Before the courses begin, all participants, unless they are absolute beginners, need to take a Placement test. The test consists of two parts: a written and oral exam.

The written exam lasts for an hour and a half and is a combination of tasks in grammar, vocabulary and essay writing. The oral exam is an interview which lasts for about 20 minutes. Based on the test's results, a student is placed in the most appropriate level (J1-4).
Every level (J1- J4) has its own mentor professor and assisting professor. The mentor is in charge for the vast majority of the classes, schedule, and students' achievements during the course. The mentor is at his students' disposal for individual consulations every day.

Upon completing a regular Serbian language programme at Azbukum (with a minimum of 40 classes), the student may take a Final test in the Serbian Language and receive a Certificate with a mark of his knowledge.
The final mark will be graded from A (excellent) to E (failed).
The mark which will be given depends on the student's results in:
- final exam/ test 50%
- homework 20%
- attendence and participation 30%

Besides the Certificate of attendance, student may receive a letter of recomendation issued by the Azbukum Centre. In this letter both the mentor and the assisting profesor give their opinion of the student's work during the course and final results.

Classes are held Monday through Friday. Each lesson lasts for 45 minutes. The total number of daily lessons depends on the amount of classes per course, as well as on the combination of courses the student decides to take.
There is a maximum of ten participants per group within the summer programs and not more than six students per group over the yearly programs.

Weekends are reserved for additional activities: walks, excursions, gatherings, sports competitions, etc.