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Russian Language AcademyRiga, Latvia

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

30 students - overall rating
Raina Bulvaris 31-5 - LV-1050 Riga - see on map
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What we like about the school
  • Exceptional location in the heart of romantic Riga, with the National Opera House just across the street and transport not far away.
  • Excellent rating of teaching quality
    4.9

    Rating: 4.9/5.0

  • Excellent rating of student apartments
    5.0

    Rating: 5.0/5.0

  • On campus accommodation offered
  • Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students.
What we dislike about the school
  • Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
  • Do not offer favorable cancellation terms in the case of a student getting a visa rejected.
Age of students
  Percentage of students
1-18 years 3%
18-24 years 11%
25-34 years 29%
35-50 years 33%
>50 years 24%
The average age outside summer is 5 years higher than in summer.

Location: Russian Language Academy is located in the beautiful city of Riga, Latvia. Coastal to the Baltic Sea, at the mouth of the River Daugava, Riga is renowned for its Art Nouveau architecture, concert halls, museums and wooden buildings. Situated within walking distance of the Museum of Natural History and Science, The 19th Century National Opera Theatre, Vērmane Garden and much more. Russian Language Academy is in a fantastic location for students to enjoy their time in Riga to its fullest.

School facilities: The school's facilities include an auditorium, library, kitchen for student use, lounge area and free after-class access to language learning software. A Student Support Desk is also available for any questions or queries that students may have. All classrooms have air-conditioning, heating and ample natural light to create the optimal learning environment.

Course selection: The course selection from the school is extensive and includes Russian Literature, Russian Music, TRKI and TELC Preparation programmes and Teacher Development programmes. Private or Mini Group courses are also available as well as Immersion Crash courses. The school would ask that all students have some knowledge of the Cyrillic alphabet before starting their course.

Accommodation: Russian Language Academy has options for accommodation in Homestay, Shared Flats, Hotel, Residences and Private Apartments, available throughout the year.

Social and Cultural: A 15-minute walk from the UNESCO World Heritage site of Riga's Old Town, Russian Language Academy is well equipped to assist students in reaching their language goals whilst enjoying the beauties that the city has to offer.

Russian Courses

General Language
Online
Private
Business
Exam PreparationWhy exam preparation courses are excellent for optimum progress
Language Plus Activity
Specialty Courses

Our prices for Russian Language Academy 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 before arrival
  • INCLUDED For adult courses: a minimum of one free organized leisure activity per week
  • INCLUDED Free assistance in finding flats for long-term students

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Student opinions about Russian Language Academy, Riga

4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

Overall school rating of
Russian Language Academy, Riga
30 authentic ratings from students who reserved with us
School
Location of the school
4.8 

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Facilities
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Social activities
3.8 

Rating: 3.8/5.0

Organisation
4.7 

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Course
Quality of teaching
4.9 

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Value for money
4.4 

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Accommodation
Homestay
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Shared Flat (apartment)
5.0 

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Other
4.5 

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (1 rating)
4.0 

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Students 18-30 years (7 ratings)
4.9 

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Students 31-49 years (10 ratings)
4.9 

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Students 50+ years (12 ratings)
4.3 

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
I enjoyed talking with two wonderful teachers about the ups and downs of Latvia and the situation of Russian speakers in the Baltic States. My knowledge about Belarus, its history and culture also expanded. Meanwhile, I was enriching my vocabulary and developing my speaking skills. I enjoyed it very much.
Disliked
I can't list anything.
Review details
Course: Individual Leisure (12 lessons per week) - 2 weeks
Review date: 7. Sep. 2024 by Paula Leideritz
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
My teacher was BEYOND amazing! She was sweet and patient and made the classroom a fun/safe place to experiment with new language skills. The school itself is organized and clean, and all of the staff are kind and accommodating. I would recommend learning Russian through this school to anyone!
Review details
Course: Standard Course - 4 weeks
Review date: 1. Jul. 2024 by Taylor Grigg
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
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
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: excellent teacher. The time flew by.
Other comments 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.
Course: Standard Course [Russisch] - 2 weeks
Review date: 20. Sep. 2023 by Lothar Franz
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Interesting, very structured, varied lessons; teacher was very well prepared, very supportive; good communication in a pleasant atmosphere with a noticeable learning effect.
Review details
Course: One to one Leisure - 4 weeks
Review date: 2. Nov. 2018 by Sigrid Schaefer
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Very personal teacher-student relationship, so that the teacher can respond very individually to the student's weaknesses.
Insider tip: Martinas Bekerija
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 5. Oct. 2020 by Benjamin Boschmann
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The organization was great and the lessons were very good. All teachers went out of their way and had a lot of patience.
Review details
Other comments I booked the intensive course plus mini group. Maybe it's helpful to know that there's not much time left for sightseeing during the week. School until 4 pm every day and homework; time passes quickly. I would still book the same course again, because it is very good. But maybe it's still good to know beforehand how much there is to do :)
Course: Intensive + Mini Group 5 [Russisch] - 2 weeks
Review date: 31. Jul. 2018 by Vanessa Ulbricht
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Everything! Amazing experience! I did have a great time and I learnt a lot! Excellent teacher and classmates:)
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 25. Apr. 2024 by Leonel Narice
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The classes were great and I learned a lot. All the people were very friendly and explained everything to me.
Insider tip: Riga is a great city, and since the school is centrally located, you can go out after class to discover Riga or relax by the channel.
Review details
Other comments Since I was in Riga in January, the social program was limited, but the school tried to make a suggestion for almost every day - great! The teachers ware very dedicated ... It was just awesome! I organised my accommodation myself.
Course: General Russian - 2 weeks
Review date: 11. Feb. 2013 by Rahel Fischbach
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The people were very friendly and kind and lessons were fun and well paced. Location was fantastic.
Disliked
Would have been nice to have had more group activities out of class but it was out of season and not many people in the classes at this time of year so understand why there were no real excursions even just a group drinks or meal might have been nice
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Teacher Victoria was amazing and the organisers were so friendly and welcoming
Course: Standard Course [Russian] - 1 week
Review date: 31. Jan. 2022 by elizabeth Coles
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Lessons are professional and serious; there is sufficient attention for the needs of the students.
Insider tip: Staying with a host family was very nice. That made staying in Riga special.
Review details
Other comments I suggest to have more contact about the social program before the start of the lessons. It's then possible to choose from many possibilities.
Course: General Russian - 2 weeks
Review date: 6. Jun. 2011 by Gerrit Jolink
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The atmosphere and the welcoming attitude was very uplifting. The teacher was very professional.
Insider tip: Be prepared, learn the alphabet beforehand, listen to website podcasts, learn the cases and the conjugation of the commonest verbs!
Review details
Other comments I would have appreciated it if there were more students at my level (beginner). You state on the internet site that no prior knowledge is necessary, but I would not have completed the course if I hadn't studied for three months in advance, as, luckily, I had done.
Course: Standard course - 2 weeks
Review date: 27. Jun. 2016 by Staffan Persson
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The teacher, who truly was dedicated to that we would learn Russian, and had enormous patience
Review details
Course: Standard course - 2 weeks
Review date: 17. Oct. 2016 by Staffan Persson
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Courses taught mostly in Russian, making learning much faster. Teachers kind and competent.
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 9. Oct. 2023 by Eva Roddeck
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Well-prepared, professionally excellent instructors. Well-designed, planned lessons.
Review details
Course: Standard course - 2 weeks
Review date: 28. Oct. 2019 by Edina Pethőné Ötvös
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Excellent language instruction and the guide Natasha üho took us around Riga
Insider tip: Be prepared for an intensive learning experience
Review details
Other comments Very professional and İ highly recommend Durbe
Course: Standard course 31/10-11/11 & Vacation 50+ 14/11-25/11 - 4 weeks
Review date: 6. Dec. 2016 by Katherine Peterson
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
A great program to improve your Russian with very interactive classes.
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 6 weeks
Review date: 16. Aug. 2022 by Michael Hartstein
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
The lessons, the welcome, the warm atmosphere.
Disliked
Almost no organized activities. Not enough textbooks for all students.
Review details
Course: Standard + Mini Group 5 [Russe] - 3 weeks
Review date: 4. Jul. 2022 by Monique Crettol
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Great, patient and friendly teachers
Review details
Course: Intensive Course - 1 week
Review date: 5. Jul. 2023 by Laura Alba Negredo
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
Very friendly teachers and staff.
Disliked
Nothing.
Insider tip: The courses!
Review details
Quality of teaching / language progress: Fantastic!
Other comments Great.
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 8. Oct. 2024 by Anaé Perchine
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Great availability and competence
Insider tip: Quality guaranteed for a language learning
Review details
Course: General Russian - 2 weeks
Review date: 27. Feb. 2012 by Marco Scaglione
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
5.0

Rating: 5/5.0

Liked
The quality of classes
Review details
Course: Vacation Club 50+ - 2 weeks
Review date: 7. Sep. 2016 by Chantal Chevetzoff
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.
Overall rating
4.0

Rating: 4/5.0

Liked
Personal contact
Review details
Course: Standard course - 2 weeks
Review date: 1. Sep. 2016 by Nico Willaert
Verified student who booked this course with LanguageCourse.net.

Ratings of Russian Language Academy compared to ratings of all schools in Latvia

 Russian Language Academy RigaAverage of all other schools in Latvia
Overall school rating4.6

Rating: 4.6/5.0

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Rating: 0.0/5.0

Location of the school4.8

Rating: 4.8/5.0

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Rating: 0.0/5.0

Facilities4.3

Rating: 4.3/5.0

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Rating: 0.0/5.0

Social activities3.8

Rating: 3.8/5.0

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Rating: 0.0/5.0

Organisation4.7

Rating: 4.7/5.0

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Rating: 0.0/5.0

Quality of teaching4.9

Rating: 4.9/5.0

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Rating: 0.0/5.0

Value for money4.4

Rating: 4.4/5.0

0.0

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Homestay4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

0.0

Rating: 0.0/5.0

Shared flat4.5

Rating: 4.5/5.0

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Rating: 0.0/5.0

Russian Language Academy

“Our students choose RLA Riga because of the quality of teaching and the friendly, safe environment. You're always welcomed here in Riga!”
Nora
– 
Nora
Director of Russian Language Academy
Accreditations and Quality seals
EAQUALSMinistry of Education and Science of Latvia
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 8:40
Student gender mix
55% male / 45% female
Offer for returning students
You will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you already attended previously a course at Russian Language Academy and you book here.
Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
Bank Transfer - logo
Year of school foundation
1996
Legal name/parent company
SIA BORN | Tax registration ID: LV50002050031
The school is an official exam center
The following language examinations can be taken directly at the school:

General school facilities

  • Library

  • Free after-class access to language learning software

  • Lounge

  • Auditorium

  • Student support desk

  • Free water dispenser

  • Free WIFI

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

  • Smoking zones (outdoors)

  • Tourist information

  • Paid parking (<500m)

  • Classroom equipment

    • Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms

    • Air conditioning in all classrooms

    • Heating in all classrooms

    • Ample natural light in all classrooms

    • Number of classrooms: 6
    • Number of public PC workstations: 2
Additional comment about facilities of school
Free tea / sugar for the students Information corner with leaflets about local tourist sites

Student Age / Nationality

Average number of students
In summer: 30
Throughout the year: 15
Minimum age of students
18 years
Average number of levels
Adult courses In summer: 6
Adult courses Throughout the year: 6
Average age of students
In summer: 30 years
Throughout the year: 35 years

Top student nationalities

Student Nationality Percentage of students
USA 25%
England 13%
Switzerland 12%
Germany 11%
France 4%
Sweden 4%
Italy 3%
Netherlands 3%
Spain 1%
China 1%
Japan 1%
Other nationalities 22%

Information for all courses offered by Russian Language Academy

Lesson duration
50 minutes
School's administrative fee
110.00 €
Course material
Generally course material is distributed free to students and will stay in student property.
Comments about courses

Prices include: tuition, assessment test, teaching materials for one level, course certificate, guided group city-tour on Monday for Riga, free Wi-Fi, extra up to 5 hours per week of self-studies. Individual courses include Needs Analysis.

Days without class
In 2024 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2024, 29 Mar 2024, 01 Apr 2024, 01 May 2024, 06 May 2024, 24 Jun 2024, 18 Nov 2024, 24 Dec 2024 - 26 Dec 2024, 31 Dec 2024.
In 2025 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2025, 18 Apr 2025, 21 Apr 2025, 01 May 2025, 05 May 2025, 08 Jun 2025, 23 Jun 2025, 24 Jun 2025, 18 Nov 2025, 24 Dec 2025, 25 Dec 2025, 26 Dec 2025, 31 Dec 2025.
If a bank holiday falls on a weekday there is no refund nor are missed lessons recuperated. This is the case for the majority of language schools.
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

Riga International Airport:
50 € one way
100 € return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is RIGA (RIX).
More details about airports near Riga and how to travel independently from the airport to the city on our Riga page. For flight comparisons to Riga, we recommend using skyscanner.com.

Visa Documents

Nationals from USA do not require a visa to study short term courses up to 90 days.
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.
School fee for issuing the visa documents:
100 €
Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
Yes
Express shipment fee (via courier)
150 €
Free shipment via regular mail
Yes

Leisure activities

activity possibledistance from school
Dancing1 km
Golf15 km
Horse riding15 km
Music-
Sailing5 km
Skiing25 km
Squash4 km
Swimming3 km
Tennis4 km
Volleyball5 km
Windsurfing5 km
Yoga1 km

Examples of leisure activities organized by the school

Adults - Free activities

- Riga walking tour on Monday (2h) in Russian language with professional guide for all new students.

Adults - Paid activities

- Visit Rundale Palace. After the Rundale Palace students will set out to explore Bauska Castle (15-17 centuries). Price is EUR 40-60 per person, depending on the amount of students.

- Visit the most beautiful district of Riga and enjoy the architectural heritage of Art Nouveau. The route will run through the parks of the 19th century - Vermanes darzs and Esplanade. Students will visit the impressive Cathedral of Christ and Alberta street. Price is EUR 5 per person.

Junior - Free activities

Video about leisure activities at Russian Language Academy Riga

Accommodation

Student Testimonial Videos

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Questions and answers about Russian Language Academy

  • No, study materials that are used during the classes cannot be shared with students before the starting date. If students wish to improve their Russian level before the course they may attend online Russian lessons at the school. In this case the study material will be send to them.
    Jekaterina Čelebija, Client Manager from Russian Language Academy, Riga, Latvia - Feb 11, 2022
  • Yes, in 2023 the possible start dates for this course are July 3 and July 31. Maximum duration of this course is 2 weeks.
    Gosia Mazur, LanguageCourse.Net - Jan 04, 2023

FAQ about Russian Language Academy, Riga

  • You study in a group with a teacher. No computers - just live, real communication and practice speaking, listening, studying grammar and vocabulary.
    Maksym Sterpul, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Apr 12, 2023
  • All our host families speak only Russian with the students, so there is no need to worry about that.
    Jelena Ozola, Director of Riga Center from Russian Language Academy - Feb 14, 2024
  • Students can participate in school excursions with our Russian-speaking guides, visit Russian theatres, concerts, etc. Some of our students participate in the volunteer project with Ukrainian refugees (learning some basic English) and then they have a great opportunity to socialise with them in Russian + Ukrainians often invite our students to several social and cultural events.
    Jelena Ozola, Director of Riga Center from Russian Language Academy - Feb 14, 2024
  • Yes, that's right! Classes run from Monday to Friday.

    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 11, 2024
  • For this level, you can really choose any programme. To improve specific points, you can opt for group lessons combined with private tuition. This is often the recommendation we make to students who want to make rapid progress.
    Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jul 11, 2024
  • 100% of teachers at Russian Language Academy hold a university degree. 100% hold a recognized language teaching certificate.
  • The highest Nationality percentage at Russian Language Academy comes from USA with a 25% representation, followed by students from England (13%) and Switzerland (12%).
  • Yes, there is an exclusive discount that only applies when booking online here.
  • Russian Language Academy offers courses from 17 years to 99. Average age is 30 during the summer and 35 for the rest of the year.

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