Rubinsteina str. 11 - 191002 St. Petersburg - see on map
Ratings
- St. Petersburg is one of the top destinations our students liked most
- Free assistance in applying to college/university programmes by a qualified consultant.
- Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
- Very favorable cancellation terms. You can cancel courses with less than 6 days notice.
- Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
The school promotes that, at present, ProBa is one of the leading institutions offering academic courses of the Russian Language for Foreigners and intensive language practise in Russia.
Location: ProBa Educational Centre St. Petersburg is located in the culturally rich Russian capital of St. Petersburg. The school is housed in the Vladimirsky area of the city near Nevsky Prospect and within a few minutes' walk from Kazan Cathedral, Isaak Cathedral and State Hermitage. There are also many amenities, eateries, links to public transport and attractions within walking distance. Such attractions include the Lomonosov Bridge, the Faberge Museum, the Anichkov Bridge, several Movie theatres and more.
Course selection: The school provides Russian language courses suitable for students of all levels. In addition to General Russian taught over several schedules and intensities, ProBa Educational Centre also provides Russian for Tourism, Russian and Culture, and various programmes with activities around the city. ProBa Educational Centre St. Petersburg also provides English language courses.
Social and cultural: The school promotes many excursions and cultural happenings for a student's optional participation. Excursions can include trips to Moscow, Pskov and Novgorod. Various excursions and activities are also arranged around St. Petersburg. These activities can involve discussions on topics such as Russian orthodoxy and economics as well as visits to galleries and museums.
- The language school ProBa Educational Centre was founded in St. Petersburg, Russia in 1995.
- Legal name / parent company: Proba-Lingua Ltd
- Tax registration ID: TIN7840087761
Russian Courses
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in € | 225 214 | 450 428 | 630 599 | 810 770 | 990 941 | 1170 1112 | 1350 1283 | 1530 1454 | 1710 1625 | 1890 1796 | 2250 2138 |
| Price in US$ | 229 | 458 | 641 | 824 | 1007 | 1190 | 1373 | 1556 | 1739 | 1922 | 2288 |
Learn Russian while studying while studying in small groups limited to a maximum of 8 students, with the possibility of the group being even smaller. You will find that participating in classes of this size is much easier than in larger settings, since both the teacher and the students can hear each other easily, and have more opportunity to get to know one another.
The methodology favoured on this course tends to make use of interactive activities, to engage everyone as an active participant, giving you more total time spent speaking in Russian.
Get ready to jump into a productive routine of 20 lessons per week, in which you’ll study in a group that corresponds to your current level of Russian - determined by the placement test that the school asks you to complete upon signing up.
The following services are included in the course fee:
transfer from the airport, entry test, tuition, teaching material, course certificate, information material, tea/coffee during the breaks and free access to the internet.
The school offers small class sizes with a maximum of 8 students. Instruction in small groups increases the amount of instructional time that the teacher has to spend with each student during the lesson. This allows for increased interaction between the teacher and the students. You feel more comfortable in asking questions in the Mini Group Russian Courses, respond more frequently, and receive more corrective feedback. Instructional activities can be tailored more specifically to the needs of the students in small group. To check the level of the Russian Language knowledge each student passes the entry test on the first day of studies. The test results are the basis for groups’ formation. This course includes 20 lessons per week (4/day).
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 € | 420 399 | 790 751 | 1160 1102 | 1530 1454 | 1900 1805 | 2270 2157 | 2640 2508 | 3010 2860 | 3750 3563 | 4490 4266 | 370 352 |
| Price in US$ | 428 | 804 | 1180 | 1556 | 1933 | 2309 | 2685 | 3061 | 3814 | 4566 | 377 |
If you want to learn Russian in St Petersburg while still having a lot of time to visit city sights and suburbs, our Semi-Intensive Russian program is perfect for you! Semi-intensive course, a half-day course of 15 lessons per week (3/day). The main emphasis of this course is on practical communication to build up your vocabulary and help to develop fluency and confidence.
This course allows the student time to integrate the programme with work commitments, self-study or a more relaxing time during their stay in Russia.
Morning: 9:00 - 11:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in € | 450 428 | 900 855 | 1350 1283 | 1800 1710 | 2250 2138 | 2700 2565 | 3150 2993 | 3600 3420 | 4500 4275 | 5400 5130 | 450 428 |
| Price in US$ | 458 | 916 | 1373 | 1831 | 2288 | 2746 | 3204 | 3661 | 4576 | 5492 | 458 |
Following services are included in the course fee: transfer from and to the airport, entry test, teaching material, course certificate, information material, tea/coffee during the breaks and free access to internet.
Mini-Group course + Individual lessons. This course is designed for students who want to improve their overall level of Russian to communicate more fluently in work, travel and everyday life.
Russian Group Courses: The school offers small class sizes with a maximum of 8 students. Instruction in small groups increases the amount of instructional time that the teacher has to spend with each student during the lesson.
Your individual lessons: Teachers then work closely with the student to ensure these needs are being met. You can request a special emphasis on a particular language skill or area of expertise in Russian. If you have special learning requirements, advise us in advance.
Morning: 10:00 - 13:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in € | 275 262 | 550 523 | 825 784 | 1100 1045 | 1375 1307 | 1650 1568 | 1925 1829 | 2200 2090 | 2750 2613 | 3300 3135 | 275 262 |
| Price in US$ | 280 | 560 | 839 | 1119 | 1399 | 1678 | 1958 | 2238 | 2797 | 3356 | 280 |
Following services are included in the course fee:
transfer from the airport, entry test, tuition, teaching material, course certificate, information material, tea/coffee during the breaks and free access to the internet.
The Russian Language and Culture course will provide you with a deeper understanding of Russian culture while also improving your Russian language skills.
This course provides you with the opportunity to broaden your cultural horizons and raise your international awareness and sensitivity to Russian culture. You will learn about various aspects of Russian culture and will be asked to reflect on and discuss the potential reasons behind cultural similarities and differences. Sessions will also focus on Russian language skills including vocabulary learning and pronunciation skills.
Morning: 10:00 - 15:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | -- | 550 537 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | -- | 575 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
This course includes a transfer from the airport, entry test, tuition and teaching material, information material, a cultural program (2 excursions), course certificate, tea/coffe during the breaks, free WiFi and accommodation. Perfect for the student who wants to immerse him or herself into the culture of Russia during those cold nights.
White Nights St Petersburg. This is the only place in the world where the period of time during the year is the symbol of the city. And when you see the bridges rise their powerful wings over the Neva framed by the marvelous embankments, parks and palaces, you’ll not be indifferent, you’ll be eager to come here again and again.
In order to give our guests the possibility to not only to master their knowledge of the Russian Language, but also to visit our city during famous white nights, the school has designed The “White Nights Russian Language Courses” – two weeks special courses in June.
The school propose cultural program included in the Course fee. Also, you’ll have a chance to take part at our annual holiday “Get school diploma on the river”, when the school rent a boat for the students for White Nights party (see our school gallery and solcial networks for details)
Morning: 10:00 - 13:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 20 |
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| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2490 2366 |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 2533 |
Services included in the course fee:
transfer from the airport, entry test, tuition, teaching material, course certificate, information material, tea/coffee during the breaks and free access to the internet.
Academic Semester in St. Petersburg – 12 weeks of study
Semester Course is designed for people willing to achieve a high level of Russian Language and spend an extended period of time in St. Petersburg – Semester Abroad. Studying for a semester in another country can be a great cultural and academic learning experience. We offer you the opportunity of having academic semester course at our Centre. In the ProBa Academic Semester Abroad program, students become integrated into the way of life and culture of Russia. Students live with a Host Family and attend the Russian Language Course. The course includes serious study of different aspects of the Russian Language: Phonetics, Practical and Theoretical Grammar, Lexicology and Stylistics, and is accompanied by conversational, reading and writing practice.
Semester Program
Elementary Russian I and II. Russian for Beginners (no knowledge required) Phonetics; elements of grammar; reading of simple Russian prose; practice in speaking and audio-lingual work; elements of composition.
Intermediate Russian I and II (elementary or intermediate knowledge required) Russian for Intermediate students. The grammatical structure of today’s standard Russian; intensive practice in reading, conversation and composition; elements of lexicology, phraseology and stylistics.
Special program. Russian for Professionals (advanced and native speaker competency required) Theory and Practice of Translation; TORFL certification (Teaching of Russian as a Foreign Language); practice of modern Russian language: study of the Russian prose, theoretical and practical grammar of modern Russian; Lexicology; Stylistics; Phraseology; introduction to life in Russia that studies politics, society, history and culture.
Morning: 10:00 - 13:40
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in € | 1200 1170 | 2400 2340 | 3600 3510 | 4800 4680 | 6000 5850 | 7200 7020 | 8400 8190 | 9600 9360 | 12000 11700 | 14400 14040 | 1200 1170 |
| Price in US$ | 1253 | 2505 | 3758 | 5010 | 6262 | 7515 | 8767 | 10019 | 12524 | 15029 | 1253 |
Following services are included in the course fee:
transfer from and to the airport, entry test, teaching material, 20 one-to-one lessons, course certificate, information material and accommodation.
The ProBa Language Centre offers you the Russian language course at home by carefully chosen qualified teachers. The main concept of this Russian language course is that a student spends practically all the time with the teacher and has excellent possibilities for very serious language practice. This course comprises 20 individual lessons per week. Lessons are given at the teacher’s home, where a student lives. The timetable is jointly determined by a student and a teacher. The quality of the course is guaranteed by the educational system of our company. Students may take part in all additional cultural activities offered by the school.
On a one-to-one Russian homestay language program, you are carefully matched to a host teacher specialising in teaching Russian, who meets your needs and shares your interests. You can practise Russian all day long in a Russian-speaking setting, with a teacher who knows your strengths and weaknesses and who can design and deliver a program to suit you.
Morning: 10:00 - 13:30
Afternoon: 18:00 - 20:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in € | 700 665 | 1190 1131 | 1680 1596 | 2170 2062 | 2660 2527 | 3150 2993 | 3640 3458 | 4130 3924 | 4620 4389 | 5110 4855 | 6090 5786 |
| Price in US$ | 712 | 1211 | 1709 | 2207 | 2705 | 3204 | 3702 | 4200 | 4698 | 5197 | 6193 |
Following services are included in the course fee:
transfers from and to the airport, guide-book and map of St. Petersburg, assessment test, tuition, teaching material, course certificate, information material, tea/coffee during the breaks and free access to the internet.
These courses contain 30 one-to-one lessons per week. One-to-One Russian instruction is available at all levels of ability. Your course is customized in approach, content and duration to suit your needs and wishes. Individual Intensive Russian courses are the most suitable variant for people who are eager to spend a lot of time studying the language and to have a good command of Russian. International executives need Russian as a tool, not as a subject of study. Our Individual Intensive Courses do not just teach business Russian, they help professionals do business in Russian. Excellent opportunity to understand and to feel the language!
Morning: 10:00 - 15:30
Afternoon: 13:30 - 18:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in € | 750 713 | 1330 1264 | 1910 1815 | 2490 2366 | 3070 2917 | 3650 3468 | 4230 4019 | 4810 4570 | 5390 5121 | 5970 5672 | 7130 6774 |
| Price in US$ | 763 | 1353 | 1943 | 2533 | 3122 | 3712 | 4302 | 4892 | 5481 | 6071 | 7251 |
Following services are included in the course fee:
transfer from the airport, assessment test, tuition, teaching material, course certificate, student card, tea/coffee during the breaks and free access to the internet.
These courses contain 36 one-to-one lessons per week. Individual Mastership Russian is a programme of superintensive Individual tuition at a reasonable price. This is a good opportunity to get quickly to a high level of the Russian Language for an associate degree or in a professional area. The course is held by one or two teachers, who are focused on different aspects. The school carefully selects Individual Mastership teachers so that they have good experience in intensive everyday work. This helps them deal with the specific needs of students.
Morning: 10:00 - 15:00
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in € | 500 475 | 890 846 | 1280 1216 | 1670 1587 | 2060 1957 | 2450 2328 | 2840 2698 | 3230 3069 | 3620 3439 | 4010 3810 | 4790 4551 |
| Price in US$ | 509 | 906 | 1302 | 1699 | 2095 | 2492 | 2888 | 3285 | 3682 | 4078 | 4871 |
Following services are included in the course fee:
transfers from and to the airport, guide-book and map of St. Petersburg, assessment test, tuition, teaching material, course certificate, information material, tea/coffee during the breaks and free access to the internet.
These Russian courses contain 20 one-to-one lessons per week. The choice of the starting dates and the course length depends on the participant’s personal desire. The programme of the course is jointly designed by the teacher and the student on the basis of special interests of study specified by the student in the enrollment form. You can request a special emphasis on a particular language skill or area of expertise in Russian. If you have special learning requirements, advise us in advance. You should feel free to bring with your materials in your language which pertain to your special needs.
Morning: 10:00 - 13:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in € | 2000 1900 | 4000 3800 | 6000 5700 | 8000 7600 | 10000 9500 | 12000 11400 | 14000 13300 | 16000 15200 | 18000 17100 | 20000 19000 | 24000 22800 |
| Price in US$ | 2034 | 4068 | 6102 | 8136 | 10169 | 12203 | 14237 | 16271 | 18304 | 20338 | 24406 |
Final course fee depends on the number of modules chosen.
Course price includes:
42 lessons over 7 days (6 lessons per day), two teachers, restaurant lunch with teacher every day, cultural evening performances with guide or teacher, guided half-day excursions (2 per week) and chauffeur-driven car.
The Crash course is designed for participants wishing to get sufficient results in a very short period of time. This course is specifically developed for determined and highly-motivated people willing to acquire a sufficient knowledge of Russian in a fast and efficient way. Every participant receives a detailed intensive day-by-day program beforehand so that he can choose those points he considers to be the most important. Learn basic conversation skills in only 2 weeks! In this new super- intensive foreign language course you will learn how to speak at a basic conversational level. Classes are taught daily with two different teachers. Everyday lunch with the teacher is included.
Evening cultural activities (theater, philarmonia) included in the program are accompanied by the teacher.
Morning: 10:00 - 17:30
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in € | -- | -- | -- | 1950 1902 | -- | -- | -- | 3290 3208 | -- | -- | 4190 4086 |
| Price in US$ | -- | -- | -- | 2036 | -- | -- | -- | 3434 | -- | -- | 4373 |
Russian language study and practical work.
Students can choose between: teacher of foreign language, teacher assistant or volunteering in a central hospital.
Services included in the total fee:
transfer from the airport, entry test, tuition, teaching material, course certificate, information material, tea/coffee during the breaks and free access to the internet.
This project is aimed at people willing not only to study the language but also to do something in order to experience life as it is. The school offers you the unique opportunity of having highly intensive Russian Language course (20 lessons per week in Mini-Grpoup) and practical work as a volunteer at the local charity organization or as a Foreign language teacher at our school.
Such work gives the possibility to have more intensive language practice and life experience for our students. The volunteer work will be organized after your Russian lessons – after lunch time.
Morning: 10:00 - 13:40
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:40
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price in € | 320 304 | 640 608 | 960 912 | 1280 1216 | 1600 1520 | 1920 1824 | 2240 2128 | 2560 2432 | 2880 2736 | 3200 3040 | 3840 3648 |
| Price in US$ | 326 | 651 | 977 | 1302 | 1628 | 1953 | 2278 | 2604 | 2929 | 3255 | 3905 |
Following services are included in the course fee:
transfer from the airport, entry test, tuition, teaching material, course certificate, information material, tea/coffee during the breaks and free access to the internet.
If you work or would like to work in the tourism industry (as a travel agent, tour guide, flight attendant, etc.) - this course for you! Everyone who is connected with the Tourist Industry will have to learn Russian and be able to speak it in an informative and concise way.
Hotel Staff need to be able to smile and greet their guests pleasantly, but after that they may be asked a question and so they should be able to understand and reply in Russian. Your teacher will have gained specific knowledge and will have worked in Travel Industry as well as is aware of the correct usage of the Russian language; know how and when to use it in tourism. They will know exactly what you need and how to teach this to you.
Morning: 10:00 - 13:30
Information for all courses offered by ProBa Educational Centre
The inscription fee includes the issuance of the official invitation necessary for getting the Entry Visa, registration after arrival and reservation of accommodation for all period of stay.
Price of course includes: transfer from the airport (return is not included) and student card.
01 Jan. 2023.
Lessons needed per Russian language level
Our price includes
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Free airport pickup for all junior courses (both ways)
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- 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
- INCLUDED Paid assistance in finding flats for long-term students at 5€
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ProBa Educational Centre
“Admission is flexible and open for all levels. Smaller class size, easier communication with instructors. We offer visa support for all countries.”–Oleg Prokofiev,Director of ProBa Educational Centre
ASTRA
General school facilities
Cafeteria
Kitchen for student use
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Computer lab
Library
Movie rental
Movie room
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free coffee
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Free parking
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Facilities for islamic students
Homestay option for female islamic students where no men are living in household and that prepare halal food
Classroom equipment
TV in some classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in most classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
Number of classrooms: 8Number of public PC workstations: 3Facilities for disabled students
Adapted for students with learning difficulty
- Sertified teachers for students with learning dificulty, including dyslexia and dysgraphia.
Additional comment about facilities of school
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
Age of students
Airport transfer
Visa Documents
Leisure activities
| activity possible | distance from school | |
|---|---|---|
| Ballet | | 1 km |
| Baseball | - | 1 km |
| Basketball | - | 1 km |
| Cooking | | 1 km |
| Cricket | - | 1 km |
| Dancing | | 1 km |
| Diving | | 4 km |
| Field Hockey | - | 10 km |
| Football (soccer) | | 1 km |
| Golf | - | 20 km |
| Horse riding | | 4 km |
| Ice Hockey | - | 1 km |
| Music | | 1 km |
| Rugby | - | 1 km |
| Sailing | - | 10 km |
| Skiing | | 10 km |
| Swimming | | 1 km |
| Table Tennis | - | 1 km |
| Tennis | | 1 km |
| Volleyball | | 1 km |
| Windsurfing | - | 10 km |
| Yoga | | - |
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
Adults - Paid activities
Junior - Paid activities
Accommodation
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 168 | 336 | 504 | 672 | 840 | 1008 | 1176 | 1344 | 1680 | 2016 | 168 |
| Price in US$ | 180 | 360 | 540 | 720 | 900 | 1079 | 1259 | 1439 | 1799 | 2158 | 180 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
The ProBa Language School offers students the opportunity to live with other students of various nationalities while studying. In this way the schared flats are established where students have the opportunity live and interact with other cultures. All shared flats are located in the city-centre, fully equipped and, in addition to bedrooms, provide a dining area, a fully equipped kitchen and at least one bathroom. The apartments are normally shared by 2-3 students. Every student get single room.
This accommodation option includes airport pickup.
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in € | 200 | 400 | 600 | 800 | 1000 | 1200 | 1400 | 1600 | 2000 | 2400 | 200 |
| Price in US$ | 215 | 429 | 643 | 857 | 1071 | 1285 | 1499 | 1713 | 2141 | 2569 | 215 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
The school has a list of carefully chosen Russian host families in St. Petersburg working for our school. All rooms are personally checked by staff and must meet strict criteria before being included in the school database. Each participant is accommodated in a single room having all the necessary conditions for rest and study. Twin and Double Rooms are available on request. The price for accommodation includes two meals – breakfast and dinner.
All our host families have apartments in the centre and not far from the school. Accommodation with a Russian family is an integral part of the language-learning experience. This is the most suitable variant for those who are willing to understand spoken Russian perfectly as members of the families know usually a little of a foreign language. Students may stay with their host for as little as one week.
All hosts have been selected for the quality of their homes, in particular the room you are going to say in, as well as their willingness to make an overseas visitor feel at home.
All rooms are single. By special arrangement, the school can also provide twin or double rooms. You will have access to the communal parts of the house or flat. You will also be given your own front door key.
The hosts are Russian native speakers and you will be expected to speak in Russian in the family home. Hosts also reflect the diverse nature of the population of St. Petersburg and you can for example select a host with or without children, or a retired host, who may have more time on their hands to interact with you. To enable you to develop your expertise in Russian, the school will ensure there will be no other person in the house who speaks your language fluently.
We recommend accommodation in the host family with two meals/day because otherwise, you should lose your time every evening to find an appropriate cafe. Here is just one kitchen-dining room in Russian apartments, and it is an inconvenient situation when the host family will have dinner but you should wait in your room and then prepare something for yourself. Usually Russian women are not really happy when somebody uses the family kitchen and manages a household. So half board is always included in the homestay and you’re welcome to the evening dinner together with other members of the host family.
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
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| Price in € | 245 | 490 | 735 | 980 | 1225 | 1470 | 1715 | 1960 | 2450 | 2940 | 245 |
| Price in US$ | 263 | 525 | 787 | 1049 | 1312 | 1574 | 1836 | 2098 | 2623 | 3147 | 263 |
Prices based on accommodation from Saturday to Saturday
Price per person
The school offers special accommodation options in the city centre for groups of students and travellers. The participants have the possibility of living in Students’ Hostels which are located in the centre of St. Petersburg, within walking distance from Nevsky Prospect and in close walking distance from the school. The school can accommodate our students in double, twin and single rooms. We recommend our Youth-hostels because of their central locations. Living in the heart of the city you’ll have more possibilities for rest and sightseeing tours.
All the rooms are clean and have the necessary conditions for rest and study. The furnished kitchen, shower and WC are common in the block.
| weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | Additional Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | 210 | 420 | 630 | 840 | 1050 | 1260 | 1470 | 1680 | 2100 | 2520 | 210 |
| Price in US$ | 225 | 450 | 675 | 900 | 1124 | 1349 | 1574 | 1799 | 2248 | 2698 | 225 |
Prices based on accommodation from Sunday to Sunday
Price per person
The participants have the possibility of living in Students’ Hostels which are located in the centre of St. Petersburg, within walking distance from Nevsky Prospect and in close walking distance from the school. The school can accommodate our students in double, twin and single rooms. ProBa Educational Centre recommends the Youth-hostels because of their central locations. Living in the heart of the city you’ll have more possibilities for rest and sightseeing tours.
All the rooms are clean and have the necessary conditions for rest and study. The furnished kitchen, shower and WC are common in the block.
The school offers special accommodation options in the city centre for groups of students and travellers.
Ratings of ProBa Educational Centre compared to ratings of all schools in Russia
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Student opinions about ProBa Educational Centre, St. Petersburg
- Derzhavin Institute
- EDUCA Russian language school, Central
- Educacentre Language school, Primorskiy
- IClass Education Group
- Influent
- Liden & Denz Language Centre
- Ruslingua Russian Language School
- Study & Live in your Teacher's Home
- Zlatoust Language School
Questions and answers about ProBa Educational Centre
- We heard through the visa centre that for a long-term student visa, you need to provide proof of health insurance in Russia along with the invitation letter from the school you are attending. Can the school provide this health insurance?“The school's health insurance is an additional optional health insurance. Such insurance will be available in St Petersburg when the student is granted official state student status, approximately 40 days after arrival. This insurance is optional and cannot be submitted to the consulate. For regular insurance, please contact your local insurance company.”Oleg, Director from International Educational Center "ProBa" - Aug 21, 2023
FAQ about ProBa Educational Centre, St. Petersburg
- Approximately how much cash do I need to cover my daily expenses in St Petersburg?“Course and accommodation fees already cover many costs. So there is no need to bring a large sum of money. On average, our students need between EUR 20 and EUR 50 pocket money each week for their individual expenses.”Oleg, Director from International Educational Center "ProBa" - Sep 01, 2023
- What is the most popular accommodation offered by ProBa?The accommodation Shared Student Flat is the most popular among all our clients of ProBa
- Is airport pickup offered by ProBa Language Centre?Yes. The school offers pickup from Pulkovo Airport ( €)
- What is the number of students per class at ProBa?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at ProBa varies from 1 students (Semi-Intensive course) to 8 students (Mini Group)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at ProBa Educational Centre?100% of teachers at ProBa Educational Centre hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of ProBa Educational Centre from?The highest Nationality percentage at ProBa Educational Centre comes from USA with a 20% representation, followed by students from Germany (20%) and Netherlands (15%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- ProBa Educational Centre offers courses for which ages?ProBa Educational Centre offers courses from 16 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 30 for the rest of the year.
