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Ministry of Education addresses four key IELTS questions in university admissions

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Many applicants are navigating confusion over how international English language testing system (IELTS) scores are used for score conversion or bonus points, following recent adjustments by the Ministry of Education and Training to university admission policies.

British Council's largest IELTS fair returns

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The British Council is hosting its IELTS fair 2026 in TP HCM and Hanoi, featuring experiential activities, seminars, in-depth consultations, and special offers for test registration.

Universities convert IELTS scores from 4.0

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Fifteen universities have announced IELTS conversion policies, with Vietnam National University of Agriculture setting the lowest requirement, converting an IELTS 4.0 to 6 points for the English subject.

University of languages and international studies reduces 18 admission combinations, discontinues combined ielts consideration

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The University of languages and international studies will use 24 admission combinations, an 18-combination reduction from last year, and will no longer combine ielts scores with academic transcripts or graduation exam results for admission.

Ministry of Education finalizes end to separate academic transcript review, tightens IELTS bonus points

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Candidates applying via academic transcripts must meet a minimum graduation exam score of 15/30, are limited to 15 preferences, and will receive fewer bonus points for IELTS certificates.

Hanoi architectural university drops transcript review, increases ielts bonus points

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Hanoi Architectural University (HAU) will only award bonus points to candidates with high academic transcripts, while increasing incentives for those with ielts certificates.

Female student sentenced to prison for TOEFL proxy exam

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Failing the TOEFL and IELTS four times, Huang Xinyi hired a proxy test-taker and manipulated the photo on the score report to resemble her, resulting in a three-month prison sentence.

Two classmates achieve 9.0 IELTS scores

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Le Thanh and Linh Chi, 17, both achieved 9.0 IELTS in the same test sitting, a rare feat at the Foreign Language Specialized High School.

Ministry of Education: Tightens high school transcript, IELTS review for fairness

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Candidates applying through high school transcripts are expected to meet a minimum threshold for graduation exam scores, while IELTS bonus points will be reduced, which the Ministry of Education believes will prevent students from neglecting their studies.

Three proposed changes to reduce the advantage of IELTS candidates

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University applicants using IELTS for admissions will see their advantage reduced compared to previous years, with bonus points halved and a new 10-point conversion scale requiring at least five distinct levels, according to the Ministry of Education’s proposals.

Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy expands IELTS admission

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Hue University of Medicine and Pharmacy converts IELTS and TOEFL scores into English subject points for combined admission with graduation exam scores across all majors, with a minimum IELTS of 5,5.

Ho Chi Minh City University of Law offers three bonus points for IELTS 7.5 holders

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Candidates holding an IELTS certificate of 5.5 or higher will receive two to three bonus points when applying for combined admission to Ho Chi Minh City University of Law.