What Is Tested in the STANAG 6001 Exam?
Four independently assessed sections. Each demands a different skill set and a different preparation strategy.
What Romanian Candidates Need to Know
Romania has been a full NATO member since 2004 and operates one of the largest armed forces in Eastern Europe. STANAG 6001 English proficiency is a formal requirement for officers serving in NATO structures, taking part in joint exercises, pursuing international postings, or filling roles that require direct communication with Alliance partners.
The exam assesses Reading, Listening, Speaking and Writing as four separate skills. A level is awarded for each one independently. This is important because preparation must target the specific skills where you are weakest, not English in general.
Levels do not transfer across skills. A strong reading score does not indicate a strong speaking score. Plan your preparation around each skill individually.
Why STANAG matters for Romanian officers
As a NATO member, Romania regularly contributes to Allied operations, missions and command structures. Officers in these roles need certified English at the required level. STANAG 6001 is that certification.
Independent skill levels
You are awarded a separate level for each of the four skills. A Level 2 in Reading does not guarantee Level 2 in Speaking. Identify your weakest skill and target it directly.
Levels required for roles
Level 1 covers basic operational communication. Level 2 is the standard requirement for most NATO-linked posts. Level 3 is required for senior command, advisory and liaison roles. Check what your specific role demands before you begin.
The exam is the same across NATO
STANAG 6001 is a NATO-wide standard. The format, criteria and levels are identical regardless of which nation administers the test. Your preparation here applies directly.
A note on language transfer for Romanian candidates
Romanian is a Romance language, which gives candidates a genuine structural advantage with English vocabulary and written register. Romanian candidates typically perform well on reading comprehension and formal writing tasks. The areas that most commonly require dedicated attention are spoken fluency under examination pressure, connected speech recognition in listening tasks, and moving away from literal translation into direct, natural English expression. These are predictable patterns, not fixed weaknesses, and they respond well to targeted preparation.
Which Level Are You Training For?
Select your target level and train for the specific demands of that standard. Levels are awarded per skill, not as an overall score.
Survival English
Basic operational English for routine communication, simple instructions and familiar military situations. Clear, direct and functional.
Train Level 1Working English
Professional military communication for duties, explanations, problem-solving and operational contexts with NATO partners.
Train Level 2Command English
Advanced professional English for analysis, briefings, negotiation and complex discussion at senior command and liaison level.
Train Level 3
How We Prepare You
Structured preparation built around the exact demands of the STANAG 6001 exam, with specific attention to the patterns Romanian candidates face.
Connected Speech and Keyword Training
Examiner-Style Structured Practice
Timed Reading Strategy Training
Register and Structure Models
Grammar Targeted at STANAG Levels
Military and Operational Vocabulary
Romanian-to-English Transfer Work
Timed Mock Practice Under Pressure
Where Do You Want to Train?
Each hub targets one section of the STANAG 6001 exam. Go directly to the skill you need to work on.
Take a Diagnostic Assessment First
Before you begin training, find out exactly which level you are working at across all four skills. The assessment gives you a clear starting point and stops you preparing at the wrong level.
Train With an Instructor
Structured lesson programmes built around the exact demands of the STANAG 6001 exam. Eight sessions. One clear objective. Programmes are available for Level 2 and Level 3. If you are working at Level 1, start in the Level 1 training hub above, then move into a lesson programme once you are ready to target Level 2.