If you would like to learn russian, the OLSC is a good choice. I took two times two weeks lessons and I must say, I enjoyed it.
The teachers work conform a clear schedule so progress can be measured. And progress I made!
I had a basic knowledge of the language, now I feel much more comfortably speaking russian. Next to that, the staff of the school took care of finding an apartment and informed me about the possibilities for leisure time that Odessa has to offer. Odessa is an attractive town to live in and not only in summer.
To say it short: a good school in an attractive town and: for an acceptable price.

I am planning to attend again two weeks and I am looking forward for it!

John M.Blom, the Netherlands

For those who want to learn russian but fear cold weather, Odessa is the place to be!
I chose Odessa for its mild winters and quietness.
The city, situated on the edges of the Black Sea, is opened to Europe and Turkey and its atmosphere is unique. Everybody speaks russian in this part of Ukraine.
The school is located near a park, along the sea, not far from the centre.
The teachers are able to make you speak russian from the very beginning, even if you are beginners.
The staff, very friendly, makes students feel comfortable and is always able to give information, advice and help if necessary.They all speak fluently english too.
Students have the opportunity to talk to the teachers very often, even during the pause, indeed, the number of students in a class is low.
I really kept a good impression of this school, now I have the feeling that russian is much more approachable and I can advise it to everybody.

Dimitri Roch, Switzerland

Being a student at OLSC enabled me to expand my knowledge of the Russian language while also enjoying the atmosphere of Ukraine. The school is comfortably located 10 minutes from the beach and downtown Odessa, making travel around the city easy and enjoyable. The combination of study and experience that I gained while studying in Ukraine will stay with me for many years to come.

Matthew Dame, USA

Dear Odessa Language Study Centre,
I had a fantastic experience studying Russian at Odessa Language Study Centre. I'm a businessman and am planning to do business in Russia and Ukraine, so I came here to learn Russian. I chose Odessa because it is a beautiful historic city that contains a unique mixture of cultures due to its seaside location. It is very inexpensive and a little off the beaten track for most Western tourists (hence more interesting), but still features great sites, activities, accommodation and many interesting restaurants and bars.
The teachers at Odessa Language Study Centre are outstanding. They are highly trained professionals and native Russian speakers. They adjust their teaching methods and pace to your own goals, so you get a truly individualized learning experience. For me this meant setting challenging learning goals but also having some fun along the way. The classes are very small or one-on-one, so you get plenty of attention. The school itself ahs modern interior and is located in a beautiful historic building close to the centre of town and across from a large park.
There are two other things that made this a great experience. First, the staff at the school is very helpful. They assisted me with many aspects of my stay in Odessa, including my Ukrainian visa, accommodations, city tours, taxi prices, study aids, and other information about Odessa. Second, the other students at the school created a great sense of community. As a true beginner, it was very helpful and encouraging for me to speak with other students (both in English and in Russian) about their experiences learning Russian and recommendations for how to make quick progress. There is no substitute for learning Russian where it is spoken every day and you have plenty of opportunities for practice. I plan to return here in spring and continue my lessons - and I would recommend Odessa Language Study Centre for anyone who is interested in learning Russian!

Warm Regards,

Douglas Jackson San Francisco, USA

My name is Natasja and I come from the Netherlands. I visited Odessa for the past 6 weeks. I studied at the Odessa Language Study Centre for 5 weeks. And I can advise it to everybody who wants to learn Russian. It is a very professional and good school with very good teachers. I learned a lot (as much as possible in 5 weeks), amazingly a lot!!! And I enjoyed it very much.

Natasja Bikkel, The Netherlands