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EXISTING COUNSELLING METHODS IN THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC. ON THE RIGHT TRACK. THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC. COUNSELLING METHODS IN THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC. About 25 bigger and smaller educational institutions offer Slovak language for foreigners courses. COUNSELLING METHODS IN THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC.

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  1. EXISTING COUNSELLING METHODS IN THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC ON THE RIGHT TRACK

  2. THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC

  3. COUNSELLING METHODS IN THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC • About 25 bigger and smaller educational institutions offer Slovak language for foreigners courses

  4. COUNSELLING METHODS IN THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC • 2 main schools of Slovak for foreigners (departments of universities): • - "Institute for Language and Academic Preparation" for foreign students - the integral part of Comenius University - “Centre for Language and Academic Preparation” - the language centre of Pan European University

  5. COUNSELLING METHODS IN THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC • Migration Information Centre – part of The International Organization for Migration (IOM) with 2 centres in Bratislava and Kosice • Private website provides foreigners with valuable information about Slovakia

  6. "Institute for Language and Academic Preparation" of Comenius University • Established in 1960 • Specialized in preparing international students for their study at all universities in Slovakia.About 10,000 foreigners prepared for taking up higher education in Slovakia (in Slovak language) • The only school offering full-time course of Slovak language as a foreign language • The only school awarded the European Label for the project of assessing Slovak language proficiency • Source: http://www.cdvuk.sk/blade/index.php?c=1739&about-us

  7. "Institute for Language and Academic Preparation" of Comenius University • The main targets at present: • a complete preparation of international students for all levels of university courses in Slovakia - both in language and professional aspects • teaching of Slovak as a foreign language in courses of various duration and extent (in full-time as well as part-time programmes) • testing and assessing of Slovak language proficiency as a foreign language • study stays of students studying Slovak language at universities abroad • publishing of own textbooks and study materials • marketing, promotion and recruitment of international students for university studies in Slovakia • Source: http://www.cdvuk.sk/blade/index.php?c=1739&about-us

  8. "Institute for Language and Academic Preparation" of Comenius University • Language and Academic Preparation before University Studies- Study groups are formed according to the future fields of study - duration - 1 semester , tuition fee - 3,750 euro • 10-month Slovak Language Course - 20 lessons/week tuition fee: 3,650 euro • 5-month Slovak Language Course -  372 hours total, tuition fee: 1,875 euro • Summer University of Slovak Language • Evening classes of Slovak Language - 80 lessons - tuition fee:320 euro • Source: http://www.cdvuk.sk/blade/index.php?c=1739&about-us

  9. “Centre for Language and Academic Preparation” - the language centre of Pan European University in Bratislava • Intensive course of Slovak language – from 240 to 400 hours • Foundation programmes – preparatory courses for studying in Slovakia • Evening courses of Slovak language – 44 hours (11 weeks) • Summer School of Slovak language – 30 hours of language and culture classes • Intensive course of Slovak language for students of “Erasmus” programme • Details about tuition fees, terms and duration are sent to candidates after filling in the enrolment documents • Source: http://www.uninova.sk/cjop/src/index_en.php

  10. "Institute for Language and Academic Preparation" of Comenius University and “Centre for Language and Academic Preparation” - the language centre of Pan European University in Bratislava • Websites of both institutions contain links to sites useful and important for foreigners: • How to obtain a student visa? • How to apply for a scholarship? • How to apply for a legal residence? • Information about history and culture ofSlovakia • Ministry of Interior and Administration • Migration Centre • Source: http://www.cdvuk.sk/blade/index.php?c=1739&about-us • http://www.uninova.sk/cjop/src/index_en.php

  11. Migration Information Centre • Multilingual booklets offer basic information for foreigners: - Welcome to Slovakia - Sole Trading of Foreign Nationals in Slovakia - Marriage in Slovakia - Employment of Foreign Nationals in Slovakia • They provide information in Slovak, English, Romanian, Russian, Arabic, Chinese and Vietnamese languages • Source: http://mic.iom.sk/en/home.html

  12. Migration Information Centre • The Low-Threshold Course • For all foreigners - third country nationals (non EU) with a temporary, permanent or tolerated residence in Slovakia • For all age categories • Each lesson is an individual unit • From beginner to pre-intermediate levels • Without registration and withoutentrance exams • Free of Charge • Every Tuesday and Thursday from 6.30 p.m. – 8.00 p.m. • Source: http://mic.iom.sk/en/home.html

  13. Migration Information Centre • The Low-Threshold Course • Topics of the Lessons: • Personal IntroductionCity Orientation • Shopping Education • Authorities and ServicesRestaurants • Social Life Leisure Time • Time and DateVisual Appearance • Communication Holidays in Slovakia • Source: http://mic.iom.sk/en/home.html

  14. Migration Information Centre The Migration Information Centre (MIC) is an information centre of the IOM – International Organization for Migration in Bratislava. The MIC provides counselling to foreigners who have a legal residence or intend to live or work in Slovakia on a long-term basis. Objective of the MIC is to provide migrants with help, counselling and essential information facilitating their integration in the work and social life in Slovakia. • Source: http://mic.iom.sk/en/home.html

  15. Migration Information Centre • The information and counselling is provided by: • Personal consultations in the MIC office in Bratislava: • Personal consultations in the MIC office in Košice • Email • Discounted information helpline 0850 211 478 • The website • Source: http://mic.iom.sk/en/home.html

  16. Migration Information Centre • During its 4-year existence: • Individual counselling to more than1,500 foreigners • The totalamount of consultations:5270 • Counselling and financial assistance tomore than 130 clients • 42 information meetings • Source: http://mic.iom.sk/en/home.html

  17. „The Foreigner's Guide to Slovakia” • created by an American teacher of English in Slovakia • kind of guide for foreigners (particularly Americans, but not only). • information about the culture, cuisine, customs, geography and history • pictorial dictionary of English - Slovak • links to online courses of Slovak language (unfortunately paid ones) • Source: http:/­/­www.fgslovakia.com

  18. ON THE RIGHT TRACK EXISTING COUNSELLING METHODS IN THE SLOVAK REPUBLIC PREPARED BY: Sławomir Rudziński

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