| Written by: | Apple Languages |
| Date posted: | August 27, 2026 |
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Language courses for older students – Club 50+
Most students over 50 years of age are happy to join our standard language courses worldwide. Intended for adults of all ages, these classes naturally attract mature learners. This is especially true in popular destinations like Aix-en-Provence in France and Sorrento in Italy.
However, if you prefer to learn and socialise exclusively with peers of a similar age, our tailored Club 50+ courses are designed specifically for you.
Suitability of Our Club 50+ Courses
Designed specifically for students aged 50 and above, these courses welcome learners of various ability levels from all over the world. Teaching focuses on practical, real-life communication rather than dense theoretical study.
A typical daily structure includes interactive morning classes followed by afternoon culture trips, social events, and evening excursions.
Accommodation for Older Students
- Executive Host Families: Stay with welcoming local hosts featuring private bathroom facilities located close to the school.
- Private Apartments: Comfortable, independent studio apartments for complete privacy.
- High-Standard Residences: Select destinations offer premium student residences with en-suite bedrooms and on-site swimming pools.
If you would like guidance on choosing the right destination or course structure, please contact our team to discuss your plans.
Remaining 2026 Course Start Dates
Spanish Club 50+ (2026)
| Destination | Start Dates & Requirements |
|---|---|
| Benalmádena | 07 September, 19 October, 09 November |
| Buenos Aires | n/a — Contact us for 2027 options |
| Cádiz | 31 August, 14 September, 12 October, 09 November, 30 November |
| Málaga (2 Weeks) | 31 August, 14 September, 28 September, 12 October, 26 October, 09 November, 23 November |
| Málaga (4 Weeks) | 31 August, 14 September, 28 September, 12 October, 26 October, 09 November |
| Nerja (2 Weeks) | 07 September, 19 October, 02 November |
| Nerja (1 Week) | 07 September, 14 September, 19 October, 26 October, 02 November, 09 November |
| Palma de Mallorca | 05 October, 09 November |
| San Sebastián | 14 September |
| Seville | 21 September, 05 October, 19 October, 09 November |
French Club 50+ (2026)
| Destination | Start Dates & Requirements |
|---|---|
| Antibes | 31 Aug, 07 Sep, 14 Sep, 21 Sep, 28 Sep, 05 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct, 02 Nov, 09 Nov |
| Montpellier | 08 September, 12 October, 07 December |
| Montpellier PDC | n/a — Contact us for 2027 options |
| Nice | 26 October, 07 December (A2 level required) |
| Paris | n/a — See 2027 dates below |
| Rouen (2 Weeks) | 28 September, 30 November |
| Rouen (1 Week) | 28 September, 05 October, 30 November, 07 December |
Italian Club 50+ (2026)
| Destination | Start Dates & Requirements |
|---|---|
| Bologna | 07 September, 12 October (A1+ level required) |
| Florence | 07 September, 21 September (A2 level required) |
| Milan | 07 September |
| Naples | 07 September, 21 September, 05 October, 19 October, 16 November, 07 December |
| Ravenna | 14 September (A2 level required) |
| Rome | 07 September |
| Salerno | 07 September, 21 September, 05 October, 19 October, 16 November, 07 December |
| Siena | 28 September, 26 October |
| Taormina | 31 August, 12 October |
| Trieste (Ages 60+) | 26 October, 09 November, 23 November |
| Tropea (Ages 60+) | 19 October, 09 November |
English Club 50+ (2026)
| Destination | Start Dates & Requirements |
|---|---|
| Edinburgh | 23 November (B1 level required) |
| St. Julian’s | 07 September, 05 October (A1+ level required) |
| Torquay | 31 August, 14 September |
New 2027 Course Start Dates
Spanish Club 50+ (2027)
| Destination | Start Dates |
|---|---|
| Barcelona | 15 Feb, 02 Aug, 1 Nov |
| Barcelona (Diagonal) | 12 Apr, 27 Sep |
| Benalmádena | To be confirmed |
| Buenos Aires* | 08 Mar, 27 Sep |
| Cádiz | 15 Feb, 15 Mar, 12 Apr, 03 May, 31 May, 30 Aug, 13 Sep, 11 Oct, 08 Nov, 22 Nov |
| Madrid (Plaza de Espana)* | 3 May, 16 Aug, 15 Nov |
| Málaga (2 Weeks) | 01 Feb, 08 Feb, 22 Feb, 08 Mar, 22 Mar, 05 Apr, 19 Apr, 03 May, 17 May, 30 Aug, 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 08 Nov |
| Málaga (4 Weeks) | 01 Feb, 08 Feb, 22 Feb, 08 Mar, 22 Mar, 05 Apr, 19 Apr, 03 May, 30 Aug, 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct |
| Nerja (1 or 2 Weeks) | 11 Jan, 01 Feb, 08 Mar, 05 Apr, 03 May, 31 May, 05 Jul, 02 Aug, 06 Sep, 18 Oct, 08 Nov, 29 Nov |
| Palma de Mallorca | 08 Mar, 15 Mar, 05 Apr, 12 Apr, 03 May, 10 May, 31 May, 07 Jun, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 04 Oct, 11 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 01 Nov, 08 Nov |
| San Sebastián | 11 Jan, 03 May, 13 Sep |
| Seville | 18 Jan, 01 Feb, 15 Feb, 01 Mar, 15 Mar, 05 Apr, 19 Apr, 03 May, 17 May, 31 May, 20 Sep, 04 Oct, 18 Oct, 08 Nov |
French Club 50+ (2027)
| Destination | Start Dates |
|---|---|
| Antibes | Most Mondays from 01 Feb to 21 Jun, and 02 Aug to 08 Nov |
| Annecy | 19 Apr, 31 May, 13 Sep |
| Montpellier | 25 Jan, 15 Mar, 19 Apr, 10 May, 14 Jun, 12 Jul, 16 Aug, 06 Sep, 18 Oct, 15 Nov |
| Montpellier PDC | 17 May, 24 May, 13 Sep, 20 Sep, 27 Sep, 04 Oct |
| Nice | 03 May, 23 Aug, 25 Oct, 06 Dec |
| Paris | 03 May, 10 May |
| Rouen (1 or 2 Weeks) | 17 May, 24 May, 31 May (1wk), 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Nov (1wk) |
Italian Club 50+ (2027)
| Destination | Start Dates |
|---|---|
| Bologna | To be confirmed |
| Florence | 03 May, 17 May, 06 Sep, 20 Sep, 04 Oct |
| Milan | 06 September |
| Naples | 18 Jan, 15 Feb, 15 Mar, 05 Apr, 19 Apr, 03 May, 17 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 12 Jul, 16 Aug, 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 08 Nov, 06 Dec |
| Ravenna | 12 April, 7 June, 13 September |
| Rome | 05 April, 17 May, 06 September |
| Salerno | 18 Jan, 15 Feb, 15 Mar, 05 Apr, 19 Apr, 03 May, 17 May, 14 Jun, 28 Jun, 12 Jul, 16 Aug, 13 Sep, 27 Sep, 11 Oct, 25 Oct, 08 Nov, 06 Dec |
| Siena | 17 May, 20 Sep, 08 Nov |
| Taormina | To be confirmed |
| Trieste (Ages 60+) | To be confirmed |
| Tropea (Ages 60+) | To be confirmed |
English Club 50+ (2027)
| Destination | Start Dates |
|---|---|
| Cork* | 7 Jun, 15 Nov |
| Edinburgh | 24 May, 22 November |
| London (Kensington) | 10 May, 17 May, 9 Aug, 16 Aug, 6 Sep, 13 Sep |
| St. Julian’s | To be confirmed |
| Torquay | To be confirmed |
Sample Club 50 Activity Programmes
Below are sample activity timetables showing the types of cultural excursions, social events, and guided trips typically arranged alongside language lessons.
Málaga, Spain (Sample Activity Schedule):
Nice, France (Sample Activity Schedule):
Florence, Italy (Sample Activity Schedule):
Please note: You are always welcome to enroll in any of our standard language courses worldwide, not just those designated as Club 50+.
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Comments
Please send me all of the information regarding the 50+ club
Please add me to your mailing list regarding the 50+ club – Spanish.
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?
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.
Please send me information about the 50+ club French courses for 2017
I would like to take french classes in your 50+ program.
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.
Please advise me of scheduled over 50 classes in Russia for 2017.
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.
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
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
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).
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
Je voudrais savoir où se donne le cours d’espagnol pour + de 50 ans à Benalmadena, quand, heure, prix.
Mer i
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
Any Portuguese courses available?
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.
I would like more info on 50’s club and Spanish 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.
Hello,
Do you have any adult French courses available in Aix en Provence in September 2018 ?
Regards, Helena Kane.
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.
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
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
Hello
Are there any Club 50 Spanish courses [in Spain] planned for January/ February 2019?
If so please would you mail me details
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
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.
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
I am interested in the Club 50 Spanish Courses. Please send me details
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.
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
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
Could you please send information on the 50+ Italian courses for Spring 2024.
Thank you
Thank you for your comment! The new 2024 dates will go live this week and you can always contact us at info@applelanguages.com
Do you organize any 50+ Grrek course?
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.
Great read! Learning a new language at any age is inspiring. These courses make it easy and enjoyable for older students!
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
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.