Are there private schools in Azerbaijan where I can study Azerbaijani language?

If you’d like to take up Azerbaijani in Azerbaijan, you could ask if private language schools are open for this purpose. While some private tutors or small centers may offer Azerbaijani lessons, comprehensive and accredited programs are more commonly found at public universities.

Public institutions offering Azerbaijani language courses

Two well-known universities in Baku offer formal Azerbaijani language programs specifically for foreigners:

Baku Slavic University (BSU)

• Has a 1-year program for international students to learn Azerbaijani.
• Tuition fee: 1000 AZN (approximately $588 USD).
• Students attending courses at BSU are granted a temporary residence permit in Azerbaijan for the duration of the program.
• At BSU, language and culture are priority learning areas, which makes it an excellent place for language immersion.

Baku State University

• Also offers a one-year course in Azerbaijani, made to help non-native speakers learn the language.
• Tuition fee: $900 USD.
• Includes the right for students to live legally in Azerbaijan while they study.
• As one of the country’s oldest and most respected universities, it teaches in a structured and academic way.

What about private schools?

If you are looking for a private language center in Baku, most are concentrated on English, Russian, Turkish, or preparation for different tests. In public universities, it is common to learn Azerbaijani because it is a language of the country and most people don’t have a specific need for it.

If, on the other hand, you’d like quick lessons from an individual teacher or small business, you can try looking for tutors in expat groups online, on classified ad websites, or through local newspapers. Unlike accredited institutions, private tutoring arrangements do not entitle learners to obtain a residence permit in Azerbaijan.

Residence and legal stay

Students in BSU or Baku State University have the legality to remain in Azerbaijan for the time taken to complete the course. This is usually different for private tutoring or informal education programs.

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