50+ Italian Language Course

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- 1. Over 50s Italian Language Courses

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.

Cultural activities reserved for Italian students aged 50+ may include, for example:

The churches of Sestri Levante

The historic shops of Sestri Levante

The villas of Sestri Levante

Archaeological Sestri Levante

The mysteries of Sestri Levante

A walk exploring Liguria's curiosities, traditions, and fishing

Cooking class

Aperitif/pizza/dinner together

Lunch at school with the history and traditions of Italian cuisine

History of gelato with tastings

Visit and history of the Basilica dei Fieschi

Visit to the Sanctuary of Montallegro in Rapallo

Visit to the "Galleria Rizzi" art gallery in the Bay of Silence

Visit and history of the small town of Zoagli

Visit and history of the city of Chiavari

Small Ligurian villages: Camogli

Visit and history of the small town of Moneglia

Visit and History of the City of Genoa

Small Ligurian Villages: Levanto

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.

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

Italian language courses are available from March 3^rd to November 21^st. 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, 15^th August, 1^st November, and from 24^thNovember 2025 to 1^st March 2026.

In 2026 lessons resume on March 2^nd

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.

2026 start dates

The start dates for beginners in 2026 are: 2^nd March, 16^th March, 30^th March, 13^th April, 27^th April, 11^th May, 25^th May, 8^th June, 22^nd June, 6^th July, 20^th July, 3^rd August, 17^th August, 31^stAugust , 14^th September, 28^th September, 12^th October, 26^th October, 9^th November, 23^rd November.

Italian language courses are available from March 2^nd to November 27^th. 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 2026, these are: 6^th April (Easter Monday), 1^st May, 2^nd June, 15^th August (Saturday), 1^st November, and from 30^thNovember 2026 to 28^th February 2027.

In 2027 lessons resume on March 1^st

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 2025

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.