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Locations: Tallinn, Estonia
Program Terms: Summer
Homepage: Click to visit
Program Sponsor: CIEE

Dates / Deadlines:

There are currently no active application cycles for this program.

Fact Sheet:

Fact Sheet:
Click here for a definition of this term Minimum GPA Requirement:	2.5	Housing Options:	Dormitory, Homestay
Click here for a definition of this term Program Type:	Study Abroad	Click here for a definition of this term Area of Study:	Communications, Economics, History, Linguistics
Language of Instruction:	Russian

Program Description:

Summer Intensive Russian Language

Tallinn, Estonia

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Program Overview

Your Summer Intensive Russian Language program in Tallinn lasts 8 weeks and is designed for students interested in fast-forwarding their Russian language skills. You will enroll in CIEE courses at CIEE Tallinn. Enhance your experience with co-curricular and extracurricular activities while immersing yourself in Estonian culture. Live and learn in Tallinn!

Unique Experiences

Explore the medieval underground bastion passages

and visit UNESCO World Heritage sites

Walk the roofline

of the Tallinn TV Tower

Visit Noblessner Seafront Quarter

and become familiar with Estonian sauna culture

Learn More About Tallinn

Your Destination

Tallinn is Estonia's captivating capital, where centuries of history meet a modern, tech-savvy culture. Its unique geographic and cultural position makes it an ideal location for Russian language immersion, with a significant Russian-speaking population and opportunities to engage with the language in daily life. Explore Tallinn's beautifully preserved medieval Old Town, visit museums that highlight Estonia's complex history, and experience its blend of Baltic, Nordic, and Russian influences. Whether you're an intermediate or advanced Russian language student, Tallinn is the perfect place to study abroad and deepen your fluency through real-world practice and cultural exploration.

Housing

CIEE Tallinn offers diverse housing options to ensure you're comfortable in?your home away from home. From homestays to student residence buildings, your?accommodation preferences will be met. Additionally, all housing options?are?located in?neighborhoods with convenient access to public?transportation,?shops,?cafés, and eateries. ?

View CIEE's program page for additional housing information.

Program Highlights

Academic Course:?Take CIEE courses delivered in-person at the CIEE Center.
Immersive Experiences:?Participate in activities, excursions, study tours, and more that showcase your host city's culture, values, and local art, film, music, cuisine, and sports scenes.

Activities

CIEE's excursions and cultural activities in Tallinn will open doors for you to explore Estonia's rich diversity, language, culture, history, and timeless beauty in ways that will enhance your time abroad.

Samples of past excursions and activities:

Explore Tallinn's old town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, one of Europe's best-preserved towns from the Medieval Period
Network with the Baltic American Freedom Foundation alumni businesses and other local startups ?
Tour major Estonian cities, such as Pärnu (the summer capital of Estonia) or Tartu (the City of Good Thoughts)

Please note: Activities are based on past programs and are subject to change at CIEE's discretion to adapt to local circumstances and participant feedback. Our goal when arranging activities is always to enhance your experience.

Academics

CIEE Tallinn: Study in Tallinn's city center at Tallinn University, CIEE's partner institution, just a 10-minute tram ride from the historic Old Town and within walking distance of Kadriorg Park, Estonia's largest urban park, as well as the harbor and key cultural landmarks. In the same building as CIEE Tallinn, you will find a modern learning environment with a library, study areas, and student lounges.

View CIEE's program page for additional academic information, eligibility requirements, and courses.

1 out of 3 CIEE students receives a scholarship - get yours!

GAIN Travel Grants - Up to $1,500 toward travel costs guaranteed to students with a FAFSA SAI of $10,000 or less. Higher should still apply!

Gilman Go Global Grants - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $1,000 guaranteed to Benjamin A Gilman International Scholarship applicants.

Merit-Based Scholarships - Up to $2,500/semester, $1,500/quarter, and $750/summer awarded to students deomonstrating high academic achievement.

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What's Included

Tuition
Housing
Advising before you depart to set goals and answer questions
Optional on-site airport meet-and-greet
Orientation – an introduction to your academic program, plus practical information about living in your host city
Full-time program leadership and support in your host city
Cultural and/or Co-curricular Activities
Excursions and/or Study Tours
Insurance and other travel benefits, with CIEE iNext Travel Protection
24/7 emergency on-site support

Why CIEE

200+ study abroad programs in 40+ countries
$8 million in scholarships offered each year
1 in 3 students receives a scholarship
Study tours and cultural activities included
Internships and volunteering opportunities
Rigorous academics
Cultural immersion
iNext Travel Protection included

Questions?

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