increased information needs on educational opportunities in the European space. Unlike
the various search engines on the Internet, PLOTEUS allows users to investigate in an
easy and quick manner the market of training offers of any level and duration, and local
information centres according to the following criteria: language of web presentation,
language of tuition, geographic location, educational field. In addition, a comparative
analysis of the result obtained is possible, allowing thus the identification of the
educational institution function of personal preference. There is a friendly interface in 24
European languages. PLOTEUS is structured in five chapters.
Educational offers. They represent the main section with approximately 6000 educational
offers for all levels, durations and forms in Europe. In a second stage this will become a
common interface of national databases.
For instance, should a client wish for information on educational opportunities in
Bucharest in order to obtain a BA in constructions, the search will follow the suggestion
below (Educational offers > University studies > Romanian > Romania > Bucharest >
Architecture and constructions > Constructions and civil engineering ).
Educational systems. A general and comparable description of the EU countries’
educational systems.
Exchanges and grants. Information on mobility programmes in various countries and
those financed by the European Commission.
Contact data. The addresses of national or regional information centres that can offer
further details, unavailable on the portal.
Go to a country. Useful information on the necessary documents for moving into another
country, on the local specificity of various regions, accommodation, etc.
EUROGUIDANCE is made up of National Resource Centres for Vocational Guidance ,
currently includes 62 national / regional centres in 32 European countries and aims to
provide a solid communication and information structure. The network offers information
on education and employment opportunities, as well as referrals to specialized centres for
various other requests.
The international site of EUROGUIDANCE (http://www.euroguidance.net) offers
general information on the network, services, contact data of the centres or related
networks, specific activities, and local information with links to the web sites of each
country.
The Romanian site (http://www.euroguidance.ise.ro) additionally offers a information and
resource base that can be useful to clients and counsellors, regarding the Romanian
educational and guidance system, legislation pertaining to counselling, projects,
instruments and publications, an online guide for foreign students, local contact data, etc.