Universities in Vietnam are converting IELTS and TOEFL scores to English exam scores for 2025 university admissions in varying ways, but a unified standard would be preferable.

Many universities are giving privileges to candidates with IELTS and TOEFL certificates, while Vietnam’s VSTEP certificate is rarely accepted.

Many Vietnamese universities are giving priority to applicants with IELTS, TOEFL, and other international English proficiency certificates, offering direct admissions, bonus points, and score conversions.

According to the draft project, English as a second language in Vietnamese schools means that English will be taught in schools where the official language is Vietnamese, and English will be widely used.

The College Board has acknowledged a technical issue during the March 8 SAT exam, affecting some students. Impacted test-takers can choose between a full refund and a free retest or keeping their submitted scores.

The scheme, spanning from 2025 to 2035 with a vision extending to 2045, is being piloted in selected universities and schools.

Many universities in Vietnam favor IELTS and TOEFL for admissions, leaving the Vietnamese Standardized Test of English Proficiency (VSTEP) with limited recognition.

Test-takers were surprised when the IELTS exam on February 22 used a backup test version. The British Council has responded to concerns about possible cheating.

From March 30, all IELTS exams in Vietnam will be conducted entirely on computers, offering candidates faster results, greater scheduling flexibility, and new options for improving scores.

Vinschool continues to set the benchmark for academic excellence in Vietnam, with 14 students achieving top honors in global and national rankings of the 2024 Cambridge International Exams.

The British Council has issued a warning about scammers offering fake IELTS certificates and promising test score alterations, urging candidates to remain cautious.

Vietnam ranks 63rd out of 116 countries and regions, and eighth in Asia in the 2024 edition of the EF English Proficiency Index (EF EPI).

According to Education First’s 2024 report, Vietnam’s English proficiency ranking fell from 58th to 63rd globally, placing the country among nations with Low proficiency levels.

Public opinion has influenced parents' decision to send their children to IELTS (the International English Language Testing System) preparation classes and put unnecessary pressure on children.

As the teaching of English focuses on grammar in Vietnam, students are weak at speaking and listening, experts say.

In 2023-2024, Vietnam’s average IELTS score was 6.2, with Listening and Speaking skills scoring below the global average.

Thousands of university students in Vietnam face graduation delays each year due to failing English proficiency requirements. While universities argue that their standards are reasonable, students are left struggling to meet the criteria in time.

The Ministry of Education and Training (MOET) has outlined an ambitious plan for the 2024-2025 academic year, aiming to introduce English as the second language in Vietnam’s schools.

Former Deputy Minister of Education and Training Tran Van Nhung believes that Vietnam should learn from the successful experiences of Singapore and Malaysia in integrating English into their education systems and broader society.