The School
Located in the heart of the historic center of the city, Liden & Denz School offers you high-quality language education. It is only 300 meters away from a metro station and close to the famous Nevsky Prospekt, the main avenue of the city where you can find a variety of shops, cafes, and restaurants. The buildings in the neighborhood reflect the typical architecture of St. Petersburg. The school features 13 modern classrooms, a library, a cafeteria, and computers with internet access. Upon request, the school can arrange excursion tickets or theater tickets for you. Come and learn Russian in St. Petersburg!
The Courses
The school offers two course options:
- Standard courses: These courses must be taken for a minimum of two weeks. They consist of 20 lessons of 50 minutes and are taught in classes of approximately 12 participants. It is recommended that beginners who wish to take these courses have knowledge of the Cyrillic alphabet. Specific start dates are provided for these courses.
- Intensive courses: These courses consist of 25 lessons of 50 minutes and have a minimum duration of two weeks. The class size is about a dozen students. The first 20 lessons are shared with students who have chosen the standard courses. The last five lessons, held in the afternoon, are divided into three levels: beginner (learning tasks such as booking a table at a restaurant or buying theater tickets), elementary (covering various topics such as Russian culture and history), and intermediate (addressing specific subjects like economics or politics).
Accommodations
You can choose from various types of accommodations:
- Host Family: Staying with a host family is an effective way to practice your Russian. You will have a furnished individual room with a shared bathroom. You can opt for half-board (with full-board on weekends) or choose to have breakfast only with your hosts. Host families are always located within 50 minutes of the school. If you choose this accommodation, you should arrive on a Sunday.
- Shared Apartment: Some may prefer a shared apartment (usually with two or three bedrooms). You will have an individual room with shared bathroom and kitchen facilities. The apartments are furnished and equipped, including amenities such as a telephone, television, washing machine, and vacuum cleaner. Arrival should also be on a Sunday.
Arrival in St. Petersburg
Your transfer is included upon arrival. However, you will need to book your return transfer. On the first day of classes, you will take a placement test to determine the appropriate group for you.
Discover St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg will leave a lasting impression on you! In addition to the activities offered by the school, you will have the opportunity to ice skate on a frozen lake, take a boat ride on the Neva River (when it's not completely covered in ice), visit the Hermitage, the largest art museum in the world, explore the parks of Tsarskoye Selo, the former summer residence of the tsars, and admire the numerous fountains, or embark on a journey to discover the heroes of Dostoevsky. Experience an unforgettable adventure!
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