International School of Russian Language

  Russia

• All Other Areas: 
Saratov

Term: Academic Year, Summer, Throughout the year 

Description: Saratov International Language School (SILS) is the structure of Saratov State Technical University. International Language School is a place where international students could learn Russian language, Russian history, cultural and social sciences and make friends with many Russian and other international students.

SILS summer classes start in June and finish in September. Being in Saratov during the most enjoyable time of the year - summer - gives you a chance to explore the 410-year old city and other beautiful places along the Volga River - the Great Russian River. Don't loose the opportunity to submerge yourself in a totally different, rich and diverse culture.

Although you are able to get enrolled in the SILS during the whole year. The courses are developed for students of 18 years old or older of different language levels - from beginners to advanced. Applicants under 18 years who would like to attend the school should contact the Administration directly .

Saratov International Language School (also called - SILS) has existed since 1993. Every year it provides different courses for students from many countries of the world: USA, France, Ireland, Germany, Canada, Israel, Denmark, Poland, Spain, and others.

There were no foreign visitors in Saratov for more than 70 years because of the city's special status during the Soviet times. Although today Saratov citizens welcome the visitors and are happy to share their social and cultural experience. We believe that learning language through communication with native-speakers is the best way to develop the advanced language skills.

Highlights:
A: Russian language courses
   A1: Intensive Course
   A2:Standard Course
   A3:Business Russian
   A4:One year Russian course

B: Social Science Courses
   B1:Russian Management in the Age of Transformation
   B2:Social Problems and Social Policy and Social Work in today's Russia
   B3:Representation of Gender and Ethnicity in Russia   

C: Russian History and Culture
   C1:Great Governors of Russia: Epoch Peter's I and Ekaterina's the Great
   C2:Choice of a Historical Way: Reforms and Revolutions (Russia in XIX century - till 1917 of XX century)
   C3:Soviet Russia: Myths and Reality

Degree Level: Bachelors Degree (Undergraduate)

Experience Required: no

This Program is open to Worldwide Participants.

Participants Travel to Russia Independently or in Groups

Typically Participants Work Independently or in Groups

Application Process Involves:

• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Resume

Saratov State Technical University's Mission Statement: We organize courses of Russian Language and Cross-culture Communications especially for those, who are interested in Russia, its culture, traditions and customs, who want to spend summer time in a very picturesque and quiet corner of Russia situated on the bank of the most beautiful Russian river Volga.

Year Founded: 1930