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ABC Sestri Levante
Sestri Levante, Italy

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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General Language
Standard CoursePopular Italian course
20 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
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Immersive Italian Course
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Italian Literature Course
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Trietto Course (Three-to-One)
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Business
Standard PLUS Business 10
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Business Italian
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Standard PLUS Fashion 10
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Standard PLUS Flight Attendance 10
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Standard PLUS Hotel and Tourism 10
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Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Standard PLUS CILS, AIL or CELI Exam Preparation 10Recommended Italian course
30 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
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25 lessons per week | 8 students (max)
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530€504€ / week
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Standard PLUS Music Classes 5
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Standard PLUS Literature 10
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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

4.7
Overall school rating of
ABC Sestri Levante, Sestri Levante
67 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
5.0 
Facilities
4.0 
Social activities
4.4 
Organisation
4.7 
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 
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
62 years
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
“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.”
Details of the review
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.
34 years
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
“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.
67 years
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
“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
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
59 years
Overall rating
4.0
Liked
“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.”
Disliked
“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.”
Details of the review
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.
60 years
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
“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
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
66 years
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
“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
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
35 years
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
“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!”
Disliked
“None, really! There is nothing to criticize.”
Insider tip: “Go to the activities and join more than one week.”
Details of the review
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
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
73 years
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
“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.”
Details of the review
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
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
74 years
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
“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.”
Disliked
“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.
48 years
Overall rating
4.0
Liked
“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!”
Disliked
“Air conditioning that is turned on would be great. A notepad and pencil to go with the teaching materials would complete the service.”
Details of the review
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.
62 years
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
“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.”
Disliked
“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.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very good teachers
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 9. Oct. 2023 by Brigitte Mössenböck
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
63 years
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
“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”
Details of the review
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
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
23 years
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
“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.”
Details of the review
Course: Intensive Course  - 2 weeks
Review date: 17. Oct. 2023 by Marie Sophie Heinen
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
59 years
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
“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.”
Details of the review
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
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
27 years
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
“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.
64 years
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
“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
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
60 years
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
“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.”
Details of the review
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.
70 years
Overall rating
4.0
Liked
“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.”
Disliked
“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.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 21. Nov. 2023 by Jeanne Connor-Stark
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
58 years
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
“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!”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Group Course - 1 week
Review date: 29. May. 2018 by Catherine Cunningham
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
61 years
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
“The location was unique. The teachers were brilliant. Very varied conversation lessons.Free water. Great dinner with the school. Flexibility in class allocation.”
Disliked
“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.
56 years
Overall rating
4.0
Liked
“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.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard Group Course [Italian] - 2 weeks
Review date: 1. Nov. 2018 by Marita Korhonen
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
60 years
Overall rating
3.0
Liked
“The teachers are very patient and friendly. As a beginner, you learn a lot of vocabulary, as almost only Italian is spoken in class.”
Disliked
“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.
56 years
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
“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.
71 years
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
“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.
26 years
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
“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!”
Details of the review
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.
56 years
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
“Great location, great teaching/concept in very small groups, very good teachers, school's material great”
Disliked
“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.
51 years
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
“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.
61 years
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
“Super nice teachers, very good location if you like to take a swim after school.”
Disliked
“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.
37 years
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
“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.
64 years
Overall rating
5.0
Liked
“Great director (Monika) and great teachers. Great extra activities offered.”
Disliked
“There are no weak points.”
Details of the review
Quality of teaching / language progress: Very good.
Course: Standard PLUS One-to-One 10 - 1 week
Review date: 5. May. 2025 by Giselind Dohr
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

 ABC Sestri Levante Sestri LevanteAverage of all other schools in Italy
Overall school rating4.74.5
Location of the school5.04.8
Facilities4.03.9
Social activities4.44.0
Organisation4.74.5
Quality of teaching4.74.5
Value for money4.64.4
Homestay4.44.2
Shared flat4.44.2

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
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Monica Fabianelli
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Director of ABC Sestri Levante
Accreditations and Quality seals
ASILSPreferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
Italian teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
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
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
  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 possibledistance from school
Ballet2 km
Basketball3 km
Cooking-
Dancing-
Diving-
Football (soccer)-
Golf30 km
Horse riding3 km
Mountainbiking-
Music-
Sailing-
Skiing-
Squash3 km
Swimming-
Table Tennis3 km
Tennis3 km
Volleyball-
Windsurfing-
Yoga3 km

Accommodation

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Questions and answers about ABC Sestri Levante

  • “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
  • “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
  • “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
  • “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
  • “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
  • “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
  • “Yes, you can rent bicycles from the school.”
    Monica, Administration from ABC Sestri Levante - Mar 15, 2023
  • “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
  • “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

  • “The use of the kitchen is not possible in the host family.”
    Monica F, Administration from ABC Sestri Levante, Sestri Levante - Jun 28, 2022
  • “Yes, you can buy tickets at the school.”
    Monica, from ABC Sestri Levante - Feb 27, 2020
  • 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)
  • 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 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
Bank Transfer - logo
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.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
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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