Top Preparatory Year Programs in Language Studies

Easton Country Day School’s (ECDS) High School program strives to develop well-rounded students capable of performing at the most competitive universities.

We strive to accomplish our mission by:

Provides a one academic year full-time Pre-University Program for non-Russian speakers as a combination of all aspects of Russian language (Speaking, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, Grammar) as well as some components of Russian History and Social Science. The Program makes 1,080 hours total with the priority given to the Russian language.

The Program is designed and offered to foreign nationals who want to get ready to enroll for any majors and professional programs at Pyatigorsk State University. No entrance exams are envisaged for applicants for the Program.

The Preparatory Department welcomes not only degree-seeking applicants aimed at further professional higher education in Russian institutions but also foreign nationals interested to improve and polish their Russian skills to a higher level and obtain State Certificate of Russian as Foreign Language (TORFL) that may be essential for their professional career.... [-]

The Department of Modern Languages affiliated to the Faculty of Letters, History, and Theology has the mission to offer students a high standard education in the field of foreign languages and works of literature. The new international criteria of evaluation of study programmes, as well as the new requirements of the job market, determined the implementation of innovative, more dynamic and pragmatic, educational strategies. The Department of Modern Languages also aims at achieving academic excellence and an enhanced international visibility. All faculty members are actively involved in teaching undergraduate and graduate students for a foundation understanding of a broad range of disciplines followed by the opportunity for in-depth study in a chosen area.... [-]