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Europe - Russia
About Russia
Russia is the largest country in the world. Extending across 17,075,400 square kilometers it spans 11 time zones. For example, if it is 10am in Moscow it will already be 5pm in Khabarovsk located in the East. Understandably, Russia's climate and landscape differ greatly – it has large forests, steppes, plains and mountains. In fact Russia contains all major vegetation zones except tropical rain forest. Our programs in Russia are concentrated in St. Petersburg, which is often called the “Venice of the North” due to its location at the river Neva. This beautiful city is located at the mouth of the river and consists of 42 islands. Because of its northern location it doesn't really get dark in summer. These “white nights” are an amazing phenomenon for both visitors and locals and make the summer days long and enjoyable.
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The Professional Internship program will give university students and recent graduates a great opportunity to gain experience in a Russian business and to improve their Russian language skills. The internships are available in St. Petersburg in a range of fields and the possibilities are constantly increasing:
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If the desired field is not mentioned above, we will endeavour to find an appropriate placement for you.
Length:
8 - 48 weeks
Lead Time:
3 months
Application Requirements
- Minimum age of 18 years
- Language Requirements: Moderate level of English; at least Upper Elementary level of Russian after completing the Russian course that is included in this program
- Completed and signed application form
- Current CV and letter of motivation, mentioning the desired field of work and what the candidate wishes to achieve by the end of the internship
- HIV test - needed for applying for a visa at the Russian Consulate
Included in the Program Fees
- A minimum of 4 weeks Intensive Russian course (30 lessons per week)
- A minimum of 4 weeks Internship Program (unpaid)
Accommodation
- Homestay (single room)
- Registration Fee: 20 Euros
- Bed & Breakfast: 160 Euros per week
- Half Board: 195 Euros per week
- Hotels and Apartments: Prices on request
Fees*
- Application Fee: AU$750
- Program Fee: 1280 Euros for 8 weeks (longer internships available at the supplement
of 40 Euros per week)
*Please note that payments in different currencies will be charged in Australian dollars according to the exchange rate of the day. You can check the accurate conversion rates at the time of payment at www.xe.com/ucc. Please also note that an international transfer fee of AUD$35 will apply.
All of the programs in Russia provide participants with full visa support (student visa invitation and registration upon arrival), courier delivery and transport to/from airport – appropriate fees apply.
Russian Language Courses
Candidates achieve the best results through intensive group interaction within a productive, imaginative and enjoyable environment. With small classes from 2 to 6 students candidates will get personalized attention and every opportunity to speak and participate.
Types of Group Courses are on offer:Standard Russian
Intensive Russian
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Russian Plus -
- 24 lessons per week (20 group lessons and 4 individual lessons)
- Business Russian: focuses on the language skills needed for the business world.
Skills learnt include writing and understanding business correspondence, giving
complex instructions, negotiating, attending meetings, report writing,
presentation skills, interpreting financial documents and communication by
telephone. - Survival Russian: has been developed for students who wish to study basic
practical Russian. Candiates will learn how to understand spoken Russian
through everyday activities, dialogues and role play. - Russian Literature: takes a closer look at the great wealth of Russian fairy
tales, poetry, narrative and romantic prose that can be enjoyed through
discussion and analysis. Where better to study literature than in St. Petersburg,
providing candidates an opportunity to visit the places featured n their studies!
- Film/Soviet Cinema: helps candidate explore the fascinating world of Russian
(Soviet) cinema. Tragedy, comedy, fantasy, realism, innovation, revolution,
communism, war & peace… Russian film offers everything! - Russian Grammar: targets the most complex of grammatical structures in the
Russian Language.
- Business Russian: focuses on the language skills needed for the business world.
One-to-One Courses
General Russian -
- Designed to develop and improve all areas of the Russian Language, especially communication skills, through a combination of extensive practical training in „real life‟ situations and strong emphasis on grammar and vocabulary.
Survival Russian -
- Focusing on basic practical Russian. Improving candidates our understanding of spoken Russian through a wide range of everyday activities.
Speak Easy -
- During the Speak Easy course candidates focus on improving general conversation and communication skills. Candidates will practice speaking in different situations and learn how to conduct a conversation and express ideas in organised and grammatically acceptable ways.
Business Russian -
- Focusing on the many different language skills needed for the business world. The course serves to consolidate and expand candidates practical experience, using authentic material with task based problem solving and role play situations. Materials from ones work can also be incorporated into the course.
Tailor Made Courses -
- Tailor made courses designed according to candidates‟ individual choices and aspirations.
Full Immersion -
- Offers the complete St. Petersburg experience. During the week candidates will enjoy 32 hours of regular lessons and 8 hours of cultural excursions throughout the city, accompanied by a teacher. This fantastic course will provide candidates with a unique opportunity to intensively study Russian, to explore the beautiful city and to learn everything about Russian culture.
These one-to-one courses (except Full Immersion) come in four levels of intensity:
- Light – 15 lessons per week
- Standard – 20 lessons per week
- Intensive – 30 lessons per week
- Super Intensive – 40 lessons per week
Each lesson lasts 45 minutes
Length
From 2 to 12 months
Lead Time
3 months
Included in the Fees
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Pre-course questionnaire & Placement test
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Teaching materials
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A Welcome Pack on arrival
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Free Internet and Wi Fi access, subject to availability
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One student card
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A certificate at the end of the course
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School based social activities, minimum once a week
Not Included in the Fees
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Travel costs
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Accommodation, transfer and visa costs
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Paper, pens, pencils, cassettes, stationery, photocopies and books (other than those provided as part of the teaching materials)
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Personal & health insurance
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Social programme / excursions - except those events advertised as free or inclusive
Available at Additional Charge
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Accommodation
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Airport Pick-up
Application Requirements
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16 years old and over
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The application form signed and completed
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Current resume and Cover letter
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1 passport picture
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Evidence of Medical Insurance
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HIV test - needed for applying for a visa at the Russian Consulate
Program Fees*
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Prices on request.
*Please note that payments in different currencies will be charged in Australian dollars according to the exchange rate of the day. You can check the accurate conversion rates at the time of payment at www.xe.com/ucc. Please also note that an international transfer fee of AUD$35 will apply.
All of the programs in Russia provide participants with full visa support (student visa invitation and registration upon arrival), courier delivery and transport to/from airport – appropriate fees apply.
Volunteer Program
Russia is a country which has developed strongly in the past few years; however there are still many opportunities for meaningful volunteer work which will improve the lives of some of the less fortunate.
The possibilities for volunteer work are:
- Charitable work
- Work with the homeless
- Work with the children
- Cultural
- Museums
- Archaeological
- Archives
Length:
8 - 48 weeks
Lead Time:
3 months
Application Requirements
- Minimum age of 18 years
- Language Requirements: Moderate level of English; at least Upper Elementary level of Russian after completing the Russian course that is included in this program
- Completed and signed application form
- Current CV and letter of motivation, mentioning the desired field of volunteering
- Police check and general medical check (only for those wishing to work with people)
- HIV test - needed for applying for a visa at the Russian Consulate
Included in the Program Fees
- A minimum of 4 weeks Intensive Russian course (30 lessons per week)
- A minimum of 4 weeks Volunteer Program
Accommodation
- Homestay (single room)
- Registration Fee: 20 Euros
- Bed & Breakfast: 160 Euros per week
- Half Board: 195 Euros per week
- Hotels and Apartments: Prices on request
Program Fees*
- Application Fee: AU$750
- Program Fee: 150 Euro
*Please note that payments in different currencies will be charged in Australian dollars according to the exchange rate of the day. You can check the accurate conversion rates at the time of payment at www.xe.com/ucc. Please also note that an international transfer fee of AUD$35 will apply.
All of the programs in Russia provide participants with full visa support (student visa invitation and registration upon arrival), courier delivery and transport to/from airport – appropriate fees apply.