Lev Tolstoy Russian SchoolKiev, Ukraine

Russian Courses

General Language

Intensive Group Course

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Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

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Super-Intensive (20 Group + 10 Individual)

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Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

Student comments about Super-Intensive (20 Group + 10 Individual)

Dale 5.0

"The teachers are all excellent, they have slightly different styles of teaching, but all effective none the less. I feel I made excellent progress with reading comprehension and vocabulary acquisition, however the grammar is extremely complicated and difficult for persons over 40 to learn. Unfortunately the stresses of dealing with my work situation while studying has impeded my ability to focus on learning the language as well as I should have, to no fault of the school."

Mats 5.0

"I did the super intensive course with group lessons in the morning and private lessons in the afternoon because I could not stay in Kyiv very long. It was a great decision, because I feel like I progressed immensely in just 5,5 days of lessons. I think I learned more in my time here than in a year of following electives on Russian language at my own university in The Netherlands. The pace was good, the study book was good, and the instructions were very clear, both in the group lessons and in my private lessons. The lessons were well-balanced and very interactive. They really helped me improve my speaking, listening, vocabulary and grammar. My fellow students were all very positive as well, plus the instructors were very nice! I would definitely recommend the Lev Tolstoy Institute to anyone who wants to learn Russian in Ukraine and might actually come back myself! I don't think the school offered any afternoon activities or excursions, but I didn't really ask either, so I could be wrong. At any rate, there's plenty to do and see in Kyiv, so you'd probably be able to entertain yourself for weeks."

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Private

Individual 10

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Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

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Individual 20

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Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

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Individual 30

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Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

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Individual 6

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Language levels of course

Suitable for all levels: Beginner (A1) - Proficiency (C2)

Additional information for all courses

If you book with us you can change your course, or starting dates free of charge up to 10 days before the start of the course.

We will take care of the change fees that the schools would normally apply.

For accommodation we can nearly always have the change fees waived for you.

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Information for all courses offered by Lev Tolstoy Russian School

Lev Tolstoy Russian School

“We are proud to say that every member of our staff is a highly qualified specialist. ”

– 

Svetlana Martynenko

, 

Director of Lev Tolstoy Russian School

Accreditations and Quality seals

Assococcinella

Russian teacher qualifications

100% hold a university degree

70% hold a recognised language teaching qualification

Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)

First day of course

Students should arrive at 10:00

Student gender mix

60% male / 40% female

Offer for returning students

You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee If you already attended previously a course at Lev Tolstoy Russian School and you book here.

Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school

Student Age / Nationality

Airport transfer

Visa Documents

Student opinions about Lev Tolstoy Russian School, Kiev

Mats

24 years

“I loved how interactive the classes are. You are really stimulated to practice with your instructors and fellow students by talking to each other. Other than that, I already noted a lot of things I really enjoyed.”

Insider tips about what future students should not miss The business lunches in Kyiv are a great way to try different Ukrainian dishes! There's always free exhibitions at PinchukArtCentre (near Khreshatyk) which may be worth checking out. Also, I went to a festival at Kurazh Bazar which was really nice. I was told they organise something there about once every 3 or 4 weeks so you might want to keep an eye out for that as well. Similarly, I went to a really nice dance event at ArtZavodPlatforma (a really cool old factory site!) even though I don't usually go to stuff like that. It was called Белые Ночи/White Nights and I think it's a recurring event. Finally, I received some tips for nice lesser-known cafés from some locals I met at a nice cocktail bar called Tom Sour (near Maidan Nezalezhnosti): Хвильовий/Hvyl'ovyy, Pink Freud (both in Podil) and Кеды искусствоведа (near Khreshatyk).

Overall rating

5.0

Value for money

5.0

City/place

5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

5.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

5.0

School organization

5.0

Social activities

3.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: I did the super intensive course with group lessons in the morning and private lessons in the afternoon because I could not stay in Kyiv very long. It was a great decision, because I feel like I progressed immensely in just 5,5 days of lessons. I think I learned more in my time here than in a year of following electives on Russian language at my own university in The Netherlands. The pace was good, the study book was good, and the instructions were very clear, both in the group lessons and in my private lessons. The lessons were well-balanced and very interactive. They really helped me improve my speaking, listening, vocabulary and grammar. My fellow students were all very positive as well, plus the instructors were very nice! I would definitely recommend the Lev Tolstoy Institute to anyone who wants to learn Russian in Ukraine and might actually come back myself! I don't think the school offered any afternoon activities or excursions, but I didn't really ask either, so I could be wrong. At any rate, there's plenty to do and see in Kyiv, so you'd probably be able to entertain yourself for weeks.

Other comments I couldn't find the school at first because there's no sign outside and it's located in an apartment building. Also, it took me a while before I understood the front door so you might want to ask someone how it works.

Course: Super-intensive (group+individual) - 1 week

27. Aug. 2019

Dale

49 years

“The teachers are very thorough and committed to our learning.”

Insider tips about what future students should not miss If you've only got a few weeks in Kiev, take your studies to as many different cafe's to explore and get a vibe for the city.

Overall rating

5.0

Value for money

5.0

City/place

5.0

Facilities (library, classrooms)

3.0

Quality of teaching / language progress

5.0

School organization

3.0

Social activities

1.0

Quality of teaching / language progress: The teachers are all excellent, they have slightly different styles of teaching, but all effective none the less. I feel I made excellent progress with reading comprehension and vocabulary acquisition, however the grammar is extremely complicated and difficult for persons over 40 to learn. Unfortunately the stresses of dealing with my work situation while studying has impeded my ability to focus on learning the language as well as I should have, to no fault of the school.

Other comments It's a tiny school, but excellent nonetheless. It's better suited for committed students who are committed to learning the language without expectations of much social experience with other students as it's small.

Course: Super-intensive (group+individual) - 4 weeks

4. Feb. 2020

FAQ about Lev Tolstoy Russian School, Kiev

• Is airport pickup offered by Lev Tolstoy Slavic Cultural Center?
  Yes. The school offers pickup from Kyiv Boryspil International Airport (35 €)
• What is the qualification of the teachers at Lev Tolstoy Russian School?
  100% of teachers at Lev Tolstoy Russian School hold a university degree. 70% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
• Which countries are students of Lev Tolstoy Russian School from?
  The highest Nationality percentage at Lev Tolstoy Russian School comes from Germany with a 10% representation, followed by students from England (10%) and France (10%).
• Lev Tolstoy Russian School offers courses for which ages?
  Lev Tolstoy Russian School offers courses from years to 99. Average age is 35 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.

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