What students say

Wonderful experience. Great teachers. The director, teachers, and courses were all wonderful. It was a great opportunity to learn Italian in a open environment.

The ABC School Sestri Levante is perfectly organized and absolutely professional. Together with my workmate I took part of the Language School ABC Sestri Levante. Our trip started on August 15th at 10:00 a.m. from Innsbruck. It takes about six hours to drive to Sestri Levante. Once there, we were warmly welcomed by our host family. Our host mother works as a teacher in the language school, so she could give us some tips and describe the daily routine. Each of us had our own room but we shared the bathroom. The host family was very friendly and delivered everything every morning so that we could prepare breakfast ourselves. From Monday to Friday we visited the language school from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. In the first two hours we had grammar lessons in different classes with a maximum of five students. So the teachers of our language levels could respond according to our questions and difficulties. This lesson was followed by a double conversation session in which we were able to try out different speaking occasions and conversation games. After the lunch break, we got a private lesson in which we had the opportunity to further develop our language skills and to work on didactic material together. The teachers at the language school were very competent, always well prepared, but also very flexible with regard to the development of the topics. There was also a lot on offer outside of the language school: cooking courses, excursions to other cities, hikes, city tours, bike and umbrella rental, etc. All in all, the language course was a great enrichment, as we were able to acquire a lot of new things in terms of language and culture.

Superb experience in a beautiful location with professional teachers. I really enjoyed the grammar teaching by quality teachers in a beautiful setting. Staying in a private home allowed me to improve my Italian, to create links and to share the daily life of my host. The location was simply magical, the whole region is superb. The conversation classes were perhaps a little less interesting from a learning point of view, but certainly necessary.

Numero 1 in Italia!!

Thank you to Danielle and Sara for making the classes so informative and fun! The School is in a beautiful setting overlooking the bay, with lovely Cafes and restaurants. Would recommend Monica's cookery class, good fun & great food! Would love to come back next year!

Meravigliosa!

Una scuola meravigliosa! Very motivated, kind and open teachers. Greatly organised excursions and entertaining seminaries.

Last summer I decided to brush up my Italian by taking the standard group course. I combined one week in Florence with one in Sestri Levante. The school in Sestri is very new, which made it extra special to be a part of the ABC community during my stay. The atmosphere is very informal and you notice that the entire staff is eager to set up a great school by making everyone’s stay as enjoyable as possible. And I can say that they succeeded in doing so. Not only are the teachers very professional and the lessons highly instructive, the school also offers extra-curricular activities that include lectures, boat trips and dinners together. This way you have the chance to get to know everyone in the school and as every activity is accompanied by a staff member, they will become friends as well. It is at your liberty to join the activities or to lay yourself down on one of the stunning beaches. Sestri Levante is located beautifully on the Ligurian coast and has several beaches to choose from. How’s that for an inspiring study environment! I would recommend ABC School Sestri Levante to everyone who wants to submerge themselves in the Italian language and culture. Because of the small classes, you will learn a lot, make new friends instantly and in addition to that, you will see lots of beautiful places. I know I will definitely go back when I get the chance!

This became a second home to me! I just loved the school and Monica and all of the teachers. The other students were a real mix of ages / nationalities / and lifestyles. The area is stunning and I will be back!!! Thank you!!

Eine familiäre Schule an einer TOP Lage (im Zentrum und am direkt am Meer) mit sehr kompetenten Lehrerinnen, einzigartigem Freizeitprogramm nach der Schule und sehr netten Gastfamilien.

I liked the teachers, their style to teach und their mentality. The School itself is on a very nice place directly situated on the sea. The window of my classroom had also a view to the sea. Very nice! The aktivities are organized by the teachers and I enjoyed very much. The best is, that you have not to pay extra, except the traintickets. I liked the town Sestri Levante. It is larger than a village, situated on the sea (so you feel like being on holiday) and it is calm. My appartment was nice, clean, but nearly 2 km far away from the school. That was the only disadvantage I can say. But I got a bike. I am sure, that I´ll return to ABC.

La scuola era situata in un posto davvero bello e tutti gli insegnanti erano molto amichevoli e gentili. Il modo in cui insegnavano era molto efficace e buono.Informazioni che ritieni siano indispensabili ai futuri studentiUsate il treno per arrivare li, è cosi facile andare dappertutto e vedere posti deliziosi. Credetemi, avete cosi tante possibilità per vedere posti carini, la cosa che vi serve è abbastanza tempo.

Tutti gli insegnanti sono altamente istruiti non solo sulla materia, ma su come insegnare, come spiegare gli argomenti (istruzione psicologica). La vista dalla finestra è sorprendente.

Grazie mille per tutti i giorni a Sestri Levante. Mi è piaciuto molto. Monica è insegnante molto eccellente, un po’ rigorosa e molto amorevole. Anche Paula è molto cara... sono state 2 settimane splendide... spero andare qui prossimo anno, grazie.

The location is beautiful and the teachers were excellent. The director and faculty worked hard to place students in classes at the appropriate level. All classes were small, with no more than six students. Teachers were outstanding. There were optional activities planned for every afternoon. The school is located on a lovely beach in a wonderful small town. My apartment was found for me by the school. When I initially had trouble using the stove, I received help from the school until the problem was solved. I hope to return next year.

The location is beautiful and the teachers were excellent. The director and faculty worked hard to place students in classes at the appropriate level. All classes were small, with no more than six students. Teachers were outstanding. There were optional activities planned for every afternoon. The school is located on a lovely beach in a wonderful small town. My apartment was found for me by the school. When I initially had trouble using the stove, I received help from the school until the problem was solved. I hope to return next year.

Excellent school that puts us in a position to speak italian all day: courses+ activities. Teachers: very good and very available. The school found me a bicycle, because I love to walk with it. As the school is very little we can know every body. I hope to return at this school next years.

Well organized. A Nice athmosphere. Exellent teachers. We were between 4 and 6 in the class which was perfect.

The school provided classes and activities that were challenging and entertaining. The entire program was highly developed and provided professionalism from the curriculum to the extra curricular activities. The teachers were excellent educators. They were creative and challenging adding humor throughout. After class they provided concerts, lectures, cooking classes and excursions. There were many ways to get involved and to meet people from all over the globe. The overall structure was very organized.

Mi sono piaciuti gli insegnanti, erano dediti e molto comprensivi. Mi piace che sia divisa in grammatica e conversazione.