Study Russian in St.Petersburg and Moscow

  Russia

• St. Petersburg: 
St. Petersburg
• Moscow: 
Moscow (Moskva)

Dates: Year round (Start date every Monday)

Description: Liden & Denz is the only Russian member of the International Association of Language Centres IALC which inspects and accredits quality language schools world-wide. Our St. Petersburg centre has also been successfully inspected by EAQUALS, the leading pan-European accrediting body for language schools. Both schools are authorised preparation centres for the state exam TRKI (Test of Russian as a Foreign Language taken in the St.Petersburg or Moscow State Universities).

Today, Liden & Denz in St.Petersburg and Moscow is one of the biggest private Russian language course providers. Our centres are proud to have taught Russian to students from practically all over the world - in 2005, we have had students of 38 nationalities.

At our school in St.Petersburg, situated in the historic centre, we run 16 modern equipped classrooms, offer free internet access (including wireless zone for students' own notebooks) and operate a school cafeteria that is open from 9 AM to 9 PM. In addition, students have at their disposal a self-access centre and a library, a theatre ticket booking service and a domestic travel desk. Further, we offer a varied cultural programme, which we change every fortnight.

Our school in Moscow (opened in January, 2004) is located in the central part of the city, a short walk from the Belorusskaya Railway Station, a terminus for trains from Berlin and Warsaw. Our premises are on the ground floor in a building that belongs to the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Our school features 10 classrooms, a library and is equipped with the latest technology (several workstations with wireless Internet for our students, DVD sets in each classroom). We offer hot and cold drinks. Moderately priced places for lunch can be found around the corner from the school.

This year we opened additional premises in each destination. The new Executive Centre in St.Petersburg features three fully-equipped classrooms and a cosy lounge (including kitchen facilities, free cold/hot drinks and WiFi). We also have extended our capacity in Moscow with three one-to-one classrooms near metro Novoslobodskaya (very centrally located). The above extension brings the total capacity to 19 and 13 classrooms in St.Petersburg and Moscow respectively.

We mainly specialize in short-term courses, group and individual. The minimum duration of a group course is two weeks and of an individual - one week. However, course length is not restricted and students can enroll for even a year-length course. We also offer Academic Year Courses that have fixed duration (24, 36 or 48 weeks) and reduced prices.. These courses will be organised in 2 degrees of intensity - 20 and 25 lessons per week in groups with maximum 10 participants.

Liden & Denz is an official preparation and testing centre for the TRKI examination (Test of Russian as a Foreign Language).

Liden & Denz is one of the first organisations to offer meaningful study and work programmes in Russia. Our aim is to give students a unique insight into the Russian daily life of our times. Although the assignments we offer are all supervised by Liden & Denz, the experience inside our host organisations will be very authentic. Work experience students need a sufficient level of Russian in order to qualify for one of the places on offer. The entry level (language competence on arrival) should be at least A2. We further require a minimum of four weeks in a standard group course (or three weeks one-to-one) in one of our centres prior to the start of the work assignment.

All bookings for St. Petersburg and Moscow are sent to our St. Petersburg office, which allows easy combination of both destinations. Course dates and prices are identical for both schools.

For students seeking an intensive Russian language program in two main cities of Russia, the Liden & Denz Language Centre is a place to go.

Starting dates for group Courses:
04.01, 18.01, 01.02, 15.02, 01.03, 15.03, 29.03, 12.04, 26.04, 10.05, 24.05, 07.06, 21.06, 05.07, 19.07, 02.08, 16.08, 30.08, 13.09, 27.09, 11.10, 25.10, 08.11, 22.11, 06.12;

Starting dates for beginners:
04.01, 18.01, 01.02, 15.02, 01.03, 29.03, 26.04, 24.05, 07.06, 21.06, 05.07, 19.07, 02.08, 16.08, 30.08, 13.09, 27.09, 11.10, 08.11, 06.12.

Highlights: Nine reasons to choose Liden & Denz:

1.Top locations: St.Petersburg and Moscow are both considered capitals of Russia. The beauty of one of the world's cultural treasures on the banks of the river Neva contrasts with one of the busiest and trendiest places on earth. Moscow is the economic powerhouse of Russia and, with 11 million inhabitants, the largest city in Europe.

2.Maximum flexibility and choice: Courses at all levels are run year round with dates, programmes and prices identical for Moscow and St.Petersburg. Both destinations can be freely combined under the condition that starting dates for group courses are met.

3.Nice facilities in the historical centres of St.Petersburg and Moscow: Both schools are equipped with modern well lit classrooms, libraries and free Internet access (including state of the art technology like DVD sets in most classrooms and wireless zone). Students can also find a ticket reservation/domestic travel desk and a cafeteria offering inexpensive drinks and food (in St.Petersburg only).

4.Quality and quality control: A clear course syllabus, frequent host family checks, detailed entry and exit questionnaires, clear complaint and backup procedures and small classes with a maximum of ten students underline our commitment to quality and quality control.

5.Student-friendly atmosphere: Our language schools combine a demanding and intensive programme with a relaxed, personal and friendly atmosphere. Students feel that they are taken care of, starting from the pickup transfer at the airport/railway terminal.

6.Recognition: Our centres are recognised by the local governments as private language school for teaching Russian as a foreign language. Our courses are recognised in Germany as Bildungsurlaub. In Sweden, we are CSN accredited. Liden & Denz in St.Petersburg is the only Russian member of IALC. Liden & Denz in Moscow became an associate member of IALC in May, 2004. Our centre is to date the only private language school which was admitted into ROPRYAL, the prestigious Russian Association for Teaching of Russian Language and Literature. Liden & Denz in St.Petersburg and Moscow is an official preparation centre for the state exam, Russian as a Foreign Language (TRKI).

7.Endorsements: We are proud to teach Russian to students working for Scotland Yard, British Airways, the International Committee of the Red Cross, the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office, the British Council, the News Agency 'Reuters', 'The Economist' Magazine, the Foreign Ministries of Finland and Switzerland, Credit Suisse, UBS, the US Military and many others. Most corporate clients book through agents.

8.All prices quoted in Euro: We quote all rates in Euro. This minimises the currency risk for many of our partners.

9.Swiss management since 1992: One of the two school founders is actively involved in the day-to-day running of both schools, dealing mainly with quality assurance.

Cost in US$: Our course fees are available on request

Accommodation fees (home stay, shared flats, hotels or private apartments) are quoted separately.

Experience Required: no

Participants Travel to Russia Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups of maximum 10 participants in a group

Application Process Involves:

• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network

Liden & Denz Language Centres St.Petersburg and Moscow's Mission Statement: Liden & Denz Language Centres St.Petersburg and Moscow offer intensive year-round courses of Russian as a Foreign Language for all needs and at all levels.

Year Founded: 1992