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Extra Class Language Center
The language school Extra Class Language Center was founded in St. Petersburg, Russia in 2002. Extra Class Language Center is located in the heart of St. Petersburg, the cultural capital of Russia, near Nevsky, the main street. We are a 5-minute walk away from Dostoyevsky museum and 4 different metro stations. We are the only private language school that creates Russian textbooks and programs used at universities worldwide. Only professional instructors and VIP client service.
The school address is: 17 Zagorodniy, 191002 - St. Petersburg, Russia (see on map)
Accreditations and Quality seals
Committee on Education of St. Petersburg School Size:
Facilities
Cafeteria
Library
Movie rental
Movie room
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms:
6Number of public PC workstations:
2Prices include
- 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
- Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by qualified consultant
- Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by qualified consultant
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students
Course material:
Generally course material has to be purchased by the student. The costs of course material will be approximately 20 € per course.
Average number of students
- Adult courses in summer: 80
- Adult courses throughout the year: 65
Average number of levels
- Adult courses in summer: 6
- Adult courses throughout the year: 4
Minimum age of students
- 16 years
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):
10
10
10
10
5
10
15
5
10
Optional airport transfer
Best arrival airport is Pulkovo LED.
Pulkovo Airport:20 € drop off
free airport transfer without additional costs pick up
Days without class
In 2019 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01.Jan.2019.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Russian Courses
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 8
219 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in € | 230 219 | 460 437 | 690 656 | 920 874 | 925 879 | 1110 1055 | 1295 1231 | 1480 1406 | 1440 1368 | 1600 1520 | 1920 1824 |
| Price in US$ | 250 | 499 | 748 | 997 | 1003 | 1203 | 1403 | 1604 | 1560 | 1734 | 2080 |
Mini-Group Russian language courses are held in mini-groups and include all aspects of Russian language: speaking Russian, writing, reading, listening, Russian grammar and pronunciation with a special emphasis on general daily Russian communication skills. Instructors who teach group Russian courses use a variety of modern teaching techniques such as role play, task based activities, games and discussions.
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 - 13:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:30
Morning: 10:00 - 13:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:30
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Lessons per week: 15
| Max. group size: 1
428 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in € | 450 428 | 900 855 | 1200 1140 | 1600 1520 | 1800 1710 | 2160 2052 | 2520 2394 | 2880 2736 | 3060 2907 | 3400 3230 | 4080 3876 |
| Price in US$ | 488 | 975 | 1300 | 1734 | 1950 | 2340 | 2730 | 3120 | 3315 | 3684 | 4420 |
Individual Russian language “Leisure” course: explore the city (museums, Russian churches and palaces) while learning Russian.
Price includes: tuition, teaching material, visa support.
Price includes: tuition, teaching material, visa support.
Starting dates
Every Day .
General course schedule
3 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 - 12:35
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:35
Morning: 10:00 - 12:35
Afternoon: 14:00 - 18:35
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 1
475 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in € | 500 475 | 1000 950 | 1350 1283 | 1800 1710 | 2000 1900 | 2400 2280 | 2800 2660 | 3200 3040 | 3375 3207 | 3750 3563 | 4500 4275 |
| Price in US$ | 542 | 1084 | 1463 | 1950 | 2167 | 2600 | 3034 | 3467 | 3657 | 4063 | 4875 |
20 hours per week - Classic Individual Russian course, which offers maximum individual attention and flexibility. Student's objectives set the framework for the course and the balance of general vs. job-oriented Russian, the amount of time devoted to speaking Russian, clarification of Russian grammar, or reading and analysing Russian literature. This course allows for a balanced combination of Russian classes and free time activities.
Starting dates
Every Day .
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 - 13:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:30
Morning: 10:00 - 13:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:30
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 1
618 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in € | 650 618 | 1300 1235 | 1755 1668 | 2340 2223 | 2600 2470 | 3120 2964 | 3640 3458 | 4160 3952 | 4410 4190 | 4900 4655 | 5880 5586 |
| Price in US$ | 705 | 1409 | 1902 | 2535 | 2817 | 3380 | 3944 | 4507 | 4778 | 5309 | 6370 |
This “Breakthrough” is mostly suitable for professionals who want to develop general Russian language skills, and at the same time acquire profound knowledge in some specific area (ex. Russian for business, economics, medicine, literature). Extensive vocabulary work, and practice in speaking Russian in different settings, like telephoning, presenting, negotiating.
Price includes: tuition, teaching material, visa support.
Price includes: tuition, teaching material, visa support.
Starting dates
Every Day .
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 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:30
Morning: 10:00 - 12:30
Afternoon: 13:00 - 15:30
Lessons per week: 40
| Max. group size: 1
760 € per week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in € | 800 760 | 1600 1520 | 2160 2052 | 2880 2736 | 3200 3040 | 3840 3648 | 4480 4256 | 5120 4864 | 5400 5130 | 6000 5700 | 7200 6840 |
| Price in US$ | 867 | 1734 | 2340 | 3120 | 3467 | 4160 | 4854 | 5547 | 5850 | 6500 | 7800 |
Individual “Hurricane” Russian course is the top choice for executive Russian language training. It guarantees total immersion effect and combines thorough and intensive general Russian classes with those targeted at job related issues.
Starting dates
Every Day .
General course schedule
8 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 - 13:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:30
Morning: 10:00 - 13:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:30
Note: All courses offered by Extra Class Language Center, St. Petersburg 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 30 €. 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
In high demand!
Single room, Breakfast
180 € per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in € | 180 | 360 | 540 | 720 | 900 | 1080 | 1260 | 1440 | 1800 | 2160 | 180 |
| Price in US$ | 206 | 411 | 616 | 822 | 1027 | 1232 | 1437 | 1643 | 2053 | 2464 | 206 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
26 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Includes:
Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Heating, Breakfast, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 16
Maximum age of students: 92
Maximum age of students: 92
This accommodation tends to sell out quickly!
Single room, No meals
180 € per week
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| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in € | 180 | 360 | 540 | 720 | 900 | 1080 | 1260 | 1440 | 1800 | 2160 | 180 |
| Price in US$ | 206 | 411 | 616 | 822 | 1027 | 1232 | 1437 | 1643 | 2053 | 2464 | 206 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Saturday
Price per person
Price per person
Price extra night:
26 €
(Individual extra nights bookable at indicated extra night price)
Room Occupancy:
Single room.
Distance from school:
25 minutes walking
Includes:
Phone, Towels, Bedding/linen, Weekly cleaning, Access to laundry service, Kitchen, Access to Wifi in building (Free WIFI), Heating, No meals, Shared bathroom.
Age of students
Minimum age of students: 18
All accommodations are located either in the city center or at least within a short walk from a metro station. Host families have been cooperating with the school for years, and are regularly monitored.
Please note that by Russian standards there is usually just one bathroom in a flat, so it is unrealistic to request a separate bathroom when you stay with a host family. Also remember that the number of central accommodations is limited, so the earlier you book, the more chances you have to stay within a walking distance from the school.
Please note that by Russian standards there is usually just one bathroom in a flat, so it is unrealistic to request a separate bathroom when you stay with a host family. Also remember that the number of central accommodations is limited, so the earlier you book, the more chances you have to stay within a walking distance from the school.
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Ballet | | 1 km |
| Cooking | | 2 km |
| Dancing | | 1 km |
| Golf | | 20 km |
| Horse riding | | 10 km |
| Ice Hockey | | 5 km |
| Music | | |
| Sailing | | 10 km |
| Skiing | | 20 km |
| Squash | | 3 km |
| Swimming | | 2 km |
| Table Tennis | | 5 km |
| Tennis | | 10 km |
| Volleyball | | 5 km |
| Yoga | | 1 km |
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Leisure programme for adults (sample):
Reviews
4.3/5.0
Overall rating
16 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usCity
4.9/5.0
Organisation
4.1/5.0
Facilities
3.6/5.0
Social activities
2.9/5.0
Course quality / Progress in language
4.3/5.0
Value for money
4.1/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.4/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.2/5.0
Other
4.8/5.0
Students liked about Extra Class Language Center, St. Petersburg
Bernadette51 years - France, Metropolitan
“The quality of the teacher, Katia, and the seriousness of the whole school team”
Overall rating
4.0/5.0
Value for money
4.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
3.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.0/5.0
Additional information
Other comments: It was a very good experience. I will really recommend this school around me and I hope to return soon. I felt full of confidence.
Andrzej 26 years - Poland
“Professional approach”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0/5.0
School organization
5.0/5.0
Social activities
3.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.0/5.0
Additional information
Other comments: Studying russian for 3 weeks in EXTRA-SCHOOL is equivalent to my 1 year russian course in Poland ( 1h a week). I highly recommend their services.
Susanne62 years - Austria
“Very friendly atmosphere and challenging level.”
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
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Dostoevsky Museum
Other comments: It has been the second time here for me and I will gladly come back.
Maurice63 years - Switzerland
“The warm welcome and highly individualized, the quality of teaching. More generally, the relaxed feeling of security which allows to consider progress in this wonderful language. Each student I met appeared to have found their place and their happiness whatever their age. The premises are full of light, there are beautiful views overlooking a park for children, with lots of trees.”
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
5.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Other
5.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: The adjoining street Rubinstein, its animation (Jazz), restaurants with varied menus (Italian, Spanish and of course russian), its renowned theaters, especially the Europe theater and a street behind it, the Leninsoviet theater
Other comments: I must say that I recommend this school for a wonderful stay in Petersburg, in comparison with others I visited before.
Rodrigo28 years - United States
“Its personalized feel. Only two other classmates.”
Overall rating
5.0/5.0
Value for money
5.0/5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0/5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0/5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0/5.0
School organization
4.0/5.0
Social activities
3.0/5.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0/5.0
Other
5.0/5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0/5.0
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Walk or take the metro, if taking the metro buy a card.
Other comments: All teachers were really nice, and class was not too long so I could visit the sites.
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