Over 50% of high school graduation English exam candidates scored below average, with an increase in failing grades, contrary to expectations that the test was "easier" than last year.

The Oxford Test of English (OTE) certificate has been authorized by the Ministry of Education and Training for use in university admissions and training programs across Vietnam.

While easy to comprehend due to fewer C1-C2 level vocabulary words, the English graduation exam challenges candidates with reasoning requirements, making answer selection difficult, according to teachers.