LISA! Russian courses in Riga

Riga has one of the most beautiful Art Nouveau neighbourhoods in the world. The townhouses in the Old Town are a reminder of the town’s prosperity dating back to the Middle Ages when it was a member of the Hanseatic League.

Price example: 2 weeks £1055 - Find all prices here

3 REASONS TO CHOOSE RIGA:

1. Top course location: Learn Russian without a visa
2. Course diversity: Intensive courses, private lessons, Culture and Language course
3. Quality: Quick learning progress, interesting free time activity programme

Riga, the beautiful capital of Latvia, is located on the banks of the Daugava River. This city is the largest and also the greenest town in the Baltic states. Although the official language is Latvian, Russian is still the mother tongue of over half of Riga's population. Riga is divided into New Town and Old Town, which are separated by a beautiful park with a canal. Due to its numerous monumental and classical buildings and magnificent art nouveau facades, the historic district of Riga is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The political, economical and cultural life takes place in both Riga's Old Town and New Town. Visitors will find here an ancient castle, the opera house, theatre, restaurants, cafés, bars, the 'Saeima' parliament building, shops and a large market. The most impressive building can be found in the old part of Riga - the Cathedral. It is the largest religious building in the Baltic countries and was built in 1211.
 

LISA! Language courses »

LISA! Language courses in Riga are high-quality Russian courses with accommodation. Classes start every Monday. If the beginning day is a bank holiday, the course will start on Tuesday (see Calendar). Our language courses are suitable for students and professionals, both beginners and advanced speakers. During the course you will have your chosen accommodation.

Accreditations »

The LISA! language school is a member of the organisation EAQUALS. Our language school is the only private language school that is recognised by the Latvian Ministry of Education. All teachers specialise in the teaching of Russian as a foreign language.

Your language course in Riga »

During your first day at school, you will be assigned to the suitable level class according to your language knowledge. This guarantees excellent and successful learning. After classes, you will have plenty of time to explore the city and its surroundings. Our LISA! language school offers several organised activities during the week and our friendly school team will surely give you good tips and suggestions on the city’s highlights. They will also recommend you the best places where to do shopping, to have a coffee and to party with friends. You can also explore the city on your own. You will surely find fellow-travellers wishing to join you during your tours. The best way to improve your knowledge of a foreign language is getting in touch with the local people. Therefore, we suggest that you to take every opportunity to practice your knowledge with mother-tongue speakers. The accommodation in a host family is perfect for testing every day what you have just learned.

Arrival »

We recommend that you take a flight to Riga. From the airport you can easily get to your accommodation by public transport. You can also book our private transfer service. Transfer from the airport or train station to your accommodation with a host family or a shared school flat is already included in the price.

Things to do in Riga

• Guided tour through Riga

• Boat trips to Stockholm in Sweden at the weekend

• Excursions to Estonia or Lithuania

• Visit one of the oldest theatre outside Russia

• Hang out in pubs, restaurants and small cafés

• Visit markets on Saturday morning

• Go on a trip to the biggest European water park ’LIVU’

• Visit museums

• Visit the Old Town and its Cathedral

We are happy to help you find the language course which best meets your needs. We will give you advice on the best time to travel, the ideal duration of your language course, information about the respective entry requirements and about how to get to your accommodation. Our information service is free of charge. You can book your language course by phone, e-mail or by filling out our online booking form.