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.
Germany
Riga is a great town for studying or touristic activities!
Germany
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
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