

Accommodation: 5.0

Location: 5.0

Room: 5.0

"Chiara was the kindest host possible! It was an absolute pleasure staying with her. Thank you very much!"

Robert

Accommodation: 5.0

Location: 3.0

Room: 5.0

"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."

Adilia

Accommodation: 4.0

Location: 3.0

Room: 4.0

"Far from school."

Mia

Accommodation: 5.0

Location: 5.0

Room: 5.0

"Good apartment. Could have had a fan though. "

Mia

Accommodation: 5.0

Location: 5.0

Room: 5.0

"Good apartment. Could have had a fan though. "

Fred

Accommodation: 5.0

Location: 5.0

Room: 5.0

"I lived in a shared apartment near the train station."

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Location of ABC Sestri Levante in Baia del Silenzio, Sestri Levante

Questions and answers about ABC Sestri Levante

I would like to book 15 individual lessons in the morning. Is that possible? I can only find schools that offer individual lessons in the afternoon.
“At the ABC in Sestri Levante, it is possible to schedule private lessons in the morning if there is enough lead time for the organisation. Please let us know your preferred times and we will do our best to honour them. ”
Monica, School Director from ABC School Sestri Levante - Oct 11, 2024
I would like to book a small private flat for my stay in Sestri Levante. Can the school help me find one?
“The school will be happy to help you find a private flat. They will be happy to provide us with prices and photos. ”
Lisa Schiwy, LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 19, 2024
I understand that the composition of the students in the groups may change every week. And the programme probably runs its own course. What does it look like with the curriculum then ? So it's a lottery as to which topics I happen to come across?

“You are right to suppose that students may change every week - the school accepts students from every Monday. So there are those who only book a week, but there are also long-term students.
However, subjects are not a lottery, everyone is asked to complete a level test before starting the course and is allocated to the appropriate group based on the result.
The school has a set syllabus, suitable for each language level. Standard courses cover all language topics: vocabulary, grammar, spelling, pronunciation, reading, etc.”
Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 09, 2024
How do I rent a bike from ABC Sestri Levante?
“You can ask in the reception on your first day of school and we will help you with the bike. ”
Monica Fabianelli, Administration from ABC Sestri Levante - Sep 01, 2023
Can I book a 4 weeks senior course?
“The senior course can only be booked for 2 weeks, but you can add 2 weeks standard course before or after so that you study for 4 weeks in total. ”
Louise Granath, LanguageCourse.Net - Aug 02, 2023
Can I also take a course at the school through the Erasmus+ programme?
“Yes, the school is also part of the Erasmus+ programme. Please ask us for the OID number and we will send it to you. ”
Lisa Schiwy, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 20, 2023
Can I rent bicycles from the school?
“Yes, you can rent bicycles from the school.”
Monica, Administration from ABC Sestri Levante - Mar 15, 2023
Is school fee charged every time, even for former students?
“The school fee is valid for 12 month. For bookings during this time frame the school fee will not be charged again.”
Monica, Administration from ABC Sestri Levante - Dec 10, 2022
I am interested in the ABC Sestri Levante teacher training course. Would it be possible for me to have 2 weeks of training with them, and then be ready for the DITALS Base exam? And would I be able to take the exam there at the school?
“The Teacher Training is available from mid-March to the end of October of each year.
Students can take the AIL Exam at school, but not the DITALS.”
Monica Fabianelli, Director of ABC Sestri Levante from ABC Sestri Levante - Dec 01, 2021

FAQ about ABC Sestri Levante, Sestri Levante

Can I use the kitchen in the host family?
“The use of the kitchen is not possible in the host family.”
Monica F, Administration from ABC Sestri Levante, Sestri Levante - Jun 28, 2022
Can the school help me buy entry tickets to galleries and museums?
“Yes, you can buy tickets at the school.”
Monica, from ABC Sestri Levante - Feb 27, 2020
What is the number of students per class at ABC Sestri Levante?
Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at ABC Sestri Levante varies from 1 students (Italian Literature Course ) to 8 students (Standard Course)
Which countries are students of ABC Sestri Levante from?
The highest Nationality percentage at ABC Sestri Levante comes from Switzerland with a 20% representation, followed by students from Germany (15%) and Netherlands (15%).
ABC Sestri Levante offers courses for which ages?
ABC Sestri Levante offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 30 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.

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Terms of ABC Sestri Levante

First day of course

Students should arrive at 8:30

Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school

Legal name/parent company

L'Arca s.r.l. | Tax registration ID: IT04519920484

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.

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Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.

Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application

Yes

Express shipment fee (via courier)

Europe: 20 €

North America: 35 €

South America: 35 €

Africa: 35 €

Oceania: 35 €

Asia: 35 €

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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