In Bishkek, you will find a highly personalized and customizable program of intensive language study. Although one of our most popular locations, class sizes in Bishkek are the smallest. You will be able to focus on your language skills through personalized attention and optional, specialized language electives. Peer tutoring and an integrated cultural program focusing on Central Asian cultures will take your learning outside the classroom as can optional travel opportunities and active, recommended home stays.
Bishkek is especially recommended for students with specific language learning goals and who want a structured environment to surround themselves with language learning for as much of thier time abroad as possible.
Tuition, dormitory accommodation, visa and registration, pre-departure information, roundtrip airport transfers, cultural programming, health and emergency insurance, use of a mobile telephone for duration of program, and SRAS in-country support.
"I've studied in Irkutsk and St. Petersburg with SRAS, but [Bishkek] is, by far, my favorite because of the intense focus on speaking skills. I spend about three hours, 4 times a week speaking one-on-one. It’s such a unique opportunity! The people are also especially friendly here. My home stay is fantastic, the coordinator is a never-ending wealth of help, and the food of Central Asia is delicious.”
-C. Hughes/The Evergreen State College
Fall 2011 (Irkutsk), Spring 2012 (St. Petersburg), Spring 2014 (Bishkek)