Romania concludes Baccalaureate exam appeals evaluation amid difficult circumstances

The complex process of evaluating contested works for Romania's Baccalaureate exam has concluded, according to interim Education Minister Mihai Dimian. The announcement on Saturday, July 11, marks the end of a challenging period for students and educators alike.

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The evaluation of contested works for the Baccalaureate exam has concluded. This concludes a complex process carried out in a difficult context: dissatisfaction generated by measures taken in the previous year, attempts to boycott simulations and strikes, organizational challenges, record temperatures for the month of June.

Dimian described the evaluation as a "complex process carried out in a difficult context." He cited several hurdles, including lingering dissatisfaction from previous years' measures, attempts to boycott simulations, organizational difficulties, and unprecedented record temperatures in June. Despite these challenges, the minister emphasized that the "majority of teachers and didactic and administrative staff consistently focused on the students' interests."

He extended gratitude to all education system employees, highlighting their professionalism and dedication. Dimian acknowledged that public attention often focuses on exceptions, potentially creating an incomplete or unfair perception of the entire system. He congratulated all graduates, especially those who passed, and offered encouragement to those who did not succeed this time, urging them to prepare for the August session.

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The majority of teachers and didactic and administrative staff consistently focused on the students' interests. I thank everyone! All this demonstrates once again that the majority of employees in education do their duty with responsibility and professionalism.

The Baccalaureate exam saw a promotion rate of 74.8% before the resolution of appeals, a slight increase from the previous year's 74.3%. Nationally, 45 candidates achieved a perfect score of 10, while a significant number, 16,217 students, scored between 9.00 and 9.49.

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Congratulations to all graduates who participated in the Baccalaureate exam and, especially, to those who passed. We are also with those who did not succeed this time. I encourage you to continue preparing and to register for the August session. I am convinced that you can turn this experience into a new beginning and that you can succeed.