1. THE ROMANIAN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM - in the 2012-2013 school year -

2. THE ROMANIAN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM I. Pre-university education  Pre-school  Primary  Secondary  High school  Professional school - Trade School  Professional – Completion Year II. Post-secondary Education III. University Education (Higher) IV. Postgraduate Education I. Pre-university education  Pre-school  Primary  Secondary  High school  Professional school - Trade School  Professional – Completion Year II. Post-secondary Education III. University Education (Higher) IV. Postgraduate Education

3. THE ROMANIAN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM AgeGrade ISCE D Educational levels Qualification level > 20 6565 University education 5454 4 Pre-university/post-secondary school education Non-university Tertiary Education 3 19XIII 3 Technological High school 3 18XII Theoretical High school Vocational High school Technological High school 17XI Year of Completion 2 16X 2 Theoretical Education Vocational Education Technological Education Professional School 1 15IX 14VIII Comprehensive Education 13VII 12VI 11V 10IV 1 9III 8II 7I 6 Preparatory Kindergarten 0Preschool Education 5 Full- kindergarten 4 Mid- kindergarten 3 Beginners- Kindergarten

4. 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.

5. I Pre-university Education Primary Education Primary level currently includes a total number of children: 925.000  1st grade, pupils of 7-8 years  2 nd grade, pupils of 8-9 years  3 rd grade, pupils of 9-10 years  4 th grade, pupils of 10-11 years In Romania both state schools (the majority at this point) and private schools function throughout the country.

6. 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  5 th grade ( 11-12 years)  6 th grade ( 12-13 years)  7 th grade (13-14 years)  8 th grade ( 14-15 years) Lower secondary level aims at forming students' general culture.

7. I Pre-university Education High School Education High-school level currently contains: 950.000 students Lower level (9 th -10 th grades, 15/17 years) (450.000 students) Superior level (11 th -12 th 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

8. I Pre-university Education High School Education 1. Theoretical field of study:  Humanist Profile  Philology  Social Sciences  Real Profile  Mathematics and Computer Science  Natural Sciences

9. 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. 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.

10. I Pre-university Education High School Education 3. Vocational education: 90.000 pupils Military Profile Social Sciences or Informatics and Mathematics Artistic Profile Architecture, Ambient arts and design, Decorative arts, Music, Choreography, The art of acting  Pedagogical Profile Primary - Kindergarten teacher, Librarian, Instructor - promoter, Instructor for extracurricular activities, School Teacher  Athletic Profile  Theological Profile

11. I Pre-university Education Professional and Technical Education  School of Arts and Trades – 9 th -10 th grades –dissolved  Year of Completion – 11 th grade - in liquidation  High school, Technological field, progressive route – 12 th -13 th grades (in liquidation)  High school, Technological field (professional education) - 9 th – 12 th grades

12. I Pre-universitary Education High School Education Graduation: -Baccalaureate exam (end of 12 th - 13 th grade) -Skills exam (10 th grade - A skill level; 11 th grade, year of completion – B Level; 12 th - 13 th – C Level )

13. II. Post-secondary Education Post-Secondary School (1,5 – 3 years of study) Fields Mechanics Informatics Energy Buildings, installations and public works Transport Manufacture of wood products Forestry Agriculture Food Industry Environmental protection Services Commerce Tourism and nutrition Textiles – leather Media Production Economic Human aesthetics and hygiene Health and pedagogical support Sports

14. II. Post-secondary Education Professional School (1,5 – 2 years of study) Fields Mechanic Electric Chemistry Mining, oil and gas Energy Metallurgy Building materials Constructions, installations and public works Manufacture of wood products Transport Textiles - leather Food Industry Agriculture

15. 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. 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.

16. 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. 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.

17. III. Higher Education Bachelor Fundamental areas: Science, Art and Culture, Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Medicine and Pharmacy, Polytechnics Admission: selection of files or theoretical and / or practical exam Master Fundamental areas: Science, Art and Culture, Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Medicine and Pharmacy, Polytechnics Admission: selection of files or theoretical and / or practical exam PhD Fundamental areas: Science, Art and Culture, Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Medicine and Pharmacy, Polytechnics Admission: theoretical and / or practical exam Bachelor Fundamental areas: Science, Art and Culture, Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Medicine and Pharmacy, Polytechnics Admission: selection of files or theoretical and / or practical exam Master Fundamental areas: Science, Art and Culture, Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Medicine and Pharmacy, Polytechnics Admission: selection of files or theoretical and / or practical exam PhD Fundamental areas: Science, Art and Culture, Agricultural Sciences and Veterinary Medicine, Medicine and Pharmacy, Polytechnics Admission: theoretical and / or practical exam

18. 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 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

19. IV. Post-graduate Education Postgraduate studies (3-5 years) Continuous Training programs The National Authority for Scientific Research

20. Thank you! EU-RO-IN ASSOCIATION, Iasi, Romania