Learn Russian in St Petersburg, Russia
St Petersburg is the second largest city in Russia, with a population of 4.6 million. Founded in 1703 by Tsar Peter the Great, it was the capital of Russia for periods during the 18th century. Located on the Neva River at the head of the Gulf of Finland on the Baltic Sea, St Petersburg is an important Russian port and known as the most Western city of Russia. It is a popular tourist destination with plenty to see and do, including the Hermitage, the largest art museum in the world.
Our school is located in the city centre near parks and rivers and surrounded by examples of St Petersburg's beautiful architecture. Situated on the second floor of a building dating back to the 19th century building, it has 13 large, bright classrooms and offers free Wi-Fi, a resource centre and small cafe for students. The nearest metro station is only 5 minutes on foot and there is a large choice of places to eat and drink as well as shops within walking distance.
Courses are available all year round for a variety of ages and levels. Please click on one of the options below for more details:
Client feedback - take a look at some experiences of past clients
Cultural activities and excursions are offered by the school each week and the weekly programme will be given to you upon arrival. Certain activities are free of charge e.g. the city tour, whilst other activities have a small charge payable at the school.
Accommodation is available in homestays and shared apartments, all year round.
Transfers: one way transfer to/from St Petersburg airport £55, or St Petersburg train station £40. Your arrival transfer is included free of charge if you book accommodation with your course (Sunday arrivals only).
Visa: all UK visitors to Russia need an entry visa that must be applied for at the Russian Consulate or Embassy in your home country. The school will provide a simple invitation, for a fee of £60, which entitles students to apply for a tourist visa. The tourist visa is valid for one entry and for a maximum 30 days. We will provide you with further details upon booking.
School Closure: 1/2/7 Jan, 23 Feb, 8 Mar, 1/9 May, 12 Jun, 4 Nov 2012. The school will be closed on these public holidays and no classes will be held. Only private lessons will be rescheduled. The school will also close on 21 Dec 2012 for the festive period and re-open on 8 Jan 2013.
General and Intensive Russian Courses in St Petersburg
These courses are designed for those who wish to learn communicative Russian skills, ideal for use in everyday life. All lessons are taught in Russian only and teachers discourage the use of any other language in the classroom. Course fees include a placement test, course materials and certificate. Long term courses are also available for 4+ weeks; please contact us for more details.
General Russian Course
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Course duration: |
2+ weeks |
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Consists of: |
20 group lessons per week |
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Class timetable: |
10.00 - 14.00 (Mon-Fri) |
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Lesson duration: |
50 minutes |
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Maximum class size: |
12 students |
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Minimum language level: |
beginner |
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Minimum age: |
16 years |
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Cost: |
2 weeks £615 / 3 weeks £890 / 4 weeks £1,160 |
Intensive Russian Course
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Course duration: |
2+ weeks |
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Consists of: |
25 group lessons per week |
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Class timetable: |
10.00 - 14.00 (Mon-Fri) |
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+ two afternoons per week |
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Lesson duration: |
50 minutes |
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Maximum class size: |
12 students |
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Minimum language level: |
beginner |
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Minimum age: |
16 years |
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Cost: |
2 weeks £775 / 3 weeks £1,120 / 4 weeks £1,470 |
2012 Start dates:
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Dec |
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6* |
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14 |
11* |
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12* |
10* |
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23 |
20 |
19 |
16 |
28* |
25* |
23* |
20* |
17* |
15* |
26 |
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30* |
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29 |
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*Beginners can only start courses on these dates and are required to have some knowledge of the Cyrillic alphabet.
Please note: a high season surcharge of £55 per week is applicable to all group courses between 28 May - 16 Sep 2012
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Individual Russian Courses in St Petersburg
One-to-one tuition is ideal for those who would like intensive learning or those who wish to focus on specific topics as lesson content can be tailored to an individual's needs. Course fees include a placement test, needs analysis, course materials and certificate.
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Course duration: |
1+ weeks |
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Consists of: |
15/20 individual Russian lessons per week |
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Class timetable: |
flexible (Mon-Fri) |
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Lesson duration: |
50 minutes |
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Maximum class size: |
12 students |
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Minimum language level: |
beginner |
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Minimum age: |
16 years |
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Cost: |
15 lessons: £605 per week |
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20 lessons: £775 per week |
2012 Start dates: Courses start on any Monday, except on days which are public holidays or during the festive period when the school is closed.
Please note: a high season surcharge of £110 per week is applicable to all group courses between 28 May - 16 Sep 2012
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Accommodation in St Petersburg
Accommodation is from Sunday to Sunday (1 week = 7 nights).
Homestay
This type of accommodation is perfect for those who wish to be fully immersed in everyday Russian life.
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Single, b&b |
Single, half board* |
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1 week |
£200 |
£225 |
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Extra week |
£195 |
£220 |
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Extra night |
£40 |
£45 |
*full board at weekends
Shared Apartment
This type of accommodation is ideal for those who wish to have more independence. Apartments usually have 2-3 students with shared kitchen facilities, bathroom, TV, telephone and washing machine. Bed linen is included.
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Single, self-catering |
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1 week |
£195 |
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Extra week |
£195 |
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Extra night |
not possible |
If you have any questions or would like further information, please contact us by:
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Telephone: |
+44 (0)131 621 7721 |
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Client feedback
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My trip was purely a learning trip, to see how far I could get into learning Russian in a short time. It's been hard but really useful, interesting and enjoyable. The central location of the school is great to see the city itself just outside the school and the building offers spacious rooms, all with TV/DVD, nice reception area, small but smart cafeteria, an internet area and a room to study after the lessons. The Russian course went well. The teacher asked me what I wanted to learn and organised lessons around my needs. She was really patient, and I had to do a test at the end of each week to see how I was getting on. The people working there are always ready to help, and organising interesting events. The family I was staying with were really nice and trying to help with the language, only speaking Russian. I was eating whatever they were cooking for themselves, and eating together some time: they just told me to help myself whenever I was ready for dinner. The freedom of coming and going, the trust was a breath of fresh air. Nice, clean and big bedroom. I really enjoyed my trip, and meeting people I met in school and outside school. Well recommended.
MT - Individual Russian Tuition (April 2011)
