The Romanian Cultural Institute (ICR) and „Babeș-Bolyai” University in Cluj-Napoca are organizing the Romanian language proficiency certification exam (ALTE) for foreign nationals, based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR).
This exam, which is usually held at the university’s campus in Romania, will be organized for the first time in Japan in 2026 by the Romanian Cultural Institute in Tokyo and Babeș-Bolyai University in Cluj-Napoca, in the presence of examiner Professor Yusuke Sumi, director of the Japanese Cultural Center at „Babeș-Bolyai” University in Cluj-Napoca.
The certificate (issued in two languages: English and Romanian) is valid indefinitely and is internationally recognized; it is required for foreigners who wish to study or work in Romania. For example, when applying to a university in Romania, applicants must present a certificate demonstrating a minimum B2 level. The original certificate is retained by the university, and admitted candidates will receive a scanned copy via email.
Exam Levels
• A1 and A2 (Only one level may be taken. Starting next year, exams for level B1 or higher will also be offered).
Exam Date
• Saturday, August 29, 2026
o 12:30 p.m. – Registration opens / 1:00 p.m. – Exam begins
Note: On the day of the exam, in addition to writing materials, please bring a photo ID for verification.
Exam Fee
• 100 Euro (for both A1 and A2)
Venue
• [Tokyo] Athénée Français
o 〒101-0062 Tokyo, Chiyoda-ku, Kanda Surugadai 2-11 [Meeting Point: 2nd Floor, Room 27]
o A 7-minute walk from JR Ochanomizu Station / a 5-minute walk from JR Suidobashi Station.
Registration and Payment
• Visit the dedicated website of Babeș-Bolyai University, select the date “August 29, 2026, Tokyo” and your desired level (A1 or A2), then complete your registration and payment (credit card only):
https://roexam.com/events/
o Registration deadline: Thursday, August 27, 11:00 PM (Japan Standard Time)
Exam Structure
• A1: Listening (15 min.) • Written Test (90 min.) / Interview (15 min.)
• A2: Listening (15 min.) • Written Test (110 min.) / Interview (15 min.)
The exam questions and audio instructions are entirely in Romanian. After the listening and written tests, an individual online interview with an examiner from Romania will take place. Since the conversation test will be conducted one at a time, if there are a large number of participants, you will be asked to wait in the on-site café. For detailed information, scan the
Contact / Information
Romanian Cultural Institute in Tokyo (Romanian Cultural Institute Tokyo)
• Phone: 03-3479-0311
• Email:
o tokyo@icr.ro (Romanian, English)
o monica.takasaki@icr.ro (Japanese)
