What we like about the school
- Residence next to school
- Top rated social activities
- Top rated school facilities
Derzhavin Institute
- Derzhavin Institute is situated in the beautiful and culturally rich city of St.Petersburg, Russia. The school is located in the historic centre of St Petersburg, surrounded by schools, shops and supermarkets, on the banks of the Fontanka River. With excellent access to train and bus routes from the school, students can find many of the city's palaces, parks and attractions only a short train ride away. The school offers courses to students of all levels, starting from absolute beginners up to fully proficient. Students can take Standard Group courses in conjunction with additional Grammar or Speaking modules, according to their needs and preferences. Private lessons are available with Business Russian, Russian for the Tourism Industry and an Internship programme, also amongst the ...diverse programmes available at the Derzhavin Institute. TRKI Preparation courses are also available throughout the year. Accommodation is readily available through the school with excellent options in Homestays with local families, Shared flats and in Studio Guest Houses provided all year round. Many options are within walking distance of the school, ensuring students are comfortable throughout their time in St.Petersburg. A Student Support Desk is also available for any questions, queries or concerns that may arise. Social programmes including visits to the most popular museums, parties, city tours, crafts and creativity events and lectures on the Russian language and Culture, make sure that students get the most out of their time in the stunning city of St Petersburg.More
- The language school Derzhavin Institute was founded in St. Petersburg, Russia in 2003.
- Address: Troitskij Prospect 6, 190005 - St. Petersburg, Russia (see on map)
- Legal name / parent company: Private educational establishment of futher professional education Derzhavin Institute (PEE FPE Derzhavin Institute)
- Tax registration ID: 7820038780
- Covid-19 Status: School currently open
Covid-19 related security measures that are taken by Derzhavin Institute
- We have changed the seating arrangement in the classrooms to increase the distance between students.
- The premises are disinfected regularly.
- Shared room accommodation is not avaible, only a single room accommodation in the host family or in the guest house is available.
- The premises are disinfected regularly.
- Shared room accommodation is not avaible, only a single room accommodation in the host family or in the guest house is available.
We follow strictly all hygienic instructions.
Accreditations and Quality seals
ROPRYALSchool Size:
Facilities
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Library
Free after-class access to language learning software
Lounge
Student support desk
Printer for student use
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in most classrooms
Number of classrooms:
25Number of public PC workstations:
4Our price includes
- 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 Language level placement test before arrival
- INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
- INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
Course material:
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 100
- Adult courses throughout the year: 30
Average age of students
- in summer: 22 years
- throughout the year: 35 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 11
- Adult courses throughout the year: 11
Minimum age of students
- 16 years
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:Russian teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree
- 100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school):
5
15
8
10
5
30
8
5
10
Optional airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Pulkovo International Airport (LED).
Pulkovo Airport:40 € pick up
80 € return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2021 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01 Jan. 2021, 07 Jan. 2021, 08 Mar. 2021, 27 Dec. 2021 - 31 Dec. 2021.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Russian Courses
General Language
In high demand!
Lessons per week: 28
| Max. group size: 10
299 € per week
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 314 299 | 628 597 | 888 844 | 1184 1125 | 1480 1406 | 1776 1688 | 2368 2250 | 2630 2499 | 3156 2999 | 3185 3026 | 245 233 |
Standard Course (20 lessons per week) plus 2 Immersion Modules (8 lessons per week). Includes additional 2 lessons of self-guided learning.
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
Every Monday.
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Russian course before:
04 Jan. 2021, 01 Feb. 2021, 01 Mar. 2021, 05 Apr. 2021, 03 May 2021, 31 May 2021, 05 Jul. 2021, 02 Aug. 2021, 06 Sep. 2021, 04 Oct. 2021, 01 Nov. 2021, 29 Nov. 2021
04 Jan. 2021, 01 Feb. 2021, 01 Mar. 2021, 05 Apr. 2021, 03 May 2021, 31 May 2021, 05 Jul. 2021, 02 Aug. 2021, 06 Sep. 2021, 04 Oct. 2021, 01 Nov. 2021, 29 Nov. 2021
General course schedule
5-6 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: 9:30 - 12:50
Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:15
Morning: 9:30 - 12:50
Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:15
Lessons per week: 24
| Max. group size: 10
249 € per week
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 262 249 | 524 498 | 744 707 | 992 943 | 1240 1178 | 1488 1414 | 1984 1885 | 2190 2081 | 2628 2497 | 2665 2532 | 205 195 |
Standard Course (20 lessons per week) plus Language Immersion Module (4 lessons per week). Students can choose from the following modules:
- Speaking (Wednesday and Friday).
- Grammar (Tuesday and Thursday).
- Speaking (Wednesday and Friday).
- Grammar (Tuesday and Thursday).
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
Every Monday.
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Russian course before:
04 Jan. 2021, 01 Feb. 2021, 01 Mar. 2021, 05 Apr. 2021, 03 May 2021, 31 May 2021, 05 Jul. 2021, 02 Aug. 2021, 06 Sep. 2021, 04 Oct. 2021, 01 Nov. 2021, 29 Nov. 2021
04 Jan. 2021, 01 Feb. 2021, 01 Mar. 2021, 05 Apr. 2021, 03 May 2021, 31 May 2021, 05 Jul. 2021, 02 Aug. 2021, 06 Sep. 2021, 04 Oct. 2021, 01 Nov. 2021, 29 Nov. 2021
General course schedule
4-5 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: 9:30 - 12:50
Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:15
Morning: 9:30 - 12:50
Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:15
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 210 200 | 420 399 | 600 570 | 800 760 | 1000 950 | 1200 1140 | 1600 1520 | 1750 1663 | 2100 1995 | 2145 2038 | 165 157 |
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
Every Monday.
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Russian course before:
04 Jan. 2021, 01 Feb. 2021, 01 Mar. 2021, 05 Apr. 2021, 03 May 2021, 31 May 2021, 05 Jul. 2021, 02 Aug. 2021, 06 Sep. 2021, 04 Oct. 2021, 01 Nov. 2021, 29 Nov. 2021
04 Jan. 2021, 01 Feb. 2021, 01 Mar. 2021, 05 Apr. 2021, 03 May 2021, 31 May 2021, 05 Jul. 2021, 02 Aug. 2021, 06 Sep. 2021, 04 Oct. 2021, 01 Nov. 2021, 29 Nov. 2021
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: 9:30 - 11:00
Afternoon: 11:20 - 12:50
Morning: 9:30 - 11:00
Afternoon: 11:20 - 12:50
Student comments
David : "The students were very inclusive and friendly, even though I was twice their age. It was a really fun experience and I plan to go back for B1. The teachers were all excellent and wanted everybody to succeed, just like State Department teachers I had."
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 52 50 | 104 99 | 144 137 | 192 183 | 240 228 | 288 274 | 384 365 | 440 418 | 528 502 | 520 494 | 40 38 |
Students can choose from the following modules:
- Speaking (Wednesday and Friday).
- Grammar (Tuesday and Thursday).
- Speaking (Wednesday and Friday).
- Grammar (Tuesday and Thursday).
Starting dates
For all levels except from absolute beginners:
Every Monday.
See starting dates for absolute beginners
Starting dates for absolute beginners who have not taken a Russian course before:
04 Jan. 2021, 01 Feb. 2021, 01 Mar. 2021, 05 Apr. 2021, 03 May 2021, 31 May 2021, 05 Jul. 2021, 02 Aug. 2021, 06 Sep. 2021, 04 Oct. 2021, 01 Nov. 2021, 29 Nov. 2021
04 Jan. 2021, 01 Feb. 2021, 01 Mar. 2021, 05 Apr. 2021, 03 May 2021, 31 May 2021, 05 Jul. 2021, 02 Aug. 2021, 06 Sep. 2021, 04 Oct. 2021, 01 Nov. 2021, 29 Nov. 2021
General course schedule
0-1 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:
Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:15
Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:15
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 52 50 | 104 99 | 144 137 | 192 183 | 240 228 | 288 274 | 384 365 | 440 418 | 528 502 | 520 494 | 40 38 |
Students can choose from the following modules:
Russian for Business (Tuesday and Thursday).
Russian Mass Media (Tuesday and Thursday).
Russian for Tourism (Wednesday and Friday).
Literature 19th Century (Tuesday and Thursday).
Literature 20th Century (Wednesday and Friday).
Russian for Business (Tuesday and Thursday).
Russian Mass Media (Tuesday and Thursday).
Russian for Tourism (Wednesday and Friday).
Literature 19th Century (Tuesday and Thursday).
Literature 20th Century (Wednesday and Friday).
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
0-1 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:
Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:15
Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:15
Lessons per week: 24
| Max. group size: 10
249 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 262 249 | 524 498 | 744 707 | 992 943 | 1240 1178 | 1488 1414 | 1984 1885 | 2190 2081 | 2628 2497 | 2665 2532 | 205 195 |
Standard Course (20 lessons per week) plus Specialisation Immersion Module (4 lessons per week). Students can choose from the following modules:
Russian for Business (Tuesday and Thursday).
Russian Mass Media (Tuesday and Thursday).
Russian for Tourism (Wednesday and Friday).
Literature 19th Century (Tuesday and Thursday).
Literature 20th Century (Wednesday and Friday).
Russian for Business (Tuesday and Thursday).
Russian Mass Media (Tuesday and Thursday).
Russian for Tourism (Wednesday and Friday).
Literature 19th Century (Tuesday and Thursday).
Literature 20th Century (Wednesday and Friday).
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
4-5 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: 9:30 - 12:50
Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:15
Morning: 9:30 - 12:50
Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:15
Private
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 450 428 | 900 855 | 1350 1283 | 1800 1710 | 2250 2138 | 2700 2565 | 3600 3420 | 4500 4275 | 5400 5130 | 5850 5558 | 450 428 |
Lessons are tailored to the needs and requests of the student.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 300 285 | 600 570 | 900 855 | 1200 1140 | 1500 1425 | 1800 1710 | 2400 2280 | 3000 2850 | 3600 3420 | 3900 3705 | 300 285 |
For 2 students with the same language level booking together. Price per person.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Work & Study
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 10
190 € per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | 800 760 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course includes 4 weeks of the Standard Course followed by 1 to 8 weeks of unpaid internship.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
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: 9:30 - 11:00
Afternoon: 11:20 - 12:50
Morning: 9:30 - 11:00
Afternoon: 11:20 - 12:50
Exam Preparation
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 10
333 € per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | 1400 1330 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Standard Course (20 lessons per week) plus Exam Preparation (10 lessons per week).
Exams are held in the last week of the course.
Exam fee not included.
Exams are held in the last week of the course.
Exam fee not included.
Starting dates
2021: 04 Jan. 2021, 01 Feb. 2021, 01 Mar. 2021, 05 Apr. 2021, 03 May 2021, 07 Jun. 2021, 05 Jul. 2021, 02 Aug. 2021, 06 Sep. 2021, 04 Oct. 2021, 01 Nov. 2021, 29 Nov. 2021.
General course schedule
6 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: 9:30 - 12:50
Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:15
Morning: 9:30 - 12:50
Afternoon: 13:45 - 15:15
Exam dates
27 Jan. 2021, 28 Jan. 2021, 24 Feb. 2021, 25 Feb. 2021, 24 Mar. 2021, 25 Mar. 2021, 28 Apr. 2021, 29 Apr. 2021, 26 May 2021, 27 May 2021, 23 Jun. 2021, 24 Jun. 2021, 28 Jul. 2021, 29 Jul. 2021, 25 Aug. 2021, 26 Aug. 2021, 30 Sep. 2021, 27 Oct. 2021, 28 Oct. 2021, 24 Nov. 2021, 25 Nov. 2021
Specialty Courses
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 69 66 | 130 124 | 195 186 | 260 247 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course focuses on essential Russian grammar and how to use it correctly. Lessons take place on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Students choose between afternoon or evening lessons.
Starting dates
2021: 04 Jan. 2021, 01 Feb. 2021, 01 Mar. 2021, 05 Apr. 2021, 03 May 2021.
General course schedule
1-2 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: 15:00 - 16:30
Afternoon: 20:00 - 21:30
Morning: 15:00 - 16:30
Afternoon: 20:00 - 21:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 18 18 | 36 35 | 54 52 | 64 61 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course focuses on Russian grammar and vocabulary. Each lesson is 90 minutes and takes place on Monday.
Starting dates
2021: 11 Jan. 2021, 18 Jan. 2021, 25 Jan. 2021, 01 Feb. 2021, 08 Feb. 2021, 15 Feb. 2021, 22 Feb. 2021, 01 Mar. 2021, 15 Mar. 2021, 22 Mar. 2021, 29 Mar. 2021, 05 Apr. 2021, 12 Apr. 2021, 19 Apr. 2021, 26 Apr. 2021, 03 May 2021.
General course schedule
0-1 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:
Afternoon: 20:00 - 21:30
Afternoon: 20:00 - 21:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 36 35 | 64 61 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course focuses on the language and culture of the early soviet period, reading Russian poems and novels and looking at Russian poets and writers biographies. Each lesson is 90 minutes and takes place on Wednesday and Saturday. Students choose between afternoon or evening lessons.
Starting dates
2021: 06 Jan. 2021, 09 Jan. 2021, 13 Jan. 2021, 16 Jan. 2021, 03 Feb. 2021, 06 Feb. 2021, 10 Feb. 2021, 13 Feb. 2021, 17 Feb. 2021, 20 Feb. 2021, 24 Feb. 2021, 27 Feb. 2021, 03 Mar. 2021, 06 Mar. 2021, 10 Mar. 2021, 13 Mar. 2021, 17 Mar. 2021, 20 Mar. 2021, 24 Mar. 2021, 27 Mar. 2021, 07 Apr. 2021, 10 Apr. 2021, 14 Apr. 2021, 17 Apr. 2021.
General course schedule
0-1 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: 15:00 - 16:30
Afternoon: 20:00 - 21:30
Morning: 15:00 - 16:30
Afternoon: 20:00 - 21:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 40 38 | 80 76 | 120 114 | 160 152 | 200 190 | 240 228 | 280 266 | 320 304 | 400 380 | 480 456 | 800 760 |
Lessons take place on Monday and Wednesday (A1 - B1) or Tuesday and Thursday (B2 - C1).
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
0-1 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: 8:30 - 10:00
Morning: 8:30 - 10:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 12 12 | 24 23 | 36 35 | 40 38 | 50 48 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course focuses on Russian grammar and how to use it correctly. Each lesson is 60 minutes and takes place on Saturday.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
0-1 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:
Afternoon: 12:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 12:00 - 13:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 |
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| Price in € | 200 190 | 400 380 | 600 570 | 800 760 | 1000 950 | 1200 1140 | 1400 1330 | 1600 1520 | 2000 1900 | 2400 2280 | 3200 3040 |
fundamental language skills of
This course focuses on the essential language skills such as speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
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: 10:00 - 13:15
Morning: 10:00 - 13:15
Lessons per week: 6
| Max. group size: 10
66 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | 69 66 | 130 124 | 195 186 | 260 247 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This is a refresher course. Lessons take place on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Starting dates
2021: 04 Jan. 2021, 01 Feb. 2021, 01 Mar. 2021, 05 Apr. 2021.
General course schedule
1-2 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: 10:00 - 11:30
Morning: 10:00 - 11:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 68 65 | 136 130 | 204 194 | 272 259 | 340 323 | 408 388 | 476 453 | 544 517 | 680 646 | 816 776 | 1360 1292 |
Lessons take place on Monday and Wednesday or Tuesday and Thursday.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
1-2 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:
Afternoon: 18:30 - 21:00
Afternoon: 18:30 - 21:00
Lessons per week: 2
| Max. group size: 1
42 € per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | 176 168 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Lessons take place 1 day a week.
Each additional lesson: EUR 22.
Each additional lesson: EUR 22.
Starting dates
Every Day.
Lessons per week: 4
| Max. group size: 1
84 € per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | 352 335 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Lessons take place 2 days a week.
Each additional lesson: EUR 22.
Each additional lesson: EUR 22.
Starting dates
Every Day.
Lessons per week: 6
| Max. group size: 1
126 € per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | 528 502 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Lessons take place 3 days a week.
Each additional lesson: EUR 22.
Each additional lesson: EUR 22.
Starting dates
Every Day.
Lessons per week: 8
| Max. group size: 1
168 € per week
(Based on the price of 4 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | 704 669 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Lessons take place 4 days a week.
Each additional lesson: EUR 22.
Each additional lesson: EUR 22.
Starting dates
Every Day.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | 48 46 | 96 92 | 135 129 | 180 171 | 225 214 | 270 257 | 315 300 | 360 342 | -- | -- | -- |
This course focuses on how to pronounce Russian words without a foreign accent, learning the nuances of the Russian intonation, and learning different Russian proverbs and tongue twisters. Lessons take place on Tuesday and Thursday. Students choose between afternoon or evening lessons.
Starting dates
2021: 04 Jan. 2021, 02 Mar. 2021.
General course schedule
0-1 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: 15:00 - 16:30
Afternoon: 20:00 - 21:30
Morning: 15:00 - 16:30
Afternoon: 20:00 - 21:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 18 18 | 36 35 | 54 52 | 64 61 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Each lesson is 90 minutes and takes place on Tuesday. Students choose between afternoon or evening lessons.
Starting dates
2021: 05 Jan. 2021, 12 Jan. 2021, 19 Jan. 2021, 26 Jan. 2021, 02 Feb. 2021, 09 Feb. 2021, 16 Feb. 2021, 23 Feb. 2021, 02 Mar. 2021, 09 Mar. 2021, 16 Mar. 2021, 23 Mar. 2021, 06 Apr. 2021, 13 Apr. 2021, 20 Apr. 2021, 27 Apr. 2021, 04 May 2021, 11 May 2021, 18 May 2021, 25 May 2021.
General course schedule
0-1 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: 15:00 - 16:30
Afternoon: 20:00 - 21:30
Morning: 15:00 - 16:30
Afternoon: 20:00 - 21:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 95 91 | 190 181 | 255 243 | 340 323 | 425 404 | 510 485 | 595 566 | 680 646 | 750 713 | 900 855 | 1500 1425 |
This course focuses on the essential language skills such as speaking, listening, reading, and writing. Lessons take place on Saturday and Sunday.
Starting dates
Every Sunday.
General course schedule
1-2 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:
Afternoon: 11:00 - 14:15
Afternoon: 11:00 - 14:15
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 48 46 | 96 92 | 144 137 | 192 183 | 240 228 | 288 274 | 336 320 | 384 365 | 480 456 | 576 548 | 960 912 |
This course focuses on the essential language skills such as reading, speaking, listening and
writing by combining it with specific business vocabulary training. Lessons take place on Tuesday and Thursday.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 20 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 48 46 | 96 92 | 144 137 | 192 183 | 240 228 | 288 274 | 336 320 | 384 365 | 480 456 | 576 548 | 960 912 |
This course focuses on improving oral fluency, practicing communication for everyday situations in tourism, and learning tourism-specific vocabulary. Lessons take place on Wednesday and Friday.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
0-1 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:
Afternoon: 20:00 - 21:30
Afternoon: 20:00 - 21:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 12 12 | 24 23 | 36 35 | 40 38 | 50 48 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course is aimed at improving oral fluency by learning new vocabulary and practising everyday Russian. Each lesson is 60 minutes and takes place on Saturday.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
0-1 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:
Afternoon: 12:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 12:00 - 13:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 16 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 100 95 | 200 190 | 300 285 | 400 380 | 500 475 | 600 570 | 700 665 | 800 760 | 1000 950 | 1200 1140 | 1600 1520 |
This course focuses on the essential language skills such as speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
2 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:
Afternoon: 20:00 - 21:30
Afternoon: 20:00 - 21:30
Lessons per week: 1
| Max. group size: 10
18 € per week
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This course is aimed at improving conversational skills by reading articles and watching videos, analysing and discussing information, learning new words and sentence constructions, and learning to express opinions on topics. Each lesson is 90 minutes and takes place on Saturday.
Starting dates
2021: 09 Jan. 2021, 16 Jan. 2021, 23 Jan. 2021, 30 Jan. 2021, 06 Feb. 2021, 13 Feb. 2021, 20 Feb. 2021, 27 Feb. 2021, 06 Mar. 2021, 13 Mar. 2021, 20 Mar. 2021, 27 Mar. 2021, 03 Apr. 2021, 10 Apr. 2021, 17 Apr. 2021, 24 Apr. 2021.
General course schedule
0-1 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:
Afternoon: 20:00 - 21:30
Afternoon: 20:00 - 21:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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This course prepares students for the TORFL exam.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
General course schedule
2 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:
Afternoon: 20:00 - 21:30
Afternoon: 20:00 - 21:30
Note: All courses offered by Derzhavin Institute, St. Petersburg can be reserved online with LanguageCourse.Net. In case a course is not listed above, just let us know.
Lesson duration: 45 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 37 €. 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.
Comments about courses:Accommodation and visa support are only provided in cases when a student books a minimum of 15 individual lessons per week or a Standard Course.
Accommodation
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 250 | 500 | 750 | 1000 | 1250 | 1500 | 1750 | 2000 | 2500 | 3000 | 250 | 100 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
36 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
8 minutes walking (average reported by 5 former students) Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, No meals, Private bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18Student comments
David : "The bed was like a prison mattress. Even short people complained. Rooms could use an inexpensive, comfortable chair. Those are the reasons for 3 stars. "
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 235 | 470 | 705 | 940 | 1175 | 1410 | 1645 | 1880 | 2350 | 2820 | 235 | 100 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
34 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Heating, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 16| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 195 | 390 | 585 | 780 | 975 | 1170 | 1365 | 1560 | 1950 | 2340 | 195 | 100 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
28 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Heating, Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 16| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 200 | 400 | 600 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1400 | 1600 | 2000 | 2400 | 200 | 100 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
29 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Heating, Breakfast & 1 meal, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 16| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 165 | 330 | 495 | 660 | 825 | 990 | 1155 | 1320 | 1650 | 1980 | 165 | 100 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
24 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Heating, Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 16
Twin room, No meals
200 € per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* |
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| Price in € | 200 | 400 | 600 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1400 | 1600 | 2000 | 2400 | 200 | 100 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
28 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Twin room.
Distance from school:
10 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, No meals, Private bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18
Double room, No meals
350 € per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 350 | 700 | 1050 | 1400 | 1750 | 2100 | 2450 | 2800 | 3500 | 4200 | 350 | 100 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Price per room
Price extra night:
50 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room.
Distance from school:
10 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, No meals, Private bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18
Single room, No meals
200 € per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 200 | 400 | 600 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1400 | 1600 | 2000 | 2400 | 200 | 100 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
28 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
10 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18
Twin room, No meals
160 € per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 160 | 320 | 480 | 640 | 800 | 960 | 1120 | 1280 | 1600 | 1920 | 160 | 100 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
23 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Twin room.
Distance from school:
10 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together), No meals
300 € per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week | Deposit (refundable)* |
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| Price in € | 300 | 600 | 900 | 1200 | 1500 | 1800 | 2100 | 2400 | 3000 | 3600 | 300 | 1000 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per room
Price per room
Price extra night:
43 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Double room (only for 2 people travelling together).
Distance from school:
10 minutes walking
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students:
Minimum age of students: 18Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Sample of activities for adults (PDF)
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Sample of activities for adults (PDF)
Reviews
4.6
Overall school rating
25 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usLocation of the school
4.7
Organisation
4.8
Facilities
4.5
Social activities
4.6
Course quality / Progress in language
4.7
Value for money
4.4
Accommodation
Homestay
4.8
Shared Flat (apartment)
3.8
Other
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What students liked about Derzhavin Institute, St. Petersburg
Anita27 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.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0
Other
5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0
Olga30 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.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Accommodation
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: I realy liked the leisure activities organised by school not only during the week but, also on Saturdays. I went to Petergrof and Pushkin with school and in both cases, it was great experience.
Hayden45 years
“The whole organisation was professional, efficient, well-structured, straightforward and kind. And I loved that we only spoke Russian.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
4.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
4.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.0
Other
4.0
Guest House
4.0
Alexander23 years
“It may be the Certificate Delivery each Friday. There is a meeting in the hall each Friday with photos, cookies and group feelings.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
5.0
Social activities
5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0
Other
5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0
Jaap Hendrik27 years
“The quality of the teachers was excellent, the social activities that were offered were exciting and the atmosphere was welcoming”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
4.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
5.0
Accommodation
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Try visiting as many museums as possible and make some Russian friends
Other comments: A great organization with an excellent staff
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Other Russian schools in St. Petersburg offering Russian courses:
- What is the best price for a course at Derzhavin Institute, St. Petersburg?Russian courses at Derzhavin Institute start at 12 € for Online Grammar Course course with 1 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by Derzhavin?The accommodation Guest House is the most popular among all our clients of Derzhavin
- Is it possible to take a course at Derzhavin Institute as an absolute beginner?Yes. The following courses can be attended as an absolute beginner: Standard Course + 2 Immersion Modules, Standard Course + 1 Language Immersion Module, Standard Course, Language Immersion Module
- Is airport pickup offered by Derzhavin Institute?Yes. The school offers pickup from Pulkovo Airport (40 €)
- What is the number of students per class at Derzhavin?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Derzhavin varies from 1 students (One-to-One) to 10 students (Standard Course + 2 Immersion Modules)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Derzhavin Institute?100% of teachers at Derzhavin Institute hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Derzhavin Institute from?The highest Nationality percentage at Derzhavin Institute comes from Italy with a 30% representation, followed by students from Germany (15%) and France (10%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Derzhavin Institute offers courses for which ages?Derzhavin Institute offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 22 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.
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