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  Republic of Slovenia
  Ministry of Defence
  General Staff of the Slovenian
  Armed Forces
  Vojkova cesta 55
  SI-1000 Ljubljana
  T: +386 (0)1 471 22 11
  F: +386 (0)1 471 16 50
  E: glavna.pisarna.gssv(at)mors.si

Points of Contact

• Melita Djurić (Head)
  School of Foreign Languages
  Koščeva 6, 1210 Ljubljana Šentvid, Slovenia
  T: +386 1 581 30 80, F: +386 1 581 32 22, E: melita.djuric(at)mors.si
• Marinka Mrak Pirnat (contact person)
  PfP Language Training Centre
  Ajševica, P.O. Box 501, SI-5102 Nova Gorica, Slovenia
  T: +386 5 302 81 28, F: +386 5 302 81 27, E: marinka.mrak.pirnat(at)mors.si

Arrival/Departure

It is recommended that participants use Ljubljana International Airport (Slovenia, 120 km from the School). Participants arriving at Ljubljana Int. Airport, railway/bus station will be met by a SVN LTC representative. If not met, participants should contact the Operational Centre at 01 851 31 00. SVN LTC will also assist participants with departure arrangements and provide transportation to the airport, railway/bus station.

Visas

Participants or sending organisations are responsible for determining and complying with possible visa requirements for entry into Slovenia.

Accommodation

Participants are housed in SVN LTC facilities, 10 meters from the venue in the main base building. The accommodation is in single and double bedrooms with communal toilets and showers of good standards. The accommodation is free of charge.

Postal Address

Name and surname
c/o PfP Language Training Centre
P.O. Box 501
SI-5001 Nova Gorica
Slovenia
Same for private and official use.

Dependent Accommodation

SVN LTC provides no accommodation for family members.

Messing

The SVN LTC operates a dining facility that provides all meals at no cost to the participants. Snacks, drinks and coffee can be bought in the main building.

• Meals Timetable:
  Breakfast: 0730 – 0800
  Lunch by course time-table 1145 - 1245
  Dinner: 1800 – 1900

Transport

SVN LTC provides all official transportation.

Phones and Internet

There is a public telephone in the Centre. Internet connection is available for free.

Medical

In accordance with NATO/PfP SOFA Agreement. participants are required to arrange international health insurance prior to their arrival to Slovenia.

Uniform requirements

Military personnel in language courses wear uniforms that are required for similar type of training in the country of origin.

Laundry

Washing and drying machines as well as an iron are available on base at no cost.

Climate Data

This area is the warmest in Slovenia. Due to hot summers and mild winters, the temperatures are considered to be Mediterranean. The warmest month is July when average temperatures range from 28 degrees Celsius to 34 degrees Celsius. In January, which is the coldest month, the temperatures do not usually drop below zero degrees Celsius.

Reporting requirements

Participants are to send their applications on the application form provided.

Finances

Accommodation, food, official transportation, course fees, and course materials are covered by the Slovenian MOD. Other allowances are not provided. No banks available on base. Major Slovenian banks available in Nova Gorica.

Military facilities and Privileges

Officer Club not available.

Daily duties

• Monday – Thursday
  Morning classes: 0830 – 1145
  Afternoon activities and self study: 1245 - 1800
• Friday
  Afternoon activities by 14:00.

Library and Self-study Facilities

Self access centre (SAC) on the base. In the Public Library in Nova Gorica you can borrow books free of charge.

Course Materials

SVN LTC will provide course materials for all students free of charge.

Recreation and Leisure time

• Sports activities
  Participants have access to a small fitness club on base. Mountain bikes are available free of charge. For recreation on the base, course participants are invited to use playgrounds.
• Leisure time
  A social programme will be organised for the foreign course participants.

Emergency numbers

• Police 113
• Emergencies 112
• Operational Centre (01) 581-3100