Russian Courses programs in St Petersbourg
Individual Russian Courses in Saint-Petersburg
We propose a large variety of courses, group or individual Russian programs, but we recommend you to choose individual tuition. Individual tuition allows you to define your program together with your teacher, who can adapt the course to your needs and to your personal rhythm. As example you can follow a standard course of 20 lessons per week or an intensive course of 30 lessons per week. Each lesson lasts 45 minutes. You can also take classes at your office or own apartment or hotel, our teacher will move to your place. This program is the most efficient way to make fast and constant progress.
Group Russian Courses in Saint-Petersburg
You can also attend group courses (max. 6 students) with 20 lessons per week. The Russian group courses start every Monday if there are enough interested participants with the same level of Russian language skills. Of course, the best way to take part in a group course is to come to St.Petersburg with friends!
Special programs in Saint-Petersburg:
Business Russian Crash Course in St-Petersburg
If you can spend only one or two weeks in St. Petersburg and need a boost to your Russian knowledge, you can follow an individual crash course specifically designed for businessmen who need to learn Russian for business. With 42 lessons a week, 6 days a week, this program aims to give you a good approach of Russian language in a very short time. You will study with two or three different teachers in a row, have lunch with them and benefit from a rich cultural program. Please enquire for more details.
Semester Course
You can also study one semester (20 weeks), attending group courses of 20 lessons per week. After one semester, you will be able to speak Russian almost fluently and you will have encountered many aspects of Russian culture and literature. Semester programs begin in September, January and May. Long-term courses are specifically designed to prepare you for the different levels of Russian language examinations that you can pass at the State Technical University, including the official TORFL (Test of Russian as a Foreign Language) or TRKI, the Russian equivalent of the TOEFL. Non-native Russian speakers with basic knowledge at the beginning of a language course should be able to achieve level 2 (advanced) after five months, and level 3 (proficiency) after a year of intensive studies. Have a look at the description of the different levels of Russian and the specific requirements of the TORFL test.
Study & Work Programs
For those who would like to work in Russia after or during their Russian studies, there are different Study&Work programs for 2 to 4 months: you study Russian in a group course during 4 or 8 weeks, and then work as a volunteer in a hospital, a school or a children’s summer camp for 4 to 8 weeks. Write us if you would like to receive more information about starting dates and available positions for the internship.
Winter Russian courses
We offer you the possibility to spend your holidays learning Russian Language with the opportunity to visit the best theatres, museums and concert halls and enjoy snowing winter in St. Petersburg. Take a part in a special 2-weeks Winter Russian courses and cultural program during the January. Please enquire for more details.
White Nights Russian courses
Every year people from all over the world are coming to St. Petersburg to see the famous White nights . We are giving you the opportunity not only to visit city in the most beautiful and unique period, but also to improve your knowledge of Russian language. Join our 2-week special language course and cultural program during the famous White nights in St. Petersburg in June.
Exams and certification of attendance
During the first lesson, you will have an entry test in order to determine your level of Russian. A second exam is conducted during the last lesson, allowing you to measure your progress. At the end of the course, each student receives a certificate with a description of the type of course followed and the level of Russian language skills attained. You also have the chance to pass the international recognized TORFL/TRKI (Test of Russian as a Foreign Language) to test your level. the Russian equivalent of the TOEFL. Non-native Russian speakers with basic knowledge at the beginning of a language course should be able to achieve level 2 (advanced) after five months and level 3 (proficiency) after a year of intensive study. See a description of the various levels of Russian and the specific requirements of the TORFL test.
Duration of your Stay
Benefiting from many years of experience, we have noticed that the minimal time you will need to become familiar with the new environment and the Russian language is two weeks. If time permits, we strongly recommend you to stay for at least four weeks for your Russian course in St. Petersburg. Of course the longer you stay, the more progress you will make. Beginners will need six to twelve weeks to develop the necessary Russian language skills to communicate in everyday situations and to be able to read and understand Russian literature or newspapers.
Please keep that in mind: Russian is a complicated and difficult language to learn for foreigners. You will need to work hard to make progress. We recommend you to be familiar with the Russian alphabet prior to arrival. This will facilitate your immersion into the Russian culture, and it is in fact an easy task. Study material is available in any bookshop (check out our own on-line bookshop).
