Russian schools will reduce the number of hours spent learning a foreign language

Starting from September 1, 2026, the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation plans to reduce the number of hours spent on learning a foreign language in grades 5-7 from 510 to 408 hours. This was announced on January 23 by Alexey Lubkov, Rector of Moscow Pedagogical State University.

"Starting from the 2026 academic year, the Ministry of Education plans to reduce the number of foreign language hours in grades 5-7 from three hours per week to two, that is, the total amount of foreign language will be reduced from 510 to 408 hours," Lubkov told RIA Novosti.

He stressed that such a measure is necessary to optimize the workload of students and rationalize the redistribution of time.

"In grades 8 and 9, a foreign language, as before, will be studied three hours a week," the rector added.

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There will be fewer Anglicisms and barbarisms.

Earlier, on January 7, it was reported that learning a foreign language at school is not limited to grammar and vocabulary, but also includes cultural context and communication practice. Experts noted that mistakes in speech do not hinder progress, and personal motivation and interest in culture significantly increase the effectiveness of learning.

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