Extra Class Language Center (E.C.L.C)
- Extra Class Language Center is located in the heart of St. Petersburg, the cultural capital of Russia, near Nevsky, the main street. The school is a 5-minute walk away from Dostoyevsky museum and 4 different metro stations.
- The language school Extra Class Language Center was founded in St. Petersburg, Russia in 2002.
- Address: 17 Zagorodniy, 191002 - St. Petersburg, Russia (see on map)
- Tax registration ID: 780101004
- Abbreviated name of school: E.C.L.C St. Petersburg
- Covid-19 Status: School currently open
Covid-19 related security measures that are taken by Extra Class Language Center
Sanitizers and disinfection at the school, the staff is having regular health check-ups, and tests are made on a need basis.
If the student is able to come to St. Petersburg (as the visas are rarely issued now, and lockdown are in place in some countries), we will gladly have him studying offline. Otherwise, online classes are available.
St. Petersburg has mandatory masks and gloves protection measures policy in public places, social distancing is mandatory ecommended depending on the place.
Foreigners need to provide a negative COVID-19 test upon arrival to the city.
St. Petersburg has mandatory masks and gloves protection measures policy in public places, social distancing is mandatory ecommended depending on the place.
Foreigners need to provide a negative COVID-19 test upon arrival to the city.
Accreditations and Quality seals
Committee on Education of St. Petersburg “We are a school created by teachers - for students, which makes us uniquely passionate and professional. We live our school, and it makes a difference”–Stanislav Chernyshov,Director of Extra Class Language Center
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:
2Our 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 Free consultation about suitable college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED Free assistance in applying to college/university programs by a qualified consultant
- INCLUDED 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 level.
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 2021 (including national and regional bank holidays): 01 Jan. 2021.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Russian Courses
General Language
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Lessons per week: 20
| Max. group size: 8
219 € per week
Less
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 230 219 | 460 437 | 587 558 | 782 743 | 978 930 | 1173 1115 | 1369 1301 | 1564 1486 | 1955 1858 | 2346 2229 | 196 187 |
| Price in US$ | 266 | 531 | 677 | 902 | 1128 | 1352 | 1578 | 1803 | 2254 | 2704 | 226 |
This course includes all aspects of Russian language: speaking, 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
Student comments
Annabel: "I really enjoyed my lessons and my teacher, Katya, was excellent. She made learning fun."
Gilles: "Very good teaching. Less political statements would have been fine. No afternoon activities and no internet access during one week. No information after registration until the last days before the course. Location impossible to find according to the address on the website."
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 8
409 € per week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 430 409 | 860 817 | 1097 1043 | 1462 1389 | 1828 1737 | 2193 2084 | 2559 2432 | 2924 2778 | 3655 3473 | 4386 4167 | 366 348 |
| Price in US$ | 496 | 992 | 1265 | 1685 | 2107 | 2528 | 2950 | 3370 | 4213 | 5055 | 422 |
This course combines 20 mini group lessons with 10 individual lessons per week to enhance the learning experience. Ideal for students who want to progress quickly.
Starting dates
Every Monday.
Private
This course tends to sell out quickly!
Lessons per week: 30
| Max. group size: 1
618 € per week
More
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 650 618 | 1300 1235 | 1658 1576 | 2210 2100 | 2763 2625 | 3315 3150 | 3868 3675 | 4420 4199 | 5525 5249 | 6630 6299 | 553 526 |
| Price in US$ | 750 | 1499 | 1911 | 2547 | 3185 | 3821 | 4458 | 5094 | 6368 | 7641 | 638 |
The Individual Russian language “Breakthrough” course 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 (eg. Russian for business, economics, medicine, literature). The course includes extensive vocabulary studies, and practice in speaking Russian in different settings, like telephoning, presenting and negotiating.
Price includes tuition, teaching material and visa support.
Price includes tuition, teaching material and 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
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 800 760 | 1600 1520 | 2040 1938 | 2720 2584 | 3400 3230 | 4080 3876 | 4760 4522 | 5440 5168 | 6800 6460 | 8160 7752 | 680 646 |
| Price in US$ | 922 | 1844 | 2351 | 3135 | 3919 | 4702 | 5486 | 6270 | 7837 | 9404 | 784 |
Individual Russian language “Hurricane” course is the top choice for executive Russian language training. It guarantees total immersion effect and combines thorough and intensive general Russian classes with lessons targeted at job related issues.
Price includes tuition, teaching material and visa support.
Price includes tuition, teaching material and visa support.
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
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 450 428 | 900 855 | 1148 1091 | 1530 1454 | 1913 1818 | 2295 2181 | 2678 2545 | 3060 2907 | 3825 3634 | 4590 4361 | 383 364 |
| Price in US$ | 519 | 1038 | 1324 | 1764 | 2205 | 2645 | 3087 | 3527 | 4409 | 5290 | 442 |
Individual Russian language “Leisure” course allows students to explore the city (museums, Russian churches and palaces) while learning Russian.
Price includes tuition, teaching material and visa support.
Price includes tuition, teaching material and 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
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 490 466 | 980 931 | 1250 1188 | 1666 1583 | 2083 1979 | 2499 2375 | 2916 2771 | 3332 3166 | 4165 3957 | 4998 4749 | 417 397 |
| Price in US$ | 565 | 1130 | 1441 | 1920 | 2401 | 2880 | 3361 | 3840 | 4800 | 5760 | 481 |
Individual Russian language "Classic" course offers maximum individual attention and flexibility. Student's objectives set the framework for the course. This course allows for a balanced combination of Russian classes and free time activities.
Price includes tuition, teaching material, visa support.
Price includes tuition, teaching material, visa support.
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
Accommodation
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 staying with a host family.
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 staying with a host family.
| 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):
Sample of activities for adults (PDF)
Reviews
4.3
Overall school rating
21 authentic reviews from students who reserved with usLocation of the school
4.9
Organisation
4.1
Facilities
3.8
Social activities
3.1
Course quality / Progress in language
4.4
Value for money
4.2
Accommodation
Homestay
4.6
Shared Flat (apartment)
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Other
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What students liked about Extra Class Language Center, St. Petersburg
Maurice63 years
“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
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
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.
Annabel57 years
“My teacher was amazing and the receptionist, Alena, was incredibly helpful if you need recommendations or help with anything locally.”
Overall rating
5.0
Value for money
5.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
4.0
School organization
5.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
5.0
Accommodation
Additional information
Insider tips about what future students should not miss: Ask Alena for a student discount pass so that you can get into museums and exhibitions for free or at a discount. Ask her to tell you where to get a Russian SIM card to get unlimited data (for maps, etc) for a really good price.
Bernadette51 years
“The quality of the teacher, Katia, and the seriousness of the whole school team”
Overall rating
4.0
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
3.0
Accommodation
Homestay
4.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
4.0
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.
Sylviane59 years
“Professor knew how to adapt to our needs for our next stay.”
Overall rating
4.0
Value for money
4.0
Detailed review
City/place
5.0
Facilities (library, classrooms)
3.0
School organization
3.0
Quality of teaching / language progress
4.0
Accommodation
Additional information
Other comments: Billing problem. Paid the courses on the account indicated in the bill, but in between, the account no longer exists. I asked to see with my bank to bring back the money !!! To be continued !!!!!!
Rodrigo28 years
“Its personalized feel. Only two other classmates.”
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
4.0
School organization
4.0
Social activities
3.0
Accommodation
Homestay
5.0
Other
5.0
Shared Flat (apartment)
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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Other Russian schools in St. Petersburg offering Russian courses:
- What is the best price for a course at Extra Class Language Center, St. Petersburg?Russian courses at Extra Class Language Center start at 219 € for Mini Group Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is airport pickup offered by Extra Class Language Center?Yes. The school offers pickup from Pulkovo Airport ( €)
- What is the number of students per class at Extra Class?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Extra Class varies from 1 students (One to One 30) to 8 students (Mini Group Course)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Extra Class Language Center?100% of teachers at Extra Class Language Center hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Extra Class Language Center from?The highest Nationality percentage at Extra Class Language Center comes from Switzerland with a 15% representation, followed by students from Germany (10%) and England (10%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Extra Class Language Center offers courses for which ages?Extra Class Language Center offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 0 during the summer and 0 for the rest of the year.
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