ABC Sestri Levante, Sestri Levante, Italy

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.
With its 30 hours of Italian lessons per week, 6 lessons per day, the intensive course is aimed at those who want to deepen their language knowledge in the morning and continue their lessons into the early afternoon.

After grammar and conversation classes, the afternoon classes can include reading, listening, vocabulary development, in-depth grammar study, conversation, and are tailored to the needs of the group.

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

It is the basis for group Italian courses. Lessons normally take place in the morning and are divided into grammar and conversation. Having learnt the grammar rules, students are encouraged to use them in practice, from the construction of simple sentences up to complete autonomy.

You will learn and improve all language skills, from reading and listening comprehension to writing and speaking practice, from pronunciation to vocabulary.

Standard group course, one or two weeks in Sestri Levante and one or two weeks in Florence. Groups of maximum 6 students in Sestri Levante and 8 students in Florence.

It is also possible to choose other courses (Intensive group, Standard plus 5, Standard plus 10 or Individual, Duetto or Trietto).

Minimum 1 week in Florence and 1 week in Sestri, extensions are possible.
The inscription fee for this programme is charged twice, once per school.
Italian language and culture courses, methods, and the teaching materials used are the same in both schools. This makes it easy and possible to start studying in one of the schools and continue in the other, thus getting to know two of the most fascinating regions of Italy. Moreover, thanks also to the afternoon activities organised in the two schools, students can join their teachers on walks, visits to museums and towns in Liguria and Tuscany, wine and food tasting, and much more.

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

This is a combined course responding to specific needs in the study of the Italian language and is aimed at those who wish to attend a particularly intensive course.

After the morning group lessons (grammar and conversation), the Standard Plus courses continue with individual lessons in the afternoon, during which students can deepen their knowledge of linguistic and lexical structures or practise written or oral expression.

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

This is a combined course responding to specific needs in the study of the Italian language and is aimed at those who wish to attend a particularly intensive course.

After the morning group lessons (grammar and conversation), the Standard Plus courses continue with individual lessons in the afternoon, during which students can deepen their knowledge of linguistic and lexical structures, or practise written or oral expression.

3 individual lessons take place in the afternoon: from 13:15 to 14:10, or from 14:15 to 15:10, 3 times a week.

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

This is a combined course responding to specific needs in the study of the Italian language and is aimed at those who wish to attend a particularly intensive course.

After the morning group lessons (grammar and conversation), the Standard Plus courses continue with individual lessons in the afternoon, during which students can deepen their knowledge of linguistic and lexical structures, or practise written or oral expression.

5 individual lessons per week take place in the afternoons daily: from 13:15 to 14:10, or from 14:15 to 15:10, Monday to Friday.

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

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.

It allows a group of three people (friends, colleagues, or family members) with the same level of knowledge of Italian to study together and to decide, in agreement with the school, their programme and timetable of Italian language lessons.

The timetable and the number of lessons per week can be customised and should be agreed with the administration office, taking into account the school’s opening hours and the needs of the students.

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.

It includes 20 Italian Language lessons in groups in the mornings + 3 extra activities in the afternoons.
It is aimed at adults or senior students, whose needs, in terms of interests or pace of learning, may be different from those of younger students.

The Italian lessons in small groups, all of which have a maximum of 6 students per class, guarantee a high quality of teaching and good progression in the acquisition of language structures.

After the Italian course, the school offers some activities outside the classroom (3 activities per week) reserved for the group of senior students which will give them the opportunity to appreciate other aspects of Italian culture and to get to know the area and the food and wine traditions of Liguria.

Any train, bus, or boat tickets to travel from Sestri Levante to visit Liguria are not included in the cost of the Italian course, nor are any participation fees for tastings or other activities.

Flexible dates and timetable by arrangement.

You might choose to take Italian classes online if:

• you are eager to start studying Italian before coming to school here,
  
• you don't want to forget what you learnt in Italy with the school, and you want to continue to speak Italian even after the course is over
  
• if you cannot travel to Italy to study Italian for other reasons
  
  The school offers the opportunity to take Italian lessons online via Skype or Zoom from the comfort of your own home with our highly qualified, native-speaking teachers.
  
  The online lessons are individual, highly customisable, and with timetables set by agreement.

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.

It is aimed at groups of just two people (friends, relatives, work colleagues) who have the same level of Italian and decide to study together. The Duetto Course gives the possibility to have a personalised timetable and programme: it is possible to alternate between grammar and conversation lessons, or to focus on particular topics of specific work language or preparation for an exam.

You can decide how many Italian language lessons you want to attend and at what time, and thus customize your timetable with an agreement with the administration office.

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


This language course is aimed at those who, for reasons of work, time, or personal interests, prefer to take an individual course, tailored to meet their needs. You can choose to focus on the grammatical structure of the language, on conversation or on specific vocabulary. Examination preparation courses are also available.

The lesson timetable for this course is customisable.

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

This is a combined course responding to specific needs in the study of the Italian language and is aimed at those who wish to attend a particularly intensive course.

After the morning group lessons (grammar and conversation), the Standard Plus courses continue with individual lessons in the afternoon during which students can deepen their knowledge of business Italian if they are learning Italian for professional reasons.

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

This is a combined course responding to specific needs in the study of the Italian language and is aimed at those who wish to attend a particularly intensive course.

After the morning group lessons (grammar and conversation), the Standard Plus courses continue with individual lessons in the afternoon during which students can deepen their knowledge of business Italian if they are learning Italian for professional reasons.

5 individual lessons per week take place in the afternoons: from 13:15 to 14:10, or from 14:15 to 15:10, daily, Monday to Friday.

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

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

This is a combined course responding to specific needs in the study of the Italian language and is aimed at those who wish to attend a particularly intensive course.

After the morning group lessons (grammar and conversation), the Standard Plus courses continue with individual lessons in the afternoon during which students can deepen their knowledge of Italian for fashion if they are learning Italian for professional reasons.

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

This is a combined course responding to specific needs in the study of the Italian language and is aimed at those who wish to attend a particularly intensive course.

After the morning group lessons (grammar and conversation), the Standard Plus courses continue with individual lessons in the afternoon during which students can deepen their knowledge of Italian for fashion if they are learning Italian for professional reasons.

5 individual lessons per week take place in the afternoons: from 13:15 to 14:10, or from 14:15 to 15:10, daily, Monday to Friday.

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.

This is a combined course responding to specific needs in the study of the Italian language and is aimed at those who wish to attend a particularly intensive course.

After the morning group lessons (grammar and conversation), the Standard Plus courses continue with individual lessons in the afternoon during which students can deepen their knowledge of Italian for flight attendance if they are learning Italian for professional reasons.

Standard Course and 5 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.

This is a combined course responding to specific needs in the study of the Italian language and is aimed at those who wish to attend a particularly intensive course.

After the morning group lessons (grammar and conversation), the Standard Plus courses continue with individual lessons in the afternoon during which students can deepen their knowledge of Italian for flight attendance if they are learning Italian for professional reasons.

5 individual lessons per week take place in the afternoons: from 13:15 to 14:10, or from 14:15 to 15:10, daily, Monday to Friday.

Standard Course and 10 individual lessons for healthcare. The healthcare lessons are aimed at teaching the students the Italian language used in the Italian medical sector.


This is a combined course responding to specific needs in the study of the Italian language and is aimed at those who wish to attend a particularly intensive course.

After the morning group lessons (grammar and conversation), the Standard Plus courses continue with individual lessons in the afternoon during which students can deepen their knowledge of Italian for healthcare if they are learning Italian for professional reasons.