50+ Italian Language Course
Over 50s Italian Language Courses
Over 50s Programme
20 Italian Language lessons in groups in the mornings + 3 extra activities in the afternoons
Course Structure
The Over 50s course at the ABC Italian language school for foreigners in Sestri Levante enriches the study of the Italian language with a select programme of walks and/or tastings which will make your language study-stay in Liguria more interesting.
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 8 students per class, guarantee a high quality of teaching and good progression in the acquisition of language structures.
Overlooking the sea of the Bay of Silence, a famous beach on the Ligurian coast, you can learn Italian in a friendly and stress-free environment.
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 better the area and the food and wine traditions of Liguria.
However, students over 50 can also participate in the school’s other excursions and activities programme.
If you need further information, please contact the school administration office.
Lesson times
Classes are every day from Monday to Friday.
Grammar: from 9:00 to 10:30
Conversation: 11:00 to 12:30
Free time for lunch
Afternoon: 3 meetings per week with a teacher from the school, at a time to be determined according to the activities programme.
In some periods of the year the timetable may be subject to variations which will be communicated by the administration office.
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
1 week - 20 Italian lessons + 3 activities: 450 euros
2 weeks - 40 Italian lessons + 6 activities: 800 euros
3 weeks - 60 Italian lessons + 9 activities: 1150 euros
4 weeks - 80 Italian lessons + 12 activities: 1400 euros
Each subsequent week: 400 euros
Teaching materials are included. All courses require the payment of an annual enrolment fee of 70 euros.
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.
Senior Course Locations
The Over 50s Course is available at the ABC Italian language school locations in both Sestri Levante and Florence. The shared teaching materials and teaching method make it easy to combine courses in Tuscany and Liguria.
Enrolment
If you would like to enrol in the course, click here.
