English and Russian courses for children in Baku — at Inlingua Baku from age 1 to 17. English from age 1 (DOTS First English), Russian from age 3; through play, songs and rhymes before school, in groups by age and level once your child is at school. Use the table below to find the programme for your child's age.
Short answer: ages 1–6 — DOTS First English; ages 3–6 — Russian for Ages 3–6; ages 6–17 — English and Russian courses for children and teens. Pupils in grades 1–4 of a Russian-medium school can take Russian Homework Help. We choose the group after a free introductory conversation.
Course by age: English and Russian
| Age | English | Russian |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | DOTS First English — listening and imitation, songs, movement games | starts at age 3 |
| 3–6 | DOTS First English — first words, rhymes, short stories, simple sentences | Russian for Ages 3–6 — games, songs, rhymes |
| 6–8 | Children & Teens: Bubbles | Children & Teens: children's programme (6–10) |
| 8–10 | Junior — reading and writing are added | Children's programme (6–10) |
| 11–13 | Go World — projects and presentations | Teens programme (11–17) |
| 13–17 | Teens — preparation for Cambridge B2 First (FCE) | Teens programme (11–17) |
| Grades 1–4 | — | Russian Homework Help (Russian-medium school) |
English for children
DOTS First English is for children aged 1 to 6: songs, rhymes, stories and games, with the teacher speaking only English from the first lesson. No academic pressure, no homework, no grades. At 1–2 no speech is expected — the ear is being built; at 3–4 come first words and short phrases, at 5–6 simple sentences and dialogue. More: DOTS First English.
English for Children & Teens covers ages 6–17 in four levels: Bubbles (6–8), Junior (8–10), Go World (11–13) and Teens (13–17). Groups are formed by age as well as by level, starting from A1. Teens who complete all four levels are ready to sit Cambridge B2 First (FCE); for a set exam goal there is English Exam Preparation. More: English for Children & Teens.
Russian for children
Russian for Ages 3–6 is a first encounter with the language through games, songs and rhymes, in small groups. The teacher speaks only Russian from the first lesson. Cyrillic and reading are not the job of this stage — they start after age 6. More: Russian for Ages 3–6.
Russian for Children & Teens has two age programmes: children (ages 6–10, beginner to intermediate) and teens (ages 11–17, up to advanced). A child with no Russian at all also starts from A1. After B1 a teenager can move on to Russian Exam Preparation. More: Russian for Children & Teens.
Russian Homework Help is for pupils in grades 1–4 of a Russian-medium school: the child works through their own school assignments with a teacher, one-to-one or in a small group, in after-school hours. Parent guide: how to help your child in a Russian-medium school.
What lessons look like
- Lessons follow the Inlingua method, in the target language from the first minute, with no translation: the child hears, then repeats, then uses the language.
- Activities come in short blocks that follow one another at the pace of a child's attention span.
- The teacher draws every child into speaking — no one sits silently in the back.
- Textbooks are designed in Bern and published by Inlingua Bern only for schools in the network, with a separate series for each age: teaching materials.
- At school age progress is tracked, with an assessment at the end of each level.
Why start early: why start a foreign language before age 6. A detailed age guide: when to start English with your child (ages 3–17).
Format and first step
Before school age, lessons run at the centre in small groups — playing alongside other children is part of the method, and the timetable is built around nursery hours. At school age: group, mini-group or one-to-one, at the centre or online, around the school timetable. Before you enrol there is a free introductory conversation or placement test, with no obligation. The price depends on age group, format and intensity; we send the full price list on WhatsApp. Courses for adults: English courses in Baku and Russian courses in Baku.
How old is your child? Send us the age and the language you want — we will suggest the programme, group and time. The introductory conversation is free.
Chat on WhatsAppFAQ
From what age do you accept children?
English from age 1 — the DOTS First English programme is for ages 1–6. Russian from age 3 — there is a separate programme for ages 3–6. From 6 to 17 there are children and teens courses in both languages.
My child is 5 — which programme fits?
For English, DOTS First English: 5–6 is its top step, where simple sentences and dialogue come in. From age 6 the child moves to the Bubbles step of the Children & Teens course. For Russian, the programme for ages 3–6.
We speak neither English nor Russian at home — will my child understand?
Yes. The teacher carries meaning with gesture, pictures, movement and repetition — which is how the child learned their first language. Every children's programme starts from zero; no prior knowledge is needed.
Can my child learn both languages at the same time?
Yes — bilingualism does not hold a child's development back; it helps it. Which language to start with depends on the family's goal: a Russian-medium school or nursery points to Russian; an English-medium school, a Cambridge certificate or study abroad points to English. In the introductory conversation we advise with the child's age and workload in mind.
Can lessons be online?
At school age, yes — group, mini-group or one-to-one, with the same materials and teachers as at the centre. Before school age lessons run at the centre in small groups, because playing with other children is part of the method itself.
How much do the children's courses cost?
The price depends on age group, format and intensity. Send your child's age on WhatsApp and we will send the full price list. The introductory conversation is free.
Next step: send your child's age and the language you want on WhatsApp, or leave a request on the contact page.