Choose Pushkin's School
A family is near a suitable branch and wants weekend classroom rhythm, community, and cultural learning.
Admissions and fees
A clear path from enquiry to the right school group
Families can enquire for current weekend classes, register interest in future local provision, ask about Volna online lessons, or flag GCSE self-study goals. The final placement is confirmed after the school reviews the child's learning context.
Admissions checklist
What happens before a place or route is confirmed
The process is practical and deliberately calm: share enough context, let the school check the options, then confirm the sensible next step.
- Choose a preferred branchReview the branch status, venue, schedule, class groups, and next-step guidance before enquiring.
- Share the child's learning contextInclude age, home-language exposure, Russian speaking, reading and writing confidence, and any GCSE or A Level goals.
- Confirm availability and fitThe school can confirm current places, future local interest, online alternatives, introductory options, and the most suitable starting group.
What to send
The first enquiry only needs the useful basics
You do not need registration paperwork, medical details, or final payment information at this stage. These details are enough for a first recommendation.
- Parent or carer name and contact email
- Child first name or children's first names
- Child age or ages
- Preferred school location or online learning option
- How much Russian the child hears or uses at home
- Current Russian language level
- Interest in GCSE or A Level preparation, if relevant
- Whether the enquiry is for current classes, future local classes, or online learning
Age range
Under 55-78-1011-1314-1617+
Russian level
BeginnerUnderstands some Russian at homeSpeaks conversational RussianReads and writes in RussianPreparing for GCSEPreparing for A LevelNot sure yet
Possible routes
The enquiry can be directed without repeating the whole curriculum
Most families start with the nearest weekend school. Where that is not the best fit, the school can point the enquiry to online lessons, future local interest, or exam support.
Compare branches
Ask about Volna Online Russian School
A local branch is online-only, too far away, or the child needs live online group or one-to-one lessons.
Ask about GCSERussian.com
The main goal is GCSE Russian and the family wants focused self-study support alongside or instead of lessons.
Placement
What teachers look at before recommending a group
Placement is based on the child's real language confidence, not just their age or school year.
- How much Russian the child hears and uses at home
- Whether the child is more confident speaking, reading, or writing
- Current school year and age group
- Previous Russian lessons, if any
- Whether the family is aiming for GCSE, A Level, or general confidence
Fees
Fee categories to confirm before joining
Fee and payment categories are kept clear at enquiry stage. Current amounts and payment instructions are confirmed directly by the school before a family joins.
Annual enrolment
Confirm before joining
Introductory course
Confirm availability and fee
Term fees
Confirmed directly by the school
Single school day
Confirm current rate
Sibling discount
Confirm current discount
Payment method
Confirmed after enquiry
Payment method: Confirmed after enquiry. Current fees, discounts, payment instructions, and bank details are confirmed directly by the school after enquiry.
Admissions next step
Send the school enough context to recommend the right route
Include location, age, Russian level, and any exam goals. The school can confirm availability, fit, and practical joining details.