Classes normally run from 6pm to 9pm once a week and are run for complete beginners and for people who already have studied Russian before. There are 8 language grades with each grade typically taking a year to complete. If you have studied Russian before, you will be asked to take a short test in order to determine the appropriate grade for you. As well as studying the Russian language you can take Area Studies where you will study the literature, history and politics of Russia. Examinations are held in June of each year.
Teaching is conducted by both native Russian and English speakers with a wide amount of experience.
Classes are aimed at being enjoyable with time divided between grammar and authentic Russian material such as newspaper articles, videos, and literature. The library, on Little Titchfield street , is home to the self access language centre where you can watch Russian satellite television and videos, and listen to audio tapes. There are also an extensive number of computers allowing you to surf the internet for free, and if you wish, type your essays in Russian. The fees are kept as low as possible at 142 pounds per language module. New students are subject to a 77 pound registration fee.