What we like about the school
- Outdoor swimming pool
Echo Eastern Europe
The language school Echo Eastern Europe was founded in Kiev, Ukraine in 2004. Echo Eastern Europe Russian and Ukrainian language School is located in the historic centre of Kiev city, close to a metro station and near many sightseeing places and restaurants. We are proud of our professional instructors of Russian and Ukrainian, who are the main asset of our School. High level of the School is approved by the fact that we are the only School or University in Ukraine where you can pass Test of Russian as a Foreign Language (TORFL) and receive an official certificate.
The school address is: Petra Sagaydachnogo, 25, of. 5, 04070 - Kiev, Ukraine (see on map)
Accreditations and Quality seals
School Size:
Facilities
Cafeteria
Restaurant
Library
Student support desk
Copy machine
Tennis courts
Outdoor swimming pool
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Classroom equipment
TV in all classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
7Number of public PC workstations:
3Prices include
- Organized activities
- Internet access and use of school computers
- Wireless LAN zone at school
- Free certificate of course attendance
- Language level placement test at first day of classes
- Language level placement test before arrival
- Paid assistance in finding flats for long-term students at
Course material:
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 40
- Adult courses throughout the year: 25
- Junior courses in summer: 15
- Junior courses throughout the year: 25
Average age of students
- in summer: 33 years
- throughout the year: 33 years
- Read our recommendations for students over 30.
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 4
- Adult courses throughout the year: 4
- Junior courses in summer: 4
- Junior courses throughout the year: 4
Minimum age of students
- 15 years
- 8 years for specific Junior courses
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):
15
15
5
3
5
15
2
15
5
15
5
Optional airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Kyiv Zhuliany (IEV) or Kyiv Boryspil (KBP).
Kiev Boryspil International Airport:40 € pick up
70 € return (both ways)
Kyiv Zhuliany International Airport:
30 € pick up
50 € return (both ways)
Days without class
In 2019 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2019, 07.Jan.2019, 08.Jan.2019.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Group classes not.
Russian Courses
School also offers courses to learn
Chinese
Czech
English
French
German
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Polish
Spanish
Turkish
Ukrainian
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 8
105 € per week
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 14 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 110 105 | 220 209 | 330 314 | 440 418 | 660 627 | 880 836 | 1000 950 | 1200 1140 | 1300 1235 | 1400 1330 | 100 95 |
| Price in US$ | 120 | 239 | 358 | 477 | 715 | 954 | 1084 | 1300 | 1409 | 1517 | 109 |
The course is designed to improve the main skills: speaking, listening, reading, grammar, writing, vocabulary.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Absolute beginners start on: 14.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 06.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019, 02.Dec.2019
Absolute beginners start on: 14.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 06.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019, 02.Dec.2019
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 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:10
Morning: 9:30 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:10
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 1
209 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 13 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 220 209 | 520 494 | 660 627 | 880 836 | 1100 1045 | 1320 1254 | 1760 1672 | 2000 1900 | 2400 2280 | 2600 2470 | 200 190 |
| Price in US$ | 239 | 564 | 715 | 954 | 1192 | 1430 | 1907 | 2167 | 2600 | 2817 | 217 |
This course allows the teacher to focus on your specific learning needs, improving your progress tremendously.
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 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:10
Morning: 9:30 - 12:40
Afternoon: 13:00 - 16:10
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 1
209 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 220 209 | 440 418 | 660 627 | 880 836 | 1100 1045 | 1320 1254 | 1540 1463 | 1760 1672 | 2000 1900 | 2400 2280 | 200 190 |
| Price in US$ | 239 | 477 | 715 | 954 | 1192 | 1430 | 1669 | 1907 | 2167 | 2600 | 217 |
The school is the only certified examination centre in Ukraine so students can sit the exam upon completion of the course.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 1
314 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 330 314 | 660 627 | 990 941 | 1320 1254 | 1650 1568 | 1980 1881 | 2310 2195 | 2640 2508 | 3000 2850 | 3600 3420 | 300 285 |
| Price in US$ | 358 | 715 | 1073 | 1430 | 1788 | 2145 | 2503 | 2860 | 3250 | 3900 | 325 |
This course allows you to have a good dive into the language and make your stay in Kiev as productive as possible. Our professional teachers will be glad to help you reach your learning goals.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Lessons per week: 15
| Max. group size: 1
186 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 195 186 | 390 371 | 585 556 | 780 741 | 975 927 | 1170 1112 | 1365 1297 | 1560 1482 | 1800 1710 | 2160 2052 | 180 171 |
| Price in US$ | 212 | 423 | 634 | 845 | 1057 | 1268 | 1479 | 1690 | 1950 | 2340 | 195 |
This course is designed to offer a calm environment but still provide a good learning language progress.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Lessons per week: 40
| Max. group size: 1
418 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 440 418 | 880 836 | 1320 1254 | 1760 1672 | 2200 2090 | 2640 2508 | 3080 2926 | 3520 3344 | 4000 3800 | 4800 4560 | 400 380 |
| Price in US$ | 477 | 954 | 1430 | 1907 | 2384 | 2860 | 3337 | 3814 | 4334 | 5200 | 434 |
This course is designed for students with excellent learning abilities and appropriate motivation.
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 15
65 € per week
(Based on the price of 45 weeks)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 45 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2990 2916 |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 3325 |
Course price includes accommodation
On campus, Triple room, No meals
Especially designed to study the language from total beginner to intermediate in one academic year. The dates could change.
On campus, Triple room, No meals
Especially designed to study the language from total beginner to intermediate in one academic year. The dates could change.
Starting dates
2019: 16.Sep.2019.
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: 10:00 - 15:00
Morning: 10:00 - 15:00
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 8
228 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 240 228 | 480 456 | 720 684 | 960 912 | 1200 1140 | 1440 1368 | 1680 1596 | 1920 1824 | 2300 2185 | 2760 2622 | 230 219 |
| Price in US$ | 260 | 520 | 780 | 1040 | 1300 | 1560 | 1820 | 2080 | 2492 | 2990 | 250 |
A great option to polish your language skills. You can communicate with other students during the group lessons and focus on your personal needs during the private classes.
Starting dates
Every Monday .
Absolute beginners start on: 14.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 06.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019, 02.Dec.2019
Absolute beginners start on: 14.Jan.2019, 04.Feb.2019, 04.Mar.2019, 01.Apr.2019, 06.May.2019, 03.Jun.2019, 01.Jul.2019, 05.Aug.2019, 02.Sep.2019, 07.Oct.2019, 04.Nov.2019, 02.Dec.2019
Note: All courses offered by Echo Eastern Europe, Kiev can be reserved 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.
Lesson duration: 45 minutes
Individual classesSingle individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 13 €. 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.
Accommodation
Reserve as early as possible to get the best available homestay!
Single room, No meals
110 € per week
Less
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 110 | 220 | 330 | 440 | 550 | 660 | 770 | 880 | 1000 | 1200 | 100 |
| Price in US$ | 126 | 251 | 377 | 502 | 628 | 753 | 879 | 1004 | 1141 | 1369 | 115 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Homestay options proposed are a good way for you to explore the life of native speakers and practice your language in everyday situations.
Price extra night:
20 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
TV, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, Air conditioning, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
The school can offer:
- Homestay accommodation: without or with meals
- Private apartments
- If a minimum of 2 students apply together, the school can arrange a shared apartment.
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Ballet | 1 km | |
| Basketball | | 1 km |
| Cooking | | 1 km |
| Dancing | | 1 km |
| Diving | | 400 km |
| Football (soccer) | | 1 km |
| Golf | | 5 km |
| Horse riding | | 10 km |
| Ice Hockey | | 1 km |
| Mountainbiking | | 500 km |
| Music | | 1 km |
| Rugby | | 5 km |
| Sailing | | 400 km |
| Skiing | | 1 km |
| Swimming | | 1 km |
| Table Tennis | | 1 km |
| Tennis | | 1 km |
| Volleyball | | 1 km |
| Windsurfing | | 400 km |
| Yoga | | 1 km |
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Reviews
4.0/5.0
Overall rating
26 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usCity
4.5/5.0
Organisation
3.7/5.0
Facilities
3.1/5.0
Social activities
3.0/5.0
Course quality / Progress in language
4.3/5.0
Value for money
4.2/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
3.4/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
3.4/5.0
Other
3.4/5.0
Students liked about Echo Eastern Europe, Kiev
Magdalena28 years - United Kingdom
“*professional and well qualified teachers
*central location of the school (also very easy to reach by public transport)
*very small group classes”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Social activities
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
1.0/5.0
Other
1.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
1.0/5.0
Predrag31 years - France
“The quality of the course: rapid progress.”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
2.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
3.0/5.0
Social activities
1.0/5.0
Accommodation
Additional information
Other comments: Very good value for money
Barbara
“Fewer students per class as in a school in Moscow. Well structured course and very good teachers”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Other
5.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0/5.0
Sonia57 years - Switzerland
“It is a small school, which allows the teachers to respond to the strengths and weaknesses of the students. The content was very structured. The teacher, Olga, had a lot of patience and enthusiasm!”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
4.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: I can't judge the leisure activities, because I did not participate. There were a few offers, though.
Other comments: A sign at the entrance would be good. They are hard to find right away.
Michael45 years - Germany
“The classes were very intensive. The teacher very well prepared. The organization worked well.”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
5.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
4.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Other
5.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0/5.0
Additional information
Other comments: I would choose it again
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