elevii

Elevii refers to learners enrolled in primary and secondary education in Romanian-speaking contexts. The term describes a cohort of students organized by class and school, rather than an individual pupil. In everyday speech, elevii are those who attend lessons, complete assignments, and prepare for examinations.

The word elev comes from French élève, and the plural elevi is used specifically for learners in primary and secondary education. University students are typically referred to as studenți rather than elevi.

In schools, elevii participate in classroom activities and are subject to school regulations. Many institutions maintain student councils, called Consiliul Elevilor, through which pupils organize activities and express concerns. At the national level, the Consiliul Național al Elevilor represents pupils in policy discussions and public forums, seeking to influence education governance and student rights.

The Romanian education system structures the experience of elevii through primary and secondary cycles, with milestones such as the national evaluation at the end of the eighth grade and the bacalaureat examination at the end of secondary schooling. These milestones affect academic pathways and opportunities for further study. The term elevii is widely used in policy documents, media, and everyday discourse to refer to the collective of learners in schools.

See also: Education in Romania; Consiliul Elevilor; Consiliul Național al Elevilor; Studenți.