Învmânt

învământ is the Romanian word for education. It encompasses the entire process of acquiring knowledge, skills, values, beliefs, and habits. This can occur through teaching, training, storytelling, discussion, and directed research. It is a fundamental aspect of societal development and individual growth.

The Romanian education system is structured into several levels, beginning with pre-school education (grădiniță), which is not mandatory but widely attended. This is followed by primary education (învățământ primar) and gymnasium (învățământ gimnazial), which together form the compulsory education phase, typically lasting ten years. After gymnasium, students can choose to continue to vocational education (învățământ profesional) or high school (învățământ liceal), which prepares them for university or other forms of higher education.

Higher education (învățământ superior) in Romania includes universities, academies, and other institutions that offer bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees. The Ministry of National Education is the primary governmental body responsible for overseeing the education system, setting policies, and ensuring quality standards. Efforts are continuously made to adapt the curriculum and teaching methodologies to contemporary needs and international standards.