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Unexpectedly 'failed' university admissions due to uncredited IELTS scores

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Many candidates who applied for admission using academic transcripts and IELTS for bonus points were surprised to 'fail' admission to Hue University of Foreign Languages despite having sufficient scores, with the university stating it is reviewing the cases.

Candidates using IELTS for university admission continue to rise

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Despite stricter regulations and a halving of bonus points, the number of candidates using foreign language certificates, predominantly IELTS, for university admission has increased at many institutions.

Magic English provides practical English training

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Magic English center builds English proficiency through a foundation of grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation for each student, then gradually develops listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills in stages.

Many candidates disqualified over IELTS conversion misunderstanding

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Over 130 candidates at Hanoi University were disqualified after mistakenly believing their IELTS scores, used for high school graduation exam exemption, could also be converted for university admissions, resulting in missing English scores.

23,000 candidates submit IELTS scores to National Economics University

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Approximately 23,000 candidates submitted IELTS certificates for score conversion or combined admission to National Economics University, marking an increase for the 9th consecutive year.

Nearly 2,300 applicants awarded bonus points at UMP HCMC for IELTS, SAT scores

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Nearly 2,300 applicants with IELTS, TOEFL, or SAT certificates will receive 0,6-1,5 bonus admission points at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, a 35% increase from last year.

IELTS changes global certificate

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IELTS score reports will feature the Ofqual logo and certification name, adhering to standards set by the office of qualifications and examinations regulation in the United Kingdom.

Fined over USD 1.1 million for incorrect IELTS scoring

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Cambridge English fined GBP 875,000 (USD 1.17 million) due to faulty scoring system, affecting nearly 62,800 test-takers worldwide.