The National Assessment for eighth grade students represents the method of external summative evaluation of the competences acquired during lower secondary education.

The exam takes place annually, in a single session. Both candidates from public education and those from private education have the right to take the National Assessment free of charge.

The average obtained at the National Assessment VIII is a decisive criterion for admission to high school education.

The national level coordination of the planning, organization, and conduct of the National Assessment VIII, as well as the capitalization of its results, is ensured by the Ministry of Education through the National Center for Assessment and Examination (CNEE).

The development of the specific assessment procedures is carried out by the CNEE, after consulting the ministry's specialized departments.

The county/Bucharest municipality level coordination of the organization of the National Assessment VIII, as well as the capitalization of its results, is ensured by the school inspectorate.

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