THE ROMANIAN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM

- in the 2012-2013 school year -

THE ROMANIAN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM

I. Pre-university education Pre-school Primary Secondary High school Professional school - Trade

SchoolProfessional – Completion Year

II. Post-secondary EducationIII. University Education (Higher) IV. Postgraduate Education

THE ROMANIAN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMAge Grade ISCE

D Educational levels Qualification level

> 20  

65

University education54

4Pre-university/post-secondary school education

Non-university Tertiary Education3

19 XIII

3

 

Technological High school

318 XII

Theoretical High school

Vocational High

school

Technological High school

17 XIYear of

Completion2

16 X

2

Theoretical Education

Vocational Education

Technological

Education

Professional School

115 IX

14 VIII

Comprehensive Education

 

13 VII12 VI11 V10 IV

19 III8 II7 I

6

Preparatory

Kindergarten

0 Preschool Education

5Full-

kindergarten

4

Mid-kindergar

ten

3

Beginners-

Kindergarten

I Pre-university Education Pre-School Education

Nursery - children can be left from the age of 3 months to 4 years (Law no. 263/2007 regarding the establishment, organization and functioning of nurseries)Nurseries can be public or private, with daily or weekly program.

Kindergarten currently contains a total number of children: 665.000 Beginners’ group ( 3-4 years) Middle group ( 4-5 years) Elders’ group ( 5-6 years) Preparatory group ( 6-7 years)

Kindergartens can be public or

private, with normal (6-12am), with

extended (6am-18pm) or weekly

program. Preschool education is

organized and operates in accordance

with Law no. 84/1995.

I Pre-university Education Primary Education

Primary level currently includes a total number of children: 925.000 1st grade, pupils of 7-8 years 2nd grade, pupils of 8-9 years 3rd grade, pupils of 9-10 years 4th grade, pupils of 10-11 years

In Romania both state schools (the majority at this point) and private schools function throughout the country.

I Pre-universitary Education Secondary Education

• Students are registered in secondary school (gymnasium) for 4 years

according to the present Education Law.

• Secondary level currently contains: 900.000 pupils

5th grade ( 11-12 years)

6th grade ( 12-13 years) 7th grade (13-14 years) 8th grade ( 14-15 years)

Lower secondary level aims at forming students' general culture.

I Pre-university Education High School Education

High-school level currently contains: 950.000 students • Lower level (9th-10th grades, 15/17 years) (450.000 students)• Superior level (11th-12th grades, 17/19 years) (400.000 students)

Admission: Based on secondary-school averages and on students’ options.

Depending on the field of education, high-school level is divided into:

a) Theoretical

b) Technological

c) Vocational

I Pre-university EducationHigh School Education

1. Theoretical field of study: Humanist Profile

Philology Social Sciences

Real ProfileMathematics and Computer Science Natural Sciences

I Pre-university Education

High School Education

2. Technological field of study: (49.000 pupils)• Technical profile• Mechanics, Electro mechanics, Electronics Automation, Electrical, Chemical industry,

Building materials, Construction, Installations and Constructions, Textile and leather industry, Manufacture of wood products, Printing techniques, Media production

• Services profile• Food and Tourism, Trade, Economic, Aesthetics and Human body health

• Natural Resources and the Environment protection Profile

Food Industry, Agriculture, Forestry, Environment protection

The school professional qualifications of each profile are approved by the Decision of Romania's Government.

I Pre-university Education High School Education

3. Vocational education: 90.000 pupils•Military ProfileSocial Sciences or Informatics and Mathematics

•Artistic ProfileArchitecture, Ambient arts and design, Decorative arts, Music,

Choreography, The art of acting

Pedagogical ProfilePrimary - Kindergarten teacher, Librarian , Instructor - promoter, Instructor for extracurricular activities, School Teacher

Athletic Profile Theological Profile

I Pre-university EducationProfessional and Technical Education

School of Arts and Trades

– 9th-10th grades –dissolvedYear of Completion

– 11th grade - in liquidationHigh school, Technological field, progressive route

– 12th-13th grades (in liquidation) High school, Technological field (professional education)

- 9th – 12th grades

I Pre-universitary Education High School Education

• Graduation:- Baccalaureate exam (end of 12th - 13th grade)- Skills exam (10th grade - A skill level; 11th grade, year of completion – B Level;

12th - 13th – C Level )

II. Post-secondary EducationPost-Secondary School (1,5 – 3 years of study)

FieldsMechanics

InformaticsEnergyBuildings, installations and public worksTransportManufacture of wood productsForestryAgriculture

Food IndustryEnvironmental protectionServicesCommerceTourism and nutritionTextiles – leather

Media Production Economic

Human aesthetics and hygieneHealth and pedagogical support

Sports

II. Post-secondary Education Professional School (1,5 – 2 years of study)

FieldsMechanicElectricChemistryMining, oil and gasEnergyMetallurgyBuilding materials Constructions, installations

and public worksManufacture of wood productsTransportTextiles - leatherFood Industry

Agriculture

Vocational education

The National Education Law from 2011 re-enters the vocational schools based on the principles from 1990 and provides vocational education with duration between 6 months and 2 years, organized in professional schools that may be independent or affiliated to units of technological high school.

The training is designed to be achieved on the basis of training standards approved by the Ministry of Education, Research, Youth and Sport, in consultation with the social partners, and the standards of professional training are carried out on the basis of occupational standards.

Practical preparation will have a weighting of 60% in the first year of studies, i.e. 6 weeks of practice and 75% in the second year; economic agents will be involved directly in the vocational training of students, because vocational education is going to respond directly to the labour market.

In this respect, we wish to initiate a pilot project whereby the student, the school and the trader will complete a contract by which the trader takes his responsibility to oversee, but also to prepare the pupil during practical activities. We also want that every student has a scholarship of 200 lei monthly from the State budget, but also the traders will be able to grant scholarships on their own.

Vocational education

The trader's involvement in educational life can be extended up to the initial testing and to the final examination for obtaining the certificate of professional competence of the young.

The advantages are also for the learner, who can pursue his studies if he wants this and will have a job and an income, and for the trader who will know he can count on skilled craftsmen.

The practice will be made at the company or school, according to the contract between the school and the company. After completion of these studies, the student will receive a certificate of qualification level III, which will be recognized at European level.

III. Higher Education

BachelorFundamental areas: Science, Art and Culture, Agricultural Sciences and

Veterinary Medicine, Medicine and Pharmacy, PolytechnicsAdmission: selection of files or theoretical and / or practical exam

MasterFundamental areas: Science, Art and Culture, Agricultural Sciences

and Veterinary Medicine, Medicine and Pharmacy, PolytechnicsAdmission: selection of files or theoretical and / or practical exam

PhDFundamental areas: Science, Art and Culture, Agricultural Sciences and

Veterinary Medicine, Medicine and Pharmacy, PolytechnicsAdmission: theoretical and / or practical exam

III. Higher Education

University education can be attended by:

Daily courses

Distance learning/ low frequency

University education may be: State - budget

- with tuition fees Private - with tuition fees

IV. Post-graduate Education

• Postgraduate studies (3-5 years)• Continuous Training programs• The National Authority for Scientific Research

Thank you!

EU-RO-IN ASSOCIATION,

Iasi, Romania