Romania grading system for lower- and upper-secondary schools
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The Romania grading system uses marks on a 1–10 scale, with 10 as the highest and 1 as the lowest. A mark of 5 is the minimum passing grade.
This page explains what each grade means and how Romanian marks are set and reported. It also covers points for educators teaching Romanian students online or abroad, related grading systems, and sources used to verify the information.
What each Romanian grade means
Romanian lower and upper secondary assessment uses marks from 1 to 10, with 10 as the highest or maximum mark.
| Grade | Meaning | Passing |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Highest (maximum) mark. | Yes |
| 6 | Yes | |
| 5 | Annual average of at least 5 in each subject is required for promotion; below 5 in a subject counts as failing that subject. | Yes |
| 2 | No | |
| 1 | No |
Annual averages below 5 in a subject count as failing that subject; an annual average of at least 5 in each subject is required for promotion.
Students need an annual average of at least 5 in each subject and at least 6 in conduct to be promoted; an average below 5 in a subject counts as failing that subject (Eurydice).
Compared with related systems
Romania
3 of 5 grades pass
Denmark
5 of 7 grades pass
Finland
6 of 7 grades pass
Georgia
6 of 10 grades pass
Who sets Romanian grades and how they are reported
Romanian grading rules are set nationally by the Ministry of Education.
Rules for assessment, marking and student progression are laid down in School Education Law 198/2023, as amended, and the Framework Rules for the Organisation and Functioning of School Education Establishments, under Order 5726/2024 (Eurydice).
The Teacher Council validates students’ final evaluations at the end of each semester and school year (Eurydice).
If you teach Romanian students online or abroad
A document from the Romanian system may refer to the Teachers’ Council, the body that approves reports on annual averages and averages after examination sessions.
Check how the council’s approval is recorded, ask the student or school to clarify any unclear entries, and record the grades using your own gradebook key.
Set the scale up once in a gradebook so every report card and transcript you produce uses the same key.
Related grading systems
- Denmark7-step numeric scale, 12 is best; passing grade 02 (Den tilstrækkelige præstation)
- Finland7-step numeric scale, 10 is best; passing grade 5 (välttävä)
- Georgia10-step numeric scale, 10 is best; passing grade 5 (Low)
- Italy11-step numeric scale, 10/10 is best; passing grade 6/10 (Sufficient attainment; pass)
- Germany6-step numeric scale, 1 is best; passing grade 4 (Ausreichend)
- Ireland8-step numeric scale, 1 is best; passing grade 7
Sources and verification
- [1]mh.edu.ro. Regulament_ONLE_2024_rev07_02_2024.pdf. pdf. Accessed Oct 10, 2026. Official source
- [2]edu.ro. OM_5707_2024_Statut_elev.pdf. pdf. Accessed Oct 10, 2026. Official source
- [3]eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu. Assessment in general lower secondary education. Accessed Oct 10, 2026. Credential evaluator
- [4]eurydice.eacea.ec.europa.eu. Assessment in general upper secondary education. Accessed Oct 10, 2026. Credential evaluator
The facts on this page were last verified on Oct 13, 2026. Suggest a correction
Frequently asked questions
What is a passing grade in Romania?
In lower and upper secondary education, a mark of 5 is the minimum passing grade. To be promoted, students need an annual average of at least 5 in each subject and at least 6 in conduct.
Is a 5 a good grade in Romania?
A 5 is the minimum passing grade in lower and upper secondary education, but it is not described as a good grade. Students need an annual average of at least 5 in each subject and at least 6 in conduct to be promoted.
