11 Best language schools in St. Petersburg (ranked based on student reviews)
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How our students rated their experience in St. Petersburg
What our students said about St. Petersburg
Wonderful city and so beautiful. I was sad there was no snow and learned that it's a myth that it snows all over Russia in winter! I advise you to get the Yandex Taxi app as soon as you can as I got badly ripped off by a dodgy taxi driver on arrival. He charged me 4,000 roubles for a journey that should have cost about 100 roubles and threatened to keep my suitcase. Apart from that, I had an amazing time.
England UK
St. Petersburg is always worth a trip. I saw the Hermitage, the Aurora ship, the Peter and Paul Fortress. Much more is possible. However, I used some afternoons for homework and deepening the content of the language lessons.
Germany
The school's student ID card with special discounts is great. Unfortunately not participated in the nightlife.
Germany
I'm a big dude, so people leave me alone, but it is just as safe a city for a single woman to walk around.
Wet, cold and windy in winter. Very pleasant from spring to summer
Hungary
Magic city, I would have liked to extend my stay!
France
What school directors said about St. Petersburg
The city of St. Petersburg was founded in 1703 by the visionary Tsar, Peter the Great, who aimed to build a capital to rival the great cities of Europe. With its majestic palaces, wide boulevards and numerous canals, at times you feel you could be in Paris, Vienna or Amsterdam, but ultimately it’s uniquely Russian. While it may no longer be Russia’s political capital, there is no doubt that St. Petersburg remains the country’s cultural capital. The Hermitage is a ‘must-visit’ and houses one of the finest art collections in the world. But that it just one of many galleries and museums, not to mention theatres and architectural gems waiting to be discovered. Although it looks beautiful in the winter snow, during the summer the city really comes alive when the ‘White Nights’ begin and the sun scarcely sets.
If you are interested in Russian culture - the best place to learn the language is Cultural capital of Russia. White Nights is best time to travel.
St. Petersburg is the cultural capital of Russia, its most open and international city, the treasury of Russian art and history, the Northern Venice
It is the best architecture and open museum under the air
St.Petersburg nowadays is the second biggest city in Russia which even used to be the capital of the country for two centuries.
Most recent student reviews of language schools in St. Petersburg
Good experience! I had been there only for 10 days but the teacher and staff were super nice!
Good experience
4 October 2021
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Student age: 28 years
Central location right next to the Herimitage, small groups of 2-4 people
25 February 2020
Course: Standard Russian - 2 weeks
Student age: 58 years
My teacher was amazing and the receptionist, Alena, was incredibly helpful if you need recommendations or help with anything locally.
13 January 2020
Course: Mini Group Course - 1 week
Student age: 57 years
Individual requests were implemented
Thank you for the wonderful time. Thank you for not incurring any fees when I rescheduled my appointment due to illness. Good service, nice teachers.
1 January 2020
Course: Standard Russian - 1 week
Student age: 36 years
Small group size, central location of the school
9 December 2019
Course: Standard Russian - 2 weeks
Student age: 58 years
The lessons, shuttle service good idea.
11 November 2019
Course: Mini Group - 2 weeks
Student age: 53 years
Great organization and willingness to help with problems. Great lessons. The individual support in the lessons was also nice thanks to the small classes in autumn/winter.
Didn't get an immigration card at the airport or lost it (please point out to everyone that this is an important piece of paper for departure). I didn't realize I needed one. The school secretary went to the police personally twice to get a new one. That was great!
3 November 2019
Course: Standard Course + 1 Specialisation Immersion Module - 2 weeks
Student age: 53 years
very small groups, the teachers are very involved
9 October 2019
Course: Standard Course + 2 Immersion Modules - 2 weeks
Student age: 48 years
The school issues student cards, with which you get free entry to the Eremitage and reduced or free entry to many other museums (unfortunately no reduction for audioguides). Excellent!
23 September 2019
Course: Mini Group - 2 weeks
Student age: 61 years
Directly in the city center. The school was very well organized.
2 September 2019
Course: Standard Russian - 1 week
Student age: 29 years
Excellent school
To recommend without hesitation ! Everything was exactly the same as the descriptions no bad surprise
27 August 2019
Course: Mini Group - 1 week
Student age: 60 years
I really liked the after school activities. Our tour guide was very good. Give the girl a raise!
17 July 2019
Course: Standard Course - 10 weeks
Student age: 66 years
Uncomplicated.
Practice.
Good teachers.
12 July 2019
Course: Mini Group - 2 weeks
Student age: 57 years
The staff were very kind and organized, absolutely incredible.
22 January 2019
Course: Standard Course + 2 Immersion Modules - 2 weeks
Student age: 19 years
Atmosphere friendly professional, bright rooms; great language training the central location (3 min to the Ermitage, 1 min to the Nevsky Prospect, good additional offers, important information about the stay, student ID very helpful
I made noticeable progress after 2 weeks of mini-group (4 hours per day), in speaking, too.
24 December 2018
Course: Standard Russian - 2 weeks
Student age: 69 years
Small group, laid back but still focused.
We were at quite different levels in our small group. I felt a little sorry for the others having to be patient with me.
28 November 2018
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Student age: 58 years
The commitment of the teacher, she also met with us privately.
On the didactic side, I very much would have wanted more (very simple) monolingualism. Sometimes the teacher's English was not enough to make things clear to me. I would rather have started with expressions of daily life, so that I could communicate at least a bit. Maybe the school will also rethink its course material in this regard.
5 September 2018
Course: Mini Group - 1 week
Student age: 46 years
The whole organisation was professional, efficient, well-structured, straightforward and kind. And I loved that we only spoke Russian.
23 August 2018
Course: Standard Course + 2 Immersion Modules - 3 weeks
Student age: 45 years
Students were all friendly. Staff were very professional. Well organised.
21 August 2018
Course: Standard Course + 2 Immersion Modules - 1 week
Student age: 33 years
Russian course types in St. Petersburg
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General Russian coursesGeneric Russian courses cover the four main elements of a language: writing, reading, speaking and listening. They are available for all levels.- Standard Russian Course - St. Petersburg (24)
- Combi: Group + Private - St. Petersburg (9)
- Russian & Culture - St. Petersburg (6)
- Learn Russian & Live with Teacher - St. Petersburg (5)
- Super Intensive Russian (+35h) - St. Petersburg (4)
- Small Group (max 6 students) - St. Petersburg (3)
- Evening - St. Petersburg (3)
- Language Year - St. Petersburg (1)
- Russian Conversation / Communication - St. Petersburg (1)
- Weekend - St. Petersburg (1)
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Private Russian coursesPrivate Russian classes are designed as a pack of lessons available in various formations. Students can have their one-to-one lessons in the school or online. -
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Business Russian coursesLearn how to shape your use of the Russian language in the business world for a competitive edge in tasks such as negotiations, conference calls and presentations. -
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Russian exam preparation coursesRussian exam preparation courses are for students who need a certification of their Russian level for University entry, employment or immigration. -
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Specialty courses RussianLessons that do not follow the normal structure of a Russian language course in a classroom are found in the Specialty course category. -
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Work & Study Russian programmesWork & Study programmes are designed to improve the student's Russian level and provide real life work experience in Russian to enhance their CV and stand out from competition. -
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Junior Russian coursesRussian lessons for children and teenagers can be booked in school holidays and often come as a package, which includes accommodation, activities and excursions.
Interesting information about St. Petersburg
Key Facts about St. Petersburg
- Student price index excluding rent:40* (60% cheaper than New York)
- Student price index including rent:52* (48% cheaper than New York)
- Price index food only:31* (69% cheaper than New York)
- Big Mac price (Russia average):
144.28 RUB (60% cheaper than in USA)
- Residential voltage: 230 V
- Frequency: 50 Hz
Weather in St. Petersburg
Events in St. PetersburgBest time to take a language course in St. Petersburg
09 May 2023Victory Day is a special day for the people of St. Petersburg: the day marks Germany's submission to the Soviet Union in 1945. People celebrate their victory through a festival with fairs, special exhibitions, parties, and parades, and ends with a magical fireworks display.
May 2023This traditional ceremony marks the official opening of the Peterhof Fountains for the year with a luminous and enchanting celebration of fireworks and music.
May 2023One amazing night in the month of May, St. Petersburg organises one of the most important cultural events of the country: the city museums open their doors for special exhibitions and events to discover science and history.
May 2023 - July 2023During St. Petersburg's White Nights, the weeks when the sun hardly sets and the nights are not completely dark, a music and theatre festival fills the city's theatres with performances by some of the best musicians and artists of the world stage.
27 May 2023Saint Petersburg celebrates the anniversary of its founding for several days around the actual date. Events vary each year and usually include some amazing shows and a massive fireworks display to watch from the banks of the Neva.
June 2023Alye Parusa means Scarlet Sails and originates from a old Russian fairy tale. To celebrate the end of the school year, crimson sailed ships navigate the Neva river. There is also an amazing fireworks display, plunging the city into an enchanting, unparalleled atmosphere.
What to do in St. Petersburg
Arrival airport
Public transportation to city center:
Every 10 minutes, 40 minutes.
Main stops: Pulkovo Terminal 1, Moskovskaya Metro + Moskovskaya, Nevsky Prospekt
Every 10 minutes, 40 minutes.
Main stops: Pulkovo Terminal 1, Moskovskaya Metro + KT, Московский Пр.,5
Taxi: 25 minutes drive to city center of St. Petersburg
FAQ about schools in St. Petersburg
- What is the best language school for adults in St. Petersburg?EDUCA Russian language school has received the best overall rating in St. Petersburg.Which Russian school in St. Petersburg has the best location?EDUCA Russian language school, located in Bolshaya Morskaya 3, Central has been voted as the school with the best location in St. Petersburg.How much is the cheapest Russian course in St. Petersburg?440€ for 2 weeks is the lowest price for a Russian course in St. Petersburg. The average cost of a language course in St. Petersburg is 1,247€ per week.Which schools in St. Petersburg offer the best excursions and afternoon activities?Students rated the activity program at Derzhavin Institute as the best.Which Russian school offers the best rated teaching in St. Petersburg?EDUCA Russian language school was rated highest for quality of teaching.Didn't find what you are looking for?Interested in a specific type of course? See our reviews of Russian courses & camps for teenager and children in St. Petersburg or other 22 different Russian course types in St. Petersburg.Interested in language travel to other cities? Have a look at Russian language schools in other cities in Russia such as Ekaterinburg, Moscow, Petrozavodsk, Sochi or see our list of all schools in Russia. You may also want to consult options outside Russia for learning Russian.
