Group courses

All Italian language courses at the ABC School are led by native Italian teachers specialised in teaching Italian as a foreign language. The classrooms are located on the Bay of Silence, one of the most beautiful beaches in Italy, not far from the famous Cinque Terre.

In Sestri Levante you can learn Italian on a one-to-one basis or in a small group of family, friends or peers with the same level of Italian. You can also undertake a combined course, choosing the study timetable which suits you best. 

The courses are face-to-face, but if you would like to start studying Italian with us before arriving in Italy, or would like to continue learning Italian at home, the school has been organising online Italian courses via Skype for many years.

Standard group course

20 Italian language lessons per week in groups

Maximum number of students per class: 8 (minimum 3)

Italian lessons

The Standard course is the basis for group Italian courses in Sestri Levante. 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.

We address all language skills, from reading and listening comprehension to writing and speaking practice, from pronunciation to vocabulary.

Our classes consist of a maximum of 8 students for a high quality of Italian language lessons.

Additional information

Contact us if you would like more information on our “Standard” group courses or if you would like help organizing your study-holiday in Italy,

Lesson times

Grammar: from 9:00 to 10:30

Conversation: from 11:00 to 12:30

The group course lessons run every day from Monday to Friday.

In the afternoons and on Saturdays students have the option to take part in activities organized by the school.

In certain periods of the year, the timetable may be altered.

Duration of the course

The Standard group course has a minimum duration of one week and a maximum of one year. It is also possible to combine this course with the ABC language school in Florence.

2024 starting dates 

Group Italian courses take into account the different language levels of students. Students at elementary, intermediate, higher and advanced level can start the course every Monday and are requested to take the online language level test at least two weeks before arriving in Italy.

The starting dates for beginners in 2024 are: 18th March, 2nd April, 15th April, 29th April, 13th May, 27th May, 10th June, 24th June, 8th July, 22nd July, 5th August, 19th August, 2nd September, 16th September, 30th September, and 14th October.

From 15th January to 15th March and from 28th October to 13th December, individual courses or courses in small groups (twos and threes) are available, as well as online courses.

School holidays and closures

The School is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and on national holidays.

In 2024, these are: 1st April (Easter Monday), 25th April, 1st May, 15th August, 1st November, and from 16th December 2024 to 12th January 2025 for the Christmas holidays.

Lessons take place from Monday to Friday. On Saturdays, the school organizes extracurricular activities such as walks or visits to nearby towns.

2025 starting dates 

Group Italian courses take into account the different language levels of students. Students at elementary, intermediate, higher and advanced level can start the course every Monday and are requested to take the online language level test at least two weeks before arriving in Italy.

The starting dates for beginners in 2025 are: 3rd March, 17th March, 31st March, 14th April, 28th April, 12th May, 26th May, 9th June, 23rd June, 7th July, 21st July, 4th August, 18th August, 1st September, 15th September, 29th September, 13th October, 27th October, 10th November. 

Italian language courses are available from March 3rd to November 21st. In the months of January, February and December the school is closed. Students who wish, can continue their course at our school in Florence.

School holidays and closures

The School is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and on national holidays.

In 2025, these are: 21st April (Easter Monday), 1st May, 15th August, 1st November, and from 24th November 2025 to 1st March 2026.

In 2026 lessons resume on March 2nd

Lessons take place from Monday to Friday. On Saturdays, the school organizes extracurricular activities such as walks or visits to nearby towns.

Lessons are suspended in the months of January, February and December.

Prices 2024

Standard Group Course (20 lessons per week)

1 week - 20 group lessons: 330 euros

2 weeks - 40 group lessons: 600 euros

3 weeks - 60 group lessons: 850 euros

4 weeks - 80 group lessons: 1000 euros

5 weeks - 100 group lessons: 1250 euros

6 weeks - 120 group lessons: 1500 euros

7 weeks - 140 group lessons: 1750 euros

8 weeks - 160 group lessons: 2000 euros

Each subsequent week: 200 euros

Teaching materials are included in the price.

All courses require the payment of an annual enrolment fee of 70 euros.

Locations

The Standard Group course is available in the branches in both Sestri Levante and Florence. The educational materials and the method of teaching are the same to make it easy to carry out an Italian language study-stay in both cities.

Enrolment

If you would like to enrol, click here 

ABC sestri RID XTB1960

Intensive group course

30 Italian language group lessons a week

Maximum number of students per class: 8 (minimum 3)

Course structure

Of all the group Italian courses, the ABC Italian language and culture school recommends the intensive course. 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.

Lesson schedule

Grammar: from 9:00 to 10:30 

Conversation: 11:00 to 12:30 

Afternoon: 13:15 to 14:45

At the end of afternoon classes and on Saturdays, students can participate in cultural activities organised by the school.

Course duration

The intensive course has a minimum duration of a week and a maximum of a year. It is also possible to combine this course with the ABC language school in Florence.

2024 starting dates 

Group Italian courses take into account the different language levels of students. Students at elementary, intermediate, higher and advanced level can start the course every Monday and are requested to take the online language level test at least two weeks before arriving in Italy.

The starting dates for beginners in 2024 are: 18th March, 2nd April, 15th April, 29th April, 13th May, 27th May, 10th June, 24th June, 8th July, 22nd July, 5th August, 19th August, 2nd September, 16th September, 30th September, and 14th October.

From 15th January to 15th March and from 28th October to 13th December, individual courses or courses in small groups (twos and threes) are available, as well as online courses.

School holidays and closures

The School is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and on national holidays.

In 2024, these are: 1st April (Easter Monday), 25th April, 1st May, 15th August, 1st November, and from 16th December 2024 to 12th January 2025 for the Christmas holidays.

Lessons take place from Monday to Friday. On Saturdays, the school organizes extracurricular activities such as walks or visits to nearby towns.

2025 starting dates 

Group Italian courses take into account the different language levels of students. Students at elementary, intermediate, higher and advanced level can start the course every Monday and are requested to take the online language level test at least two weeks before arriving in Italy.

The starting dates for beginners in 2025 are: 3rd March, 17th March, 31st March, 14th April, 28th April, 12th May, 26th May, 9th June, 23rd June, 7th July, 21st July, 4th August, 18th August, 1st September, 15th September, 29th September, 13th October, 27th October, 10th November. 

Italian language courses are available from March 3rd to November 21st. In the months of January, February and December the school is closed. Students who wish, can continue their course at our school in Florence.

School holidays and closures

The School is closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and on national holidays.

In 2025, these are: 21st April (Easter Monday), 1st May, 15th August, 1st November, and from 24th November 2025 to 1st March 2026.

In 2026 lessons resume on March 2nd

Lessons take place from Monday to Friday. On Saturdays, the school organizes extracurricular activities such as walks or visits to nearby towns.

Lessons are suspended in the months of January, February and December.

Prices

1 week - 30 group lessons: 450 euros

2 weeks - 60 group lessons: 840 euros

3 weeks - 90 group lessons: 1210 euros

4 weeks - 120 group lessons: 1480 euros

5 weeks - 150 group lessons: 1850 euros

6 weeks - 180 group lessons: 2220 euros

7 weeks - 210 group lessons: 2590 euros

8 weeks - 240 group lessons: 2960 euros

Each subsequent week: 320 euros

Please note: In the event that the minimum of 3 participants for the intensive course of the same level of Italian is not reached, the course will be replaced by a Standard Plus 3 Course for the same price.

Educational materials are included in the price.

All courses require the payment of an annual enrolment fee of 70 euros.

Locations

The Intensive Group course is available in the branches in both Sestri Levante and Florence. The educational materials and the method of teaching are the same to make it easy to carry out your language study-stay in both schools for in Italy.

Enrolment

If you would like to enrol, click here

ABC sestri RID XTB1833

Scholarships

(For Italian Cultural Institutes and departments of Italian Studies at University)

The ABC school in Sestri Levante, in agreement with Italian Cultural Institutes around the world, offers scholarships every year for the most deserving students.

Scholarships are awarded at the discretion of the teachers or directors of the Italian language courses of the individual institutes and are valid only for the Standard course and for a maximum duration of 4 weeks.

We also collaborate with the Italian language departments of major universities to offer scholarships to university students. 

The ABC school is also a placement partner of the University of Bath (UK). 

For further information, please contact us.