CREF 
Moscow, Russia
Sretensky bulvar 6/1 s1 - 101000 Moscow - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Learning progress guarantee.
What we dislike about the school
- Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
Location: CREF is a language school that is just on the edge of the inner part of the city of Moscow. It is walking distance from the Temple of Saint Louis of France and Sretensky Monastery, and close to the Sretensky Boulevard. The school is close to a lively section of Moscow, which has a vast selection of bars and restaurants that have congregated around the HSE University.
Public transportation: The closest metro station to CREF is Turgenevskaya, which is a stop on service six. Across the street from this stop is the Chistye prudy station, and from here students can ride line one. The whole metro system in Moscow is very effective, and students can reach just about the entirety of the city from the lines around the school.
Features of the city: The Bolshoi Theatre, State Historical Museum and Red Square are 20 minutes by foot from CREF.
Course structure: There is one option for a Russian group course, and a selection of private lessons of different intensities. The individual classes can be taken in the morning, afternoon or evening, and can be structured on the students availability. Along with the students chosen course, each option includes a level test, certification on completion and access to the schools free wifi throughout the building.
School facilities: The premise offers 15 comfortable classrooms, all fitted with modern equipment.
Russian Courses
General Language
Standard Course 
This course tends to sell out quickly!20 lessons per week | 5 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from270€257€ / week More
Standard Course
This course tends to sell out quickly!
20 lessons per week | 5 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
Offer!from
270€257€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 270 257 | 540 513 | 810 770 | 1080 1026 | 1250 1188 | 1500 1425 | 1750 1663 | 2000 1900 | 2250 2138 | 2500 2375 | 3000 2850 |
| Price in US$ | 288 | 575 | 862 | 1149 | 1330 | 1596 | 1862 | 2128 | 2394 | 2660 | 3191 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:15
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:15
Possible course durations
1-99 weeks
Minimum required student age
16 years
Students per class
Maximum: 5 / Average: 4
Lesson duration
45 min
Student comments about "Standard Course " at CREF
ALESSIA
"I had booked a group course and we were two, so that was great. But the book was too easy. Fortunately, the teachers made photocopies of other material. But it wouldn't have been difficult to give us a higher level book :("
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays, and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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Private
Individual - Intensive 30 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from690€656€ / week More
Individual - Intensive
30 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
Offer!from
690€656€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 690 656 | 1380 1311 | 2070 1967 | 2760 2622 | 3450 3278 | 4140 3933 | 4830 4589 | 5520 5244 | 6210 5900 | 6900 6555 | 8280 7866 |
| Price in US$ | 734 | 1468 | 2202 | 2936 | 3670 | 4404 | 5138 | 5872 | 6606 | 7339 | 8807 |
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Starting dates
Every Day
Additional information for all courses
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Individual - Leisure 10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from260€247€ / week More
Individual - Leisure
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
Offer!from
260€247€ / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 260 247 | 520 494 | 780 741 | 1040 988 | 1300 1235 | 1560 1482 | 1820 1729 | 2080 1976 | 2340 2223 | 2600 2470 | 3120 2964 |
| Price in US$ | 277 | 554 | 830 | 1107 | 1383 | 1660 | 1936 | 2213 | 2489 | 2766 | 3319 |
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Starting dates
Every Day
Additional information for all courses
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Individual - Standard 20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from500€475€ / week More
Individual - Standard
20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
Starts daily
Offer!from
500€475€ / week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 500 475 | 1000 950 | 1500 1425 | 2000 1900 | 2500 2375 | 3000 2850 | 3500 3325 | 4000 3800 | 4500 4275 | 5000 4750 | 6000 5700 |
| Price in US$ | 532 | 1064 | 1596 | 2128 | 2660 | 3191 | 3723 | 4255 | 4787 | 5319 | 6382 |
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Starting dates
Every Day
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for CREF include
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee
Student opinions about CREF, Moscow
4.3
Overall school rating of
CREF, Moscow
CREF, Moscow
6 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
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Accommodation
Homestay
Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (1 rating)
Students 31-49 years (3 ratings)
Students 50+ years (2 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Jean-michel
50 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The strong commitment of the staff (director, teachers, etc.). The friendly, almost familiar atmosphere.”
Details of the review
Other comments I enjoyed the course very much and I would love to go back or to recommend it. However, I would like to address three points that seem important to me:
1) In my opinion, a language course for adults should be designed differently than a course for juniors or a language course in high school. I understand that beginners need to learn conjugation, grammar and vocabulary. But there is more to it; sometimes it felt like "drilling" in high school.
2) I expected to be in a group course (6-8 people). However, during the first week we were only three students and the next 2 weeks, I was the only student. I understand that there cannot be a group if there are no other students with the same level. But I was not informed about that.
Course: Standard group tuition - 3 weeks
Review date: 7. Jul. 2015 by Jean-michel Richert
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Anna
37 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The location of the school is excellent and all staff and teachers are very friendly.”
Insider tip: “I recommend private lessons for the best progress.”
Details of the review
Other comments In the same building there is a very pleasant hotel.
Course: Individual tuition (10 Lektionen/Woche) - 1 week
Review date: 19. Jun. 2018 by Anna Proszczek
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Dmitrij
25 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“Motivated teacher, good and friendly atmosphere”
Details of the review
Course: Standard group tuition - 1 week
Review date: 18. Dec. 2015 by Dmitrij Rall
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Pierre Yves
59 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The school is in the city center.”
Details of the review
Course: Standard group tuition - 2 weeks
Review date: 25. Jul. 2017 by Pierre Yves Dumas
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Ratings of CREF compared to ratings of all schools in Russia
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CREF
“Your progress in language learning is our pride”–Victoria Simakina,Director of CREF
Accreditations and Quality seals
CCIFRRussian teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
Student gender mix
70% male / 30% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at CREF and you book here.
Year of school foundation
1995
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Free after-class access to language learning software
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Paid parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
TV in most classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 5
- Number of public PC workstations: 5
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| England | 20% |
| France | 16% |
| USA | 10% |
| Germany | 6% |
| Japan | 6% |
| Switzerland | 5% |
| Italy | 3% |
| China | 3% |
| Brazil | 2% |
| Other nationalities | 29% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 5% |
| 18-24 years | 20% |
| 25-34 years | 20% |
| 35-50 years | 35% |
| >50 years | 20% |
Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 100
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 150
Junior courses - In summer: 50
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 150
Minimum age of students
16 years
6 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 5
Adult courses Throughout the year: 5
Junior courses In summer: 5
Junior courses Throughout the year: 3
Average age of students
In summer: 33 years
Throughout the year: 30 years
Information for all courses offered by CREF
Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 40 € per course level.
Comments about courses
Inscription fees are:
- EUR 80 for first 6 weeks
- EUR 110 between 7-12 weeks
It includes administration fees, visa invitation to the Russian federation and administrative fees for Moscow.
Invitation Letter: EUR 60
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025 - 08 Jan 2025, 23 Feb 2025, 08 Mar 2025, 01 May 2025, 09 May 2025, 12 Jun 2025, 04 Nov 2025.
01 Jan 2025 - 08 Jan 2025, 23 Feb 2025, 08 Mar 2025, 01 May 2025, 09 May 2025, 12 Jun 2025, 04 Nov 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Please note that this school reserves the right to reduce the number of lessons if the minimum number of students is not reached.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per Russian language level
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Airport transfer
Sheremetyevo International Airport:
50 € one way
100 € return (both ways)
100 € return (both ways)
Domodedovo International Airport:
50 € one way
100 € return (both ways)
100 € return (both ways)
Vnukovo International Airport:
50 € one way
100 € return (both ways)
100 € return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO), Domodedo.
More details about airports near Moscow and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Moscow page. For flight comparisons to Moscow, we recommend using skyscanner.com.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Not offered.
Adults - Paid activities
- Visit the Pushkin Museum, the Kremlin, and the Tretyakov Gallery.
- Go on a trip to the monastery at Sergeyev Possad.
- Go on long weekend all-in trips to St. Petersburg.
- Go on a trip to the monastery at Sergeyev Possad.
- Go on long weekend all-in trips to St. Petersburg.
FAQ about CREF, Moscow
- What is the best price for a course at CREF, Moscow?Russian courses at CREF start at 247 € for Individual - Leisure course with 10 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is airport pickup offered by CREF?Yes. The school offers pickup from Sheremetyevo International Airport (50 €), Domodedovo International Airport (50 €), Vnukovo International Airport (50 €)
- What is the number of students per class at CREF?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at CREF varies from 1 students (Individual - Intensive ) to 5 students (Standard Course )
- Which countries are students of CREF from?The highest Nationality percentage at CREF comes from Russia with a 27% representation, followed by students from England (20%) and France (16%).
- CREF offers courses for which ages?CREF offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 33 during the summer and 30 for the rest of the year.
Terms of CREF
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:45
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Legal name/parent company
CREF-R Limited | Tax registration ID: 7838367433 KPP 770401001
Visa Documents
Nationals from USA require a visa to enter and study in Russia.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
150 €
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
No
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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