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• Education is simply the soul of a society as it passes from one generation to another. Gilbert K. Chesterton
THE ROMANIAN EDUCATION SYSTEM
Education in RomaniaThe Romanian Education Law stipulates that ``Romanian citizens have equal rights to all levels and forms of education, regardless of social condition, of sex, race, nationality, political or religious affiliation.”According to the Law on Education adopted in 1995, the Romanian Educational System is regulated by the Ministry of Education, Research, Youth and Sports (www.edu.ro). Each level has its own form of organization and is subject to different legislation.
The structure of the education system in Romania is separated on 2 levels:
I. Pre-university education II. Higher education
Pre-university education is divided into 5 levels:
1. Preprimary(or kindergarten) - duration: 3 years; it consists of 3 groups: “Junior/small group), “Middle group” and “Upper/big group” 2. Primary / Elementary School - grades I-IV3. Secondary school (Gymnasium) - grades V-VIII4. High school - grades IX-XII / XIII5. Post-secondary education - can last between 2 and 5 years