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ABC School Sestri Levante

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ABC School Sestri Levante is an Italian language school for foreigners in Sestri Levante (Liguria): intensive courses of about 20 hours per week plus lighter options, usually starting every Monday. The school also helps you find accommodation. Below you will find the key facts, a mini guide to Sestri Levante to plan your stay, and a form to write to the school directly.

The school

Housingyes
Housing placement servicefree
Wi-Fiyes

The course

ASILS accredited
Agesadults, 18+
Startevery Monday
Complete beginnersfixed start dates, usually every 2 weeks
Minimum length1 week
Lesson length45 minutes
Students per classmax 12
Books and materialsincluded
Placement testonline
Seaside town

Prices

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I'd like to know the price of your Italian courses. Could you send me the total cost including enrolment fee, materials and accommodation, and the available start dates for the coming months?

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Why choose this school

  • Classes of no more than 12 studentsbelow the industry average, so more time to speak
  • 20 timetabled hours are 15 real hoursa lesson lasts 45 minutes, not 60
  • Quality checked by an independent bodyASILS accreditation
  • The school arranges your accommodationfree service
  • Course materials included

Where you'll be

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Getting around

Compact centre: you can walk almost everywhere. For the rest there are city buses: buy the ticket at a tobacconist or newsstand before you get on.

From the school to the three places above it is usually a short walk: the schools are in or near the centre.

Best airport

Genova Cristoforo Colombo (GOA), 47 km away · Pisa Galileo Galilei (PSA), 103 km away

What is worth knowing before you book

Prices, enrolment fee, real lesson hours, accommodation and cancellation: the same questions apply to every school. Read the full guide →

Day trips nearby

At the weekend, without a car:

Trenitalia regional trains from Sestri Levante station. Intercity buses from the station for towns the train doesn't reach.

Distances are as the crow flies.

Weather right now

We’re out for a coffee
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Sestri Levante - baia del silenzio (Liguria, Italy)Learning Italian at ABC School Sestri Levante
Chiesa di Santo Stefano del Ponte, Sestri Levante, Liguria, Italia (Liguria, Italy)My week at ABC School Sestri Levante
Sestri Levante and Baia del Silenzio, the Bay of Silence (Liguria, Italy)My study stay at ABC School Sestri Levante

Sestri Levante at a glance

ABC School Sestri Levante is in Sestri Levante (Liguria). Outside the classroom this is where the language gets practised: at the coffee counter, in the square, at the market.

Events this year

The city's big festivals, food fairs and cultural seasons through the year. They're not just entertainment: they're the best training ground for your Italian. At a local festival you end up ordering, asking directions, chatting with locals: the real language, the kind books don't teach. If you can, line up a week of your course with one of these.

Andersen Festival
In June the town fills with street theatre, illustrators and shows devoted to fairy tales, recalling Andersen's stay here. Simple, visual language: excellent for beginners.
June
Barcarolata
In July the harbour's boats dress up as carnival floats and parade across the Baia del Silenzio. A wry, very local seafaring festival: perfect for sea vocabulary and for laughing with locals.
July

Frequently asked questions

When do Italian courses at ABC School Sestri Levante start?
Courses start every Monday. Complete beginners: fixed start dates, usually every 2 weeks. Always confirm the next available date using the form on this page.
How many lesson hours per week are there?
The intensive course runs about 20 hours per week; the lighter option about 10 hours, ideal if you want time to enjoy the city.
How much does an Italian course in Sestri Levante cost?
As a rule of thumb, an intensive group course in Italy costs €200–300 per week. For the exact price ask the school directly with the form on this page. They reply to your email.
Does the school help with accommodation?
Yes: ABC School Sestri Levante offers a housing placement service (free). Ask about availability and prices together with course dates.
Can I prepare for or take an official exam (CILS, CELI, PLIDA)?
For CILS, CELI or PLIDA certificates, ask the school: many prepare students for the exam and point you to the nearest exam centre.
How do I get to Sestri Levante?
The recommended airport is Genova (GOA) or Pisa (PSA); from there take a train or bus to Sestri Levante. See the city guide above for the key landmarks.
Good to know before you enrol
Lessons last 45 minutes and classes have up to 12 students, so you speak a lot from day one. The placement test is taken online before you travel, so on day one you are already in the right group. Bring an ID and, if you have one, a previous level certificate. Book a few weeks ahead in summer, when classes fill up.

What not to miss in Sestri Levante

  1. Baia del SilenzioOne of the most photographed bays in Italy, minutes from the school.
  2. Punta ManaraA clifftop path above the sea, an hour's walk.
  3. Cinque Terre30–40 minutes by train.
Best airport: Genova (GOA) or Pisa (PSA)

Planning your Italian course in Sestri Levante: fly into Genova (GOA) or Pisa (PSA), book the course 2–3 weeks ahead (classes fill up faster in high season, June–September) and, if you can, match your study week with one of the city events listed below: using your Italian at a local festival is worth a week of lessons. And between lessons, there's the sea.

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