Homeschooling in Romania
Restricted to medical and exceptional cases only.
Home education in Romania is restricted and permitted only for children unable to attend school due to health or other exceptional reasons, as governed by Legea Educatiei Nationale nr. 1/2011. Parents must obtain authorization from local school inspectorates. Compulsory education requires enrollment in accredited schools or approved alternatives.
Quick Reference
School Days
-
No minimum
Hours Required
-
No minimum
Subjects
0
required
Notification
Yes
once
Key Requirements at a Glance
- Sistemul educațional recunoaște doar instituții acreditate (Legea 198/2023).
- Învățământ la domiciliu limitat la stări de sănătate (Legea 198/2023).
- Părinții obligați să asigure școlarizarea în unități recunoscute (Legea 1/2011).
- Lipsa menționării homeschoolingului ca formă independentă.
- Enrollare în școli străine acreditate posibilă cu dovadă.
- Sancțiuni pentru neîndeplinirea obligației școlare: prevăzute de Legea 198/2023 (învățământul preuniversitar) și de Codul Penal: sumele specifice ale amenzilor variază în funcție de actul aplicabil; nu citați o sumă fixă fără verificare directă pe legislatie.just.ro.
- Autorități (inspectorate școlare, protecție copil) verifică prezența și înscrierea.
Legal Framework
Legea educației naționale nr. 1/2011 (actualizată) și Legea învățământului preuniversitar nr. 198/2023, responsabile: Ministerul Educației (edu.ro) și portalul oficial de legislație (legislatie.just.ro); învățământul la domiciliu menționat limitat la cazuri medicale (ex. art. în Legea 198/2023 referitor la frecvență la domiciliu pentru sănătate).
Filing Requirements
What to file
Request for home instruction
When
Before absence begins
Where
Local school inspectorate (Inspectoratul Școlar Județean)
How to submit
In person or registered mail
What to include
- • Medical certificate, enrollment proof, education plan
Governed by Legea 198/2023; authorization not guaranteed
How to Get Started
- 1
Obtain medical documentation
- 2
Contact local school inspectorate
- 3
Submit authorization request
- 4
Develop supervised education plan
Pros & Cons
Pros
- ✓Legal for qualifying cases
- ✓Professional oversight
Cons
- •Narrow eligibility
- •Bureaucratic process
Questions about homeschooling in Romania
Can I homeschool my healthy child in Romania?
No, homeschooling is restricted to medical or exceptional cases only; otherwise, enroll in an accredited school or umbrella program to comply with compulsory education.
What documents prove enrollment for authorities?
Certificate of enrollment from an accredited umbrella or foreign school; present upon inspectorate request.
What happens if my child doesn't attend school?
Risk of fines and penal sanctions under Legea 198/2023 and Codul Penal art. 380 for impeding education access.
Is a foreign online school accepted?
Yes, if accredited, with transcripts recognized for exams like Baccalaureat or GED.
How do I apply for medical home education?
Submit medical certificate and plan to local school inspectorate for approval before absence.
Are there parent qualification requirements?
None specified in law; medical cases use school-supervised instructors.
Can I get a state diploma via homeschool?
No state diploma for homeschool; use umbrella transcripts or external exams for recognition.
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Last updated: 2026-04-26 · RO homeschool law guide