Reviews of Russian Language Academy, Riga, Latvia
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Average Rating
4.6
Overall rating
Russian Language Academy, Riga, Latvia
Russian Language Academy, Riga, Latvia
Based on 33 reviews of former students of Russian Language Academy
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (1 rating)
Students 18-30 years (7 ratings)
Students 31-49 years (11 ratings)
Students 50+ years (13 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Individual Reviews
Russian Language Academy
6. Mar. 2026
Nicolas (50 years) United Kingdom Course: Immersion Crash Course 35 - 1 week
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Value for money
Positive aspects of school
"We put in some ad-hoc conversational practice around several subjects that were of personal interest to me. This really was an effective strategy."
Negative aspects
"It was all fine."
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"It has interesting architecture."
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18. Aug. 2025
Tanja (36 years) 
Course: Intensive Course 25 - 1 week
Course: Intensive Course 25 - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The Born Academy is great! The teachers are super motivated and really know how to inspire enthusiasm for Russian."
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"Super city! Unfortunately the old town is a bit overcrowded."
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"In itself completely adequate and great location. Unfortunately there was some mold in my bathroom - probably because of the heavy rain the week before."
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8. Oct. 2024
Anaé (19 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Very friendly teachers and staff."
Negative aspects
"Nothing."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"The courses!"
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"Great."
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"Fantastic!"
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7. Sep. 2024
Paula (77 years) 
Course: 2 weeks
Course: 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"I enjoyed talking with two wonderful teachers about the ups and downs of Latvia and the situation of Russian speakers in the Baltic States. My knowledge about Belarus, its history and culture also expanded. Meanwhile, I was enriching my vocabulary and developing my speaking skills. I enjoyed it very much."
Negative aspects
"I can't list anything."
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City/place
"I don't like lists like that. I think Riga is a beautiful, pleasant city. I have already spent time there twice with great pleasure."
Accommodation
"I have been incredibly lucky to have this family. Such kind, intelligent and very sympathetic people. We talked a lot, laughed a lot, went to the flea market and to the dacha together. I couldn't have had a better time. By the way, I had very delicious meals at my host family's house."
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1. Jul. 2024
Taylor (25 years) Canada Course: Standard Course 20 - 4 weeks
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"My teacher was BEYOND amazing! She was sweet and patient and made the classroom a fun/safe place to experiment with new language skills. The school itself is organized and clean, and all of the staff are kind and accommodating. I would recommend learning Russian through this school to anyone!"
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"Riga surpassed my expectations of what a small European town would be like. If you want a good mixture of small town living with access to big city life (without the craziness of huge tourist crowds), then Riga is the place to go!!"
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25. Apr. 2024
Leonel (40 years) Switzerland Course: Intensive Course 25 - 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"Everything! Amazing experience! I did have a great time and I learnt a lot! Excellent teacher and classmates:)"
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9. Oct. 2023
Eva (32 years) Germany Course: Intensive Course 25 - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Courses taught mostly in Russian, making learning much faster. Teachers kind and competent."
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"Riga is a great town for studying or touristic activities!"
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"Shared flat was nice and functional."
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20. Sep. 2023
Lothar (68 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The school is centrally located in Riga. Good classification through written questionnaire and telephone interview. Excellent lessons in small groups, good support from the teacher. She answered questions willing"
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"I have been to the Baltics many times, but the language course gave me additional insights into the country and its people. It was a nice and very productive time in Riga."
City/place
"As a metropolis in the Baltics, Riga is of course more expensive than the surrounding area, but it has a lot to offer."
Quality of teaching / language progress
"Excellent teacher. The time flew by."
Accommodation
"Functional furnishings, top location to the school and Riga's tourist highlights. Self-catering shared apartment. Kitchen OK."
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5. Jul. 2023
Laura (47 years) Course: Intensive Course 25 - 1 week
Course: Intensive Course 25 - 1 weekOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Great, patient and friendly teachers"
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16. Aug. 2022
Michael (66 years) United States Course: Intensive Course 25 - 6 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"A great program to improve your Russian with very interactive classes."
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4. Jul. 2022
Monique (63 years) 
Course: Standard + Mini Group 5 - 3 weeks
Course: Standard + Mini Group 5 - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The lessons, the welcome, the warm atmosphere."
Negative aspects
"Almost no organized activities.
Not enough textbooks for all students."
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"Very nice tourist destination!"
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Executive Homestay
31. Jan. 2022
Elizabeth (40 years) United Kingdom Course: 1 week
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Positive aspects of school
"The people were very friendly and kind and lessons were fun and well paced. Location was fantastic."
Negative aspects
"Would have been nice to have had more group activities out of class but it was out of season and not many people in the classes at this time of year so understand why there were no real excursions even just a group drinks or meal might have been nice"
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"Teacher Victoria was amazing and the organisers were so friendly and welcoming"
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5. Oct. 2020
Benjamin (26 years) Course: Intensive Course 25 - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive Course 25 - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Very personal teacher-student relationship, so that the teacher can respond very individually to the student's weaknesses."
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"Martinas Bekerija"
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28. Oct. 2019
Edina (48 years) Hungary Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Well-prepared, professionally excellent instructors.
Well-designed, planned lessons."
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Hotel "Irina" 3*
2. Nov. 2018
Sigrid (70 years) Course: Individual Leisure 15 - 4 weeks
Course: Individual Leisure 15 - 4 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Interesting, very structured, varied lessons; teacher was very well prepared, very supportive; good communication in a pleasant atmosphere with a noticeable learning effect."
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31. Jul. 2018
Vanessa (28 years) Course: Intensive + Mini Group 5 - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive + Mini Group 5 - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The organization was great and the lessons were very good. All teachers went out of their way and had a lot of patience."
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Other comments
"I booked the intensive course plus mini group. Maybe it's helpful to know that there's not much time left for sightseeing during the week. School until 4 pm every day and homework; time passes quickly. I would still book the same course again, because it is very good. But maybe it's still good to know beforehand how much there is to do :)"
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Executive Homestay
6. Dec. 2016
Katherine (70 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 4 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Excellent language instruction and the guide Natasha üho took us around
Riga"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Be prepared for an intensive learning experience"
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Other comments
"Very professional and İ highly recommend Durbe"
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17. Oct. 2016
Staffan (67 years) 
Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The teacher, who truly was dedicated to that we would learn Russian, and had enormous patience"
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7. Sep. 2016
Chantal (55 years) Course: Vacation Club 50+ - 2 weeks
Course: Vacation Club 50+ - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The quality of classes"
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1. Sep. 2016
Nico (41 years) Belgium Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"Personal contact"
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Homestay
27. Jun. 2016
Staffan (67 years) Sweden Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
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Positive aspects of school
"The atmosphere and the welcoming attitude was very uplifting. The teacher was very professional."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Be prepared, learn the alphabet beforehand, listen to website podcasts, learn the cases and the conjugation of the commonest verbs!"
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Other comments
"I would have appreciated it if there were more students at my level (beginner). You state on the internet site that no prior knowledge is necessary, but I would not have completed the course if I hadn't studied for three months in advance, as, luckily, I had done."
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11. Feb. 2013
Rahel (42 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"The classes were great and I learned a lot. All the people were very friendly and explained everything to me."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Riga is a great city, and since the school is centrally located, you can go out after class to discover Riga or relax by the channel."
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"Since I was in Riga in January, the social program was limited, but the school tried to make a suggestion for almost every day - great! The teachers ware very dedicated ... It was just awesome!
I organised my accommodation myself."
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27. Feb. 2012
Marco (25 years) 
Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Positive aspects of school
"Great availability and competence"
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Quality guaranteed for a language learning"
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6. Jun. 2011
Gerrit (59 years) Netherlands Course: Standard Course 20 - 2 weeks
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"Lessons are professional and serious; there is sufficient attention for the needs of the students."
Insider tips about what future students should not miss
"Staying with a host family was very nice. That made staying in Riga special."
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"I suggest to have more contact about the social program before the start of the lessons. It's then possible to choose from many possibilities."
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Executive Homestay
4. Aug. 2026
Małgorzata 
Course: Standard Course 20 - 1 week
Course: Standard Course 20 - 1 weekOverall rating
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19. Dec. 2022
Charles (36 years) Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeksOverall rating
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Executive Homestay
14. Nov. 2022
Jaakko Finland Course: Standard Course 20 - 1 week
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30. Aug. 2022
Ségolène (18 years) Course: Standard + Mini Group 5 - 5 weeks
Course: Standard + Mini Group 5 - 5 weeksOverall rating
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Shared Flat
21. May. 2018
Antonio (53 years) 
Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeks
Course: Standard Course 20 - 3 weeksOverall rating
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2. Apr. 2014
Laura (21 years) Course: Intensive Course 25 - 7 weeks
Course: Intensive Course 25 - 7 weeksOverall rating
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Executive Homestay
25. Dec. 2012
Vincent (44 years) Course: Combined Course (20 group + 10 individual) - 3 weeks
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Flat Share - Zone 1
9. Aug. 2011
Cristina (22 years) Course: Intensive Course 25 - 2 weeks
Course: Intensive Course 25 - 2 weeksOverall rating
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Executive Homestay
2. Jul. 2009
Armin (60 years) Course: Combined Course (20 group + 5 individual) - 2 weeks
Course: Combined Course (20 group + 5 individual) - 2 weeksOverall rating
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