Romania

	Quick Facts
	Language Romanian. Previous language study is not required.
	Host Family Placement May be placed throughout the country.
	School Begins in September and ends in mid-June, with Christmas and Easter vacations.
	Trips Spring trip is included in the program tuition.
	Pastimes Mountain climbing, skiing.

Romania is a Southeastern European country occupying the northeastern part of the Balkan Peninsula. Historic villages and castles, fertile plains, and majestic mountains will charm you and invite to visit. Romania is nearly the size of Oregon with the Carpathian Mountains covering about one-third of the country. If you enjoy wildlife you may want to visit the broad, swampy Danube delta, the largest in Europe, with its wild animals, such as bears, wolves, wild boars, and lynx. It is also a paradise for birdwatchers.

Romania is well known for Vlad Dracula, one of the most dreaded enemies of the Ottoman Empire. He established the state of Transylvania, a region with high mountains, which occupies most of central and northern Romania. If you are a fan of Dracula, you may have a chance to travel to the ruins of Dracula's castle in Transylvania, dating from the 14th century; or other historic sites.

Half of the population in Romania lives in the rural areas, where livestock graze in the rolling pastures, and farmers grow potatoes, fruits, and many other crops. The capital of Romania is Bucharest, also the country's largest city, with a population of about 2 million inhabitants. Travel to Romania and you will discover more about its history, culture, and people!

Academic Programs

YFU Exchange students will attend either the tenth or the eleventh grade of a Romanian high school, called the Liceu (upper secondary school). This education offers two main study fields: the sciences or humanities. A ten point grading system is used, highest level being 10 and passing, 5.

Education in Romania is free of charge and compulsory from the 1st to the 10th grade. Students usually choose to continue with the upper secondary school (Liceu) Graduates receive the Diploma de Bacalaureat at the end of grade 12.

Programs, Departures, and Costs

Programs	Code	Departure	Return	Tuition
Year	1115	late August	late June	$10,995
Semester	1116	late August	late February	$9995

Program tuition does not cover the cost of textbooks or extracurricular activities, transportation to school, and a monthly school tax of approximately $215 per month.

Online Resources

To learn more about Romania, we recommend:

E-mail YFU Alumni from the Alumni Referral List with your questions
Visit your local library to find reference books, travel guides and essays, Romanian language dictionaries, and many more country resources
Use an internet search engine to find informative web sites
Embassy of Romania in Washington, DC web site

All YFU Programs are subject to change or cancellation without prior notice.
Last Updated: Thursday, September 06, 2007 01:18 AM