DERZHAVIN INSTITUTE RUSSIAN LANGUAGE SCHOOL

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We are providing Russian language courses for international students since Now our school is one of the best of the kind in St.Petersburg. We are officially accredited by: National Pushkin Museum St.Petersburg Committee for Education ROPRYAL Russian Association of Teachers for Russian Language and Literature Centrala studiestödsnämnden

Why choose Derzhavin Institute? small groups with maximum of 8 students 12 carefully graded levels from beginner up to proficiency professional academic staff clear course syllabi about 15 language courses free internet access, wi-fi, complimentary tee and coffee regular varied and interesting cultural activities courses start every Monday throughout the year minimum stay is one week

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LANGUAGE LEVELS Common European Framework of References for Russian Language Our levels HoursExams Mastery C2 Students are close to native speaker competence. C 2.290TORFL-4 C Effective Operational Proficiency C1 Learners can easily comprehend natural spoken and written Russian. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes. C TORFL-3 C Vantage B2 Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity with native speakers. Learners have a good command of all grammar structures and a wide range of vocabulary. B TORFL-2 B Threshold B1 Learners can communicate quite fluently in most everyday situations. They are able to develop more complex ideas though the language is not always accurate. B 1.280TORFL-1 B Waystage A2 Learners are able to communicate adequately in simple everyday situations, yet the comprehension of native speakers is limited. A 2.270TBL A Breakthrough A1 Learners can communicate at a minimal level – can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases. A 1.260TEL A 1.160

Adult Courses Standard Course 20 hours per week Timetable: Mon.-Fr – Levels available: A1 – C2 Minimum admission age: 18 Minimum course length: 1 week Course starts every Monday all year round Each lesson is 45 minute Intensive Course 30 hours per week Timetable: Mon.-Fr – Levels available: A1 – C2 Minimum admission age: 18 Minimum course length: 1 week Course starts every Monday all year round Each lesson is 45 minute Academic Year/Long Stay Course 20/30 hours per week Timetable: Mon.-Fr – 13.00/15.00 Levels available: A1 – C2 Minimum admission age: 18 Minimum course length: 9 week Course starts every Monday all year round Each lesson is 45 minute Course fee is lower than that of Standard or Intensive

Adult Courses Individual Course 10/15/20/30 hours per week Levels available: A1 – C2 Minimum admission age: 18 Minimum course length: 1 week Course starts upon request Each lesson is 45 minute Students are free to choose any schedule and content of the academic programme Evening Course 6 hours per week Timetable: Mon.-Wed or. Tue-Thu – Levels available: A1 – C2 Minimum admission age: 18 Minimum course length: 1 week Course starts every Monday all year round Each lesson is 45 minute Business Course In combination with the Standard Group Course. Each week students take 20 hours of Standard Group Course in the morning plus 10 individual business lessons in the afternoon. One-to-one business course. This option is for those who have very specific requirements in terms of the timetable as well as in the content and aims of the course (e.g. Russian for finance, management, tourism etc.)

Tailor-Made Courses Russian for Law Students Literature Course Aimed at those who are keen on Russian literature and art, the programme deals with different periods in the history of Russian and different literature trends. The programme has two options: 1) Russian Literature of the beginning of the 20 th century – “Silver Age” 2) The Golden Age of Russian Literature - 19 th century. We can make programme with other literature incline upon your needs. The programme is aimed at the foreign students specializing in the international law. The programme is realized with the cooperation with Russian Law Academy of Ministry of Justice of Russian Federation and consists of two components: 1) lectures and practical training held by the professors of the Law Academy 2) tailor-made Russian language programme at Derzhavin Institute that apart form basic aspects covers law vocabulary and grammar. REQUIREMENTS: 20/30 hours per week Timetable: Mon.-Fr – 13.00/15.00 Required level: B1 Minimum admission age: 18 Minimum course length: 1 week Minimum group size: 6 students Course starts upon request

Special Courses 1 or 2 weeks of Standard Course 2 or 3 weeks of host family accommodation Social programme: excursions and school activities Levels available: A2 – C2 Minimum admission age: 18 Course starts every Monday all year round A special emphasis is made to studying Russian life and traditions at New Year and Christmas time. Christmas Course Russian for mature students Minimum admission age: 50+ Maximum group size: 7 Course starts: 18.05, 15.06, 20.07, 17.08* Course duration: 2 weeks Levels available: A2 – C1 Timetable: Mon.-Fr., 9.30a.m – 1.00 p.m, 20 hours a week. One full day and 2 afternoon excursions, Russian Song lesson and Russian Craft lesson are included in the price.

Special Courses The students can partly compensate the course fees by teaching their native language. Mostly we accept Italian/English/French/German native speakers specializing in linguistics with relevant teaching experience. The minimum duration of such a program is 4 months. It is only valid with booking Standard/Intensive/Individual Course. Work and Study Programme Russian and folk culture Aimed at the student of all the ages who are interested in the traditional Russian culture this course combines Standard Course and social activities:  Russian song lessons,  Russian folk art lesson,  excursion to the open air museum “Russian village”  professional Russian folklore show

Our weekly social programme has something for all students of all ages. On the first day of classes students receive an informational folder including a list of social activities for the coming week with dates and prices if any. There are visits to museums, tours in and around St.-Petersburg, parties, walks, theatre trips. Social Programme MondayOrientation Tourfree TuesdayCity Tour18 euros WednesdayRussian Song Lessonfree ThursdayExcursion to the Hermitagefree FridayGraduation Ceremony Watching Russian Film free SaturdayExcursion to Tsarskoe Selo (Kathrin’s Palace) 30 euros

Russia through the eyes of our students

We look forward to seeing you at Derzhavin Institute!

DERZHAVIN INSTITUTE RUSSIAN LANGUAGE SCHOOL Fontanka emb, 118 St.Petersburg, , Russia Tel. +7 (812) Fax. +7 (812)