Riga ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in Riga
What our students said about Riga
As a metropolis in the Baltics, Riga is of course more expensive than the surrounding area, but it has a lot to offer.
Germany
Riga is a great town for studying or touristic activities!
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What school directors said about Riga
Latvia is a beautiful and safe destination in the EU to learn Russian.
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Riga
Everything! Amazing experience! I did have a great time and I learnt a lot! Excellent teacher and classmates:)
25 April 2024
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 40 years
Courses taught mostly in Russian, making learning much faster. Teachers kind and competent.
9 October 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 32 years
The school is centrally located in Riga. Good classification through written questionnaire and telephone interview. Excellent lessons in small groups, good support from the teacher. She answered questions willing
I have been to the Baltics many times, but the language course gave me additional insights into the country and its people. It was a nice and very productive time in Riga.
20 September 2023
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 68 years
Great, patient and friendly teachers
5 July 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 47 years
A great program to improve your Russian with very interactive classes.
16 August 2022
Course: Intensive Course - 6 weeks
Student age: 66 years
Information about Riga
Key Facts about Riga
- Price index excluding rent: 46* (54% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 37* (63% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:40* (60% cheaper than New York)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Riga
What to do in Riga
Arrival airport
Public transportation to city center:
Every 30 minutes, 20 minutes.
Main stops: Lidosta Riga, Priezkalni, Rudas, Zolitudes iela, Upesgrivas iela, Kauguru iela, Dreillinu iela, Melnsila iela, Slokas iela, Daugavgrivas iela, Uzvaras bulvaris
Taxi: 16 minutes drive to city center of Riga