Riga ratings & opinions
How our students rated their experience in Riga
What our students said about Riga
As a metropolis in the Baltics, Riga is of course more expensive than the surrounding area, but it has a lot to offer.
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Riga is a great town for studying or touristic activities!
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What school directors said about Riga

Latvia is a beautiful and safe destination in the EU to learn Russian.
Most recent student reviews of language schools in Riga

Courses taught mostly in Russian, making learning much faster. Teachers kind and competent.
9 October 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 32 years

The school is centrally located in Riga. Good classification through written questionnaire and telephone interview. Excellent lessons in small groups, good support from the teacher. She answered questions willing
I have been to the Baltics many times, but the language course gave me additional insights into the country and its people. It was a nice and very productive time in Riga.
20 September 2023
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 68 years

Great, patient and friendly teachers
5 July 2023
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 47 years

A great program to improve your Russian with very interactive classes.
16 August 2022
Course: Intensive Course - 6 weeks
Student age: 66 years

Very personal teacher-student relationship, so that the teacher can respond very individually to the student's weaknesses.
5 October 2020
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 26 years

Well-prepared, professionally excellent instructors.
Well-designed, planned lessons.
28 October 2019
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 48 years

Excellent language instruction and the guide Natasha üho took us around
Riga
Very professional and İ highly recommend Durbe
6 December 2016
Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Student age: 70 years

The teacher, who truly was dedicated to that we would learn Russian, and had enormous patience
17 October 2016
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 67 years

The atmosphere and the welcoming attitude was very uplifting. The teacher was very professional.
I would have appreciated it if there were more students at my level (beginner). You state on the internet site that no prior knowledge is necessary, but I would not have completed the course if I hadn't studied for three months in advance, as, luckily, I had done.
27 June 2016
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 67 years

The classes were great and I learned a lot. All the people were very friendly and explained everything to me.
Since I was in Riga in January, the social program was limited, but the school tried to make a suggestion for almost every day - great! The teachers ware very dedicated ... It was just awesome!
I organised my accommodation myself.
11 February 2013
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 42 years

Lessons are professional and serious; there is sufficient attention for the needs of the students.
I suggest to have more contact about the social program before the start of the lessons. It's then possible to choose from many possibilities.
6 June 2011
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Student age: 59 years
Information about Riga
Key Facts about Riga
- Price index excluding rent: 46* (54% cheaper than New York)
- Price index including rent: 37* (63% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:40* (60% cheaper than New York)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in Riga
What to do in Riga







Arrival airport
Public transportation to city center:
Every 30 minutes, 20 minutes.
Main stops: Lidosta Riga, Priezkalni, Rudas, Zolitudes iela, Upesgrivas iela, Kauguru iela, Dreillinu iela, Melnsila iela, Slokas iela, Daugavgrivas iela, Uzvaras bulvaris
Taxi: 16 minutes drive to city center of Riga
Q&A - Questions and answers about Riga
- What are the requirements for joining a Russian course?“In order to join the Russian lessons, students should be familiar with the Cyrillic alphabet.
”Ana Carolina Dos Santos, LanguageCourse.Net - Nov 21, 2022FAQ about courses in Riga
- What is the best language school for adults in Riga?Russian Language Academy has received the best overall rating in Riga.Which Russian school in Riga has the best location?Russian Language Academy, located in Raina Bulvaris 31-5 has been voted as the school with the best location in Riga.Which Russian school offers the best rated teaching in Riga?Russian Language Academy was rated highest for quality of teaching.Which school offers the best accommodation in Riga?'Shared flat' at Russian Language Academy is the best rated accommodation in Riga.What are the costs of living in Riga?The student price index in Riga is 45.8. For details check the city's cost of living section.Didn't find what you are looking for?Interested in a specific type of course? See other 14 different Russian course types in Riga.Interested in language travel to other cities? Have a look at Russian language schools in other cities in Latvia such as or see our list of all schools in Latvia. You may also want to consult options outside Latvia for learning Russian.