Reviews by former students who attended a course in St. Petersburg
Very professional. I was lucky enough to have a private teacher.
13 November 2023
Course: Standard Course + 2 Immersion Modules - 6 weeks
Student age: 59 years
The quality of teaching
26 September 2023
Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
Student age: 64 years
The people, the staff and the teachers are great. I've taken zoom courses
13 August 2023
Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
Student age: 53 years
Good experience! I had been there only for 10 days but the teacher and staff were super nice!
Good experience
4 October 2021
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 28 years
Great organization and willingness to help with problems. Great lessons. The individual support in the lessons was also nice thanks to the small classes in autumn/winter.
Didn't get an immigration card at the airport or lost it (please point out to everyone that this is an important piece of paper for departure). I didn't realize I needed one. The school secretary went to the police personally twice to get a new one. That was great!
3 November 2019
Course: Standard Course + 1 Specialisation Immersion Module - 2 weeks
Student age: 53 years
very small groups, the teachers are very involved
9 October 2019
Course: Standard Course + 2 Immersion Modules - 2 weeks
Student age: 48 years
I really liked the after school activities. Our tour guide was very good. Give the girl a raise!
17 July 2019
Course: Standard Course - 10 weeks
Student age: 66 years
The staff were very kind and organized, absolutely incredible.
22 January 2019
Course: Standard Course + 2 Immersion Modules - 2 weeks
Student age: 19 years
Small group, laid back but still focused.
We were at quite different levels in our small group. I felt a little sorry for the others having to be patient with me.
28 November 2018
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 58 years
The whole organisation was professional, efficient, well-structured, straightforward and kind. And I loved that we only spoke Russian.
23 August 2018
Course: Standard Course + 2 Immersion Modules - 3 weeks
Student age: 45 years
Students were all friendly. Staff were very professional. Well organised.
21 August 2018
Course: Standard Course + 2 Immersion Modules - 1 week
Student age: 33 years
Environment and teachers
6 August 2018
Course: Specialisation Immersion Module - 4 weeks
Student age: 20 years
The family environment, the small study groups, the lounge, the fellow students
2 August 2018
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 19 years
Individual language level; warm, open atmosphere; small group.
Personal relationship with students, very friendly welcome and hearty farewell.
9 July 2018
Course: Individual Intensive - 2 weeks
Student age: 49 years
I really liked the overall experience very much. The school itself was nice, the teachers were professionals and the study program was challenging enough. I learned a lot and I'm thinking about repeating the course again next year.
28 May 2018
Course: Standard Course + 2 Immersion Modules - 3 weeks
Student age: 30 years
Family handling
26 February 2018
Course: Individual Intensive - 2 weeks
Student age: 31 years
It may be the Certificate Delivery each Friday. There is a meeting in the hall each Friday with photos, cookies and group feelings.
22 August 2017
Course: Intensive - 6 weeks
Student age: 23 years
The teachers are enthusiastic and every one is helpful.
27 July 2017
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 52 years
The organization and the teachers.
very professional
25 July 2017
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 55 years
Quality of teaching is very high and the teachers use different tools to help us progress in our language studies. The school is centrally located, which allows the student to reach it easily. The organisation at the Institute is really high-level, which made me feel really comfortable from the first day on.
15 May 2017
Course: Long stay course - 9 weeks
Student age: 27 years
Q&A - Questions and answers about St. Petersburg
- How much cash can I take with me when entering Russia?“Under current Russian regulations, students as foreign citizens are allowed to have up to EUR 10 000 in cash without any explanation.
Tip: Exchange your GBP, USD or other local currency into EUR before you leave. EUR notes should be as new as possible and in good condition, as notes that are worn, torn, written on or otherwise marked will not be accepted. It is not necessary to bring small denominations.”Oleg, Director from International Educational Center "ProBa" - Sep 01, 2023Would it be possible to exchange my EUR for RUB in St Petersburg?“There is a bank located near the school. All students use this bank, a very safe business and good exchange rate.”Oleg, Director from International Educational Center "ProBa" - Sep 01, 2023Do I have to pay a deposit and commission when opening a bank account in St Petersburg?“No, there is no deposit and commission. You can deposit cash RUB into your bank account and use Russian cards. All services are free of charge.”Oleg, Director from International Educational Center "ProBa" - Sep 01, 2023As a long-term student, where can I take more EUR if I ever need it?“With an extendable student visa, you can leave and enter Russia several times. So you can easily take a bus to Estonia or Finland at the weekend to withdraw money from an ATM. All borders are open to EU citizens.
Another way to withdraw money from abroad is to use an electronic account. We recommend you open an Advcash account, for example, and link it to a foreign card. Advcash allows you to add EUR to the account and this money can easily be transferred in RUB directly to your Russian card with minimal commission, thanks to the very good exchange rate.”Oleg, Director from International Educational Center "ProBa" - Sep 01, 2023FAQ about courses in St. Petersburg
- What is the best language school for adults in St. Petersburg?EDUCA Russian language school has received the best overall rating in St. Petersburg.Which Russian school in St. Petersburg has the best location?EDUCA Russian language school, located in Bolshaya Morskaya 3, Central has been voted as the school with the best location in St. Petersburg.How much is the cheapest Russian course in St. Petersburg?226 € for 1 weeks is the lowest price for a Russian course in St. Petersburg. The average cost of a language course in St. Petersburg is 7,511 € per week.Which schools in St. Petersburg offer the best excursions and afternoon activities?Students rated the activity program at Derzhavin Institute as the best.Which Russian school offers the best rated teaching in St. Petersburg?Derzhavin Institute was rated highest for quality of teaching.
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