Moldova Bacalaureat Romanian for Non-Native Speakers exam-day guide
Moldova Bacalaureat Romanian for Non-Native Speakers · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Photo identification (passport or national ID card)
Bring the same identity document used at registration. Check the spelling of your name and the document's validity date in advance. If you are unsure which documents the centre accepts, confirm with the provider before the exam.
Exam admission slip or registration confirmation
Print or download whatever confirmation the organising body issues. Rules on whether a printed copy is required vary by centre, so confirm with the provider what format is accepted.
Blue or black ballpoint pens (two or three)
Written answers are normally completed in ink. Bring spares; do not rely on a single pen. Confirm with the provider whether pencil is permitted for any section.
Pencil and eraser for any multiple-choice answer sheet
If the paper includes a machine-read answer grid, a pencil may be required for it. Whether this applies to your session should be confirmed with the provider.
Wristwatch (non-smart, silent)
Exam rooms do not always have a visible clock. A simple analogue or digital watch without connectivity helps you pace the reading and writing sections. Smart watches are normally prohibited.
Clear water bottle with label removed
Staying hydrated helps during a long language paper. Many centres require bottles to be transparent and unlabelled; confirm the local rule with the provider.
Know the exact venue, room and start time
Do a route check the day before and plan to arrive well before the doors close. Late arrival rules are strict and vary, so confirm the cut-off time with the provider.
Leave phones and smart devices at home or switched off and stored
Any device that can connect to the internet is usually banned from the desk. Possession during the exam can lead to annulment; confirm the storage arrangements with the provider.
Review the official syllabus and task types
Know which sections exist (for example reading comprehension, language use, and written production) and how marks are distributed. Use only the current official programme published for your session.
Prepare 2-3 short written-production templates
Practise a formal letter, an opinion text, and a description or narrative, with ready connectors and set phrases in Romanian. Adapt them to the actual prompt rather than memorising a full text.
Rehearse timing with a full past paper
Sit at least one complete paper under timed conditions in the final week. Decide in advance how many minutes to give each section and stick to that plan.
Check language of instructions and permitted aids
Confirm whether a monolingual dictionary or any other aid is allowed; do not bring one unless the regulations explicitly permit it. Confirm with the provider.
Plan the day
Stop learning new grammar. Reread your summary notes on the highest-value topics: verb tenses and moods, agreement, pronoun forms, prepositions, and the connectors used in formal writing. Make a one-page list of your recurring errors from practice papers and review it daily.
Do one full past paper under real timing, including the written production. Mark it against the official scheme if available, or with a teacher. Identify the two sections where you lose the most marks and plan how to spend time differently.
Practise the written production only: write one formal letter and one opinion text of the required length in Romanian, by hand, within the time limit. Check word count, paragraphing, register, and the opening and closing formulas. Handwriting must be legible because markers read a scan or a paper copy.
Rehearse reading-comprehension technique: skim the questions first, then scan the text for the answer location, and justify answers with the wording of the text where the task requires it. Do two or three short texts at speed.
Confirm transport and venue. Pack the bag: ID, admission slip, pens, pencil, eraser, watch, water. Lay out clothes. Check the start time and the arrival cut-off once more.
Do light revision only: reread your error list and connectors, and skim one short text. Do not start a new mock exam. Set an alarm and aim for a full night's sleep; memory and fluency in a foreign language drop sharply when you are tired.
Eat a normal breakfast and arrive early. Leave the phone stored or at home. Before entering, glance at your one-page error list, then put it away. Once seated, fill in the identification fields exactly as on your ID and check the number of pages and tasks.
Read the whole paper quickly, note the marks per task, and allocate minutes to each section. Start with the section you are most confident in, but leave the written production enough time: it usually carries substantial marks and cannot be rushed.
Answer every task; a blank scores zero while an attempt may earn partial credit. For grammar items, read the whole sentence before choosing a form. For writing, plan for two or three minutes, write, then reserve time to check agreement, tenses, spelling, and word count.
Check that all answers are transferred to the answer sheet if one is used, that your name and code are filled in, and that the written production meets the required length and has a clear structure. Do not make risky last-minute rewrites.
Rules to check
Bring valid photo identification and present it on request. The name must match your registration. If you are unsure which documents are accepted or whether a copy is allowed, confirm with the provider before exam day.
Electronic devices, smart watches, notes, and unauthorised materials must not be at your desk. Follow the centre's storage instructions exactly; possession of a prohibited device during the exam can lead to annulment of the paper.
Follow the invigilators' instructions on seating, timing, and when you may open the paper. Do not start writing before the signal and stop immediately when time is called.
Communication between candidates during the exam is prohibited. If you need something, raise your hand and wait for an invigilator rather than speaking to a neighbour.
Rules on leaving the room, toilet breaks, and water vary by centre. Ask before the exam starts; do not assume a break will be granted. Confirm the local policy with the provider.
Write in Romanian as required by the task and respect the prescribed length and text type. Off-topic or off-format answers may lose marks even if the language is accurate.
Use only the aids explicitly permitted by the regulations for your session. Do not bring a dictionary or any reference material unless it is officially allowed; confirm with the provider.
Scoring is based on the published marking scheme for the current session. Check the official programme for how marks are distributed across sections and what the pass threshold is, and confirm any details with the provider.