Extra Class Language Center, St. Petersburg, Russia
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General Information on St. Petersburg
St.Petersburg is a city of many faces and since its name reverted from Leningrad to St. Petersburg in 1991, the city has undergone tremendous change. The city is certainly Russia's jewel in terms of beauty. It is also the prime centre for classical culture, from opera to ballet to music, with historic venues, such as the Mariinsky Theatre which present an impressive repertoire.
Cost of living in Russia
In the opinion of finance experts the price of a Big Mac is a good indicator of living expenses. The price of a Big Mac in Russia is around US$ 1.39.
General Information on Extra Class Language Center
The language school Extra Class Language Center was founded in St. Petersburg, Russia in 2000. Extra Class Language Centre is located in the heart of St. Petersburg, the cultural Capital of Russia, near Nevsky, the main street.
Facilities
The school is located in brand new renovated premises with a library and Internet access. Tea and coffee available for all course participants.
Accreditation & Organisation memberships of Extra Class Language Center, St. Petersburg
Committee for Education of St. Petersburg city Administration
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Pulkovo LED. It takes 35 minutes by car to school.
2.1. Language School Extra Class Language Center in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 80 Adult courses throughout the year: 65 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 6 throughout the year: 4 | |
| Russian teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | no | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years | |
| Student nationalities: | England 15 % France 5 % Holland 20 % | Italy 5 % Switzerland 15 % Spain 5 % USA 20 % |
| 1 Group CourseLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 7 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 250 | 500 | 710 | 925 | 1135 | 1350 | 1775 | 2200 | 2625 | 210 |
| Held in mini-groups and include all aspects of Russian language: speaking Russian, writing, reading, listening, Russian grammar and pronunciation with a special emphasis on general daily Russian communication skills. Minimum duration: 2 weeks. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 10:00 - 13:30 Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 Two-to-OneLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 2 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 360 | 720 | 1025 | 1330 | 1635 | 1940 | 2550 | 3160 | 3770 | 305 |
| Two people share one tutor. Favorite choice of companions (couples, friends, classmates, or colleagues) traveling together, looking to share Russian classes and travel experiences, the fun of learning and the thrill of exploring a new culture, and to help each other in learning Russian. It combines the benefits of individual tuition, personalized attention to students' needs and objectives, and the lively in-class atmosphere and speaking practice opportunities of a group Russian language course. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 10:00 - 13:30 Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 3 One-to-One (15 /week)Lessons per week: 15 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 440 | 880 | 1255 | 1630 | 2205 | 2380 | 3130 | 3880 | 4630 | 375 |
| Individual Russian language Leisure course: explore the city (museums, Russian churches and palaces) while learning Russian. Some amount of homework devoted to grammar revision, writing and reading, helps to maximize the results. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 10:00 - 12:35 Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:35 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 4 One to One (20 /week)Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 530 | 1060 | 1510 | 1960 | 2410 | 2860 | 3760 | 4660 | 5560 | 450 |
| Offers maximum individual attention and flexibility. Student's objectives set the framework for the course and the balance of general vs. job-oriented Russian, the amount of time devoted to speaking Russian, clarification of Russian grammar, or reading and analyzing Russian literature. Allows for a balanced combination of Russian classes and free time activities. You can learn Russian intensively and enjoy the vivid cultural life St. Petersburg has to offer. Efficient, but not tiring, this Russian course is the ultimate language travel solution. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 10:00 - 13:30 Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 5 One to One (30 /week)Lessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 690 | 1380 | 1965 | 2550 | 3135 | 3720 | 4890 | 6060 | 7230 | 585 |
| This Breakthrough is mostly suitable for professionals who want to develop general Russian language skills, and at the same time acquire profound knowledge in some specific area (ex. Russian for business, economics, medicine, literature). Extensive vocabulary work, and practice in speaking Russian in different settings, like telephoning, presenting, negotiating. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 10:00 - 12:30 Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 6 One to One (40 /week)Lessons per week: 40 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 870 | 1740 | 2480 | 3220 | 3960 | 4700 | 6180 | 7660 | 9140 | 740 |
| This Hurricane is the top choice for executive Russian language training. It guarantees total immersion effect and combines thorough and intensive general Russian classes with those targeted at job related issues. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 10:00 - 13:30 Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 7 Russian Teacher Training CourseLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 4 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 600 | 1200 | 1800 | 2400 | 3000 | 3600 | 4800 | 6000 | 7200 | 600 |
| Exclusive teacher training course with Stanislav Chernyshov, the author of the most popular Russian as a foreign language coursebooks in Russia. It covers general Russian course overview, guidelines for building a goal-oriented Russian course, recommendations on teaching materials, recources, and handouts, including the use of authentic materials in class, difficult topics and how to make them easy and fun, correction of pronunciation, Russian compared to other European languages, using history, literature, and media in the teaching process, and much more! | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 10:00 - 13:30 Afternoon: 14:00 - 14:30 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Advanced (C1) | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 45 minutes |
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| Click here for calculation of course prices >> | |
| Note: All courses offered by Extra Class Language Center, St. Petersburg can be booked online with LanguageCourse.net. In case a course is not listed above, just mention the course description in the comment field of the online registration form. | |
| Inscription fee: | 50.00 EURO |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 25 EURO. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses. |
| Prices include: | Language level placement at first day of course, Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways), Free airport pickup for all adult courses, Free certificate of course attendance, Wireless LAN zone at school, Internet access, course material, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property. |
| Exams offered: | TORFL |
| Average examination results: | 95% at TORFL |
| School closed: | National holidays in Russia: 01.Jan, 02.Jan, 07.Jan, 23.Feb, 08.Mar, 01.May, 02.May, 09.May, 12.Jun, 04.Nov |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Russian, German, French, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | Russian |
| ***Please note that AIRPORT TRANSFER is included in the price, but it is possible to book it extra for friends or relatives that may visiting during the course. All course participants are offered free tea coffee, spring water, and Wi-Fi Internet access. Classes start at 9h-10h in the morning. One level takes 4-6 weeks to complete. | |
| 1 Homestay // - Half Board - Single Room | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 35 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
| Price EURO | 110 | 410 | 20 | |
| Price includes: Accommodation in a host-family (half board during the week, full board on weekends, single room), teaching material, transfer in and out, welcome package, visa support, one guided city tour. Includes: Phone, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancy: Single room. Price extra night: 30 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 2 Hotel Accommodation | ||||
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| / Distance from school: 3 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | One-time fee (charged by school) | |
| Price EURO | 700 | 2800 | 100 | |
| Good new hotels in the city center, located next to school. Includes: TV, Breakfast, Private bathroom. Price extra night: 100 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
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| Single room | always |
| Optional airport transfer: | yes, for 40 EURO (return trip) |
| Click here for calculation of course prices >> | |
| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing | 0 km | |||
| Diving | 5 km | |||
| Horse riding | 20 km | |||
| Music | 0 km | |||
| Sailing | 20 km | |||
| Skiing | 20 km | |||
| Tennis | 8 km | |||
| Volleyball | 0 km | |||
| Other leisure options: | Social activities with Russian students. | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by Extra Class Language Center: | Organized excursions to the main places of interest in the city. | |||
Select Russian course, course duration in weeks and accommodation to calculate immediately course price:
Important note: You will only be able to receive the 5% discount on your Russian course at Extra Class Language Center, St. Petersburg when registering online here at the Languagecourse.Net website. If you book directly at the school, you will have to pay the full course price and no discount can be applied. The LanguageCourse.Net booking service for language studies is 100% free of charge.

