Romanian students excel in foreign language skills, ranking high in Europe due to curriculum and exposure.
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Eurostat data shows that Romania ranks second in Europe for students studying at least two foreign languages, surpassing countries like Spain. This success is attributed to factors such as school curriculum and family connections abroad. Romanian students demonstrate high proficiency, with nearly 100% of theoretical high school students studying two or more foreign languages, compared to around 60% across Europe. Students in Romania often achieve C1 level competence in English, exceeding many European peers who stop at B2. Experts attribute this advantage to exposure; unlike some other European nations, Romania does not dub TV programs into various languages, allowing for natural language immersion through media consumption. While students are increasingly motivated by academic and professional opportunities, educators stress that while social media use aids fluency, formal preparation is necessary for international exams. Students themselves credit self-study during the pandemic and active practice with native speakers as key learning methods. In contrast, Italy faces challenges where non-English languages like German are becoming difficult to teach in schools, though students view language learning as a “passport to the world.” Spain ranks at the bottom of the ranking for foreign languages studied by students, partly due to its multilingual regional context and focus on English and French.
