Description:
Learn Russian at our language school in the heart of St. Petersburg, Russia. This fascinating city has more than 300 years of history and culture. The architectural beauty of St. Petersburg, unspoiled by tourism, is simply awe-inspiring with innumerable palaces, monasteries, squares, and historic buildings.
Study Russian with international students from all over the world in our well-equipped and centrally located school. Situated in a restored 19th-century building, our school has 14 classrooms, a student cafeteria, a library, a self-access study centre and Internet cafe. Our school offers Intensive and Super-Intensive Russian language courses, in small classes, so everyone gets personal attention. Tuition is by fully qualified and experienced native Russian tutors.
An extensive optional cultural program is also available, with a wide range of visits, excursions and activities. There is also the opportunity to meet Russian students who are attending the same school. 'Conversation exchanges' are also organized with Russian students to help international students at our school meet and make friends with locals.
Accommodation is in carefully selected Russian host families, shared student apartments, or private studio apartments. Airport transfers from St. Petersburg Airport are included in the course price.
You can choose from a range of Russian courses in St. Petersburg. Our most popular is the Standard Course, comprising 20 lessons/week. This course is intensive enough to allow good progress, and leaves plenty of time to explore the city in the afternoons.
- Standard Russian Course (20 lessons/week)
- Intensive Course (Standard Course + 5 cultural lessons/week)
- Combined Course (Standard Course + 5 private lessons/week)
- Private Russian Lessons (15 to 40 lessons/week)
- Academic Year Course
- Russian on the River Course
- Multi-stay Course (Moscow & St. Petersburg)
Highlights:
Once you're in St. Petersburg, it won't be long before you understand why the Tsars favoured this fascinating city, known as 'Venice of the North.' You're certain to experience something unique, no matter what time of year. Take a Russian course in St. Petersburg in June or July, and see the famous Beliye Nochi (White Nights), when the sun never sets. Alternatively, study Russian at our school in the winter, and see the city in snow - an unforgettable and beautiful sight. St. Petersburg is a city where art and daily life merge.
Our Russian language school in located just a short walk from Nevsky Prospekt, St. Petersburg's main avenue, and one of the best-known streets in Russia. Our students benefit from a free guided tour of the city and Friday cocktails (usually every second week). We also offer an extensive cultural program, including a visit to the Hermitage museum, a complex of 6 unforgettable buildings, with the Tsar's Winter Palace at its heart. Our school also arranges excursions to Peterhof, the 'Russian Versailles,' and to the mysterious Yusupov Palace, site of Rasputin's dramatic murder. Russian is spoken on all excursions to help you to learn quickly.
Language:
Russian
Language Used As A Medium of Teaching:
Russian
Cost in US$: depends on length of stay
Cost Includes: Tuition, accommodation and airport transfers.
Experience Required: no