Supplementation of 5 Locations for Conducting IELTS Exams in Which Localities? What Are the Responsibilities for Conducting Foreign Language Proficiency Certification Exams?
How to Link the Organization of Foreign Language Proficiency Certificate Exams?
Pursuant to Article 2 Circular 11/2022/TT-BGDDT regulating the linkage of foreign language proficiency certificate exam organizations as follows:
- A foreign language proficiency certificate is a document confirming the results of a foreign language proficiency exam, issued to the candidate by a foreign agency, organization, or institution. A foreign language proficiency certificate is not part of the national education system.
- Linkage of the organization of foreign language proficiency certificate exams is the cooperation between educational institutions, training organizations, or legally established and operating organizations in the field of education in Vietnam with foreign agencies, organizations, or institutions legally established and operating abroad through an agreement or linkage contract to perform one of the following tasks:
+ Registration for the exam;
+ Use of venue, organization of the exam;
+ Evaluation of foreign language proficiency;
+ Issuing foreign language proficiency certificates in Vietnam.
- The subjects of linkage, application dossier for approval, approval procedures, approval authority, duration, renewal, adjustment, suspension, termination of linkage, and reporting policies are implemented according to the Government of Vietnam's regulations on foreign cooperation and investment in the field of education.
- The scheme to implement the linkage of foreign language proficiency certificate exam organization in Vietnam by the Vietnamese exam organizing institution and the foreign language proficiency evaluation institution (hereinafter referred to as Linked Parties) must clearly describe the compliance with the quality assurance factors stipulated in Article 3 Circular 11/2022/TT-BGDDT.
What are the Responsibilities of the Linked Parties in Organizing the Foreign Language Proficiency Certificate Exams?
Pursuant to Article 4 Circular 11/2022/TT-BGDDT regulating the responsibilities of the linked parties in organizing the foreign language proficiency certificate exams as follows:
- Comply with the commitments in the approved scheme for linking the organization of foreign language proficiency certificate exams. In case of changes compared to the scheme, the linked parties must report to the Ministry of Education and Training for review and decision on adjustments.
- Organize training and development regarding necessary methodologies and skills for the team of administrators, proctors, graders (if any), and technicians participating in the linkage activities for organizing the foreign language proficiency certificate exams.
- Store records of the linkage activities for organizing the foreign language proficiency certificate exams as per regulations.
- Notify in writing the schedule for organizing the foreign language proficiency certificate exams to the Departments of Education and Training of provinces and centrally managed cities where the exam is organized, at least 05 days before the exam date.
- Fulfill other obligations according to the law.
Supplementary approval for 5 IELTS test locations in 5 localities by the Ministry of Education and Training? Responsibilities of the linked parties in organizing the foreign language proficiency certificate exams? (Image from the Internet)
Which Localities Have Recently Been Approved for Additional IELTS Test Locations by the Ministry of Education and Training?
The Minister of Education and Training has recently issued Decision 436/QD-BGDDT in 2023 on the adjustment of linkages for organizing IELTS exams between British Council (Vietnam) Limited Liability Company, Dong A Educational Technology Company Limited, University Access Centre Vietnam Company Limited, Odin Education and Training Development Joint Stock Company, and the British Council (United Kingdom).
Pursuant to Article 2 Decision 436/QD-BGDDT in 2023 stipulating 5 additional linkage test locations for IELTS exams between British Council (Vietnam) Limited Liability Company, Dong A Educational Technology Company Limited, University Access Centre Vietnam Company Limited, Odin Education and Training Development Joint Stock Company, and the British Council (United Kingdom), including:
- In Ho Chi Minh City: 2A Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, Da Kao Ward, District 1.
- In Khanh Hoa: Lot STH39.17, Le Hong Phong 1 New Urban Area, Phuoc Hai Ward, Nha Trang City.
- In Thai Nguyen: 324 Cach Mang Thang 8 Street, Phan Dinh Phung Ward, Thai Nguyen City.
- In Gia Lai: 655 Truong Chinh Street, Pleiku City.
- In Lam Dong: Floors 1, 2, Building B, Quoc Viet Economic and Technical Secondary School, Le Hong Phong Street, commune-level town Lien Nghia, Duc Trong District.
Thus, as of now, nationwide there are 19 IELTS test locations (15 IELTS test locations of the British Council and 4 IELTS test locations linked with the IDP International Education Organization) supplemented with 5 additional test locations approved by the Ministry of Education and Training in 5 localities.
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