Russian Study & Immersion in St. Petersburg

  Russia

• St. Petersburg: 
St. Petersburg

Term: Throughout the year 
Dates: Starts Mondays at least twice a month, all year round.

Description: Our school is very centrally located in a historic part of the city, close to the Metro Ligovsky Prospekt and is easily accessible from any point in the city. Bars, restaurants but also many theaters are within walking distance.

All 15 classrooms are located on the 4th floor (no elevator) and it boasts a self-access center, cafeteria with freshly prepared hot and cold meals, social area with free internet access.

The teachers, staff and students socialize easily both inside and outside the classroom and the school is accessible 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Highlights: Located in the delta of the Neva River on numerous islands, St. Petersburg once known as Leningrad, was named after Saint Peter. This city of 5 million people is known as the "The Venice of the North" in reference to its many rivers and canals.

St. Petersburg, the second largest city in the country, was the home of the Czars and is one of Europe's most beautiful cities and is truly Russia's gem.

Founded in 1703, this is a city of palaces, renowned cultural institutions, wide avenues, spectacular bridges, museums, stylish monuments and outdoor landmarks -all reflecting the diversity and history of this grand city.

Officially proclaimed the "Cultural Capital of Russia," St. Petersburg is an exciting city, which has much to offer the visitor, including the famous Hermitage Museum and the Kirov Ballet of the Mariinsky Theater.

Cost in US$: 2 weeks from $1850 USD

Beginners must start on set dates and have at least the knowledge of the cyrillic alphabet.

- The use of teaching materials and instructional documents.
- Placement test on the first Monday at beginning of course.
- Host Family accommodation in private room with 2 meals daily
- Maximum class size 8 students.
- Cultural and social activities, guided city tour and internet access
- Academic credit available, see main page for additional details.
- Language proficiency certificate at end of program upon request.

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Russia Independently Or in Groups

Typically Participants Work in Groups of Max. 8

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application