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REPUBLIC OF SLOVENIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE SLOVENIAN ARMED FORCES DOCTRINE, DEVELOPMENT, TRAINING AND EDUCATION COMMAND School of Foreign Languages - PfP Language Training Centre Poljče 28, 4275 Begunje na Gorenjskem

T: 04 532 37 44 F: 04 532 36 33 E: [email protected] www.slovenskavojska.si/en/

2013 INVITATION TO ATTEND

COURSES and STANAG EXAMS AT THE

PFP LANGUAGE TRAINING CENTRE SLOVENIA

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The PfP Language Training Centre Slovenia (SVN LTC) was recognized by the North Atlantic Council in the year 2000. The Centre has since organized language courses and teacher training seminars on a regular basis. The majority of our language courses are organized for the Slovenian MoD and SAF staff. However, we have also hosted more than 500 foreign participants from 30 NATO, PfP and Mediterranean Dialogue Countries. To achieve the best results, foreign language teaching and teacher training has been conducted in small groups. Our international offer for the year 2013 includes two English Language Refresher Courses (Pre-Intermediate and Intermediate), Advanced English Language Course, and STANAG 6001 Exams (SLP 2222 or 3332). Language courses help to foster language skills and, more importantly, promote close relationships between NATO, PfP and Mediterranean Dialogue Countries. In addition, they contribute to regional and global partnerships and peacekeeping initiatives. I would like to express my appreciation for your interest in our courses or exams and look forward to welcoming you to our Language Training Centre.

Lieutenant Colonel Martina Podvršnik Commandant

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1. COURSE and EXAMS SCHEDULE 2013 Course

Date

English Language Refresher Course (Pre-Intermediate)

18.03.201312.04.2013

English Language Refresher Course (Intermediate)

06.05.201331.05.2013

Advanced English Language Course (SLP 3332)

16.09.201329.11.2013

SVN 2750 STANAG 6001 Exams (SLP 2222 or 3332)

03.06.201306.06.2013

02.12.201305.12.2013

Pre-requisites Level B1 (CEFR), or solid level 1+ in speaking (STANAG 6001), or 66 – 75% in American Language Course Placement Test Level B2 (CEFR), or solid level 2 in speaking (STANAG 6001), or 76-85% in American Language Course Placement Test SLP 2222 (STANAG 6001), or min. 80% in American Language Course Placement Test

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Deadline for application 01.02.2013

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15.03.2013

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19.07.2013

min. 80% in American Language Course Placement Test for SLP 2222 min.90% in American Language Course Placement Test for SLP 3332 min. 80% in American Language Course Placement Test for SLP 2222 min. 90% in American Language Course Placement Test for SLP 3332

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19.04.2013

5

18.10.2012

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Slots

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2. COURSE and EXAMS DESCRIPTIONS 2.1. Course Title

English Language Refresher Course – Pre-Intermediate

Nick Name Aim

ELRC(PI) This intensive course focuses on developing overall general English language and communication skills. Participants will enhance their reading, speaking, listening and writing skills. They will consolidate their grammar and vocabulary through content and topics covering everyday practical, social and routine workplace situations. G 1.4. Use of Operational Language

MTIs STANAG Participant Profile Entry prerequisites STANAG 6001

Duration Certification

6001 Officers, NCOs or civil service equivalents (not limited to MoD staff) Level B1 (CEFR), or solid level 1+ in speaking (STANAG 6001), or 66 – 75% in American Language Course Placement Test Students must be tested prior to their arrival in Slovenia 4 weeks Course participants will receive a certificate of attendance after attending a minimum of 90% of the classroom hours offered.

8 No. of slots for international course participants No. of slots for SVN 4 Course costs

Course fee: 600 € Accommodation and meals and transportation: 450 € Administration: 50 € All costs together: 1, 100 €

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2.2. Course Title

English Language Refresher Course Intermediate

Nick Name Aim

ELRC(I) This intensive course focuses on developing overall general

English language and communication skills. Participants will enhance their reading, speaking, listening and writing skills. They will be able to consolidate their grammar and vocabulary through content and topics covering practical, social and everyday professional situations. MTIs

G 1.4. Use of Operational Language

STANAG Participant Profile

6001 Officers, NCOs or civil service equivalents (not limited to MoD staff) Level B2 (CEFR), or solid level 2 in speaking (STANAG 6001), or 76-85% in American Language Course Placement Test Students must be tested prior to their arrival in Slovenia 4 weeks Course participants will receive a certificate of attendance after attending a minimum of 90% of the classroom hours offered.

Entry prerequisites STANAG 6001

Duration Certification

8 No. of slots for international course participants No. of slots for SVN 4 Course costs

Course fee: Accommodation and meals: Administration: All costs together:

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600 € 450 € 50 € 1, 100 €

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2.3. Course Title

Advanced English Language Course (SLP 3332)

Nick Name Code/ PWP reference Aim

INTENG 3 SVN. 2750 The purpose of this course is to provide advanced intensive

language training in accordance with SLP 3332. Topics include: General and military vocabulary Grammar review Listening, reading, speaking, and writing skills Professional skills (telephoning, meetings, military briefings, writing e-mails, memos, reports, formal correspondence) MTIs

G 1.4. Use of Operational Language

STANAG Participant Profile

6001 Officers, NCOs or civil service equivalents (not limited to MoD staff) SLP 2222 or 80% in American Language Course Placement Test

Entry prerequisites STANAG 6001

Duration Certification

Students must be tested prior to their arrival in Slovenia. 11 weeks + 1 week (11 weeks of instruction and 1 week of STANAG 6001 testing) Course participants will receive a certificate of attendance after attending a minimum of 90% of the classroom hours offered. The course participants who take STANAG 6001 tests will also receive exam certificate with STANAG 6001 levels. 8

No. of slots for international course participants No. of slots for 4 SVN Course costs

Course fee: Accommodation and meals: Administration: All costs together:

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1,100 € 1,615 € 200 € 2, 915 €

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2.4. Title

STANAG 6001 EXAMS

Nick Name Code/ PWP reference Aim

STANAG 6001 EXAMS /

MTIs STANAG Participant Profile Entry prerequisites

Duration Certification No. of slots for international participants Exams costs

The purpose is to test the candidate’s English language proficiency according to STANAG 6001 descriptors / 6001 Officers, NCOs or civil service equivalents (not limited to MoD staff) 80% in American Language Course Placement Test for SLP 2222 90% in American Language Course Placement Test for SLP 3332 4 days

Candidates will receive exam certificates with STANAG 6001 levels. 5

Exam fee: Accommodation, meals: Administration: All costs together:

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90 € 115 € 50 € 255 €

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3. APPLICATION DETAILS APPLICATION PROCEDURE 1.

When filling in the application forms, please print or use capital letters.

Provide all details about each candidate and a contact person (POC). The details about the POC and the institution/department responsible for paying are very important. 2. List the candidates’ names according to priority. In case there are more international applicants than available slots, the PfP Language Training Centre will run a selection procedure following the course requirements.

3. Follow application deadlines and send the completed forms to the address below: ADDRESS: PfP Language Training Centre Ajševica Ajševica 18, P.O. Box 501 SI-5001 Nova Gorica, Slovenia FAX: ++386 5 3028127 E-MAIL: [email protected]

4. POCs in countries applying for the courses will receive the information with the results of the selection procedure 3 weeks after the application deadline. Letters of Invitation and Joining Instructions will be enclosed.

5. The Slovenian MoD will send an invoice to the POC or the institution/department written on the application form. A candidate cannot participate in the course if the costs are not paid prior to the beginning of the course. The courses are free of charge for participants from PfP and MD member countries, or when agreed on bi (multi)lateral level.

IMPORTANT: Applications received after deadline will not be considered.

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COURSE: ___________________________________________________________ (the name of the course or ( and) STANAG 6001 Exam)

To take place from

to

Applying country: Candidates: Rank:

Name:

Family name:

1. 2. 3.

Point of Contact in applying country: Rank, Name, Family name: HQ or Department or Unit: Business Address: Street, City and Postal Code

Phone:

Fax: Country code+ Area code + Phone number

Country code+ Area code + Phone number

E- mail: Invoice Title: Invoice Billing Address: (Street, City and Postal Code)

MP

______________________ Signature of authorized person

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Candidate’s Data Gender: Female

Male

First name:

Surname:

Date of birth:

Place of birth:

Home Address: Street, City and Postal Code

Phone number:

Fax number:

E – mail: Passport Number:

Expiration date:

Branch of service: Present (military) position:

English language courses completed: Name of the course, duration

English language results / levels achieved*: Type of test (STANAG, ALCPT), date, score achieved

Special dietary or food requirements due to medical or religious reasons: Yes

No

Specify articles or food you cannot eat:

Other remarks

* Enclose exam certificates

_____________________________ Candidate's signature

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TRAVEL DETAILS First Name & Surname

Date and Time of Arrival

Mode of Transport Flight/Train/Bus/Number

Travel details are needed at least 2 weeks before arrival to ensure in-country transportation.

Date: Signed:

Send to: Address: PfP Language Training Centre, P.O. Box 501, 5001 Nova Gorica, Slovenia Fax: ++386 5 30 28 127, e-mail: [email protected]

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