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ABC Sestri LevanteSestri Levante, Italy

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4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Overall school rating of ABC Sestri Levante, Sestri Levante
Ranked #1 of 0 Italian schools in Sestri Levante
School
Location of the school
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Facilities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Social activities
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Organisation
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Value for money
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
3.0 

Rating: 3.0/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

(0)
Students 18-30 years
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

(5)
Students 31-49 years
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

(7)
Students 50+ years
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

(44)
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 (4.4/5.0)
  • 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.
How we create the points regarding what we like/dislike about a school

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.
  • The language school ABC Sestri Levante was founded in Sestri Levante, Italy in 2015.
  • Legal name / parent company: L'Arca s.r.l.
  • Tax registration ID: IT04519920484
  • Abbreviated name of school: ABC Sestri Levante
  • The school is an official exam center
    The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

Italian Courses

General Language
Online
Private
Business
Exam Preparation
Language Plus Activity
Specialty Courses

Information for all courses offered by ABC Sestri Levante

Comments about courses

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

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.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 40 €. 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 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 25 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 02 Jun 2024, 15 Aug 2024, 01 Nov 2024, 08 Dec 2024, 25 Dec 2024, 26 Dec 2024.
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 email.

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.

Our price includes

  • 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
Note: All courses offered by ABC Sestri Levante, Sestri Levante can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net at a lower price than what you pay when booking directly at the school or at the school's website. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.

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  • Enjoying pizza
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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
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)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 8:30
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.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Bank Transfer - logo

General school facilities

  • Cafeteria

  • Microwave for student use

  • Library

  • Lounge

  • Copy machine

  • Free WIFI

  • Non-smoking (all indoor and all outdoor areas of school)

  • 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
    Free parking (<500m)

    Facilities for disabled students

    • Wheelchair access to classroom

    • Accessible Toilet

    • Wheelchair access to reception

    • Wheelchair access to cafeteria

    • Adapted for deaf students

    • Adapted for blind students

    • Adapted for students with learning difficulty

Additional comment about facilities of school

Elevator available

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Throughout the year: 15
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

Top student nationalities

Age of students

Airport transfer

Best arrival airport is Genoa (GOA).
More information about airports around Sestri Levante and how to get from the airport to Sestri Levante on your own here on our Sestri Levante page.

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 €
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North America: 35 €
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South America: 35 €
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Africa: 35 €
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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.

Leisure activities

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

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, etc.

Accommodation

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

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Student opinions about ABC Sestri Levante, Sestri Levante

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
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 tips about what future students should not miss I would definitely recommend taking part in the leisure activities.
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5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

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
29. Oct. 2018
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 tips about what future students should not miss 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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5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Homestay
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

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
20. Sep. 2019
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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5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Homestay
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: Very good atmosphere and good programmes
Course: 50+ Course - 1 week
17. May. 2022
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.
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4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

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
19. Sep. 2023
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 tips about what future students should not miss For older participants, the course type "50+" is very recommendable.
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5.0

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4.0

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5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Homestay
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Other comments Highly recommended as a small, familiar school in a charming Italian town by the sea!
Course: 50+ course - 2 weeks
29. Oct. 2018
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.
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5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

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5.0

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4.0

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4.0

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5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

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Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Homestay
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: Liked the 50+ activities, when they were held.
Course: 50+ Course - 4 weeks
25. Oct. 2022
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 tips about what future students should not miss Swimming in the bays. Hiking
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5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

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
2. Oct. 2023
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.
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4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

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
10. Sep. 2023
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.
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5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Homestay
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: Very good teachers
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
9. Oct. 2023
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 tips about what future students should not miss The afternoon activities are always interesting
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5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

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5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

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4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

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5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

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
26. Jul. 2023
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.
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5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Homestay
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: Intensive Course  - 2 weeks
17. Oct. 2023
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.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

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
9. Oct. 2023
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 tips about what future students should not miss - 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.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Homestay
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

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
9. Aug. 2016
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 tips about what future students should not miss The ballad to Camoglie was one of my best experiences. All the teachers speak very well of their country.
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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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Other comments I recommend to learn at Sestri Levante.
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
14. Aug. 2019
Liked
Small teaching groups; very personal allocation and supervision; excellently motivated, approachable, trained and competent teaching staff; very good accompanying material (brochures).
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Excursions to Cinque Terre and Rapallo/Portofino.
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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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3.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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Quality of teaching / language progress: Well structured, excellent grammar teaching
Other comments recommended!
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
17. Jul. 2023
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.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

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Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

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School organization
4.0

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4.0

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Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
21. Nov. 2023
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!
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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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Social activities
3.0

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Course: Standard Group Course - 1 week
29. May. 2018
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 tips about what future students should not miss 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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4.0

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4.0

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5.0

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4.0

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5.0

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School organization
4.0

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Social activities
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Other
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Course: Standard Group Course [Italian] - 2 weeks
1. Nov. 2018
Liked
I really liked the teachers, they were committed and very sympathetic. I like that it was divided in grammar and conversation.
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5.0

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5.0

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4.0

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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
24. Jul. 2019
Liked
Marvellous teachers who all took us on excursions during the week, including the head of school, who ran a cooking class!
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Swimming between lessons
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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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3.0

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5.0

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5.0

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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
26. Sep. 2023
Liked
Teachers and location, both great! School looks out over the absolutely beautiful bay of Sestri Levante!
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Take the train to visit the entire area, it's cheap, close by and beautiful!
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5.0

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4.0

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School organization
5.0

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Social activities
5.0

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Homestay
4.0

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Other comments Lovely, small and personal school, will definitely return!
Course: Standard Group Course - 2 weeks
9. Aug. 2016
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).
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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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4.0

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5.0

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4.0

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Social activities
4.0

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Quality of teaching / language progress: matched my level of knowledge exactly
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
19. Jun. 2023
Liked
The conviviality with the small structure. The flexibility of leisure organization, the ideal location.
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5.0

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5.0

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Social activities
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Other comments We will come back!
Course: Standard Group Course - 1 week
9. Aug. 2018
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.
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5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

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Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

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School organization
5.0

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Social activities
5.0

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Homestay
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

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
10. Jul. 2023
Liked
Approachable, flexible, good program adjusted for changing needs of students.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss A small tip - don't bother with bottled water - water is clean, good taste and available all along the beaches areas for free from outdoor taps. There is plenty of beaches to choose from and school has sun umbrellas you can borrow.
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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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School organization
5.0

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Social activities
4.0

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Homestay
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Course: 3 weeks Standard PLUS 5 classes of Business [Italian] - 3 weeks
6. Aug. 2020
Liked
The proffesionnality of teachers, their availability and their friendliness.
Overall rating
Value for money
Course: Standard Group Course - 1 week
9. Aug. 2018
Liked
The competence and good mood of the teachers, the general atmosphere
Disliked
RAS
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Cinque Terre, Portofino, walks in the hinterland (mountains)
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5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: To do again
Other comments very good restaurants at competitive prices
Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
26. Sep. 2022
Liked
Very systematic teaching; well-prepared teachers. Great location.
Disliked
High fluctuation; 10 days paid (according to invoice) for 9 days tuition (Ferragosta) without prior notice. Thus very crowded material in the 2nd week.
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4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: See above - The individual tuition was very useful and is to be recommended.
Course: Standard PLUS One-to-One 5 - 2 weeks
24. Aug. 2023
Liked
The friendly teachers....and the food (sweets and fruits!)
Insider tips about what future students should not miss La cucina italiana at school (with Luca and Paulo.)
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5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

School organization
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Social activities
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Homestay
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Other comments Wonderful
Course: Standard Course [Italienisch] - 1 week
5. Apr. 2019
Liked
Nice and competent teaching staff. Personal atmosphere.
Disliked
It is not really worth paying more for 50 plus, as there is no elaborated programme for this.
Insider tips about what future students should not miss Definitely a visit to the Cinque Terre
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Value for money
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

City/place
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

School organization
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Social activities
3.0

Rating: 3/5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: Next time I would book the normal course, not the 50 plus
Other comments The director is very charismatic
Course: 50+ Course - 2 weeks
10. Oct. 2022

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Questions and answers about ABC Sestri Levante

  • 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
  • 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
  • Yes, you can rent bicycles from the school.
    Monica, Administration from ABC Sestri Levante - Mar 15, 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 Saskia Schiwy, LanguageCourse.Net - Mar 20, 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
  • 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
  • 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.
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  • The school will be happy to help you find a private flat. They will be happy to provide us with prices and photos.
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