Riga, Latvia

Riga, the historic capital of Latvia, is the largest city in the Baltic republics. The country gained independence from the Soviet Union in 1991, but the high population of ethnic Russians means that Riga has a clear majority of Russian speakers, making it an excellent centre for studying the Russian language. Latvia joined the European Union in 2004 and since then Riga has become a vibrant hub for businesses operating between Russia and the EU.

Riga, Latvia

Academics

At IPSL Global Engagement, there's a focus on mastering the Russian language in various communication situations, starting from colloquial interaction up to more proficient levels. We also offer training in reading Russian texts and newspapers.

The primary focus is to develop as quickly and accurately as possible our student’s communication, reading and comprehension skills in the Russian language. The investments we make in our schools, the assessment and development of new course materials and, most importantly, the continual training and support of our staff are always aimed at improving our award-winning courses and getting positive outcomes for our students.

Teachers

All teachers are native Russian speakers and have an appropriate university degree. We pay particular attention to their professional development and regularly organize teacher training workshops.

When you’re miles from home, studying in a foreign country, it’s important that you make the right choice of accommodation so that you feel comfortable and relaxed enough to make the most of your precious time. Whether you’re looking to stay in a hotel, rent a studio apartment, share a student flat or experience everyday life with a Russian-speaking family, there are a range of options to suit a variety of preferences and budgets.