Want to Teach English in Russia?
The LanguageCorps program in Russia is located in St. Petersburg – a city of almost five million inhabitants. Known throughout the world for its beauty and culture, it is often described as the most Western city in Russia.
Training & Certification Programs
LanguageCorps offers the following program in St. Petersburg:
- TESOL Certification
The four-week training course (approximately 140 hours) includes academic input sessions, 12 hours of observed teaching and 10 hours of observed teaching practice with local EFL students. The program is intense, interactive, and practical and will give you the skills and confidence necessary to embark on a teaching career and work in a professional manner anywhere in the world.
The St Petersburg center is located in the heart of the city, near the Winter Palace, Palace Square, and the Hermitage. A variety of cultural, shopping, and entertainment facilities are located nearby.
The TESOL Certification Program includes:
- TESOL Certification course
- Job placement assistance
- Survival Russian lessons and social program
- All course materials
Accommodations during the four-week program are available with host families near the Training Center for an additional cost of approximately US$500 (paid in Euros). A single bedroom and daily breakfast is provided, and airport pickup is included.
The St. Petersburg TESOL Certification Program Fee is US$1,695.
The following are not included:
- Round-trip airfare to host country
- Personal expenses (meals, entertainment, local transport, living expenses, and personal shopping)
- "Upfront" costs following the training period, such as apartment security deposits and first month's rent
- Visa costs and fees