The number of university applicants using international language certificates, most commonly IELTS, for English language credit or bonus points has increased by 1.5 to 4 times at many universities.
Thanks to IELTS, around 8,850 applicants received a maximum of 1.5 bonus points or had their scores converted to English subject scores when applying to the University of Economics and Law (UEL), a 3.7-fold increase compared to last year.
This year, approximately 25,000 applicants with IELTS and SAT certificates applied to the National Economics University (NEU), a 50% increase compared to last year.
Over 1,700 candidates with IELTS, TOEFL, or SAT certificates receive 0.6-1.7 bonus points for admission to Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy.
With a 24.7 score in the B00 combination (Math, Chemistry, Biology) and an IELTS score of 7.5, a parent wonders about their child's chances of getting into the medical program at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Ho Chi Minh City.
Over 70 universities convert IELTS scores into English subject scores for admission consideration, combined with high school graduation exam scores or academic transcripts, with a minimum score of 4.0.