EN VIII Romanian Language and Literature exam-day guide
EN VIII Romanian Language and Literature · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Valid photo ID
Bring the identity document the exam centre requires (typically a national ID card or passport). Confirm with the provider which documents are accepted and whether a copy is sufficient.
Exam admission slip / registration confirmation
Print or download any confirmation the provider issues. Whether a printed copy is mandatory is set by the provider - confirm with the provider.
Black or blue ballpoint pens (at least two)
Written answers are usually handwritten. Check whether the provider specifies pen colour or prohibits pencil for final answers.
Pencil, eraser, and sharpener
Useful for planning and annotating the reading passages. Confirm whether rough work must be handed in or crossed out.
Wristwatch (non-smart)
Exam rooms may not have a visible clock. Smart watches and phones are normally prohibited at the desk - confirm with the provider.
Clear water bottle with labels removed
Many centres allow water if labels are removed. This varies - confirm with the provider.
Printed exam-day logistics (time, room, address, contact)
Note the reporting time, which is usually earlier than the start time, plus a contact number in case of delay.
Know the paper structure and time allocation
Re-read the official description of sections, item types, and marks so you can budget minutes per section on the day.
Plan your journey and arrival buffer
Arrive with margin for transport delays. Late-entry rules are set by the provider - confirm with the provider.
Leave phone and smart devices at home or stored as instructed
Devices must usually be switched off and stored away from the desk. Exact storage rules - confirm with the provider.
Review the text types likely to appear
Be ready to read and respond to literary and non-literary Romanian texts; check the official syllabus for the genres and text types in scope.
Confirm permitted materials
Whether a dictionary, glossary, or annotated texts are allowed is provider-specific. Do not assume - confirm with the provider.
Plan the day
Work through one full past paper or specimen under timed conditions, then mark it against the official scheme and list your three weakest skill areas.
Re-read the official exam description and mark allocation so you know exactly how many items and how many marks each section carries.
Practise the reading-and-response routine: skim the questions first, annotate the text, then write answers that quote or reference the text directly.
Refresh literary terminology and text-analysis vocabulary in Romanian (e.g. terms for narrator, theme, imagery, structure) and rehearse applying them to short extracts.
Do two or three timed essay plans (10–15 minutes each) so you can structure an argument quickly under pressure.
Check logistics: reporting time, address, transport, and what the provider says about permitted items. Confirm anything unclear with the provider.
Do light review only - key terms, a couple of model answer structures, and your own list of common mistakes. Avoid cramming new material.
Pack your bag with ID, admission slip, pens, pencil, eraser, watch, water, and printed logistics. Lay out clothes and travel plan.
Sleep a full night and set two alarms. Confirm your route and departure time.
Eat a normal breakfast, arrive at the centre with a buffer, and re-check you have your ID and pens before entering.
Do a short warm-up only: skim your terminology list or one model structure. Do not attempt a full practice task.
Read the whole paper first (2–3 minutes), note the marks per section, and allocate time proportionally, leaving 5–10 minutes to review.
For reading items, answer precisely what is asked, support points with brief references to the text, and match the length to the marks available.
For the essay, spend a few minutes planning a clear structure (introduction, developed points with textual evidence, conclusion), then write legibly.
Watch the clock at section boundaries; if time runs short, write brief but complete answers rather than leaving items blank.
Use the final minutes to check you have attempted every item, numbered answers correctly, and crossed out rough work if required.
Rules to check
Bring the ID document the provider requires and keep it on the desk if instructed; confirm accepted documents with the provider.
Follow all instructions from invigilators about seating, materials on the desk, and starting or stopping writing.
Phones and smart devices must normally be switched off and stored away from the desk; exact rules - confirm with the provider.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the exam and do not access unauthorised materials; misconduct rules and consequences are set by the provider.
Ask the invigilator if you need to leave the room; whether breaks are permitted and how they are supervised - confirm with the provider.
Write in the format and language the paper requires, and make sure answers are clearly numbered and legible.
Marking follows the official scheme, so address the command words and allocate effort according to the marks shown; scoring and grade boundaries - confirm with the provider.
If you believe there is an error in the paper or a disruption occurs, raise it with the invigilator immediately and note the details; the appeals or special-consideration process - confirm with the provider.