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Educacentre Language schoolSt. Petersburg, Russia

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

5 students - overall rating
21/1, Komendantskiy Prospekt - 197372 St. Petersburg - see on map
Pay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
  • Free tea, coffee, fresh water and sweets.
  • Excellent rating of homestay accommodation
    4.7

    Rating: 4.7/5.0

  • One of the oldest Russian schools in St. Petersburg founded in 1989
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 0%
18-24 years 40%
25-34 years 30%
35-50 years 20%
>50 years 10%

The school states its mission is to provide quality at affordable prices. Whether a student would like to learn Russian for business, everyday life and communication, or just for pleasure, Educacentre has a varied course selection to help.

Location: Educacentre Language school is located in the culturally and historically rich city of St. Petersburg, Russia. Famous for its historical landmarks and culture, St. Petersburg is a city like no other. The school is housed across two locations, one of which is in the city centre on Vasikievsky Island and the other in the residential area of Komendantskiy Prospekt, a modern part of St. Petersburg, 15 minutes by metro from the city centre.

Course selection: The school offers a range of Russian immersive programmes over various schedules and intensities. These programmes are available to students of all levels and can be taken in conjunction with private tuition. Educacentre Language school St. Petersburg also provides Exam Preparation courses and Russian for Young Learners programmes for students aged 7 - 16 years.

School facilities: The school facilities include a library, free WIFI, free parking, a movie room and a Student support desk for any questions or queries that may arise.

Accommodation: Educacentre Language school St. Petersburg can provide accommodation in several facilities throughout the city. These facilities include homestays with local families, studio apartments and various hotels.

Russian Courses

General Language
Junior
Online
Private
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress

Our prices for Educacentre Language school include

  • INCLUDED Organized activities
  • INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
  • INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
  • INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
  • INCLUDED Language level placement test before arrival
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Paid assistance in finding flats for long-term students at 40€

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Student opinions about Educacentre Language school, St. Petersburg

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Overall school rating of
Educacentre Language school, St. Petersburg
5 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.2 

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Facilities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Social activities
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Organisation
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Value for money
4.6 

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
0.0 

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (1 rating)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Students 31-49 years (1 rating)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Students 50+ years (3 ratings)
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The teachers are enthusiastic and every one is helpful.
Review details
Course: Standard Russian Group Course 20 - 2 weeks
Review date: 27. Jul. 2017 by Esther Ecay Jardí
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Small group, laid back but still focused.
Review details
Other comments We were at quite different levels in our small group. I felt a little sorry for the others having to be patient with me.
Course: Intensive Russian Group Course 30 [Ryska] - 1 week
Review date: 28. Nov. 2018 by Stig Ellermann
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Educacentre Language school compared to ratings of all schools in Russia

 Educacentre Language school St. PetersburgAverage of all other schools in Russia
Overall school rating4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Location of the school4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Facilities4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.9

Rating: 3.9/5.0

Social activities4.0

Rating: 4.0/5.0

3.7

Rating: 3.7/5.0

Organisation4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Quality of teaching4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Value for money4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

4.2

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Homestay4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Shared flat4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

4.1

Rating: 4.1/5.0

Educacentre Language school

“With professional teaching, a range of various accommodation options, exciting activities and personalised support, we offer you the best service.”
Lyudmila
– 
Lyudmila
Director of Educacentre Language school
Accreditations and Quality seals
Preferential Terms in Case of Visa Refusal
Russian teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Students should arrive at 10:15
Student gender mix
50% male / 50% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Educacentre Language school and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Visa - logoMastercard - logoBank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1989
Legal name/parent company
Individual Entrepreneur Alexeev Sergey Mikhailovich | Tax registration ID: 780625495445

General school facilities

  • Snack vending machine

  • Drink vending machine

  • Library

  • Movie room

  • Student support desk

  • Copy machine

  • Printer for student use

  • Free coffee

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

  • Free parking

  • Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)

  • Classroom equipment

    • TV in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in some classrooms

    • Heating in some classrooms

    • Ample natural light in some classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 8
    • Number of public PC workstations: 1

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 60
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 40
Junior courses - In summer: 10
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 5
Minimum age of students
18 years
8 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 4
Junior courses In summer: 4
Junior courses Throughout the year: 4
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 25 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
Germany 20%
Spain 20%
USA 15%
Italy 10%
Turkey 10%
Japan 5%
Switzerland 5%
Brazil 5%
Netherlands 5%
France 5%

Information for all courses offered by Educacentre Language school

Lesson duration
45 minutes
School's administrative fee
60.00 €
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 28 €. The combination of group and individual lessons is highly recommended. Individual lessons will encourage you to actively speak the foreign language and will offer you the opportunity to discuss individual problems and weaknesses.
Days without class
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 02 Jan 2025, 03 Jan 2025, 06 Jan 2025, 07 Jan 2025, 08 Jan 2025, 23 Feb 2025, 24 Feb 2025, 08 Mar 2025, 10 Mar 2025, 01 May 2025, 02 May 2025, 04 May 2025, 09 May 2025, 07 Jun 2025, 12 Jun 2025, 13 Jun 2025, 01 Nov 2025, 04 Nov 2025, 31 Dec 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Private classes are recuperated or refunded. Same as for nearly all language schools, group classes falling on bank holiday are not refunded and not recuperated.
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place before the start of the course via an online form.
Lessons needed per Russian language level
Level (CEFR) LESSONS needed per level WEEKS needed
(20 lessons per week)
A1 Beginner A1 to A2 160 8
A2 Elementary A2 to B1 320 16
B1 Intermediate B1 to B2 360 18
B2 Higher Intermediate B2 to C1 400 20
C1 Advanced C1 to C2 440 22
C2 Proficiency
Data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.

Airport transfer

Pulkovo Airport:
40 € one way
80 € return (both ways)
More details about airports near St. Petersburg and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our St. Petersburg page. For flight comparisons to St. Petersburg, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA require a visa to enter and study in Russia.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
Europe: 70 €
,
North America: 120 €
,
South America: 120 €
,
Africa: 150 €
,
Oceania: 150 €
,
Asia: 150 €
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes
Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.

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FAQ about Educacentre Language school, St. Petersburg

  • Russian courses at Educacentre Language school start at 152 € for Online Standard Course course with 20 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
  • The accommodation Homestay is the most popular among all our clients of Eduracentre
  • Yes. The school offers pickup from Pulkovo Airport (40 €)
  • Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Eduracentre varies from 1 students (Online One-to-One Lessons) to 6 students (Intensive Course)
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Educacentre Language school comes from Germany with a 20% representation, followed by students from Spain (20%) and USA (15%).
  • Educacentre Language school offers courses from 7 years (Russian for Young Learners, 20 lessons per week) to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 25 for the rest of the year.
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