Middlebury School in Russia
- Russia
- Moscow
About Program
The Middlebury School in Russia offers cultural and linguistic immersion through a rigorous curriculum and adherence to the Middlebury Language Pledge. By pledging to speak only Russian while abroad, students will have the best chance of acquiring fluency and actively engaging in the local environment. School in Russia students primarily take their classes together. Conducted in Russian by local university professors, they include Russian civilization, culture and language. The spetskursy, or content seminars, feature topics relating to Russian history, politics, or literature. Additionally, students may take courses at a host university. All students are encouraged to get involved in the community through internships or interactions within the clubs and activities available.
There is a beginning track in Moscow for students with no Russian language skills. Students with two years of Russian background can study in Moscow, Irkutsk, or Yaroslavl.
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Program Highlights
- All course work is conducted entirely in Russian
- Students adhere to the Middlebury College Language Pledge
- Courses at program center and host universities
- Housing with Russian families
- Internships available in many fields