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Date posted:January 11, 2025
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Language courses for older students – Club 50+

Most students over 50 years of age are happy to join our normal language courses worldwide, at any of our schools, as the programmes are intended for adults of all ages. Indeed, at most of our schools, a significant number of the students are often in their forties, fifties and over. This is especially true for locations that are more preferred by older students, including Aix en Provence in France and Sorrento in Italy.

Some students aged 50 and above prefer to have their language classes and activities exclusively with students of a similar age. It is for these students that we offer our Club 50+ courses.

Suitability of our Club 50+ courses

All our Club 50 courses are designed for students aged 50 years old and above. These courses are available at various levels, attract students from all over the world, and have specific start dates (listed below).

Typically, the Club 50 courses include morning language classes, followed by afternoon and evening activities, as well as excursions. Three example activity schedules are provided below, though the actual programme may vary.

As with our general language courses, the teaching method is practical and communicative, emphasising language use in practical real-life situations rather than just theoretical study.

Accommodation for older students

Students enrolled in Club 50 courses have the option to stay with local host families for full language immersion or in comfortable studio apartments. “Executive” host families, which offer private bathrooms and are located near the school, are sometimes available. Some schools also provide high-standard residences, featuring en-suite rooms and on-site swimming pools.

If you are an older student and would like a special language course with us, please contact us to discuss the wide range of courses and locations available to you.

2026 start dates for Club 50+ courses

Our schools have now released their 2026 start dates! Check below and begin planning your immersive experience now.

Spanish Club 50+ course start dates

Benalmadena 02-Feb 02-Mar 06-Apr 04-May 01-Jun 07-Sep 19-Oct 09-Nov
Buenos Aires
Cadiz 16-Feb 23-Mar 20-Apr 11-May 01-Jun 31-Aug 14-Sep 12-Oct
09-Nov
Malaga (2 wks) 02-Feb 16-Feb 02-Mar 16-Mar 30-Mar 13-Apr 27-Apr 11-May
25-May 31-Aug 14-Sep 28-Sep 12-Oct 26-Oct 09-Nov 23-Nov
Malaga (4 wks) 02-Feb 16-Feb 02-Mar 16-Mar 30-Mar 13-Apr 27-Apr 11-May
31-Aug 14-Sep 28-Sep 12-Oct 26-Oct 09-Nov
Nerja (2 wks) 12-Jan 02-Feb 02-Mar 06-Apr 04-May 01-Jun 06-Jul 17-Aug
07-Sep 19-Oct 02-Nov
Nerja (1 wk) 12-Jan 19-Jan 02-Feb 09-Feb 02-Mar 09-Mar 06-Apr 13-Apr
04-May 11-May 01-Jun 08-Jun 06-Jul 13-Jul 17-Aug 24-Aug
07-Sep 14-Sep 19-Oct 26-Oct 02-Nov 09-Nov
Palma de Mallorca 09-Mar 04-May 05-Oct 09-Nov
San Sebastian 12-Jan 04-May 14-Sep
Seville 19-Jan 02-Feb 16-Feb 09-Mar 23-Mar 13-Apr 27-Apr 11-May
25-May 08-Jun 21-Sep 05-Oct 19-Oct 09-Nov

 

French Club 50+ course start dates

Antibes 02-Feb 09-Feb 16-Feb 23-Feb 02-Mar 09-Mar 16-Mar 23-Mar
30-Mar 07-Apr* 13-Apr 20-Apr 27-Apr 04-May 11-May 18-May
25-May 01-Jun 08-Jun 15-Jun 22-Jun 03-Aug 10-Aug 17-Aug
24-Aug 31-Aug 07-Sep 14-Sep 21-Sep 28-Sep 05-Oct 12-Oct
19-Oct 26-Oct 02-Nov 09-Nov
Montpellier 19-Jan 09-Mar 13-Apr 04-May 11-May 08-Jun 08-Jul 17-Aug
08-Sep 12-Oct 07-Dec
Nice 04-May 24-Aug 26-Oct 07-Dec A2 level of French required
Rouen (2 wks) 18-May 25-May 28-Sep 30-Nov
Rouen (1 wk) 18-May 25-May 01-Jun 28-Sep 05-Oct 30-Nov 07-Dec

 

Italian Club 50+ course start dates

Bologna 16-Mar 11-May 07-Sep 12-Oct A1+ level of Italian required
Florence 13-Apr 11-May 07-Sep 21-Sep A2 level of Italian required
Milan 07-Sep
Naples 19-Jan 16-Feb 16-Mar 30-Mar 13-Apr 04-May 18-May 01-Jun
15-Jun 13-Jul 10-Aug 24-Aug 07-Sep 21-Sep 05-Oct 19-Oct
16-Nov 07-Dec
Ravenna 13-Apr 08-Jun 14-Sep A2 level of Italian required
Rome 16-Mar 04-May 07-Sep
Salerno 19-Jan 16-Feb 16-Mar 30-Mar 13-Apr 04-May 18-May 01-Jun
15-Jun 13-Jul 10-Aug 24-Aug 07-Sep 21-Sep 05-Oct 19-Oct
16-Nov 07-Dec
Siena 18-May 28-Sep 26-Oct
Taormina 02-Mar 07-Apr* 27-Apr 31-Aug 12-Oct
Trieste (60+) 26-Jan 09-Mar 13-Apr 26-Oct 09-Nov 23-Nov
Tropea (60+) 09-Mar 13-Apr 19-Oct 09-Nov

 

English Club 50+ course start dates

Edinburgh 25-May 23-Nov B1 level of English required
St. Julians 09-Mar 06-Apr 04-May 07-Sep 05-Oct A1+ level of English req.
Torquay 16-Mar 30-Mar 13-Apr 27-Apr 11-May 25-May 08-Jun 22-Jun
A2 level of English req. 06-Jul 20-Jul 03-Aug 17-Aug 31-Aug 14-Sep

*Refers to a Tuesday start date


The following sample activity programmes give you an idea of what is available for Club 50 programmes in Spanish, Italian and French.

Sample Club 50 activity programmes

Sample activity programme for our Spanish Club 50 course in Malaga, Spain:

Sample activity programme for our French Club 50 course in Nice, France:

Sample activity programme for our Italian Club 50 course in Florence, Italy:

Please remember that you are welcome to study at any of our schools, not just those which offer Club 50 courses.

Comments

  1. Judy

    Please send me all of the information regarding the 50+ club

    Posted April 7, 2016 at 4:27 pm
  2. Eva

    Please add me to your mailing list regarding the 50+ club – Spanish.

    Posted July 18, 2016 at 4:28 pm
  3. Jacques

    I am over 50, French but British resident for 40 years. I have a few notions of Italian but would like to start with a course for beginners at Sorrento on 10/10 followed by an intermediate course in Florence on 24/10. Happy to stay with hosts or in a comfortable residence (swimming pool/ tennis courts much appreciated) and have plenty of cultural activities. What would you suggest?

    Posted July 20, 2016 at 5:12 pm
    • Apple Language Courses

      Dear Jacques, thank you very much for your interest in our Italian courses for older students! We can certainly arrange a Club 50+ programme in Sorrento (who cater for all levels), then follow this with an Italian course in Florence. I can see you also enquired about a course through our website, so please feel free to reply to us that way or phone us on 01509 211612 and we’ll be more than happy to help you.

      Posted July 27, 2016 at 10:30 am
  4. Daphne isaac

    Please send me information about the 50+ club French courses for 2017

    Posted October 19, 2016 at 7:22 pm
  5. Patricia Vezinapapp

    I would like to take french classes in your 50+ program.

    Posted April 12, 2017 at 4:31 am
    • Apple Language Courses

      Dear Patricia, thank you for your comment. We would love to arrange a French course for you. I can see that you have expressed interest in our French courses in Paris. You would be more than welcome to attend a standard language course here, or we can offer you a Club 50+ programme in Nice, Montpellier, Antibes or Bordeaux! Please contact us for further information.

      Posted April 27, 2017 at 4:14 pm
  6. Gene

    Please advise me of scheduled over 50 classes in Russia for 2017.

    Posted June 25, 2017 at 4:20 pm
    • Dear Gene, thank you for your comment. We don’t offer any specific Club 50+ courses in Russia, but you are welcome to attend any of our programmes in Moscow or St Petersburg. Please also feel free to contact us by email or phone using the details below.

      Posted June 27, 2017 at 4:16 pm
  7. Geraldine molloy

    Dear Sir/madam
    Over 50’s french classes

    Please advise if you offer beginners’ french classes. I have school french only. looking forward to hearing from you.

    Geraldine

    Posted June 30, 2017 at 1:51 pm
    • Apple Language Courses

      Dear Geraldine,
      Thank you for your message! We don’t offer specific Club50+ beginner courses in France, but we would be delighted to find out if you could join a beginner French course in a one of our partner schools but have the same activities as the Club50+ students?
      If you have a location in mind please let us know, or feel free to email us at info@applelanguages.com
      Looking forward to hearing from you!
      Best regards,
      Apple Language Courses

      Posted July 7, 2017 at 3:03 pm
  8. Zahran

    I am 50+ native speaker of Arabic (dialect of Oman)
    I am 50+ yrs old. I wish to improve my Russian, Spanish, french and Japanese through immersion programs (course + home-stay).

    Posted September 5, 2017 at 9:43 am
    • Peter

      Dear Zahran, thank you for your comment! I lived for two years in the Azaiba part of Muscat in Oman! What an incredible country 🙂
      You are very welcome to attend any of our Russian, Spanish, French and Japanese courses. We have specific start dates for our club 50+ programmes as detailed on this page. If you would like further information of any of our general language courses then please contact us by phone or email on info@applelanguages.com

      Posted September 6, 2017 at 10:17 am
  9. Bernadette

    Je voudrais savoir où se donne le cours d’espagnol pour + de 50 ans à Benalmadena, quand, heure, prix.
    Mer i

    Posted May 24, 2018 at 4:55 pm
    • Apple Language Courses

      Bonjour,

      Merci pour votre commentaire ! Nous vous avons envoyé des renseignements par email qui répondent à vos questions. Si vous avez besoin de plus d’informations, n’hésitez pas à nous recontacter.

      Bien cordialement, Apple Languages

      Posted June 27, 2018 at 8:35 am
  10. Lizelle

    Any Portuguese courses available?

    Posted May 24, 2018 at 5:09 pm
    • Apple Language Courses

      Hi Lizelle,

      Thank you for your enquiry – I would be happy to help you find the right Portuguese course!

      Unfortunately our Portuguese schools do not offer a Club 50+ programme, but you would be welcome to attend one of our general language courses or a course of private lessons which are suitable for students of all levels and have start dates every Monday.

      For Portuguese, you can choose to study in either Portugal or Brazil, and each school offers a range of courses, including our standard ‘intensive’ programme of 20-25 lessons per week, private one-to-one lessons and even, in some locations, Language & Surfing! During your trip you can choose to stay in a student residence, shared apartment, or lodge with a local host family. For more information on our schools and the courses and accommodation options they offer, you may like to visit the following page of our website: http://www.applelanguages.com/en/learn/portuguese.php

      We have sent you an email with more details, and look forward to hearing back from you about how you would like to proceed.

      Posted June 15, 2018 at 9:37 am
  11. JeffreyLyn

    I would like more info on 50’s club and Spanish courses

    Posted May 24, 2018 at 11:17 pm
    • Apple Language Courses

      Hi Jeffry,

      Thank you for your enquiry – I would be happy to help you find the right Spanish course!

      Our courses are totally immersive, taught by native speakers educated to degree level. The language of study is the only one used in the classroom and, as such, the focus is on improving conversational skills as well as developing grammar and written proficiency. Have you studied Spanish before?

      Our Club 50+ programmes are generally available in Spring and Autumn, although the school in Nerja does have some availability in July and August. The programme is specially catered to older students, with smaller classes and a great selection of activities available

      We have sent you an email with further details about the courses on offer, and look forward to hearing back from you about how you would like to proceed.

      Posted June 15, 2018 at 9:33 am
  12. Helena Kane

    Hello,

    Do you have any adult French courses available in Aix en Provence in September 2018 ?

    Regards, Helena Kane.

    Posted July 26, 2018 at 8:54 pm
    • Apple Language Courses

      Hi Helena,

      Thank you for your enquiry – I would be happy to help you book a course in Aix-en-Provence!

      The school in Aix-en-Provence has courses starting on September 3rd and September 17th, so you could start on either of these dates. You can choose between a variety of courses and accommodation.

      We have sent you an email with more details, and look forward to hearing back from you about how you would like to proceed.

      Posted July 27, 2018 at 2:49 pm
  13. Lupe Toledano

    Hello,
    Please I would like information about Activity Programme-Club 50 Nice.
    Is there a similar one, specially dates; some other cities in France? Paris, Lyon?
    Do all the Programmes last seven days?
    Thank you

    Posted August 6, 2018 at 6:00 pm
    • Apple Language Courses

      Dear Lupe,
      Thank you for contacting us regarding our Club 50+ programme in Nice!
      All programmes run from Monday to Friday with accommodation generally from Sunday to Saturday. These specialised Club 50+ programmes are available on set dates (as above) and can be booked between one and four weeks, depending on the location. We also offer French Club 50+ courses in Montpellier and Antibes. However, you are welcome to attend our standard group courses for adults in Paris and/or Lyon, starting on any Monday throughout the year.
      We will also send you the relevant information via email, but please feel free to contact us with further questions at any time.
      We wish you the very best and an excellent time on your next French language course!
      – Apple Language Courses

      Posted August 7, 2018 at 2:02 pm
  14. Christine Romano

    Hello
    Are there any Club 50 Spanish courses [in Spain] planned for January/ February 2019?
    If so please would you mail me details

    Posted September 10, 2018 at 6:27 pm
    • Stephanie Milsom

      Hi Christine,

      Thank you for your interest in our Club 50+ programmes!

      We do have several locations offering this package in January or February of 2019. We will send you an email as requested with more detailed information.

      If you have any further questions, please do get in touch with us either here via our blog, via our LiveChat function on our website, via email using info@applelanguages.com, or call us on +44 1509 211 612.

      Kind regards,
      Apple Language Courses

      Posted September 14, 2018 at 1:16 pm
  15. John Doughty

    I am interested in your 50s courses in French particularly in Nice in the spring.
    Quite happy to phone you as then you can assess my verbal skills but the note on your site says intermediate level required. Also I am not interested in written French.
    Please send details.

    Posted September 28, 2018 at 11:13 am
    • Stephanie Milsom

      Hi John,

      Thank you for your interest in our Club 50+ programmes!

      I have sent you an email as requested with further information on the dates available at our Nice school in 2019. If you have further questions, please do get in touch with us either here via our blog, via our LiveChat function on our website, via email using info@applelanguages.com, or call us on +44 1509 211 612.

      Kind regards,
      Apple Language Courses

      Posted October 11, 2018 at 11:07 am
  16. Patrick Keaney

    I am interested in the Club 50 Spanish Courses. Please send me details

    Posted January 15, 2019 at 10:51 pm
    • Apple Language Courses

      Thank you for your comment! I can see my colleague replied to you by email last week. I hope we answered all your questions. Please do let us know if we can give you any further information about our incredible Club 50+ language programmes. You can also call us to speak with one of our language travel advisors on 01509 211612 between 9:30 and 17:30 Monday to Friday.

      Posted January 25, 2019 at 11:03 am
  17. Linda

    Hello
    Do you have a 50 plus cooking class in Italy
    (I already speak Italian with a few mistakes here and there) I am mostly interested in the cooking classes and tours
    I am also interested in 50 plus Portuguese classes in Portugal
    I appreciate your advice

    Regards
    Linda

    Posted May 20, 2019 at 7:15 pm
    • Stephanie Milsom

      Hi Linda,

      Thank you for getting in touch with us! We have a variety of courses that may be of interest to you. We’ve just sent you an email with further details – do feel free to respond to this email with any questions you may have. You are also welcome to call our office on (UK) 01509 211 612 if you would prefer to discuss this over the phone.

      Kind regards,
      Apple Language Courses

      Posted May 22, 2019 at 1:53 pm
  18. W. Thomas

    Could you please send information on the 50+ Italian courses for Spring 2024.
    Thank you

    Posted August 30, 2023 at 9:16 pm
    • Apple Language Courses

      Thank you for your comment! The new 2024 dates will go live this week and you can always contact us at info@applelanguages.com

      Posted September 14, 2023 at 3:57 pm
  19. Frank

    Do you organize any 50+ Grrek course?

    Posted January 25, 2025 at 10:33 am
    • Apple Language Courses

      Thank you very much for your comment. We don’t currently offer a specialised Greek Club 50+ programme, but we’ve replied to your email with further details. Do reply to that, or call us if you need any further assistance.

      Posted January 27, 2025 at 1:08 pm
  20. simhakidsden

    Great read! Learning a new language at any age is inspiring. These courses make it easy and enjoyable for older students!

    Posted February 14, 2025 at 12:13 pm
  21. Wendy

    I was waiting for your dates for club 50 German but don’t see any for German on the new schedule. Can you advise please

    Posted April 20, 2026 at 12:24 pm
    • Apple Language Courses

      Dear Wendy. Thank you for your enquiry. Our German school in Kitzbuhel has a reduced Club 50+ programme starting on 1st June and 31st August this year. You can read more about this here: Kitzbuhel Thursday 4 June is a public holiday in Austria and the school will be closed on this date. Please be advised that although the school in Kitzbuhel offers a senior programme, this is a small school and low student numbers sometimes mean the experience isn’t the same as it might be at other busier schools. Whilst this programme is primarily intended for students aged 50 and above, depending on the level, some classes may also include younger participants. The school also offers an activity programme two or three times a week, which usually includes conversation sessions in a relaxed setting, such as a coffee shop, a shared dinner, or a walk through the town. Many participants really enjoy the small family-run school and the intimate experience it provides, but we do feel it’s important to mention this in case students have attended language courses in the past and might be expecting larger student numbers and a more structured activity programme. You are also welcome to attend any of our other German language schools in Germany that run group programmes for students aged 18 and above and we’ll be happy to help you with any further questions.

      Posted April 21, 2026 at 1:34 pm

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