In Vietnam, what is the schedule for IELTS exams in 2025? What are the guidelines for registeration for the IELTS exams? How many points in the IELTS certificate are eligible for exemption from the foreign language paper in the high school graduation exam 2025?
In Vietnam, what is the schedule for IELTS exams in 2025?
Below is the schedule for IELTS exams in 2025 for several cities:
(1) The schedule for IELTS exams in 2025 in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
Paper-based IELTS exams until March 2025:
| Month | Date |
| January | 4*, 11, 16*, 18 |
| February | 8*, 13, 22* |
| March | 6, 8*, 15, 22, 29* |
Examination dates include both Academic and General Training formats
Computer-based IELTS exams: 09:00 and 14:00 from Monday to Sunday
(2) The schedule for IELTS exams in 2025 in Hai Phong
Paper-based IELTS exam schedule until March 2025:
| Month | Date |
| January | 11 |
| March | 8, 15, 22 |
(3) The schedule for IELTS exams in 2025 in Da Nang
Paper-based IELTS exam schedule until March 2025:
| Month | Date |
| January | 18 |
| February | 22 |
| March | 8, 15, 22 |
(4) The schedule for IELTS exams in 2025 in Nha Trang
Paper-based IELTS exam schedule until March 2025:
| Month | Date |
| January | 11 |
| February | 22 |
| March | 8, 22 |
(5) The schedule for IELTS exams in 2025 in Thai Binh
Paper-based IELTS exam schedule until March 2025:
| Month | Date |
| January | 11 |
| February | 22 |
| March | 22 |
(6) The schedule for IELTS exams in 2025 in Hue
Paper-based IELTS exam schedule until March 2025:
| Month | Date |
| January | 11 |
| February | 22 |
| March | 8, 15, 22 |
(6) The schedule for IELTS exams in 2025 in Vinh
Paper-based IELTS exam schedule until March 2025:
| Month | Date |
| January | 11 |
| February | 22 |
| March | 8, 15, 22 |
(7) The schedule for IELTS exams in 2025 in Quy Nhon
Paper-based IELTS exam schedule until March 2025:
| Month | Date |
| January | 11 |
| February | 8, 22 |
| March | 8, 15, 22 |
For further information on the schedule for the IELTS exams in 2025 and other detailed information about the IELTS exams in 2025ination, you may visit the official websites of the British Council and IDP Vietnam at: https://www.britishcouncil.vn/
What are the guidelines for registeration for the IELTS exams in Vietnam?
You can quickly and easily register for the IELTS exam through the online IELTS test registration service, register directly at the British Council Vietnam, or register with organizations that represent the IELTS exam.
The online registration process for the IELTS exams in 2025 is as follows:
Step 1: Visit https://www.britishcouncil.vn/thi/ielts/book-test
Step 2: Choose to register for either paper-based or computer-based IELTS exam
Step 3: Complete the sections required by the British Council (British Council Vietnam), select the time and test date, and pay online with Visa or MasterCard as required.
In Vietnam, what is the schedule for IELTS exams in 2025? What are the guidelines for registeration for the IELTS exams? (Image from the Internet)
In Vietnam, how many points in the IELTS certificate are eligible for exemption from the foreign language paper in the high school graduation exam 2025?
Under Clause 2 Article 39 of the high school graduation exam regulations issued with Circular 24/2024/TT-BGDDT (effective from February 8, 2025), the cases of exemption from the foreign language paper in the high school graduation recognition assessment are:
- Members of the national team participating in the International Foreign Language Olympiad according to the decision of the Minister of the Ministry of Education and Training are exempt from the foreign language paper in the consideration for high school graduation recognition;
- Individuals with one of the foreign language certificates specified in Appendix 1 issued with Circular 24/2024/TT-BGDDT or foreign language certificates recognized by the Ministry of Education and Training equivalent to Level 3 and above in the 6-level foreign language proficiency framework for Vietnam, and valid until the exam registration day, are exempt from the foreign language paper in the consideration for high school graduation recognition;
- Those eligible for exemption from the foreign language paper but still wish to take the foreign language paper in the graduation test must use the exam results for graduation consideration.
According to the above regulation, under Appendix 1 issued with Circular 24/2024/TT-BGDDT, 20 foreign language certificates eligible for exemption from the foreign language paper in the high school graduation exam 2025 include:
Thus, an IELTS certificate with a minimum score of 4.0 exempts you from the foreign language paper in the high school graduation recognition process.
Is the Foreign Language paper no longer a compulsory one in the high school graduation exam 2025 in Vietnam?
Currently, under Article 3 of Circular 15/2020/TT-BGDDT (amended by Clause 1 Article 1 Circular 02/2024/TT-BGDDT), the papers are regulated as follows:
Papers
The exam consists of 5 papers, including: 3 independent papers are Mathematics, Literature, and Foreign Language (English, Russian, French, Chinese, German, Japanese and Korean); 1 paper of natural science (a combination of Physics, Chemistry, and Biology); 1 paper of social science (a combination of History, Geography, and Civic Education) with respect to students of compulsory education program at high school level or the papers of History and Geography with respect to students of continuing education program at high school level.
According to the above regulation, the Foreign Language is one of the three independent and compulsory subjects in the high school graduation exam.
However, according to Article 3 of the high school graduation exam regulations issued with Circular 24/2024/TT-BGDDT on papers:
Papers
The exam consists of 03 examination sessions: 01 session for Literature paper, 01 session for Mathematics paper, and 01 session for an optional paper with 02 subjects chosen from: Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography, Economic and Government Law Education, Information Technology, Industry-Oriented Technology (abbreviated as Industrial Technology), Agriculture-Oriented Technology (abbreviated as Agricultural Technology), Foreign Language (English, Russian, French, Chinese, German, Japanese, and Korean).
Thus, from the high school graduation exam 2025, the Foreign Language will no longer be a compulsory subject but will become one of the optional subjects. The compulsory papers will be Mathematics and Literature only.
