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.

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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

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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 *

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* 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)

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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 lessons1-14 lez. Sett.

By booking as a supplement to the standard course

15+ les./week
1 to- 137 € per lesson32 € per lesson30 € per lesson
2 –to- 125 € per lesson22 € per lesson20 € per lesson

ACCOMMODATION RATES 2020

FAMILY ACCOMMODATIONbreakfasthalf board
single room 240 € A SETT.
single room 290 € A SETT.
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 AccommodationsSingleDouble shareDouble**
Guest House (studios)310 € per week250 € per week430 € per week per room
Shared apartment250 € per week205 € per week370 € per week per room
Hotelsfrom 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
· Wishes to combine the language course with many tourist visits

· Being with their Russian friends and / or relatives and / or spending more time with them

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GRAMMATICAL MODULE

(MOST REQUIRED)

Lessons per week 24

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mon. – fri, 09.30 – 12.50 +

tue e thu, 13.45 – 15.15

Level available : A1 – C2

to understand the language system and / or
• want to review basic grammar

• need a more persistent and systematic approach to language study

· • are aimed at taking university written tests

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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
• want to improve oral fluency

• Learn Russian mainly for communication

· • are aimed at taking language / oral tests

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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
• wishes to have as much practice as possible

· • aim to take complex language tests

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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
• dealing with Russian partners

· • intention to start its own business in Russia

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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
• work in hotels and resorts

· • have customers from Russia

RECOMMENDED COURSE TYPECOURSE DETAILSSUITABLE FOR THOSE WHO STUDY
RUSSIAN LANGUAGE
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RUSSIAN LITERATURE OF THE 19TH CENTURY

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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
Level available: A2 – B2

for those who love Russian culture and literature and / or
• want to read Russian literature in the original

• loves Russian culture and wants to understand it more deeply

· • write university papers on Russian writers and poets

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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
• need official proof of the language level to enter a Russian university

• want to challenge themselves

· • need additional motivation to study

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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
• wishes to improve language skills and professional skills

• gain international professional experience

· • want to know how the Russian company works from the inside

INDIVIDUALS

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Lessons per week: on request

TIME: On request

Level availablei: A1 – C2

have specific reasons and / or reasons
• needs an individual approach

· • 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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