Normal courses
The normal course is held two days a week (two training sessions per week). The length of a term of two and a half months is equivalent to 20 training sessions and one test session.
| Level |
Sub-Level |
Educational Materials |
| Beginner (4 terms) |
RKI-1 to RKI-4 |
Books, pamphlets, educational videos, audio files |
| Intermediate (4 terms) |
RKI-5 to RKI-8 |
Books, pamphlets, educational videos, audio files |
| Advanced (4 terms) |
RKI-9 to RKI-12 |
Books, pamphlets, educational videos, audio files |
TORFL Preparation Courses
Another activity of the Russian department is holding the International TORFL Exam (ТРКИ). This exam is held with the participation of the University of St. Petersburg, Russia and in six levels (A1-C2) and has two sections: written and oral. Those who pass this exam will receive an international degree from the University of St. Petersburg.
The time of each exam is announced by the Russian department of the ILI and the necessary arrangements are made to participate in the exam.
For information about the time of the exam, refer to the website of the Language Center www.ili.ir.
Podfak (ПодФак) Preparation Courses
Course Objective: The purpose of this class is to prepare for the Russian language podcast. This class prepares applicants for the formal exam by strengthening their knowledge and language skills.
Contents: The educational materials of this course are the educational books of the language center and the side books available in the market.
Duration: Number of levels are 4 terms and time of each training session is 90 minutes.
Students Qualifications: Beginner (with placement test)
Class Type: Online and Offsite - Intensive
Audiences: Adults
Conversation Course
Course objective: Ability to establish verbal communication and conversation in Russian based on language skills
Contents: The teaching materials of this course are collected from the latest Russian language teaching books based on conversation, which are provided to the learner in each term.
Duration: Number of levels are 4 terms, number of sessions per semester are 20 sessions and meeting time is 90 minutes.
Student qualification: Oral placement
Class Type: Online, Offsite, Private - Normal
Audience: Adults
Capacity of classes
Class capacity varies depending on the course and different levels.
Registration conditions
The minimum age for adult volunteers is 14 years old, who are either graded according to the placement test or start from the first grade, i.e. RKI-1. Applicants can register online through the website of the Iran Language Institute ili.ir or in person by visiting the centers of the ILI throughout the country, and those who want to pass the placement exam on the day mentioned by the experts of each education department. The center takes the exam and registers after receiving the exam result.