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RUSSIAN IN PETERSBURG -  Programmes and prices 2012

PROGRAMMES:
 

Russian for beginners
 

 Elementary level (A1)
 

Elementary course for beginners is addressed to students, businessmen who study Russian as a foreign language and who want to feel confident in their daily communication. Special focus is on conversations.
 

Duration: 6 weeks (=120 hours)
 

Result: People who finished the course have the basic knowledge of Russian grammar , reading skills and are able to understand  simple texts and phrases  (posters and advertisements).
 

In addition, people who complete the course are able to speak and write about themselves, their family, friends, work and personal interests using vocabulary  consisting of about 760 characters.
 

Basic level (A2)

This programme is for people who have elementary knowledge of Russian as a foreign language. Thid courses gives a chance of expand Russian language knowledge. Special focus is on speaking and writing.
 

Duration: 10 weeks+ (=200 hours)
 

Result: People who complete the course are able to understand short texts and articles from newspapers. In addition they are able to maintain the conversation by communicating in daily situations as well as discuss different subjects e.g. about themselves, their families, work, weather. Their vocabulary consists of about 1300 characters.

General Russian course
 

First level (A1)

To enroll on this programme you need to have a basic Russian language knowledge. This course is for you provided that you are a tourist or businessman or when studying Russian is your main goal.

Duration: 19 weeks+ =(460 hours) from A2 level

Result: People who complete the course are able to read short texts from newspapers, magazines and books by which they understand the meaning of texts, certain details and author's idea. They are also able to write 20 sentences of a text about themselves, their families, work, life, weather etc. They can understand dialogues placed in different situations; they understand advertisements, news on social and cultural issues. Graduate's vocabulary consists of about 2300 words.

Second level (A2)
 

This course is addressed to the foreign language speaking pupils, students for who Russian is neccessary in their profession.
 

Duration: 19 to 23 weeks + (=380-460) from level B1
 

Result: People who complete the course are able to read   newspapers and artistic texts understanding well the author's opinion. They are able to write works, texts' resumes, texts in a form of personal and official letters. They understand dialogues reffering to  daily matters as well as  are able to tell what they have seen, express their opinions and analyse problems freely. Graduate's vocabulary consists of  around 10 000 words.
 

Advanced Russian course
 

Third level (C1)
 

The programme is addressed to the people who have achieved  level B2 (TRKI-II).

Duration: 14 weeks+ (=280 hours) from level B2
 

Result:Polishing Russian grammar, speaking and writing. Comprehension of texts on cultural, official subjects etc.
People who complete the course are able to maintain the dialogue by using different forms of communication, expressing their opinions freely. Graduate's vocabulary consists of  12 000 words.
 

Fourth level (C2)
 

This course is for people who have achieved the level C1 (TRKI - III) and want to..... The programme can be useful especially for foreign scientists and Russian teachers.
 

Duration: 9 weeks + (=180 hours) from C1 level
 

Result: Graduates are able to and interpret the source texts from different fields - abstract, philosophical, professional,journalistic and artistic. They are able to write academic works by themselves, they fully understand radio and TV programmes. Graduates have no problems in carrying  on dialogues and monolgues  about every subject.
 

Business Russian course
 

Programmes  Business Russian course have been especially designed for managers and workers from international companies active in Russia.
 

Basic level (Russian Language First Certificate in Business Russian)
 

Duration: From 4 to 5 weeks, from 80 to 100  hours provided that the participant of the course is at least on  level A1.
 

Result:  Graduate will be able to write simple business letters, advertisments and carry on simple business conversations.
The  level A2  course is recommended together with the abovementioned course.
 

Intermediate level (Russian Language Second Certificate in Business Russian)
 

Duration: 20 weeks +, 180 hours provided that the person is at least on level A2.

Result:  You will be able to write business letters, business documents, CV etc. Apart from that you will become familiar with  business etiquette in Russia, geography, Russia's politics as well as its spiritual values.
 

Advanced level (Russian Language Certificate in Advanced Business Russian)
 

Duration: 12 weeks+ (=240 hours) provided that the person is  at least on level B1.
 

Result:  The completion of the course means mastering all of the types of written and oral communication, being able to write articles, business plan, participation in a conversation on every subject.
 

Proficiency level (Russian Language Certificate in Proficiency in Business Russian)
 

Duration: 6 weeks, 120 hours
 

Result:  You are proficient in Russian language on the level of qualified translators.
 

Preparation to higher studies at university of Russia

The course is for people who wish to study at university of Russia. The neccessary condition is the language knowledge at level  B1.

Duration:

-10 months (=800 hours) -standard course
-6 months (=over 20 hours per week) - intensive course
 

You can start attending the course in September or January.
 

In order to become a student at university of Russia, the student has to pass the Test Of Russian As A Foreign Language (TORFL).
 

Summer and winter short-term programme
 

To study Russian language in summer and winter, the best and the quickest is  Russian As A Foreign Language (RFL). The programme is for people who  have only just begun studying Russian language as well as for those who wish to continue their education in  Saint Petersburg -the capital city of culture of Russia.

Duration:
 

20 hours per week, from 1 week to three months.
 

STUDY FEE AND OTHER FEES
 

Registration fee for booking the course in LEXIS School of Foreign Languages (irrespective of duration of the course) totals 200€.
 

Studying:
 

-in groups of 10-12 people 20 lessons/week - $40 per week*
-in mini-groups from 4 to 5 people, 20 lessons/week -$ 280 per week
-in groups from 10 to 12 people, 28 lessons per week-$205  per week
-individually-$40 per hour of lesson (1 hour of lesson = 45 minutes)
 

* Price for all group programmes. Prices fluctuate depending  whether the programmes are tailored to student's needs.
 

Registration fees:
 

-$140- the course up to 4 weeks
-$240-the course up to 12 weeks
-$340-the course from 13 to 24 weeks
-$440- the course over 25 weeks
 

Transfer fees:
 

From the airport -$30
To the airport -$20
 

Invitations:
 

Invitation letter  sent via messenger DHL -$100 - $ 130
 

ATTENTION: All fees must be paid in cash (in roubles), in calculation of  Central Bank on a given day. You can also bring Visa credit card, MasterCard or traveller's cheques and get the change in the bank near  Institute.
 

Examination fees:
 

Fee must be paid in roubles in Sherbank's section in Saint Petersburg. It is the section at Philology Department: room no.8, building no. 11, Universitetskaya naberezhnaya. You can pay your fees by making a draft.

Elementary level -3650 roubles
Basic level -3650 roubles
TRKI-1-4020 roubles
TRKI-2 -4380 roubles
TRKI-3-4750 roubles
TRKI-4-4750 roubles

Russian citizenship test -4020 roubles
 

Test preparation:
 

Consultations:
-Individual: 1 hour of lesson-40 USD
-Group:1 hour of lesson - 10 USD
 

Preparatory courses: from 2 weeks to 2 months
 

Price for group courses: 1 week (20 hours of lessons)- 140 USD
 

Trial test: 50% of normal price
 

ACCOMMODATION
 

Homestay

All of the host  families have worked with foreign school for many years. Most of them live near the University in historical centre of Saint Petersburg.
 

The price includes:
 

-private room
-meals (breakfast + dinner)
-bedclothes and towels for a change
-the use of kitchen after consulting it with the host
 

Payment for accommodation. The procedure:
 

- Payment must be done in cash (in roubles), according to calculation of Central Bank on the day of arrival (not fewer than $1 = 30 roubles)
-payment should be done 4 months  before the arrival
- you pay the price to the host family in roubles according to the pricelist
 

Prices:
 

All of the prices for accommodation concern 1 person in a single room.
Accommodation  per 1 person in a single room without food is possible for the period of  1 month  and longer  for 400 USD per month (exclusively on client's request).
 

In hostel or in residence:
 

Russian Language and Culture  Institute also offers accommodation in dormitories or hostels. ATTENTION: Number of places limited! You are obliged to ask a question whether there is a possiblity of accommodation in dormitory beforehand.
 

ATTENTION: In case of rise in the value of dollar, price may change.
 

HEALTH INSURANCE:
 

Russian insurance system has not still  fully harmonised itself with international system  and only a few agencies in Russia will be able to accept your insurance in case you are ill -most of them will require additional fee.
 

As for course participants who intend to stay in Russia for longer than 4 weeks we offer buying Russian insurance policy which guarantees free of charge medical care in agencies of Petersburg.
Bought policy is issued within 3 days from arrival.
 

Prices:
 

To begin studying at Center of Russian Language and Culture of Saint Petersburg State University, each participant of the course should fill in  the following questionnaire and send it to Lexis School of Foreign Languages office at least 6 weeks before the start of the programme.
 

1. Name, surname,sex (in Latin alphabet, not Cyryllic alphabet)
2.Date and place of birth
3.Number, date of issuing and date of expiry of the document
4.Address
5.e-mail/fax for communication purposes
6. Number of fax of Russian consulate where you will apply for visa
7.Dates of the  beginning and the end of the course
8. Preffered type of accommodation
9. If you studied Russian before, please:
 

• tell where and how long

• give the name and address of school

• give telephone number, fax number and school e-mail

• give the Head's surname and your teacher's surname

All visas should be handed out by  Russian Consulate on the basis of the invitation from Saint Petersburg University. In the visa questionnaire you should write "studying" in the field where you have to specify the reason for your departure. Handing out  the invitation takes  around 5 weeks ( Ministry of Foreign Affairs charges 32 USD  which should be paid  by the student in school's secretariat right after the arrival). Please specify the exact date  of arrival and departure from Russia as preparing the new invitation takes time and involves additional payments.
 

It is possible for school to send the copy of the invitation via fax or the original version via courier (with additional charge).  Student visa may be prolonged for the period after the arrival.

 Center of Russian Language and Culture can organise picking students up from the airport or railway station and driving them to the place of accommodation. All concerned should send an e-mail with the details of arrival  (date, time and number of flight) 6 days before the arrival. In case of delays, the driver will wait for the participant of the course 2 hours maximum. The school is not liable for losses caused by delays.
 

If you failed to find our driver at the station/ airport, please call our hotel service (+812-352-42-87 or +812-352-24-28).
 

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