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The study visits programme launches the 2010/11 call for applications
Would you like to explore education and training issues with your peers in other European countries? Do you wish to learn more about education and training policy and practice across Europe? Then perhaps it’s time to participate in the study visits programme for education and vocational training specialists and decision makers !
The call for applications is open until 31 March 2010 and concerns study visits scheduled between September 2010 and February 2011.
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About the study visits programme
A study visit is a short stay of three to five days in a host country for a group of 10 to 15 European education and vocational training specialists and decision-makers. They are stakeholders who want to examine a particular aspect of lifelong learning in another participating country. A study visit usually includes presentations and on-site visits to places such as educational and training institutions, ministries and training sites. They provide a forum for discussion, exchange and learning on themes of common interest and on European and national priorities.
Study visits support European cooperation to develop policies for lifelong learning and are part of the EU’s Lifelong Learning Programme 2007-13 (LLP). Cedefop coordinates the programme at European level for the European Commission since the 1 January 2008. At national level study visits are coordinated by the National Agencies located in the participating countries:
Information for organisers
Organisers of the study visits programme are selected by the National Agency of their country. In order to implement a successful study visit, organisers need to respect several rules before, during and after the study visit which are written down in the handbook for organisers. If you are organising a future study visit, you will find further useful information on our site `information for organisers`.
Information for participants
A fruitful participation in a study visit requires that participants prepare themselves accordingly. On our page `Information for participants` you will find useful information on rules which participants should follow before, during and after their participation in a study visit.