The event will take place from 1 PM to 5 PM on saturday, 21/3, at Mai House Saigon Hotel (3 Ngo Thoi Nhiem Street, Xuan Hoa Ward, TP HCM) and from 1 PM to 5 PM on sunday, 22/3, at Fortuna Hotel (6 Lang Ha Street, Giang Vo Ward, Hanoi).

Hundreds of attendees registered for activities at IELTS Fair 2024. Photo: British Council

Under the theme "Ready to excel, reach further with IELTS", the IELTS Fair 2026 offers a series of workshops to improve speaking and writing skills with British Council experts. Seminars will feature representatives from high schools, universities, and study abroad consultants. Participants will gain insights into the value of IELTS in developing English proficiency, preparing for academic pursuits, and seizing global career opportunities.

The seminar and workshop areas at IELTS Fair 2024 attracted many students, parents, and experts. Photo: British Council

The event also provides free mock speaking and writing tests for detailed feedback, opportunities to experience listening and reading skills, and access to the British Council's comprehensive IELTS Ready Premium preparation platform. Additionally, prospective test-takers can receive one-on-one consultations with experts on study plans and effective IELTS utilization for their specific goals.

As part of the IELTS Fair 2026, the British Council offers several benefits for candidates who register for the IELTS test directly at the event. These include: a VND 500,000 subsidy on the IELTS test fee with the British Council, exclusive gifts, and free access to the comprehensive IELTS Ready Premium preparation platform, valued at VND 4.3 million. A lucky draw program will also offer prizes such as iPads, smartwatches, Bluetooth headphones, power banks, thermal mugs, and handheld electric fans.

Participants experienced one-on-one consultations with experts at IELTS Fair 2024 to develop personalized IELTS test preparation plans. Photo: British Council

The IELTS Fair is an event organized by the British Council, the United Kingdom's international organization for cultural relations and educational opportunities. The British Council is also a co-owner of the IELTS test and was the first examination body to bring this test to Vietnam in 1994. The event was first held in Vietnam in 2018, attracting many students, parents, and young people. In 2024, the IELTS Fair drew over 1,200 attendees in Hanoi and TP HCM, with the participation of more than 35 partners, including language centers, study abroad consultation organizations, and universities.

Currently, IELTS is one of the most widely recognized English proficiency tests globally, trusted by over 12,500 organizations in more than 140 countries. Beyond the score, the test's value lies in the process of developing English language skills for academic and international work environments. By fostering balanced development across the four skills – listening, speaking, reading, and writing – IELTS helps learners build an academic English foundation to achieve significant educational and career milestones in an integrated global context.

With over 30 years of supporting English language standards in Vietnam, the British Council continues its role in helping learners understand the test correctly, access official preparation materials, and leverage the value of the IELTS certificate. The organization's support activities also extend to many localities through a series of workshops and free mock tests, such as IELTS Day and IELTS Hackathon, held in Bien Hoa, Vung Tau, Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa), Hue, Vinh (Nghe An), Quang Ninh, and other provinces and cities.

Nhat Le

Readers can find more information about IELTS Fair 2026 and register to participate here.