About us

St Alexander Nevsky Russian school is a Saturday community school for Russian speaking children. The school was established in 1971 and to this day remains one of the oldest and largest in NSW with about 190 students and 23 teachers. The school’s mission is to preserve and support Russian culture and tradition in children through a variety of disciplines such as language, scripture, history, music etc.

Over the years many of our students have won international competitions, which have included the opportunities to take part in special cultural and educational programs over in Russia!

From 2020 we are located in Concord, a suburb in the inner west of Sydney. The school conducts classes on the grounds of Concord High School at 3 Stanley St Concord. The school has plenty of parking spaces. There is a bus stop nearby, buses 410, 464, 466 run from Burwood Station to Concord High School every 5-10 minutes. Lessons are held on Saturdays commencing at 9am, scheduled according to the New South Wales school terms.

The school is run by the Parents Committee chaired by the P&C President (Principal). The committee is responsible for administrative and financial matters, organisation of festivities and other school events.

For enrolment enquiries, please either email us A.Nevsky.SydneySchool@gmail.com or phone Milla Krivozhnya (P&C President) on 0405 551 342.

Studying at the school

Children have the opportunity to begin their education from the age of three, attending kindergarten and pre-school classes and then moving up from grade one until grade ten.

Our program is recognized by the Department of Education and we pride ourselves with the high standard that our children achieve. Subjects include:

Russian language (oral and written)
Speaking Skills
Reading
Literature
Geography of Russia
History of Russia
Translation
Fundamentals of the Orthodox Religion
Singing
Drama
Debating

Students receive homework each week. Every year, an individual project is to be completed by the student, dictations and tests are conducted on a regular basis. Half-yearly exams take place at the end of Term 2, final exams at the end of the school year (Term 4).

The teachers use textbooks that best suit the needs and abilities of our students. Some of the school resources are ordered from Russia, while others are compiled by our teachers.

Every year, the school hosts the St Alexander Nevsky Day and School Concert. Both events showcase the achievements of our students.