Learn Russian in Russia
Educa Language School was established in 2003 in Saint Petersburg as a school specialized in teaching Russian language and culture to foreigners, and is now proudly one of the leading language centers in Russia.
Being an officially licensed school, we offer a variety of study abroad language programs at different levels – from complete beginners to the confident advanced learners.
Our mission is to get our students acquainted with the rich Russian culture, great history and traditions through studying the Russian language, as well as to show famous Russian guest welcoming at its full extent.
We do our best to provide privileged approach towards the needs of every student. Our highly qualified teachers will help every learner to make a good progress in Russian language during a comparatively short period of time.
We also provide full travel support, outdoor cultural and social activities, as well as internship opportunities, bringing the most unforgettable experience to those who have joined us.
More than 3000 people from over 50 countries all over the world have already joined Educa, learnt Russian language and made life-long connections with people from different cultures and backgrounds around the world.
Educa Language School was established in 2003 in Saint Petersburg as a school specialized in teaching Russian language and culture to foreigners, and is now proudly one of the leading language centers in Russia.
Being an officially licensed school, we offer a variety of study abroad language programs at different levels – from complete beginners to the confident advanced learners.
We also provide full travel support, outdoor cultural and social activities, as well as internship opportunities, bringing the most unforgettable experience to those who have joined us.
More than 3000 people from over 50 countries all over the world have already joined Educa, learnt Russian language and made life-long connections with people from different cultures and backgrounds around the world.
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A wide variety of Russian language courses in mini groups suitable for all ages and levels. Learning Russian in small groups enables you to speak the language from the very first lesson!
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One-to-One Russian classes. Get personal attention being one-to-one with the teacher. You can choose any specialization of your Russian language learning program!
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for Kids
We provide the best Russian courses in St Petersburg to help kids build cultural awareness, cognitive skills and creativity.
Learn MoreLearn Russian Online
Save your time and learn Russian online via Skype! For those who are too busy to visit the country but still want to learn its language!
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Is perfect for those who decided to study or work in Russia and want to learn the language through immersion into Russian culture and contemporary life.
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Russian
Work with Russian partners or want to start business in Russia? Learn Business Russian Language to Improve your ability in professional settings.
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Study Russian abroad in Russia and practice it immediately! Our intensive course will help not only to speak but also to think in Russian!
Learn MoreExpatriate Course
Have been studying or working in Russia? Choose this course to enhance your life in Saint Petersburg with perfect knowledge of Russian!
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Internships and Volunteer in Russia! This program is perfect to get work experience in any area that fits you and cheap Russian Courses as well!
Learn MoreLive & Learn
Our most intensive program where you can have a Russian teacher as your host family and gain an unforgettable experience of a lifetime in St Petersburg.
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at Educa in 2019
Our students come from over 50 countries around the world so you will not only study the language but also learn about different cultures, make new friendships and spend unforgettable time together.
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The first thing that I liked at Educa is that this is a great-looking school. In addition to that, the group that I had was small, there were just four people. It was really easy to talk in a nice atmosphere and nice dynamic. The teacher that I had, Nina, she was fabulous! She presented […]
I am an American University Student studying at Educa School. I spent the whole summer learning Russian in St Petersburg with Educa. The teacher has been fantastic. I have learnt so much and for me the most important part of my experience was improving my speaking abilities and having opportunity to practice them. The city […]
I came to Russia to study the Russian language, learn something about Russian culture, especially trying food, I love it here. Saint Petersburg is a beautiful city and at the school here we have amazing teachers, great groups, everybody is really focused on. It has been a very good experience for me. Highly recommend it!
Educa is my highest recomendation! It is a woderful school with nice teachers and great students. The city is wonderful, it is a lillt bit cold sometimes but you definetely can get used to it. Besides that you will love Russian people, they are wonderful. I highly recommend Educa!
I’ve been studying Russian for more than four years now but this was the first time I was studying Russian in Russia. It was very positive to combine what I was learning in the classes at EDUCA with my experience outside. People in Saint Petersburg are very friendly and every time I would go to […]
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Caryn Corliss
2020-06-22T08:49:52+0000
I have been taking private online lessons with Educa for the last two months and it is exceptional instruction. The... lessons are great, not overwhelming, but you will be surprised how much you will learn in a short amount of time.read more
Carmen Liquori
2020-01-22T04:47:00+0000
It's just my 10th day here at Educa, out of 3 months, I still have many things to study in order to improve my russian... skills, but so far I may say I'm fully satisfied of the courses.
Classes are very small and teachers can focus on you, answering to all you doubts.
The material is provided day by day by them, and last but not least every now and then they organize interesting trips and excursions around the city to make you know it better.
I highly recommend it.read more
Angie Munoz
2020-01-19T11:39:50+0000
learning in Educa is not just effective, but also fun! the teachers are very friendly and would help you in everything... you may need. The staff in educa reception are also very nice and helpful. The best is the location, just in the city centre of the city! Recommended!read more
Ju Li
2019-10-31T11:42:17+0000
I have been im St Petersburg for one month and studing at Educa. It is incredible how much my Russian is improving! And... teachers and managers are always willing to support students. It is a great experience!read more
Yumen Y. Tsao
2019-10-20T16:57:19+0000
我已经是第二次在Educa学习了。我真的喜欢这个学校。我和这里的很多人都成为了朋友。我... 的老师们不仅在学校里帮助我学习俄语。他们也给了我很多在圣彼得堡生活的建议。我和这里的同学也相处得很好。明年我回圣彼得堡的时候还会和大家一起出去玩。It was my second time to study in Educa. I love this school. I have become friends with lots of people here. I know my teacher Nina, Anastasia and Natalia pretty well. They do not only teach me the language but also provide advice on how to live in SPB. I made lots of friends here too with whom I hopefully will hang out next year when I am back to this magic city of history, culture and arts.read more
Brandon Royse
2019-10-08T13:38:48+0000
It’s only been my first week, but so far I have really enjoyed it. My teacher Nina has been very good at not only... giving the basic definitions of words, but also giving the deeper meanings and nuances of words and phrases. Along with having the great opportunity to hear and speak Russian in a controlled environment, it’s a great place to attend classes. I can tell Nina and all of the staff here truly care about the students and want to give them an amazing experience in not only learning the Russian language, but also showing the students this wonderful culture and country. I’m having a great time here and look forward to continuing classes hereread more
Seosamh Ó Branagáin
2019-10-05T12:03:43+0000
I was with Educa for for some classes in September and I cannot recommend a better institute. I conducted lots of... research regarding where I wanted to study Russian, and I was delighted to see that I had made an excellent choice.The whole team is professional, engaging, kind and open. I will return for a much longer stay, and I cannot recommend them highly enough.Perfect school for immersion in Russian language, culture and St Petersburg. The location is also excellent - 1 minute from Winter Palace.read more
Alex Hobday
2019-09-13T09:48:16+0000
I spent two weeks at Educa in September and I would highly recommend it to anyone else interested in studying Russian.... The school is well organized and supports you through the visa process and can pair you with a host family if you so choose. Its location is amazing, being located just off Nevsky Prospect and so a short walk to most interesting cultural sites. I opted for the intensive group classes option and found them highly beneficial. Class sizes in my experience were small, either 2 or 4 people, which was extremely optimal for language learning. My teacher Olga was fantastic. The best language teacher I have had! As such I am very pleased with the progress made over two weeks. I hope to return to Educa in the future!read more
Naomi Calbucci
2019-09-03T22:19:01+0000
It took some time for me to research and decide on the best school to learn Russian but after seeing the location and... contacting other students I’m glad I chose Educa. I had so many questions and Galina was so kind, detailed and quick to respond that I knew I wouldn’t have to worry. I studied Russian many years ago so I am starting from a basic level and from day 1 my teacher Polina went full-immersion mode and only used English when it was necessary. There are great activities planned and I am looking forward to them. With the student id you get discounts and free entries to many places around the city including the breathtaking Hermitage Museum. My experience is positive so far and I will be staying for 1 month.read more
Mao Omori
2019-08-29T05:26:13+0000
I highly recommend this school to learn Russian!
When choosing a school, I compared some Russian Language schools in... St. Petersburg, and I found that this school is the best in terms of the price, atmosphere, activities and location, trust me.
The administrators are so friendly and helpful to us.
I booked here just 1 week before the courses starting, but they arranged everything as I desired.
Classes are conducted at most 6 students, that means you’ll have an opportunity to practice speaking a lot. Teaching method is perfectly suitable. I’ve got so much vocabulary though it’s still 3 days I spent. My teacher is great, too.
They provide welcome lunch, boat trip for free. You will not be alone.
What’s more, you can enter Hermitage Museum for free with a student card!
EDUCA so much exceeds my expectation.read more
Michela Racquel
04:48 03 Jun 20
I've been working with Educa Russian language school for a little over a few weeks now over Zoom chat. I must say that... I have had an excellent experience with my professor. She is not only incredibly kind and patient, but she has also helped me significantly with increasing my abilities to read, write and speak in Russian. With the help of Valeriya, I have been more comfortable with speaking the language, and I can read and write which I never thought would be possible. If I could give her six stars I would! Definitely a very good school and I would love to visit one day.read more
Linda Lowden
23:12 02 Apr 20
I'm going to come for an intensive course of Russian in summer. I can't wait for it and I'm so excited!!!
I'm now... working home office as many other people, so I decided to take up an online course with this school. I took a course of 31 lessons as they have a discount for bigger numbers of lessons and it will be enough for about 6-7 weeks of intensive learning for me. I've already had 8 lessons with Natalia and they were amazing. I already understand cyrillic and even can read. Mastering my rrrr sound now. Can you say zdravstsvute?? So much to improve now! The teacher is nice and patient, I feel that she cares about my progress and I won't let her down. Natalia, wait for me in summer! I already imagine our first meeting!read more
Luis Carlos Dos Santos
11:08 31 Mar 20
I liked everything about the school - teachers, staff and location. Saint Petersburg is a wonderful city!
Paulina Tomasekova
11:27 18 Feb 20
I’ve spent three weeks in an intensive class. The atmosphere in the classroom is very comfortable, so even as someone... who is starting to learn the language, you feel comfortable speaking Russian.read more
Bob Reijnders
08:52 22 Jan 20
Just started my first week here. The classes are small (four students in mine), which makes them intense and useful.... One important thing if you feel hesitant to start here: the school is approachable & easy to reach if there's a problem. Like when I had a problem with my visa (while still being abroad), I called them, they spoke excellent English, know who I was and were quick to help. The problem was resolved in a very pleasant way. I'm convincedread more
Anne Perrottet
12:08 20 Jan 20
I spent 3 months studying at Educa, definitely an amazing experience : the teachers are great and encouraging and the... secretaries are so helpful and always ready to give you advice or make your stay at SPB more comfortable !read more
Ezekiel Dufore
10:36 13 Dec 19
I spent a week at Educa and saw great improvement in my Russian skills. I definitely recommend learning here!
Vitamin MC
09:42 09 Oct 19
I am having individual Russian language classes at Educa and my expectations have been overmet in all senses.
My... teacher Natalia is great at understanding my questions and needs and at working on them in my rhythm involving elements that make the classes very interesting enjoyable.
The school's environment is very nice and welcoming as well as the staff which is very friendly helpful whenever I have any doubts or questions.read more
Shiloh Klatt
23:33 02 Oct 19
I attended their intensive program for three weeks in September 2019, and found it to be very rewarding. The school was... responsive to my specific needs, and the teachers were professional and encouraging. I would recommend this school to anyone looking to learn Russian.read more
Holly Parrish
06:57 13 Sep 19
I have really enjoyed my time so far at Educa: the classes are engaging and tailored to your interests and the school... were so helpful when I had lots of questions during and after booking. A sidenote to anyone with a disability or mobility issues, living 'nearby' in Russian terms can mean an hour away, so be sure to specify exactly what you need so the school can try to accommodate this.read more
Sam Rapley
17:44 12 Sep 19
I arrived at Educa just in the last week, and everything has been really good. Galina was super helpful in helping me... throughout the visa process, going above and beyond. Valeria (my teacher) has been really good at explaining different concepts and making the lessons engaging. All the other staff have been great for making me feel welcome also. So far, I'd recommend Educa to anyone :)read more
Jean Lauderdale
20:08 28 Aug 19
This is my first week of lessons with Educa - Russian Language School, which is conveniently located right in the... historic center of St. Petersburg, and I'm very impressed! My group instructor is excellent - she's patient, a great communicator, and savvy in connecting each of our personal experiences to our language study, while keeping our studies on point and focused towards rapid learning. The administrative team is super helpful, friendly and organized, with a clear interest in each student's satisfaction with the education being provided. I'm older than most people choosing to immerse in an intensive language study of Russian - and at Educa I have felt immediately welcomed into their community of international students!read more
Natalia Trnovcova
12:56 23 Aug 19
To visit this school was the perfect way to get know city, meet new friends, learn russian language... communication... with school was very good, also teacher Olga. School is in center, close to everything. I recommend ;)read more
Amanda Hays
15:42 25 Jul 19
I cannot recommend this place enough! I sent the last five weeks here, and my experience has been absolutely wonderful!... I decided to do the internship program with the Hermitage State museum, and EDUCA set it up for me and made it easy on my end. I ended up taking private lessons because of the internship, and my teacher made sure she understood my speed and areas of weakness and worked on them with patience and encouragement. The host family they placed me with is the best host family I could ask for! The family is so welcoming and friendly and I have gotten close with my house mother. The excursions are a fun and great way to get to know the city and people in the program. I was so pleasantly surprised to see just how friendly and open everyone was! They have even recommended ways for me to improve and progress in Russian when I return home. I am extremely satisfied with this experience and hope I can come back!read more
Jakub Magaram
15:44 22 Jul 19
Educa is the best language school in St. Petersburg. The classes are small, location perfect and all teachers and staff... very professional and friendly. I spent here 4 months and made great progress from speaking almost nothing in the beginning. Special thanks to the manager Galina for giving assistance and helping me the whole time, to Nina my first teacher in group classes and to Maria, my individual teacher. Without Maria I wouldn't succeed getting the TRKI-2 certificate in such a short time, she is an amazing teacher and very caring person. Thank you Educa!read more
Qasim Sheikh
00:37 11 Jul 19
I took a one week standard group course with my wife at the EDUCA School in Saint Petersburg. The school is very... organized and we both had a lot of fun during our visit to Russia. We learned a lot from the talented teachers and were able to quickly use our Russian Language Skills during our Trip. We made new friends in class and during the excursions offered by the school which included a lunch and a boat trip! The school itself is in a prime location just next to the Winter Palace. The school staff was very pleasant and accommodating to our needs as a student. They were very helpful from the initial contact via email answering all of our questions and they even picked us up at the Airport and helped us settle in by getting a SIM card and dropping us off at the hotel. I would highly recommend any interested students to enroll at EDUCA. When I return I will definitely enroll again! It’s the best way to immerse into the great city of Saint Petersburg and learn the Russian Culture!read more
Linda Piumarta
16:58 09 Jul 19
I spent 6 weeks of intensive course at Educa and I truly recommend this school to everyone that wants to improve or... learn Russian. After just few weeks I could already see a great improvement in my speaking skills and I became more and more confident in speaking Russian. The classes are really small and the teachers are very patient and kind and they care about every students' need.
I was also in an host family and I really loved my time there. Although the house wasn't really close to the school, I still liked everything, I had a lot of privacy and the host mom was like another mom, always thoughtful and ready to help me and the other students with everything. I also met a lot of really interesting people at school that made the whole experience even better!read more
Andreas Sylikiotis
21:33 01 Jul 19
"I am ageing and i am still learning"said Solon, the great Greek poet and law maker in 600 BC. My name is Andreas... Sylikiotis, i am from Cyprus and i am 71 years old. Four years ago i decided to learn russian, so i took evening lessons once a week.I was learning, but i couldn t speak.So this summer i came to Educa.
The organisation of my stay was perfect- management, office personnel, and my teachers exceeded my expectations. I took the full immersion course. indoor lessons with Natalia were excellent and were complemented in a great way by afternoon outings with Anastasia.
We visited museums, churches, and i had the chance to practice my russian while learning about the city history.
After two weeks, i now feel confident to speak and discuss in russian'
I strongly recommend EDUCA to everybody who is interested in actively improving his russian speaking skills.read more
Eva Umanjec
11:34 29 Jun 19
Educa was amazing! Highly professional language school, everyone from the school is fluent in English and simply very... friendly. My classes were very structured and fun. I laughed a lot and all the exercises were interesting. Could recommend it to anyone!!!read more
Anna -Lena Euler
15:41 26 Jun 19
I really enjoyed my stay at Educa. My teacher was very competent and patient. Even though I only stayed at the school... for two weeks my Russian skills truly improved. I am very happy that I chose Educa and would always recommend it!read more
Daniel Myshkin
12:10 26 Apr 19
Great school with great teachers. Very recommendable. Teachers adapt to the skill level of each student and make the... classes very rewarding.read more
Gabriele Cowlan
20:36 26 Feb 19
I really had a great time at Educa. Our teacher was very competent with great teaching skills, humour and patience. My... speaking abilities increased quickly. The staff was always very friendly and helpful, they organized an interesting programme and made sure everybody could participate. And they created an atmosphere where everybody felt welcomed and relaxed. The position of the school very close to the winter palace is fantastic.
The school provided a family-stay for me right in the centre. I stayed with a wonderful family with lots of interests. They included me in their family life and, for example, took me to a concert where their son performed; but they also gave me a lot of space on my own, if I wanted it.I liked it so much, I decided spontaneously to stay an extra week at the school and the family.read more
Thomas Frydenlund
13:21 23 Jan 19
Educa is a great school with highly professional teachers and staff. I had 4 weeks of intense studies, and even that... Russian is very difficult language to learn I really enjoyed every minute. In the class we where only tree students witch was perfect for me. And I got new friends to.
I can recommend this school and I will continue my journey learning Russian language at Educa.read more
Yağmur ÖZKAN
13:56 31 Dec 18
I missed so much...
I spent 2 months at Educa this summer. It was the most beautiful summer of my life. I recomend... you to live with a host family rather than hostel. Because in this way I have a family in Russia. I still communicating with them statement. Teachers and interest in students was perfect, you will love Galina and Anastasia ❤️ If I come to Russia again (I'll definitely come), see you Educa ?Thanks for everything ☺️read more
John Glasgow
15:15 09 Dec 18
I studied here for a week at the end of November.Margarita provided plenty of support with the visa application which... is not the easiest thing to sort out :)
Staff were very friendly and helpful always able to give advice and answer questions.
Educa also issue a student card which is very useful as it gives you discounted access to sites and museums and the hermitage is free.Classes were good with varied learning methods my listening writing and speaking skills definitely improved thank you Anastasia.
This definitely helped me at the airport ?read more
Kane Kennedy
12:19 30 Nov 18
Absolutely amazing experience. I had two different teachers in 2 months studying here and both of them were extremely... talented. The class sizes were around 4-5 people per class, which is perfect if you're serious about learning. Honestly, the amount of progress I made in 2 months was unimaginable due to the quality of this program.
The only thing I recommend is that you live in a hostel/hotel rather than the host family. It will save you a lot of money and there are plenty of Russian speakers in a hostel that you can communicate with.Thank you, Educa!read more
Alejandro Chávez
11:23 17 May 18
I studied in Educa for a month and my experience was just amazing. Teachers are professional and prepared and the... administration team was always there to make my life easier. The school is located in the very very heart of St. Petersburg, which is a big opportunity to be part of the culture and practice Russian.read more
Donyorbek Ozodbekov
08:43 17 May 18
Educa is very amazing place not only to learn Russian Language, but also to make friends around the world. Friendly... teachers with excellent teaching skills always try to make classes more interactive and more interesting. There is no better place to study Russian except for Educa in Saint Petersburg. Come, Study, and Enjoy :)read more
Adrien Wittmann
10:59 16 May 18
I'm currently studying Russian language in this amazing school. The staff team is like a family for me. Here you will... feel like at home. Teachers are great and they really like teaching. The school organizes social activities often which will make you fall in love with the city. I do recommend you to study in Educa ! We're waiting for you.read more
Marta Gallotti
17:54 15 May 18
This is currently my second time studying at Educa and once again I’m very happy and satisfied with it. All classes... are small (no more than 4 people) in order to be able to focus more and have a better understanding of the language you’re studying. Here, you will be able to learn Russian while having a lot of fun and you will also practice speaking a lot! The school will organise many different activities, such as walking tours or speaking clubs to name a few. Everyone here is very friendly and always ready to help whenever you need.
I really could not recommend more studying here at Educa! I assure you that you will not regret it!read more
Sam Linley
19:03 01 Apr 18
Educa is an excellent school. It is ideally situated in the centre of St. Petersburg, just around the corner from the... Hermitage.
I made great progress in my Russian during the 2 months I spent there, and this is entirely down to the quality of teaching available. I would not hesitate in recommending Educa to anyone considering studying in Russia.read more
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