Russian Language Programme for Bilingual Children

From speaking Russian at home to reading, writing and using it with confidence.

Our Russian Language Programme is designed for children who grow up in multilingual families and live outside Russia, including children who already speak or understand Russian at home.

Speaking Russian is only the beginning. Our programme helps children develop the complete language skill — speaking, listening, reading, writing, vocabulary and grammar — while maintaining a strong connection with Russian language and culture.

Through structured, age-appropriate learning, children gradually develop the confidence and skills they need to use Russian independently and work towards recognised language proficiency levels.

Why Choose Our Programme?

This is not a traditional beginner Russian course.

Our students often already understand or speak Russian. What they need is support in developing literacy, accuracy, vocabulary, grammar and confident communication.

We help children:

speak Russian confidently and clearly;

understand spoken Russian;

read age-appropriate texts;

write independently and accurately;

expand their vocabulary;

understand and apply Russian grammar;

retell stories and express their own ideas;

develop both spoken and written language;

maintain their connection with Russian language and culture;

progress towards recognised Russian language proficiency levels.

Ages 5–7

Building Strong Foundations

Programme: “To the Circus!”

For younger children, our priority is to make Russian enjoyable while building strong foundations for future literacy and language development.

Children learn through stories, games, pictures, creative activities, songs, dialogues and age-appropriate reading and writing tasks.

Children develop:

🗣 Speaking

Vocabulary, sentence building, answering questions and describing people, objects and situations.

📖 Reading

Letters, sounds, syllables and words, gradually progressing towards short texts.

✏️ Writing

Pre-writing skills, letter formation, words and simple sentences.

📚 Grammar

Essential grammatical structures introduced naturally through meaningful activities.

🎨 Creative Language

Storytelling, picture descriptions, role play, poems, dialogues, retelling and creative tasks.

Our goal

To give every child a strong foundation in Russian speech, reading, writing and grammar, preparing them for future progression towards A1.

At this age, certification is not an automatic requirement. Readiness for a particular level is assessed individually.

Ages 8–10

Developing Confident Russian

Programme: “Origins”

This programme is ideal for children who already speak or understand Russian but need to develop their reading, writing, grammar and language accuracy in a more systematic way.

Children become more confident and independent users of Russian through structured language development and age-appropriate texts and activities.

Children develop:

📖 Reading

Fiction and informative texts

Reading comprehension

New vocabulary

Retelling

Answering questions

✏️ Writing

Sentence construction

Dictation

Descriptive writing

Short stories

Written expression

Spelling and accuracy

📚 Grammar

Parts of speech

Gender and number

Cases

Verbs and tenses

Sentence structure

Essential Russian grammar

🗣 Speaking

Children learn to speak about themselves, family, school, friends, hobbies, travel, everyday life and the world around them.

They also develop their ability to describe, retell and express their own thoughts and opinions.

🎧 Listening

Children learn to understand spoken Russian, identify important information and respond appropriately.

A Clear Pathway for Progress

Every child starts from a different point. Our programme therefore combines a structured curriculum with individual progress monitoring.

The recommended pathway depends on each child’s starting level, progress and readiness.

Russian Language Certification

For children aged 8 and above, we can prepare students for age-appropriate TORFL Primary assessments.

These assessments are designed for younger Russian-language learners and evaluate key communication skills. Their results are aligned with the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).

Depending on each child’s development, the programme may lead towards A1 or A2, with further progression to higher levels as the child grows.

A1 — Elementary

At A1, a child can understand and use basic expressions, communicate in familiar everyday situations and work with simple spoken and written Russian.

A2 — Basic

At A2, a child can communicate with greater confidence in everyday situations, understand a wider range of texts and express ideas more independently in speaking and writing.

We Prepare Children for Language — Not Just Exams

Our goal is not simply to teach children how to pass a test.Throughout the year, teachers monitor progress in:

Reading • Writing • Listening • Speaking • Vocabulary • Grammar

For children aged 8+, preparation can gradually include the skills and formats required for TORFL Primary while continuing to develop genuine, practical Russian language ability.

At the end of the learning period, children complete an internal assessment and mock examination.

Based on the results, the teacher recommends the most appropriate next step.

A child may be recommended for A1 or A2, depending on their actual level — rather than simply their age.

Two Lessons Every Week

Regular contact with the language is essential for meaningful progress.

Our programme includes two lessons per week, with each lesson combining different language skills.

A Long-Term Russian Language Journey

Our aim is to give children a clear pathway they can follow as they grow.

5–7 years

Language Foundations

Speaking • Reading • Writing

8–10 years

Literacy & Communication

A1 / A2 pathway

10–12+ years

Continued Development

A2 → B1 → B2 and beyond

The pathway is flexible and adapted to each child’s individual progress.

More Than a Language Class

For children growing up in a multilingual environment, Russian can remain a language they speak and understand at home without becoming a language they can confidently read and write.

We want to change that.

Our goal is to help children turn Russian into a complete and lasting language skill — a language they can speak, understand, read and write with confidence.

At the same time, we want children to maintain a meaningful connection with Russian language and culture.

With consistent learning, individual support and a clear long-term pathway, children can continue developing their Russian year after year and see their progress reflected in recognised language levels.

Give Your Child a Stronger Russian

Speak it. Read it. Write it. Own it.

Join our Russian Language Programme and give your child the confidence to use Russian for life.