Extra Class Language Center, St. Petersburg, Russia

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

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2. Language School  Extra Class Language Center, St. Petersburg

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
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 %  

3. Russian Courses

All prices in EURO (convert currency) Below the original school prices are displayed.  The 5% DISCOUNT on the tuition fee will automatically be deducted on receipt of your registration.

1
Group Course
Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 7
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-One
Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 2
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
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
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
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
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 Course
Lessons per week: 20  / Max. group size: 4
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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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.

4. Accommodation

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1
Homestay // - Half Board - Single Room
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
 / 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
Single room always
Optional airport transfer: yes, for 40 EURO (return trip)
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5. Leisure activities

Leisure activities: activity possible course possible organized by school distance from school
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.

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