Russian language courses in St. Petersburg
The school we offer for the Russian language course in St. Petersburg is a school founded in 2003 with the contribution of the Pushkin Museum, the largest literary museum in all of Russia. Thanks to the experience of the teachers, it has shown itself to be one of the best Russian language schools of its kind in St. Petersburg (Russia). The school complies with international high quality standards. Accredited by EAQUALS (Evaluation & Accreditation of Quality in Language Services), as well as being an official TORFL test center.
Levels and Methods
Teaching in school is based on a communicative approach, this means students
they learn how to use different communication methods based on what they see and live in authentic texts and in
learning situations.
audio, audiovisual, ect. The methods used are designed to integrate the various language skills (oral, listening, reading, and writing) thus allowing students to understand the various texts used at school. The grammatical and other aspects are studied in 3 phases: presentation (based on the text), practice (language exercises) and control (interaction and group communication).
The lessons are held in a creative and dynamic way with a maximum of 10 students per class, (on average 5/6 students), the groups are formed according to the level of knowledge of the language, all students (except beginners) on arrival must take an entrance test to verify and ensure that all classes are equivalent, and all students of the same level, the test is divided into writing, oral part and listening.
BASIC CLASS INFORMATION
- Minimum course length: 1 week
- Minimum admission age: 18
- Course start dates: every Monday
- Fixed dates for beginners once a month
- Maximum number of students in a group class: 10
IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
The courses operate all year round
Minimum course length - 1 week
Average number of students per group - 6 (maximum 10 during the high season)
Each lesson lasts 45 minutes
An entry fee of 80 euros is charged to all entries
Visa support is provided free of charge when a student books a standard group course or min. 15 individual lessons per week
THE LESSON COURSE FEE INCLUDES: THE ENROLLMENT FEE (80.00 EURO) INCLUDES
Lessons as specified
Written and oral placement test
Certificate upon completion of the course
Free unlimited internet access, wi-fi
Complementary tea and coffee services
START DATES FOR BEGINNERS
First registration of the visa on arrival
Welcome information pack (including stationary)
First choice book and photocopies
Student ID
Some social activities (Russian craft lessons, Russian singing lessons, watching Russian films)
STANDARD COURSE *
| weekly lessons | Timetables | 1 week | 2 weeks | 3 weeks | 4 weeks | 5 weeks | 6 weeks | 7 weeks | 8 weeks | 9-12 weeks | 13+ weeks | |
20 | Lun- Ven 9:30 – 11:00 | 210 € | 420 € | 600 € | 800 € | 1000 € | 1200 € | 1400 € | 1600 € | 175 € for week | 165 € for week | |
| 210 € weekly | 200 € week | |||||||||||
| 11:20 – 12:50 |
* The standard course is mandatory for reservations where a student needs a school visa support letter
** BONUS: 2 guided self-learning lessons for free / group consultation with the teacher (Monday 14:00 - 15:30)
INDIVIDUAL LESSONS
From June to August, the availability of individual morning lessons may be limited.
Accommodation and visa support are provided only in cases where a student books a minimum of 15 lessons per week
Available topics: standard and customized programs; business, Russian lawyer; Exam preparation course
| 2-14 weekly lessons | 1-14 lez. Sett. By booking as a supplement to the standard course | 15+ les./week | |
| 1– to- 1 | 37 € per lesson | 32 € per lesson | 30 € per lesson |
| 2 –to- 1 | 25 € per lesson | 22 € per lesson | 20 € per lesson |
ACCOMMODATION RATES 2020
| FAMILY ACCOMMODATION | breakfast | half board | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| single room 240 € A SETT. |
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| DOUBLE SHARED ROOM 205 € A SETT, | DOUBLE SHARED ROOM 245 € A SETT. |
* Only for students traveling together, arriving and departing on the same dates.
** Extra nights are usually available on request and against payment of a supplement (26/22 / 33/28 euro per day). More than 4 days equals to one week.
*** A special diet (gluten-free, lactose-free, vegetarian, etc.) is possible only on request.
| Other Accommodations | Single | Double share | Double** |
| Guest House (studios) | 310 € per week | 250 € per week | 430 € per week per room |
| Shared apartment | 250 € per week | 205 € per week | 370 € per week per room |
| Hotels | from 65 € per day |
* Can be booked if a student travels alone
** For two students traveling together or for single use.
THE VARIOUS COURSES
| STANDARD COURSE | Lessons per week: 20 TIME mon-fri., 09.30 – 12.50 Level available: A1 – C2 | just for pleasure and / or · Being with their Russian friends and / or relatives and / or spending more time with them |
| STANDARD + GRAMMATICAL MODULE (MOST REQUIRED) | Lessons per week 24 TIME mon. – fri, 09.30 – 12.50 + tue e thu, 13.45 – 15.15 Level available : A1 – C2 | to understand the language system and / or • need a more persistent and systematic approach to language study · • are aimed at taking university written tests |
| STANDARD + CONVERSATION FORM | Lessons per week: 24 Orario: mon – fri, 09.30 – 12.50 + wen e fri, 13.45 – 15.15 Level available: A1 – C2 | be able to speak fluently in everyday situations and / or • Learn Russian mainly for communication · • are aimed at taking language / oral tests |
| STANDARD + GRAMMATICAL MODULE + CONVERSATION FORM | Lessons per week: 28 TIME: Mon– fri, 09.30 – 12.50 + tue – fri, 13.45 – 15.15 Level available : A1 – C2 | become translators and interpreters and / or · • aim to take complex language tests |
| STANDARD + RUSSIAN FOR BUSINESS | Lessons per week: 24 TIME: mon – fri, 09.30 – 12.50 + tue and thu, 13.45 – 15.15 Level available: A2 – C2 | For Business and / or · • intention to start its own business in Russia |
| STANDARD + RUSSIAN FOR TOURISM | Lessons per week: 24 TIME: mon – fri, 09.30 – 12.50 + wen and fri, 13.45 – 15.15 Level available: A2 – B2 | For those who work with Russian tourists and / or tourism · • have customers from Russia |
| RECOMMENDED COURSE TYPE | COURSE DETAILS | SUITABLE FOR THOSE WHO STUDY RUSSIAN LANGUAGE |
| STANDARD + RUSSIAN LITERATURE OF THE 19TH CENTURY + RUSSIAN LITERATURE OF THE 20TH CENTURY | Lessons per week: 24 or 28 time: mon – fri, 09.30 – 12.50 + tue and thu, 13.45 – 15.15 + Mer and Ven, 13.45 – 15.15 | for those who love Russian culture and literature and / or • loves Russian culture and wants to understand it more deeply · • write university papers on Russian writers and poets |
| STANDARD + EXAM PREPARATION | Lessons per week: 30 time: mon – fri, 09.30 – 12.50, 13.45 – 15.15 MINIMUM OF WEEKS: 4 Level available: A2 – C 2 | For those who need the official and / or TRKI certificate • want to challenge themselves · • need additional motivation to study |
| STANDARD + STAGE | Lessons per week: 20 TIME: mon – fri 09.30 – 12.50, MINIMUM OF WEEKS: 4 + 1-8 Internship weeks Level available: A2 – C2 | or better chance of finding a good job and / or • gain international professional experience · • want to know how the Russian company works from the inside |
| INDIVIDUALS 1 – 1 O 2 – 1 | Lessons per week: on request TIME: On request Level availablei: A1 – C2 | have specific reasons and / or reasons · • have specific requirements for the course content |
BONUS:
By booking the 28-lesson program, students receive 2 guided self-learning lessons for free / group counseling with the teacher (Monday 14:00 - 15:30)
COURSE TIMETABLE
9:30 am - 11:00 am - Standard course
11:00 - 11:20 - coffee break
11:20 - 12:50 - Standard course
12:50 - 13:45 - lunch break
13.45 - 15.15 - Immersion modules / exam preparation lessons
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