• are available at 6 levels;
• the minimum period of study is 4 weeks;
• full-time tuition (over 30 academic hours per week — 5 days a week) as well as part-time tuition (18 academic hours per week — 3 days a week) is available during the academic year (September–June) and during the summer time (July–August).

During the academic year (September–June) flexible course dates are offered.

An initial Russian language assessment test places each new student into classes appropriate to his or her proficiency level.

Classes prove personalized attention (average 7 students per class).

Courses are based on our best textbooks and make use of the most effective, modern and traditional, teaching methods.

A balanced program of speaking, listening, writing and reading skills ensure that all students make progress as quickly as possible.

Goals and objectives often focus on practicing speaking skills, extending vocabulary, activating grammar, improving pronunciation.

Fastening of knowledge is provided by out-of-class activities, such as participating in the CIE student drama studio.

Cultural programme is one of the most popular ways of getting acquainted with the country and people. Our students enjoy excursions to famous Moscow places of interest, a variety of sightseeing tours around Moscow and Moscow region as well as trips to other Russian cities and towns (such as St. Petersburg and towns of the Golden Ring). The cost of excursions is not included in the tuition fee; some excursions are free of charge.

Here you can see student’s typical general ability at each level and in the skill areas (according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment):

Elementary level (A1)

Listening/Speaking: you will be able to understand basic instructions or take part in a basic factual conversation on a predictable topic.

Reading: you will be able to understand basic notices, instructions or information.

Writing: you will be able to complete basic forms, and write notes including times, dates and places.

Basic Level (A2)

Listening/Speaking: you will be able to express simple opinions or requirements in a familiar context.

Reading: you will be able to understand straightforward information within a known area, such as on products and signs and simple textbooks or reports on familiar matters.

Writing: you will be able to complete forms and write short simple letters or postcards related to personal information.

I Certificate Level (B1)

Listening/Speaking: you will be able to express opinions on abstract/cultural matters in a limited way or offer advice within a known area, and understand instructions or public announcements.

Reading: you will be able to understand routine information and articles, and the general meaning of non-routine information within a familiar area.

Writing: you will be able to write letters or make notes on familiar or predictable matters.

II Certificate Level (B2)

Listening/Speaking: you will be able to follow or give a talk on a familiar topic or keep up a conversation on a fairly wide range of topics.

Reading: you will be able to scan texts for relevant information, and understand detailed instructions or advice.

Writing: you will be able to make notes while someone is talking or write a letter including non-standard requests.

III Certificate Level (C1)

Listening/Speaking: you will be able to contribute effectively to meetings and seminars within own area of work or keep up a casual conversation with a good degree of fluency, coping with abstract expressions.

Reading: you will be able to read quickly enough to cope with an academic course, to read the media for information or to understand non-standard correspondence.

Writing: you will be able to prepare/draft professional correspondence, take reasonably accurate notes in meetings or write an essay which shows an ability to communicate.

IV Certificate Level (C2)

Listening/Speaking: you will be able to advise on or talk about complex or sensitive issues, understanding colloquial references and dealing confidently with hostile questions.

Reading: you will be able to understand documents, correspondence and reports, including the finer points of complex texts.

Writing: you will be able to write letters on any subject and full notes of meetings or seminars with good expression and accuracy.