The National Assessment for eighth grade students is the method of external summative evaluation of the competencies acquired during middle school education.

The exam takes place annually in a single session. Both candidates from public and private education have the right to take the National Assessment without any fee.

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

The national coordination of the design, organization, and conduct of the eighth grade National Assessment, as well as the use of its results, is ensured by the Ministry of Education through the National Center for Assessment and Examination (CNEE).

The development of specific assessment procedures is carried out by the CNEE, following consultation with the specialized departments of the ministry.

The county-level or Bucharest municipal coordination of the organization of the eighth grade National Assessment, as well as the use of its results, is ensured by the school inspectorate.