Bologna Seminar ALIGNING NATIONAL AGAINST EUROPEAN QUALIFICATION FRAMEWORKS: THE PRINCIPLES OF SELF CERTIFICATION

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1 Bologna Seminar ALIGNING NATIONAL AGAINST EUROPEAN QUALIFICATION FRAMEWORKS: THE PRINCIPLES OF SELF CERTIFICATION November 2008, Tbilisi, Georgia Iv. Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Conference hall Practical Information

2 Date November 2008 Venue Iv. Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University Chavchavadze ave. # 1, Vake District, Tbilisi, Georgia Audience Approximately 150 participants of the 46 Bologna countries, consultative and partner organizations and Higher Education Institutions will attend the conference. Government Department for higher education; Body responsible for higher education qualification framework; Higher education institution; Rectors Conference; Student body; Registration To register, please fill the registration form and send it to the following e mails before 10 November 2008: lelamaisuradze@mes.gov.ge; tata_lortkipanidze@hotmail.com; tatalortkipanidze@yahoo.com; or by FAX: ( ) ; Access By air: Land in Tbilisi International Airport Official web site: Taxi price from the airport to the city centre approx EUR. Currency The currency used in Georgia is Lari (GEL). You can find more information about currency exchange rates at: The Universal Currency Converter: Security Tbilisi International Airport and all hotels are functioning in usual mode. There are no safety problems in Tbilisi at this time. Weather Climate

3 Georgia's climate is affected by subtropical influences from the west and Mediterranean influences from the east. The Greater Caucasus range moderates local climate by serving as a barrier against cold air from the north. The relatively small territory covers different climatic zones, which are determined by distance from the Black Sea and by altitude. The climatic zones are ranging from humid subtropical to the eternal snow and glaciers. The plains of eastern Georgia are shielded from the influence of the Black Sea by mountains of Likhi that provide a more continental climate. Average temperature in summer here is 20 24C, in winter 2 4C. Humidity is lower. Weather in Georgia in late autumn is usually cold, approximately: +7 8 o C Day and 2 3 o C night. Time Region Europe Country Georgia Location Tbilisi Geographical Location 41 43' N, 44 49' E Current Local Time Friday November 27 08:30: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) Friday November 27 08:30: Local Time Zone GMT+0400 Currently Observing Standard Time Hotels List of appropriate hotels are given on: (Bologna Process, Tbilisi Conference). You can book rooms in 3 or 4 star hotels online at and or via the official web sites of hotels. Please note, that hotels Varazi, Primavera and Vere Palace are located nearby the conference venue Tbilisi Ivane JavakiShvili State University. Transfer will be provided from Tbilisi International Airport to these hotels.

4 Please, contact the hotels as soon as possible as there are many other international events planned at this time of the year. Lunches Lunch will be provided for 2 days (November 27 28) VISAS Citizens of the following countries shall not be required to obtain visas for entry to and stay in Georgia for a period of up to 90 days: Member states of the European Union; The United States of America; Canada; Japan; The Swiss Confederation; Lichtenstein; Norway; The State of Israel; The Holy See Andorra Armenia Azerbaijan San Marino Iceland Turkey Ukraine Croatia Bosnia and Herzegovina Moldova The representatives of the abovementioned countries should have invitation letters and passports with them. The citizens of Albania, Montenegro, Serbia, Macedonia and Russian Federation need Visas for entry and stay in Georgia. The entry Visa will be provided at the airport upon presenting the invitation letters and passports. Cost of Entry Visa is approximately 30. For more details visit the web site of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Georgia at and Border police of Georgia at

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