Cambridge exam fees in Romania for 2026: prices in lei for every level, Starters to C2, at the British Council and EECentre, plus enquiries and discounts.
In short: in 2026 a Cambridge exam in Romania costs between 435 and 1,090 lei, depending on the level and the centre. B2 First costs 845–940 lei and C1 Advanced 865–965 lei at the British Council and European Examinations Centre (EECentre), the only two Bucharest centres that publish their fees online. The prices below were checked on 22 October 2026 and can change from one session to the next.
Below is the fee for each level, with its source. The British Council shows one price whether the exam is taken on paper or on computer. EECentre has three prices: paper-based, paper-based with individual headphones for Listening, and digital. EECentre's rates apply to the exam year 1 September 2026 – 31 August 2027.
The Young Learners exams cost between 435 and 470 lei.
A2 Key and A2 Key for Schools cost between 525 and 565 lei.
B1 Preliminary and B1 Preliminary for Schools cost between 625 and 680 lei.
B2 First and B2 First for Schools cost between 845 and 940 lei.
C1 Advanced costs between 865 and 965 lei at the standard rate.
If your child is in an intensive or bilingual English class, ask the centre whether the separate rate applies.
C2 Proficiency costs between 950 and 1,090 lei.
Yes, at EECentre, for the September 2026 – August 2027 exam year:
At the British Council you can cancel free of charge until registration closes. After that, fees are partly refunded only for medical reasons or a death in the family, with documents sent within 5 working days of the written papers. The centre keeps 100 lei for A2 Key and B1 Preliminary and 200 lei for B2 First, C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency. A registration can't be moved to another session, exam or centre.
EECentre publishes these administrative fees:
Before paying for an enquiry, check how close the score is to the next band. Cambridge English Scale scores explained shows what each score range means.
The exam fee isn't the only cost. Also plan for:
At Pathway English School, Cambridge exam preparation runs online in small groups of 6–8 students at the same level, with Cambridge-certified lecturers and monthly progress reports. You can start with a free trial lesson.
Between 865 and 965 lei at the two centres that publish their fees: 965 lei at the British Council and 865–890 lei at European Examinations Centre (EECentre), depending on format. EECentre also lists a separate rate marked “intensiv/bilingv” (intensive/bilingual) of 800–825 lei.
Between 845 and 940 lei: 940 lei at the British Council and 845–870 lei at EECentre, depending on format. The price is the same for B2 First and B2 First for Schools.
It depends on the centre. At the British Council the price is the same for digital and paper. At EECentre the digital version costs 25–30 lei more than paper, and the laptop is included in the fee.
No. The digital version is still taken at the exam centre, on a computer the centre provides. The British Council states that digital exams cannot be taken at home.
Only in some cases. At the British Council you can cancel at no cost until registration closes; after that, fees are partly refunded only for medical reasons or a death in the family, with 100 lei kept for A2 Key and B1 Preliminary and 200 lei for B2 First, C1 Advanced and C2 Proficiency. The fee can't be moved to another session.
At EECentre, a stage 1 results enquiry costs 250 lei. Stage 2 costs 550 lei for A2 Key and B1 Preliminary and 800 lei for B2 First and C1 Advanced. The British Council says a review of marks is charged but doesn't publish the amount in the terms we read.
Prices checked on 22 October 2026.
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