International Certification / Children
Check and develop your language skills!
We offer certificated examinations in Russian language in compliance with Council of Europe standards.
If you are studying Russian and want to:
- check and objectively evaluate your own knowledge;
- be motivated for further study;
- enter a prestigious college;
- find a good job while practicing your language skills;
- prove to friends and teachers what you achieved through your language study;
- improve your self-esteem;
You should take a Russian language examination and receive an internationally recognized certificate.
Where can I take the exam?
Our Center is an examination lab. We offer the following certified tests of Russian language for children:
| Age | ‘Metaphor’ level | ‘Pushkin Institute’ level |
| 6 y.o. | Levels 2-3 | A Start (entrance test)* |
| 7 y.o. | Level 3 | A1 |
| 9 y.o. | Level 5 | A2 |
| 11 y.o. | Level 7 | B1 |
| 13 y.o. | Level 9 | B2 |
*A Start is an entrance exam, which helps to choose the educational program for a child: Russian as a Foreign Language OR Russian as a Second Language (for bilingual children).
Exam structure:
Each level comprises five modules testing linguistic skills in:
- Reading;
- Writing;
- Vocabulary and Grammar;
- Listening Comprehension;
- Speaking.
Level A Start:
- Reading
- Listening
- Interview
Level A1:
- Vocabulary
- Reading
- Writing
- Listening
- Grammar
- Speaking
Level A2-B1:
- Vocabulary/Grammar
- Reading
- Writing
- Listening
- Speaking
For more information please contact us at Events@MetaphorSchool.org