Language studies abroad : Adults : Destinations : Russian : Russia : St Petersburg

Language school St Petersburg
Liden & Denz

Our partner school is located in the historical part of the city. It is 300m from a subway station, in a central but calm location, on the top floor of a 19th century building with 15 well-equipped classrooms, a resource centre with free Internet access and a library. It also has a cafeteria open until late in the evening. A reservation service is available in the school.

At a glance

Population
4'800'000
School size
M
Levels Beginner to advanced
Minimum age
16
Accommodation Host family / hotel (prices on request)
Certificates TRKI
Special Optional courses

Courses

Standard course
Lessons: 20 of 50 minutes
Duration of course: 2 to 48 weeks
Levels: beginner to advanced
Students/class: max. 10 students
Minimum age: 16
Schedule: 10:00 to 14:00

Intensive course
Lessons: 25 of 50 minutes
Schedule: 10:00 to 14:00 + 2 afternoons
Details: see Standard course

Accomodation

Host families
Families are carefully chosen by our partner school. Half of them live in the city centre and the rest in the surrounding suburbs. It will take you no more than 50 minutes (30 minutes average) to reach the school. You will stay in a single room and share meals with your hosts. A certain tolerance and flexibility are necessary to make your stay as pleasant as possible. has weak infrastructure and power failures can occur, but Russian hospitality will help you overcome any problems.
Furnished apartments
Prices on request

Leisure

Our partner schools offer an activity programme that promotes contact between students. It is also an excellent way to become familiar with the city’s numerous artistic treasures, such as the Hermitage, one of world’s most prestigious museums. Guided tours will present you the of the Tsars and of Dostoïevki. In the summer, parties are organized and the school offers you an assistance service to help you organize visits or excursions to Saint Petersburg or the rest of the country.

Liden & Denz
WiFi is free.
Prices 2008

Dates and prices in Euro
(EUR 1 ≈ CHF 1.65)

Arrival day: Sunday prior to course start
Leaving day: Sunday following course end

Starting dates:
15.01 / 29.01 / 12.02 / 26.02 / 12.03 / 26.03 / 09.04 / 23.04 / 07.05 / 21.05 / 04.06 / 18.06 / 02.07 / 16.07 / 30.07 / 13.08 / 27.08 / 10.09 / 24.09 / 08.10 / 22.10 / 05.11 / 19.11 / 03.12.2007
Starting dates Beginner:
15.01 / 12.02 / 12.03 / 09.04 / 07.05 / 21.05 / 04.06 / 18.06 / 02.07 / 16.07 / 30.07 / 13.08 / 27.08 / 10.09 / 24.09 / 08.10 / 05.11 / 03.12.2007
Starting dates:
14.01 / 28.01 / 11.02 / 25.02 / 10.03 / 24.03 / 07.04 / 21.04 / 05.05 / 19.05 / 02.06 / 16.06 / 30.06 / 14.07 / 28.07 / 11.08 / 25.08 / 08.09 / 22.09 / 06.10 / 20.10 / 03.11 / 17.11 / 01.12.2008
Starting dates Beginner:
14.01 / 11.02 / 10.03 / 07.04 / 05.05 / 19.05 / 02.06 / 16.06 / 30.06 / 14.07 / 28.07 / 11.08 / 25.08 / 08.09 / 22.09 / 06.10 / 03.11 / 01.12.2008
TRKI exam dates: each week

Bank holidays:
01.01 / 02.01 / 07.01 / 23.02 / 08.03 / 01.05 / 09.05 / 12.06 / 04.11.2007
Bank holidays:
01.01 / 07.01 / 23.02 / 08.03 / 01.05 / 09.05 / 12.06 / 04.11.2008
School holidays:
14.12.2007 - 13.01.2008
13.12.2008 - 11.01.2009

Included in price:
  • Language Course & Course Materials
  • Accommodation with a hostfamily or in a Shared apartment
  • School enrolment fee & certificate
  • Documents & travel guide
  • Airport transfer (Sunday)
A: Homestay/single room/half board
Standard Course A
2 weeks 860
3 weeks 1260
4 weeks 1660
6 weeks 2460
8 weeks 3020
12 weeks 4320
16 weeks 5740
24 weeks 7380
Extra week (24+) 355
2 weeks 900
3 weeks 1320
4 weeks 1740
6 weeks 2580
8 weeks 3180
12 weeks 4560
16 weeks 6060
24 weeks 7860
Extra week (24+) 375
Extra week (24+) 375

Extra week (24+) 375

Intensive Course A
2 weeks 1000
3 weeks 1470
4 weeks 1940
6 weeks 2880
8 weeks 3540
12 weeks 5040
16 weeks 6700
24 weeks 8700
Extra week (24+) 415
2 weeks 1040
3 weeks 1530
4 weeks 2020
6 weeks 3000
8 weeks 3700
12 weeks 5280
16 weeks 7020
24 weeks 9180
Extra week (24+) 435
Extra week (24+) 435

Extra week (24+) 435

Options/Extras
Private Tuition (15 lessons/week) 515
Private Tuition (15 lessons/week) 565
Examination Preaparation (5 lessons) (TRKI) 175
Examination Preaparation (5 lessons) (TRKI) 195
Administrative fee for visa 25
Administrative fee for visa 25
Extra night at the hostfamily's (Saturday) 30
Extra night at the hostfamily's (Saturday) 35
Airport transfer (Monday - Saturday) 40
Airport transfer (Monday - Saturday) 45
Internship Placement 350
Internship Placement 250
Private lessons (general and professional)
15 hours/week 565
20 hours/week 735
30 hours/week 1095
40 hours/week 1455
TRKI exam fee, payable on site 70
High season supplement (02.06 – 21.09):
For standard/intensive course +60/week
For private course +120/week
For TRKI module +35/week


Key points of the language school in St Petersburg

  • Russia’s historical capital and cultural centre
  • Renowned and professional school
  • Excellent location and good infrastructure
  • The school also offers language courses to Russian students
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