Russian language school in Saint Petersburg
Russian courses in Saint Petersburg — in groups of up to 4
EducaCentre is a small Russian language school on Vasilievskiy Island, offering standard, intensive, combined, individual and online courses for levels A1–C1. Courses start every Monday, year round. We sort out placement, accommodation and documents before you arrive.
Max 4 students
per group
Start any Monday
year round
Levels A1-C1
online placement test
from 180 EUR/week
standard course
Courses
Our most popular Russian courses
Accommodation, documents and total cost all build on this choice. Not sure which fits? Send us your dates and goal — we'll recommend one.
Standard group · 20 lessons/week
Morning classes in a group of up to 4
Afternoons are free for the city, homework or extra practice. The usual choice for stays of two weeks or more.
from 180 EUR/week
Intensive group · 30 lessons/week
The same small group with extra afternoon classes
More classroom time when the stay is shorter or you want faster progress.
from 255 EUR/week
Combined · group + one-to-one
Group practice plus private lessons
Aimed at your weak points or a specific goal — exams, work or speaking confidence.
from 285 EUR/week
Individual & online · private lessons
One-to-one lessons at the school or online
Built around your schedule and goals. Complete beginners can also start before arriving.
from 21 EUR/lesson at school · from 18 EUR online
Also at the school: exam preparation, Russian for expats and courses for young learners.
Why students choose us
A small school where the practical things are handled
A small school with real personal support
Placement, timetable, documents, accommodation and first-day details are confirmed with a real person before you land.
Convenient location
Vasilievskiy Island, a short walk from Vasileostrovskaya metro, in the historic centre.
Professional teachers
Experienced teachers who correct you in class, not just nod along.
Small groups
Never more than 4 students, so you speak in every lesson, not once a week.
Fair prices
Published 2026 rates, with lower weekly prices for longer stays.
International students
Mixed groups from 50+ countries, so Russian is your common language from day one.
Communicative method
Grammar taught through speaking, listening, reading and writing, not drills alone.
Getting started
How to start
1 — Send your dates, level and goal
Use the short form below. We will reply with a course and total-cost proposal.
2 — Check your current level
If you already speak some Russian, take the 30-minute online placement test.
3 — Confirm and start on a Monday
Accommodation, documents and first-day details are sorted before you arrive.
Student reviews
What students say
Combined student rating: 4.9/5 across LanguageCourse.net, Go Overseas and LinguaTrip. Students have joined us from 50+ countries.
"The course was absolutely fantastic! Teacher Ksenia helped me start speaking Russian since the first day. Only 3 students in the class."
Maria, Italy · Standard Group Course
via LanguageCourse.net
"Great support right from the start, contact person always available by phone and always helpful. Super teacher, fully catered to my wishes, lessons very varied."
Stefan, Germany · Individual Course
via LanguageCourse.net
"They were very helpful with my visa and I felt well taken care of before and during my trip. The location is superb — close to Nevsky Prospect and Hermitage."
Ana, Brazil · Standard Group Course
via Go Overseas
"Very competent and friendly support, a great teacher. The guided tour across St. Petersburg was a highlight. Highly recommended!"
Sophie, France · Combined Course
via LanguageCourse.net
Planning your stay
The practical side, handled
Accommodation
Homestay with a Russian family or a rented apartment — we recommend what fits your course length and budget.
Visa & documents
What to check for your citizenship, plus the course confirmation and accommodation papers we prepare.
Level test
A 30-minute online test so you start in the right group from lesson one. Complete beginners can skip it.
Life in Saint Petersburg
What studying here is actually like: the city, the costs and the daily rhythm after class.
Ask the school
Tell us your dates, level and goal
We'll suggest the right course format, estimate the total cost and explain accommodation and document options — before you commit to anything.
Phone
Saint Petersburg
United Kingdom
Study centre
12th Line of Vasilievskiy Island 13, Saint Petersburg
Vasileostrovskaya metro
Have a question? Get in touch!
Tell us when you would like to start and what you want to achieve. A few lines are enough.