Russian Language School Durbe - Learn Russian in Riga, Latvia

Which course should I choose?

Beginner's Language - Take this course if you are...

An absolute beginner and want to achieve general language fluency by focusing on the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.

General Language - Take this course if you want to improve...

Your general language fluency by focusing on the skills of reading, writing, listening and speaking.

General Language + Conversation - Take this course if you want to improve...

Your general language fluency with an additional focus on conversational fluency.

General Language + Individual - Take this course if you want to improve...

Your general language fluency with additional individual lessons on an subject or theme of your choosing.

General Language + Activity - Take this course if you want to improve...

Your general language fluency with an extra activity outside the classroom. Details of each activity can be found in the individual course description.

Intensive Language - Take this course if you want to improve...

Your general language fluency at a higher intensity with more lessons per week than the general language programme. This is ideal if you want to improve at a faster rate or are short on time.

Individual Lessons - Take this course if you want to improve...

Any aspect of language learning. You can choose between general language learning or with a focus on a specific industry or subject you are interested in, or a combination of both.

Business Language - Take this course if you want to improve...

Your business language fluency with a focus on the language used in business situations.

Exam Preparation - Take this course if you want to improve...

Your general language fluency with a specific focus on preparing for a particular exam. Details of the specific exam can be found in the course description.

Which accommodation should I choose?

Apartment Single - Single bed in a private room in an apartment

Apartment Twin - Single bed in twin room sharing in an apartment

Apartment Double - Double bed in private room in an apartment

Homestay Single - Single bed in private room in host family accommodation

Homestay Twin - Single bed in twin room sharing in host family accommodation

Homestay Double - Double bed in private room in host family accommodation

Residence Single - Single bed in a private room in residential accommodation

Residence Twin - Single bed in twin room sharing in residential accommodation

Residence Dorm - Single bed in dormitory room sharing in residential accommodation

What do half board and full board mean?

Bed & Breakfast - Bed and Breakfast only

Half Board - Breakfast and dinner from Monday to Friday, and all meals at the weekend.

Full Board - Breakfast, lunch and dinner everyday. Lunch may be a packed lunch.

Self Catering - Self Catering accommodation.

Courses:			Total: € * Includes registration fee Deposit Payable Now: € Book Now
General Russian	20 lessons	€210
Registration Fee: €50 Lesson Duration: 45 minutes Course Days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Course Times: 9:00 - 12:15 Minimum Age: 16 Average Class Size: 4 students Max Class Size: 8 students Course Materials: Included Course Books: Included Course Certificate: Course Focus: The course covers all aspects of the language. The course covers all aspects of the language and aims to develop the student’s communicative efficiency in the shortest possible time. During this course students will acquire all 4 language skills: reading, writing, speaking, listening and the use of grammar. Teachers will use reading or listening to stimulate discussion and writing to consolidate the language practice. YOu may start course from every Monday. Special starting dates for beginners 2011: January 10, 24; February 7, 21; March 7, 21, April 4, 18; May 9, 23; June 6, 27;, July 11, 25; August 8, 22; September 5, 19; October 10, 24; November 7, 21; December 5;
General Russian + Individual	25 lessons	€370
Registration Fee: €50 Lesson Duration: 45 minutes Course Days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Course Times: 9:00 - 13:30 Minimum Age: 16 Average Class Size: 4 students Max Class Size: 8 students Course Materials: Included Course Books: Included Course Certificate: Course Focus: Practising particular skills. Students attending a Standart or Intensive Standart course can combine morning lessons with individual tuition in the afternoons or evenings. This course is recommended for those students who would like to practice a particular skill (e.g. speaking, grammar etc.) or need assistance in preparation for presentation, seminar, job interview etc.
Intensive Russian	30 lessons	€280
Registration Fee: €50 Lesson Duration: 45 minutes Course Days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri Course Times: 9:00 - 14:45 Minimum Age: 16 Average Class Size: 4 students Max Class Size: 8 students Course Materials: Included Course Books: Included Course Certificate: Course Focus: The intensive course is designed for the motivated students. The intensive course is designed for the motivated students who wish to maximize their time spent in Latvia as effectively as possible. In addition to General Russian, students will master situational language, discussions, role play and social language in order to develop and improve all the skills necessary for confident communication. Starting dates for complete beginners 2011: January 10, 24; February 7, 21; March 7, 21; April 4, 18; May 9, 23; June 6, 27; July 11, 25; August 8, 22; September 5, 19; October 10, 24; November 7, 21; December 5;
Individual Lessons	10 lessons	€320
Registration Fee: €50 Lesson Duration: 45 minutes Course Days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Course Times: 9:00 - 11:00 Minimum Age: 15 Average Class Size: 1 students Max Class Size: 1 students Course Materials: Included Course Books: Included Course Certificate: Course Focus: to concentrate on particular areas of language. The course is designed for those students who need to make rapid progress or who wish to concentrate on particular areas of language.
Individual Lessons	10 lessons	€350
Registration Fee: €50 Lesson Duration: 45 minutes Course Days: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat Course Times: 9:00 - 12:00 Minimum Age: 18 Average Class Size: 1 students Max Class Size: 1 students Course Materials: Included Course Books: Included Course Certificate: Course Focus: For intensive progress in Business Russian. Besides the use of Russian grammar, listening, writing and reading tasks, students will develop confidence in communicating by learning language through realistic business situations. Our teachers are experienced professionals specialized to teach Russianas a foreign language. This course can be combined with any group course.
Accommodation:
Apartment Single	Self Catering	€280
Placement Fee: None Apartments in Riga, offered by our partner, for EC Durbe students, tourists and business travellers for short or long time rent. We offer the best choice of centrally located properties. Flexibility, independence and privacy are the benefits of staying in home-like environment just 2 minutes away from the schol.
Homestay Single	Bed & Breakfast	€85
Placement Fee: €40 This is the ideal choice for students who wish to experience Russian daily life and practise the language in an informal atmosphere. Host families live within easy access to the school and city centre and are usually located either in Riga or Jurmala (seaside). How does a typical Russian host family look like? Your hosts do not always mean a traditional married couple with children. Above all we look for someone who is sociable, likes to meet new people and can give a warm welcome to our students. Our host families talk to our students during meals, they are patient and understanding. The hospitality and attention- you will receive in the friendly family atmosphere- will definitely help you to adapt more effectively to your new linguistic and cultural environment. The school has approved all offered accommodation. Families and their homes are personally known to the staff members responsible at the school. The standard of the families is monitored by questionnaires given to students. You can choose: single or twin room, breakfast only or half board. Student may choose executive host family accommodation with a private WC as well.
Homestay Single	Bed & Breakfast	€100
Placement Fee: €40 * Premium HF - located out of Riga's centre, offers private WC and shower for student's use;
Homestay Single	Bed & Breakfast	€120
Placement Fee: €40 ** Executive HF - located in the centre of Riga (close to the school), offers private WC and shower for student;s use.
Homestay Single	Half Board	€115
Placement Fee: €40 This is the ideal choice for students who wish to experience Russian daily life and practise the language in an informal atmosphere. Host families live within easy access to the school and city centre and are usually located either in Riga or Jurmala (seaside). How does a typical Russian host family look like? Your hosts do not always mean a traditional married couple with children. Above all we look for someone who is sociable, likes to meet new people and can give a warm welcome to our students. Our host families talk to our students during meals, they are patient and understanding. The hospitality and attention- you will receive in the friendly family atmosphere- will definitely help you to adapt more effectively to your new linguistic and cultural environment. The school has approved all offered accommodation. Families and their homes are personally known to the staff members responsible at the school. The standard of the families is monitored by questionnaires given to students. You can choose: single or twin room, breakfast only or half board. Student may choose executive host family accommodation with a private WC as well. 1. Standart Host family single room with breakfast - 105 EUR, with HB - 135 EUR per week 2. Premium* Host family single room with breakfast - 120 EUR, with HB - 150 EUR per week 3. Executive** Host family single room with breakfast - 150 EUR, with HB - 190 EU per week 4. Extra night with breakfast only - 20 EUR, premium and executive host family with breakfast - 30 EUR * Premium HF - located out of Riga's centre, offers private WC and shower for student's use; ** Executive HF - located in the centre of Riga (close to the school), offers private WC and shower for student;s use.
Homestay Single	Half Board	€160
Placement Fee: €40 ** Executive HF - located in the centre of Riga (close to the school), offers private WC and shower for student;s use.
Homestay Single	Half Board	€130
Placement Fee: €40 Premium host family - located out of Riga's cenre, offers private WC and shower.
Residence Single	Self Catering	€325
Placement Fee: €40 What can be better than living in a cosy house on the seaside, to enjoy the fresh air and listen to the waves? For those who are tired from the noisy streets in big cities - we offer to rent one of the three proposed houses in Jurmala. All houses are situated just 40-50 minutes away from Riga. A wonderful sandy beach, what is not too crowded at this area of Jurmala, is only 5 minutes walk from the houses and there is a lot of fresh air thanks to the green pines all around. House #1 You will love this house from the first minute and will feel there like at home. Have a rest after your busy day sitting on the terrace with your friends and making BBQ! - Area 105 m2, - 2 bedrooms (one double bed and two single beds), - 1 bathroom on the 2nd floor, - On the 1st floor - studio: kitchen and living room with TV, - WC; parking place in the yard (up to 3 cars), - Terrace for BBQ - Price per house/per week: 1 person: 450 EUR, 2 persons: 500 EUR, 3 persons 530 EUR, 4 persons 560 EUR Security deposit: 200 EUR House #2 Have you ever dreamed of a quiet evening by the fireplace in a small house surrounded by a pine forest? If your answer is yes, then this is the right place for you! - area 75 m2, one bedroom - A comfortable furnished bedroom, - Fully equiped kitchen, - WC and a shower. - There also is a big living room with a TV, - A fireplace to relax in a rainy evening. - Price per house/per week: 1 person: 325 EUR, 2 persons: 350 EUR; 3-4 persons: 400 EUR; Security deposit: 200 EUR House #3 Enjoy your stay in Latvia living in a large beautiful house, take your family or friends with you and spend a great time! - Area 190m2 - 4 bedrooms - Bathroom on the 2nd floor - WC and shower on the 1st floor - Fully equiped kitchen - Terrace for BBQ Price per house/per week: up to 2 persons (or 3 persons if couple + child)- 830 EUR; 3 persons: 890 EUR, 4 persons (or 5 persons if there is one couple for double bed): 960 EUR.

Number of Classrooms:	10 classrooms
Average Class Size:	4 students
Max Class Size:	8 students
Average Student Age:	28
Min Student Age:	16
Level Test on 1st Day:

Distance from Airport:	17 km
Nearest Airport:	Riga (RIX)
Year School Opened:	1998
School Opening Times:	8:00 - 20:30
School Closed Dates:	view
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