Home education in Romania (2026)
Last reviewed: 31 October 2026
In short: Education is compulsory with attendance in the school setting. Home schooling is organised only for pupils who cannot travel for medical reasons or because of a disability. Parents must ensure the child attends for the whole compulsory period.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Legal status of home educationChildren of compulsory school age | No general right; narrow exemptions only [1] |
| Nature of the parental dutyChildren of compulsory school age | Duty to attend or be enrolled at school [1] |
| Approval or notification neededChildren of compulsory school age | Education is compulsory with attendance in the school setting. Pupils who cannot travel for medical reasons or because of a disability are taught at home for a set period, on a parent's request and under a ministerial procedure; no general parent-chosen home-education route is provided. [1] |
| Compulsory schooling ageChildren of compulsory school age | Compulsory education covers pre-school, primary, lower secondary and upper secondary education. A child enters the preparatory class if the child turns 6 by 31 August of the enrolment year, with exceptions on written request. [1] |
Sources
- Ministerul Educației (edu.ro): Legea învățământului preuniversitar nr. 198/2023, Monitorul Oficial nr. 613 din 5 iulie 2023 (consulted 31 October 2026) · all sources
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