Romanian Seniors Face Native Language Oral Exams for Baccalaureate 2026

Romanian high school seniors face their native language oral exams on June 10, a key component of the 2026 baccalaureate national exam. This evaluation assesses students' linguistic communication competencies in their mother tongue.

The broader baccalaureate assessment period runs from June 8 to June 17. It includes oral exams in Romanian (June 8-10), native languages (June 10-11), and international languages (June 11-12), followed by digital competency tests from June 15-17.

More than 130,000 students, including current graduates and those from previous years, are registered for the first session. The oral exams are conducted by two independent examiners who evaluate a student's comprehension of written texts and their ability to deliver various oral discourses. Competency is rated on a three-tier scale: intermediate, advanced, and expert user. Special rules apply if examiners assign different levels.

Candidates must adhere to strict regulations, including not being allowed to change their exam topic or refuse to answer questions, which results in an absence. The Ministry of Education has emphasized that mobile phones, headphones, and other communication devices are prohibited in exam rooms. Violations lead to immediate disqualification, regardless of whether the devices were used. All exam sessions are audio-video monitored.