Romanian Language Courses
Free government and international programs, plus private course options for learning Romanian.
Official Social Integration Program (Free) — General Inspectorate for Immigration (IGI)
IGI, in collaboration with Romania's Ministry of Education, runs a social integration program for "foreigners who have acquired a right of residence in Romania" (as well as EU/EEA/Swiss citizens). It includes Romanian language courses, cultural-accommodation sessions on Romanian traditions and customs, and counseling. A language-level certificate is issued on completion.
Note: don't confuse this general program with a separate, narrower IGI program specifically for refugees/subsidiary-protection holders, which has a strict 90-day enrollment deadline — that program has different conditions.
IOM-Funded Free Courses — via Regional Integration Centers
IOM Romania funds free Romanian language and cultural-orientation courses for "beneficiaries of international protection" (BPI) and "third-country nationals with legal residence" (TCN/RTT), delivered through Regional Integration Centers (CRI) and local implementing partners. In Bucharest: Fundația Schottener Servicii Sociale handles people under 26, and AIDRom (Asociația Ecumenică a Bisericilor din România) handles adults over 26 — the main option for most adult Iranian migrants.
Address: Bucharest, Strada Ilarie Chendi, nr. 14, Sector 2
Phone: +4 021 212 48 68 — Email: aidrom@gmail.com
Phone: +40 374 914-115 — Email: info@fundatia-schottener.eu
As a starting point, you can also contact one of IOM's 8 Migrant Resource Centres across Romania (including Bucharest, Brașov, and Cluj-Napoca) — all services at these centres are free.
ℹ️Important: "Fundația România ProCulture" does not teach Romanian
A real organization called "Fundația România Pro Culture" does exist in Bucharest, but based on its own official description, its work centers on ethical business leadership, youth character development, and family-strengthening programs — not language instruction. If you're looking for a foundation that provides free Romanian language teaching to migrants and refugees, the organization that actually does this is Fundația Schottener Servicii Sociale (IOM's implementing partner, introduced above).
Private Course Options (Paid)
Structured academic courses from beginner to advanced; 850 RON or 200 EUR per module. Location: Şcoala Floreasca Street No. 5, Bucharest.
Contact: ana.borca@icr.ro — Phone: 031 7100 672
Private/small-group courses, levels A1 through C2, aimed at professionals and foreign students.
Email: cursuri@fidescentre.ro
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these courses really free?
Yes — the IGI program and the IOM-funded programs (via AIDRom and Fundația Schottener) are free for eligible participants (legal residents or international-protection holders). ICR and FIDES Centre are private, paid options.
Can I enroll in a free course with a Romanian residence permit (not refugee status)?
Yes — both the IGI program and the IOM/AIDRom programs explicitly cover "third-country nationals with legal residence," not just refugees.
Why isn't "Fundația România ProCulture" listed here?
It's a real organization, but — per its own official description — it does not offer language instruction; its work is leadership, ethical business, and family programs. The organization that actually fills this role is Fundația Schottener Servicii Sociale, introduced above.
This guide is part of the "Essentials & Settlement" collection.
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