ProBa Educational Centre, St. Petersburg, Russia
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1. St. Petersburg Show all language schools in St. Petersburg and 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
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 ProBa Educational Centre
The language school ProBa Educational Centre was founded in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1995. The school is located in the historical building built in 1901 and renovated in 2005, in the centre of St.Petersburg, within 10 min. walk to the Nevski Prospect. Founded almost 10 years ago, the school complies with all visa requirements and offers the varied social life in a family atmosphere. Students are within easy walking distance of shops, museums, galleries and a wide choice of restaurants, bars and cafes.
Facilities
The classes are held in new, modern and fully equipped classrooms in the very centre of St. Petersburg. Computer class, videos, audio courses. Free internet access with Wi-Fi, tea/coffee during the breaks.
Accreditation & Organisation memberships of ProBa Educational Centre, St. Petersburg
Committee of Education of St. Petersburg
Airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Pulkovo. It takes 30 minutes by car to school.
2.1. Language School ProBa Educational Centre in figures
| Average no. of students: | Adult courses in summer: 40 Adult courses throughout the year: 20 | |
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| Average no. of levels: | in summer: 5 throughout the year: 5 | |
| Russian teacher qualifications: | 100 % hold a university degree 100 % hold a recognised language teaching qualification | |
| Facilities for disabled students: | no | |
| Average age of students: | in summer: 25 years throughout the year: 30 years | |
| Minimum age of students: | 16 years | |
| Student nationalities: | England 5 % France 10 % Holland 15 % | Italy 5 % Japan 5 % Switzerland 15 % Spain 5 % USA 20 % |
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 Mini GroupLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 500 | 660 | 820 | 980 | 1140 | 1460 | 1780 | 2100 | 160 |
| Minimum length 2 weeks. Price includes: Transfer from the airport, assessment test, student card, teaching material, course certificate, information material, tea/coffee during the breaks, free access to the Internet. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 10:00 - 13:40 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 2 Russian Winter 2008Lessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 550 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price includes: single room with half board in host family, transfer from the airport, assessment test, student card, teaching material, course certificate, information material, tea/coffee during the breaks, free access to the Internet, cultural program. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 07.Jan.2008 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 10:00 - 13:40 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 3 White Nights of St. PetersburgLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | 550 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price includes: single room with half board in host family, transfer from the airport, assessment test, student card, teaching material, course certificate, information material, tea/coffee during the breaks, free access to the Internet, cultural program. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | 2008: 09.Jun.2008 | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 10:00 - 13:40 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 4 Individual IntensiveLessons per week: 30 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 700 | 1150 | 1600 | 2050 | 2500 | 2950 | 3850 | 4750 | 5650 | 450 |
| Price includes: Transfers, guide-book and map of St. Petersburg, assessment test, student card, teaching material, course certificate, pass for public transport, information material, tea/coffee during the breaks, free access to the Internet. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 5 Individual StandardLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 500 | 850 | 1200 | 1550 | 1900 | 2250 | 2950 | 3650 | 4350 | 350 |
| Price includes: Transfers, guide-book and map of St. Petersburg, assessment test, student card, teaching material, course certificate, pass for public transport, information material, tea/coffee during the breaks, free access to the Internet. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 6 Modular Crash Course (42 hours a week)Lessons per week: 42 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 2000 | 4100 | 6200 | 8300 | 10400 | 12500 | 16700 | 20900 | 25100 | 2100 |
| Tuition 7 days a week (6 lessons per day) with two teachers. Price includes transfers, lunch and dinner, chauffeur-driven car and guided cultural program, assessment test, student card, teaching material, course certificate, information material, tea/coffee during the breaks, free access to the Internet. | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 7 Language Study plus Teaching PracticeLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2250 | -- | 2850 | -- |
| This project is targeted at people willing not only to achieve the proper level of the Russian language but also to have practical work in teaching foreign language to Russian students. Price includes: transfer from the airport, entry test, 4 or 8 weeks of Russian language study in Mini-Group, 4 weeks of practical work as a teacher, single room with half board in host family. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 10:00 - 13:40 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 8 Russian & TennisLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 500 | 900 | 1300 | 1700 | 2100 | 2500 | 3300 | 4100 | 4900 | 400 |
| Language tuition + 6 individual tennis lessons per week. Price includes: transfer from the airport, assessment test, student card, teaching material, course certificate, information material, tea/coffee during the breaks, free access to the internet. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 10:00 - 13:40 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 9 Semester CourseLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 5500 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 275 |
| Duration is 20 weeks, rate is EUR 5500. Price includes: single room with half board in a host family, transfer from the airport, assessment test, student card, teaching material, course certificate, information material, tea/coffee during the breaks, free access to the Internet. | ||||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 10:00 - 13:40 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 10 Study at Teacher's Home CourseLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 1000 | 2000 | 3000 | 4000 | 5000 | 6000 | 8000 | 10000 | 12000 | 1000 |
| Following services are included in the course fee: transfer from and to the airport, entry test, teaching material, 20 one-to-one lessons, course certificate, information material, accommodation by the teacher: single room, Half Board - two meals/day. Starting dates: Any day throughout the year. | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 11 Russian Project Volunteers ServiceLessons per week: 20 / Max. group size: 6 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2250 | -- | 2850 | 260 |
| 4 or 8 weeks of Language Study + 4 weeks of teaching practice with Russian students. Price includes: transfer from the airport, single room with half board in host family, assessment test, student card, teaching material, course certificate, information material, tea/coffee during the breaks, free access to the Internet. | ||||||||||
| Starting dates: | Every Monday | |||||||||
| General course schedule | Morning: 10:00 - 13:40 | |||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| 12 Crash - Business Russian - One-to-OneLessons per week: 42 / Max. group size: 1 | ||||||||||
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | [+] |
| Price EURO | 2000 | 4000 | 6000 | 8000 | 10000 | 12000 | 16000 | 20000 | 24000 | 2000 |
| Tuition 7 days a week (6 hours per day) with two teachers. Price includes transfers, lunch, chauffeur-driven car and guided cultural program, assessment test, student card, teaching material, course certificate, information material, tea/coffee during the breaks, free access to the internet. | ||||||||||
| Required minimum language level | Beginner (A1) - No previous knowledge required | |||||||||
| Lesson duration (minutes): | 45 minutes |
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| Note: All courses offered by ProBa Educational Centre, 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: | 75.00 EURO |
| Individual classes: | Single individual lessons of tuition can be booked at 20 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 and use of school computers, organized activities, course material, tuition |
| Course material: | Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property. |
| Exams offered: | TORFL |
| School closed: | In 2008 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2008, 02.Jan.2008, 07.Jan.2008, 23.Feb.2008, 08.Mar.2008, 01.May.2008, 02.May.2008, 09.May.2008, 12.Jun.2008, 04.Nov.2008 |
| Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school): | Russian, German, French, English |
| Languages taught at the school: | Russian, German, French, English |
All prices in EURO (convert currency)
| 1 Homestay - Single room, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal) | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 1 / Distance from school: 15 minutes by public transport | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 150 | 600 | ||
| Situated in the historical centre of St.Petersburg. Includes: TV, Phone, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Half board (breakfast + 1 meal), Shared bathroom. Room Occupancyb>: Single room. Price extra night: 20 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 2 Student hostel - Double room, No meals | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 3 / Distance from school: 15 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 140 | 560 | ||
| Includes: Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancyb>: Double room. Price extra night: 20 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| 3 Student hostel - Single room, No meals | ||||
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| Minimum stay in weeks: 3 / Distance from school: 15 minutes walking | ||||
| Accommodation | weekly rate | monthly rate | ||
| Price EURO | 175 | 700 | ||
| Double room for single use available on request, without extra fee. Includes: Weekly cleaning, Kitchen, No meals, Shared bathroom. Room Occupancyb>: Single room. Price extra night: 25 EURO Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price. | ||||
| Comment | Hotel accommodation on request available. Accommodations are all situated in the city centre. |
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| Max. 1 student of each nationality possible? | yes |
| Single room | always |
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| Leisure activities: | activity possible | course possible | organized by school | distance from school |
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| Dancing |  | 0 km | ||
| Diving | | 1 km | ||
| Golf | | 10 km | ||
| Horse riding | | 4 km | ||
| Mountainbiking | | 4 km | ||
| Music | | 0 km | ||
| Sailing | | 4 km | ||
| Skiing | | 4 km | ||
| Squash | | 1 km | ||
| Tennis | | 2 km | ||
| Volleyball | | 1 km | ||
| Windsurfing | | 4 km | ||
| Other leisure options: | Tours to Moscow, Novgorod, Trips to the country house-Datcha | |||
| Examples of social activities organised by ProBa Educational Centre: | study excursions | |||
| No. of evaluations: | 23 |
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ProBa Educational Centre, St. Petersburg, Russia
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