Petition · Department for Education

Introduce Romanian as a GCSE qualification

Closed 118 signatures

What the petition asks

Introduce Romanian as a school subject and recognised GCSE qualification, as with Polish and other languages.
We think this would help children of Romanian heritage in the UK maintain their native language, which is often lost as they grow up speaking only English. School age is ideal for language learning. We think promoting Romanian supports bilingualism, cultural diversity, and boosts the UK economy through stronger international connections and trade.

Timeline

27 Nov 2025 Petition opened for signatures
27 May 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 118
Status Closed
Department Department for Education
Opened 27 Nov 2025
Closed 27 May 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 12 Aug 2026.