Zlatoust Language SchoolSt. Petersburg, Russia
Kamennoostrovski prospect, 24 - 197101 St. Petersburg - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- The school is one of the top textbook publishers of Russian Language for Foreigners.
What we dislike about the school
- Nationality mix could be more balanced. 40 of students are from Italy
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 30% |
| 18-24 years | 30% |
| 25-34 years | 20% |
| 35-50 years | 15% |
| >50 years | 5% |
The average age outside summer is 10 years higher than in summer.
Location: Zlatoust Language School St. Petersburg is located in the historic capital city of Russia, Saint Petersburg. The school is situated in the old historical house, in a modern style with a fashionable foyer, fireplace, and old decoration. Located in the city centre, very close to the Peter and Paul Fortress and only 15 minutes from the main avenue, the school is well situated in relation to the city's attractions and sites of interest. There are also eateries, links to public transport, shops and restaurants nearby.
Social and cultural: The school supplies various activities and cultural visits, including a master class of Russian applied art, a unique excursion to Novgorod, a trip to the Finnish bay to the rocks (Vyborg) and much more. Some of the most popular sites in Saint Petersburg include the Savior of the Spilled Blood Church, Peterhof Royal Palace and museum, the State Hermitage Museum, St. Isaac's Cathedral and the Peter and Paul Fortress.
Course selection: Zlatoust Language School St. Petersburg provides General Russian programmes taught in groups, individually, or a combination of both.
Accommodation: The school is able to provide accommodation in homestay and various hotel facilities.
Additional information: The school's teachers are the authors of the Zlatoust education books for learning Russian.
Russian Courses
General Language
General Course 20
20 lessons per week
|6 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
220€209€
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 220209 | 440418 | 660627 | 880836 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 220 | 439 | 659 | 878 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 220209 | 440418 | 660627 | 880836 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 220 | 439 | 659 | 878 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 10:00 - 13:00
Morning: 10:00 - 13:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
Special note for 2025 holiday season: If you plan to take a course during the high season months of April, June, July or August 2025 we urgently advise you to book as early as possible. In 2024 many schools were fully booked during the holidays and the situation is unlikely to be different for 2025 due to a current shortage of teachers, which affects most schools.
Additional information for all courses
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General Course 15
15 lessons per week
|6 students (max)
Offer!from
165€157€
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 165157 | 330314 | 495471 | 594565 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 165 | 330 | 494 | 593 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 165157 | 330314 | 495471 | 594565 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 165 | 330 | 494 | 593 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 10:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:30 - 16:30
Morning: 10:00 - 13:00
Afternoon: 13:30 - 16:30
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 6 / Average: 5
Additional information for all courses
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Combined Russian Course (20 group + 10 individual)
30 lessons per week
|3 students (max)
Only limited places left for the summer months!
Offer!from
450€428€
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 450428 | 900855 | 13501283 | 18001710 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 449 | 898 | 1347 | 1795 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price at schoolOur price | 450428 | 900855 | 13501283 | 18001710 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 449 | 898 | 1347 | 1795 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 10:00 - 14:00
Morning: 10:00 - 14:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 3 / Average: 3
Additional information for all courses
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Mini Group 20
20 lessons per week
|3 students (max)
Offer!from
260€247€
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 260247 | 520494 | 780741 | 1040988 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 260 | 519 | 778 | 1038 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
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| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 260247 | 520494 | 780741 | 1040988 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 260 | 519 | 778 | 1038 |
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Starting dates
Every Monday
Course specific data
General course schedule
4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 10:00 - 13:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:15
Morning: 10:00 - 13:30
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:15
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 3 / Average: 3
Additional information for all courses
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Private
Private Lessons - Intensive
30 lessons per week
|1 student (max)
Offer!from
630€599€
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 630599 | 12601197 | 18901796 | 25202394 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 629 | 1257 | 1885 | 2513 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 630599 | 12601197 | 18901796 | 25202394 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 629 | 1257 | 1885 | 2513 |
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Starting dates
Every Day
Course specific data
General course schedule
6 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 10:00 - 14:00
Afternoon: 14:15 - 17:00
Morning: 10:00 - 14:00
Afternoon: 14:15 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Additional information for all courses
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Private Lessons - Intensive Plus
40 lessons per week
|1 student (max)
Offer!from
790€751€
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 790751 | 15801501 | 23702252 | 31603002 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 788 | 1576 | 2364 | 3152 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 790751 | 15801501 | 23702252 | 31603002 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 788 | 1576 | 2364 | 3152 |
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Starting dates
Every Day
Course specific data
General course schedule
8 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 10:00 - 14:00
Afternoon: 14:15 - 17:00
Morning: 10:00 - 14:00
Afternoon: 14:15 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Private Lessons - Light
15 lessons per week
|1 student (max)
Offer!from
330€314€
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 330314 | 660627 | 990941 | 13201254 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 330 | 659 | 988 | 1317 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 330314 | 660627 | 990941 | 13201254 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 330 | 659 | 988 | 1317 |
See availability
Starting dates
Every Day
Course specific data
General course schedule
3 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 10:00 - 14:00
Afternoon: 14:15 - 17:00
Morning: 10:00 - 14:00
Afternoon: 14:15 - 17:00
Possible course durations
1, 2, 3, 4 weeks
Minimum required student age
17 years
Students per class
Maximum: 1 / Average: 1
Additional information for all courses
See availability
Private Lessons - Standard
20 lessons per week
|1 student (max)
Offer!from
440€418€
Course Details
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 440418 | 880836 | 13201254 | 17601672 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 439 | 878 | 1317 | 1756 |
| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price in € | |||||||||||
| Price at schoolOur price | 440418 | 880836 | 13201254 | 17601672 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
| Price in US$ | 439 | 878 | 1317 | 1756 |
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Starting dates
Every Day
Additional information for all courses
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Our prices for Zlatoust Language School include
- INCLUDED Organized activities
- 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
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Zlatoust Language School
“Our teachers are authors of Zlatoust books. ”
Accreditations and Quality seals
MAPRYALRussian teacher qualifications
100% hold a university degree
50% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
First day of course
Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 9:45
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 Zlatoust Language School and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Year of school foundation
1992
Legal name/parent company
Zlatoust Language School | Tax registration ID: 7803022558
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Drink vending machine
Library
Daily press
Free after-class access to language learning software
Lounge
Auditorium
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
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in some classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 5
Student Age / Nationality
Average number of students
Adult courses - In summer: 45
Adult courses - Throughout the year: 30
Junior courses - In summer: 15
Junior courses - Throughout the year: 40
Minimum age of students
17 years
5 years for specific Junior courses
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 10
Adult courses Throughout the year: 10
Junior courses In summer: 10
Junior courses Throughout the year: 10
Average age of students
In summer: 25 years
Throughout the year: 35 years
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| Italy | 40% |
| Germany | 10% |
| France | 10% |
| USA | 10% |
| Switzerland | 10% |
| England | 5% |
| Spain | 5% |
| Other nationalities | 10% |
Information for all courses offered by Zlatoust Language School
Lesson duration
45 minutes
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses
Fee for student visa invitation: EUR 22.
Individual classes
Single individual lessons of tuition can be reserved at 24 €. 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 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 02 Jan 2024, 03 Jan 2024, 06 Jan 2024, 07 Jan 2024, 08 Jan 2024, 23 Feb 2024, 24 Feb 2024, 08 Mar 2024, 09 Mar 2024, 01 May 2024, 09 May 2024, 11 May 2024, 12 Jun 2024, 04 Nov 2024.
01 Jan 2024, 02 Jan 2024, 03 Jan 2024, 06 Jan 2024, 07 Jan 2024, 08 Jan 2024, 23 Feb 2024, 24 Feb 2024, 08 Mar 2024, 09 Mar 2024, 01 May 2024, 09 May 2024, 11 May 2024, 12 Jun 2024, 04 Nov 2024.
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, 09 Mar 2025, 01 May 2025, 09 May 2025, 11 May 2025, 12 Jun 2025, 04 Nov 2025.
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, 09 Mar 2025, 01 May 2025, 09 May 2025, 11 May 2025, 12 Jun 2025, 04 Nov 2025.
School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made up
Level test
A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per Russian language level
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:
25 € one way
45 € return (both ways)
45 € 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 Germany 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
No
Express shipment fee (via courier)
10 €
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.
FAQ about Zlatoust Language School, St. Petersburg
- What is the best price for a course at Zlatoust Language School, St. Petersburg?Russian courses at Zlatoust Language School start at 157 € for General Course 15 course with 15 lessons per week. When booking here you benefit from an exclusive discount.
- Is airport pickup offered by Zlatoust Language School?Yes. The school offers pickup from Pulkovo Airport (25 €)
- What is the number of students per class at Zlatoust?Depending on the chosen course, the maximum number of students at Zlatoust varies from 1 students (Private Lessons - Intensive) to 6 students (General Course 20)
- What is the qualification of the teachers at Zlatoust Language School?100% of teachers at Zlatoust Language School hold a university degree. 50% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
- Which countries are students of Zlatoust Language School from?The highest Nationality percentage at Zlatoust Language School comes from Italy with a 40% representation, followed by students from Germany (10%) and France (10%).
- Is this price lower than booking directly with the school?Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
- Zlatoust Language School offers courses for which ages?Zlatoust Language School offers courses from 17 years to 99. Average age is 25 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.
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