CREF Moscow, Russia
Sretensky bulvar 6/1 s1 - 101000 Moscow - see on mapPay less than booking at the school
What we like about the school
- Learning progress guarantee.
What we dislike about the school
- Younger students should consider that the average age of students at this school is significantly higher than at most other schools.
- Lessons are 45 minutes long, which is shorter than in other schools.
Location: CREF is a language school that is just on the edge of the inner part of the city of Moscow. It is walking distance from the Temple of Saint Louis of France and Sretensky Monastery, and close to the Sretensky Boulevard. The school is close to a lively section of Moscow, which has a vast selection of bars and restaurants that have congregated around the HSE University.
Public transportation: The closest metro station to CREF is Turgenevskaya, which is a stop on service six. Across the street from this stop is the Chistye prudy station, and from here students can ride line one. The whole metro system in Moscow is very effective, and students can reach just about the entirety of the city from the lines around the school.
Features of the city: The Bolshoi Theatre, State Historical Museum and Red Square are 20 minutes by foot from CREF.
Course structure: There is one option for a Russian group course, and a selection of private lessons of different intensities. The individual classes can be taken in the morning, afternoon or evening, and can be structured on the students availability. Along with the students chosen course, each option includes a level test, certification on completion and access to the schools free wifi throughout the building.
School facilities: The premise offers 15 comfortable classrooms, all fitted with modern equipment.
Russian Courses
Only Russian courses listed.Display courses to learn other languages at the school:
General Language
Standard Course 
This course tends to sell out quickly!20 lessons per week | 5 students (max)Starts weekly (every Monday)Offer!from€270€257 / week More
Standard Course
This course tends to sell out quickly!
20 lessons per week | 5 students (max)
Starts weekly (every Monday)
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€270€257 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 270 257 | 540 513 | 810 770 | 1,080 1,026 | 1,250 1,188 | 1,500 1,425 | 1,750 1,663 | 2,000 1,900 | 2,250 2,138 | 2,500 2,375 | 3,000 2,850 |
| Price in US$ | 297 | 594 | 890 | 1,187 | 1,373 | 1,648 | 1,923 | 2,197 | 2,472 | 2,746 | 3,295 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Monday
Course specific data
- General course schedule
- 4 daily lessons of 45 minutes will take place within the following possible time slots. The exact schedule will be assigned on the first day of class according to your level:
Morning: 9:00 - 12:15
Afternoon: 14:00 - 17:15 - Possible course durations
- 1-99 weeks
- Minimum required student age
- 16 years
- Students per class
- Maximum: 5 / Average: 4
- Lesson duration
- 45 min
Student reviews about "Standard Course " at CREF
ALESSIA
"I had booked a group course and we were two, so that was great. But the book was too easy. Fortunately, the teachers made photocopies of other material. But it wouldn't have been difficult to give us a higher level book :("
Additional information for all courses
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Private
Individual - Intensive 30 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from€690€656 / week More
Individual - Intensive
30 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 690 656 | 1,380 1,311 | 2,070 1,967 | 2,760 2,622 | 3,450 3,278 | 4,140 3,933 | 4,830 4,589 | 5,520 5,244 | 6,210 5,900 | 6,900 6,555 | 8,280 7,866 |
| Price in US$ | 758 | 1,516 | 2,274 | 3,032 | 3,790 | 4,547 | 5,305 | 6,063 | 6,821 | 7,579 | 9,094 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Day
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Individual - Leisure 10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from€260€247 / week More
Individual - Leisure
10 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
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€260€247 / week
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 260 247 | 520 494 | 780 741 | 1,040 988 | 1,300 1,235 | 1,560 1,482 | 1,820 1,729 | 2,080 1,976 | 2,340 2,223 | 2,600 2,470 | 3,120 2,964 |
| Price in US$ | 286 | 572 | 857 | 1,143 | 1,428 | 1,714 | 1,999 | 2,285 | 2,571 | 2,856 | 3,427 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Day
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Individual - Standard 20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)Starts dailyOffer!from€500€475 / week More
Individual - Standard
20 lessons per week | 1 student (max)
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| Weeks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 |
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| Price at school (€) Our price (€) | 500 475 | 1,000 950 | 1,500 1,425 | 2,000 1,900 | 2,500 2,375 | 3,000 2,850 | 3,500 3,325 | 4,000 3,800 | 4,500 4,275 | 5,000 4,750 | 6,000 5,700 |
| Price in US$ | 550 | 1,099 | 1,648 | 2,197 | 2,746 | 3,295 | 3,845 | 4,394 | 4,943 | 5,492 | 6,590 |
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- Starting dates
- Every Day
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Our prices for CREF include
- INCLUDED Internet access and use of school computers
- INCLUDED Wireless LAN zone at school
- INCLUDED Free certificate of course attendance
- INCLUDED Language level placement test at first day of classes
- INCLUDED Learning progress guarantee
Student opinions about CREF, Moscow
4.3
Overall school rating of
CREF, Moscow
CREF, Moscow
6 authentic ratings from students who booked with us
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Overall school rating by student age group
Students < 18 years (0 ratings)
Students 18-30 years (1 rating)
Students 31-49 years (3 ratings)
Students 50+ years (2 ratings)
Verified reviews only, uncensored. All student opinions from students who booked a course at the school with LanguageCourse.net.
Anna
37 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The location of the school is excellent and all staff and teachers are very friendly.”
Insider tip: “I recommend private lessons for the best progress.”
Other comments: In the same building there is a very pleasant hotel.
Verified
Course: Individual - Leisure - 1 week
Review date: 19. Jun. 2018
Pierre Yves
59 yearsOverall rating
4.0
“The school is in the city center.”
Verified
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 25. Jul. 2017
Dmitrij
25 yearsOverall rating
3.0
“Motivated teacher, good and friendly atmosphere”
Verified
Course: Standard Course - 1 week
Review date: 18. Dec. 2015
Jean-michel
50 yearsOverall rating
5.0
“The strong commitment of the staff (director, teachers, etc.). The friendly, almost familiar atmosphere.”
Other comments: I enjoyed the course very much and I would love to go back or to recommend it. However, I would like to address three points that seem important to me:
1) In my opinion, a language course for adults should be designed differently than a course for juniors or a language course in high school. I understand that beginners need to learn conjugation, grammar and vocabulary. But there is more to it; sometimes it felt like "drilling" in high school.
2) I expected to be in a group course (6-8 people). However, during the first week we were only three students and the next 2 weeks, I was the only student. I understand that there cannot be a group if there are no other students with the same level. But I was not informed about that.
Verified
Course: Standard Course - 3 weeks
Review date: 7. Jul. 2015
Alessia
49 yearsOverall rating
4.0
Quality of teaching / language progress: I had booked a group course and we were two, so that was great. But the book was too easy. Fortunately, the teachers made photocopies of other material. But it wouldn't have been difficult to give us a higher level book :(
Other comments: The only discussion is on the book. It would not have been difficult to deliver it on the second day of the right level.
Verified
Course: Standard Course - 2 weeks
Review date: 17. Oct. 2019
Markus
33 yearsOverall rating
5.0
Verified
Course: Individual - Standard - 1 week
Review date: 23. Apr. 2019
Ratings of CREF compared to ratings of all schools in Russia
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CREF
“Your progress in language learning is our pride”–Victoria Simakina,Director of CREF
- Accreditations and Quality seals
CCIFR- Russian teacher qualifications
- 100% hold a university degree100% hold a recognised language teaching qualification
- Languages spoken by school staff (cannot be guaranteed by school)
- Student gender mix
- 70% male / 30% female
- Offer for returning students
- When you book here, you will be refunded/waived the school's administration fee if you have already attended a course previously at CREF.
- Year of school foundation
- 1995
General school facilities
Microwave for student use
Fridge for student use
Snack vending machine
Drink vending machine
Computer lab
Library
Free after-class access to language learning software
Student support desk
Copy machine
Printer for student use
Free water dispenser
Free WIFI
Non-smoking (all indoor areas, but not all outdoor areas of school)
Paid parking (<500m)
Classroom equipment
TV in most classrooms
Electronic whiteboard in some classrooms
Air conditioning in all classrooms
Heating in all classrooms
Ample natural light in all classrooms
- Number of classrooms: 5
- Number of public PC workstations: 5
Student Age / Nationality
Top student nationalities
| Student Nationality | Percentage of students |
|---|---|
| England | 20% |
| France | 16% |
| USA | 10% |
| Germany | 6% |
| Japan | 6% |
| Switzerland | 5% |
| Italy | 3% |
| China | 3% |
| Brazil | 2% |
| Other nationalities | 29% |
Age of students
| Percentage of students | |
|---|---|
| 1-18 years | 5% |
| 18-24 years | 20% |
| 25-34 years | 20% |
| 35-50 years | 35% |
| >50 years | 20% |
- Average number of students
- Adult courses - In summer: 100Adult courses - Throughout the year: 150Junior courses - In summer: 50Junior courses - Throughout the year: 150
- Minimum age of students
- 16 years6 years for specific Junior courses
- Average number of levels
- Adult courses In summer: 5Adult courses Throughout the year: 5Junior courses In summer: 5Junior courses Throughout the year: 3
- Average age of students
- In summer: 33 yearsThroughout the year: 30 years
Information for all courses offered by CREF
- Lesson duration
- 45 minutes
- School's administrative fee
- €80
- Course material
- Generally, course material has to be purchased by all students at the school. The costs of course material will be approximately €40 per course level.
- Comments about courses
Inscription fees are:
- EUR 80 for first 6 weeks
- EUR 110 between 7-12 weeks
It includes administration fees, visa invitation to the Russian federation and administrative fees for Moscow.
Invitation Letter: EUR 60
- EUR 80 for first 6 weeks
- Days without class
- In 2026 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2026 - 08 Jan 2026, 23 Feb 2026, 08 Mar 2026, 01 May 2026, 09 May 2026, 12 Jun 2026, 04 Nov 2026.In 2027 (including national and regional bank holidays):
01 Jan 2027 - 08 Jan 2027, 23 Feb 2027, 08 Mar 2027, 01 May 2027, 09 May 2027, 12 Jun 2027, 04 Nov 2027.School policy regarding bank holidays:Full number of lost classes are made upPlease note that this school reserves the right to reduce the number of lessons if the minimum number of students is not reached. - Level test
- A test to assess your exact language level takes place at the school on the first day of the course.
Lessons needed per Russian language level
The data above gives some guidance. For more details consult our page How long does it take to learn a language or reach a specific level.
Airport transfer
- Sheremetyevo International Airport:
- €50 one way
€100 return (both ways) - Domodedovo International Airport:
- €50 one way
€100 return (both ways) - Vnukovo International Airport:
- €50 one way
€100 return (both ways)
Best arrival airport is Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO), Domodedo.
Leisure activities
Examples of leisure activities organized by the school
Adults - Free activities
- Not offered.
Adults - Paid activities
- - Visit the Pushkin Museum, the Kremlin, and the Tretyakov Gallery.
- Go on a trip to the monastery at Sergeyev Possad.
- Go on long weekend all-in trips to St. Petersburg.
Questions and answers about CREF
Does the cost include accommodation, and if so, how do I find out where I'll be staying? And if accommodation is not included, where should I look for somewhere to stay?
“No, this package does not include accommodation. In any case, the school does not offer accommodation. Where accommodation is not available or is not possible at the school you have selected, we recommend that you arrange your own accommodation as soon as possible to avoid any unavailability. You can find several reliable accommodation options online.”
Madly Simba, LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 26, 2025
FAQ about CREF, Moscow
What is the school timetable like during the week?
“You will have lessons from Monday to Friday either in the morning or in the afternoon, depending on your level and the different groups that will be organised.
For the course selected (Standard 20), the morning timetable is 9.00 am to 12.15 pm and the afternoon timetable is 2.00 pm to 5.15 pm.”
For the course selected (Standard 20), the morning timetable is 9.00 am to 12.15 pm and the afternoon timetable is 2.00 pm to 5.15 pm.”
Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 26, 2025
Does the cost include accommodation, and if so, how do I find out where I'll be staying? And if accommodation is not included, where should I look for somewhere to stay?
“No, this package does not include accommodation. In any case, the school does not offer accommodation. Where accommodation is not available or is not possible at the school you have selected, we recommend that you arrange your own accommodation as soon as possible to avoid any unavailability. You can find several reliable accommodation options online.”
Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 26, 2025
What type of visa do I need to do the 3-week school, as I'm from Canada?
“Unfortunately, we do not provide visa assistance. It would be best to contact the embassy directly. However, I remain at your disposal if you have any questions about the school.”
Madly Simba, Language Travel Consultant from LanguageCourse.Net - Jun 26, 2025
Which countries are students of CREF from?
“The highest Nationality percentage at CREF comes from Russia with a 27% representation, followed by students from England (20%) and France (16%).”
CREF offers courses for which ages?
“CREF offers courses from 16 years to 99. The average age is 33 during the summer and 30 the rest of the year.”
Terms of CREF
- First day of course
- Written and oral level test is performed. Students should arrive at 8:45
- Payment methods accepted for payments made directly to the school
- Legal name/parent company
- CREF-R Limited | Tax registration ID: 7838367433 KPP 770401001
Visa Documents
Nationals from China require a visa to enter and study in Russia.
Check visa requirements for nationals from other countries.
Nationals from countries that require a visa will receive documents from the school, related to booking confirmation, which is required for the visa application.
- School fee for issuing the visa documents:
- 150 €
- Full payment of all fees required before school dispatches documents required for visa application
- No
- Preferential cancellation terms in case of visa refusal
- School agreed that students booking online on this site will benefit from preferential cancellation fees in case of visa refusal, and in this case will never exceed EUR 180.
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