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Announcement: Vietnamese Proficiency Test According to Vietnamese Proficiency Framework for Foreigners in 2025
E&E combined with Hanoi Pedagogical University 2 announces the schedule for the Vietnamese Proficiency Assessment according to the Vietnamese Proficiency Framework for Foreigners in 2025
1. Exam schedule and application deadline
| TT | Exam schedule | Application deadline | Note |
| 1 | 20/07/2025 - 21/07/2025 | 01/06/2025 – 08/07/2025 | 21/07/2025 is the backup exam date |
| 2 | 20/09/2025 - 21/09/2025 | 25/08/2025 – 12/09/2025 | 21/09/2025 is the backup exam date |
* The university does not organize the Vietnamese Proficiency Assessment test according to the Vietnamese Proficiency Framework if the number of candidates registering for the test is less than 20 candidates/test.
* Backup test dates are used in case of any issues arising from the main test date.
2. Exam time and location
- Morning: listening, reading and writing test from 8:00 to 11:00, candidates must be present at the test location before 7:15.
- Afternoon: speaking test from 13:30
- Exam location: Building A4 - Hanoi Pedagogical University 2, No. 32 Nguyen Van Linh Street, Xuan Hoa Ward, Phuc Yen City, Vinh Phuc Province.
3. Contestants:
Individuals who need to be assessed for Vietnamese proficiency and granted a Vietnamese certificate:
a) Have valid exam registration documents; pay full exam fees and certificate issuance fees as prescribed;
b) Not being banned during the period from taking the exam as prescribed in Point g, Clause 2, Article 29 of Circular No. 27/2021/TT-BGDDT dated October 7th, 2021 (Prohibition from taking the national Vietnamese proficiency test for the next 2 years for those who commit one of the following violations: Letting others take the exam or taking the test for others in any form; causing disturbance or sabotaging the exam; assaulting the exam organizer or other candidates).
4. Exam fee
4.1. For candidates not studying at Hanoi Pedagogical University 2: VND 2,600,000.
4.2. For candidates studying at Hanoi Pedagogical University 2 for 60 hours or more within 6 months before the exam date: VND 2,000,000.
5. Application form
- 02 4x6 (cm) photos taken no more than 06 months before the registration date, the back of the photo must clearly state the full name and date of birth;
- Copy of valid passport;
- Exam registration form (including information about full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number and date of issue, time and place of exam registration and other necessary information);
- 01 photocopy of proof that the student has studied at the University for 60 hours or more in the 6 months prior to the exam date (if any).
* Note: Candidates must bring original identification documents and student ID cards for verification when submitting application.
6. Submit application and exam fee location
- Address 2: Room 1501, building 17T5, Hoang Dao Thuy street, Thanh Xuan district, Hanoi - Phone: 0912731669
- Phone/ Zalo: +84 912731669
- Email: thamdt@eeltraining.com
- Link to Registration Form: https://forms.gle/SFLk6FD7Kg9bE7LP8
- Registration Form Download here.
Exam fee transferred to account:
- Account holder: CÔNG TY TNHH ĐÀO TẠO NGÔN NGỮ E&E
- Account number: 1252599910
- Bank: Ngân hàng TMCP Đầu tư và Phát triển Việt Nam (BIDV) - Chi nhánh Đông Đô
* Time to receive application documents and exam fees during the week: From Monday to Friday, morning from 8:30 to 11:30, afternoon: from 14:00 to 16:30.
* Print out and fill the complete exam registration Form and bring it with you to the exam room.
7. Exam Information
Candidates can see the exam location, list of exam rooms, registration number and exam schedule at Website:
https://cteqa.hpu2.edu.vn/danh-gia-nang-luc-tieng-viet/.
* Note: When taking the exam, candidates must bring valid identification documents (original). Candidates are not allowed to bring into the exam area: mobile phones, broadcasting devices, other equipment, including watches... Candidates arriving late after the scheduled exam time will not be allowed to take the exam.
8. Exam format
• Listening test:
- Part 1: Candidates listen to a question or a situation and then choose the correct answer;
- Part 2, 3, 4: Candidates listen to a conversation or a text and then choose the correct answer;
* Note: Listening questions can only be heard once.
• Reading skills test: the test consists of 40 questions, candidates read the excerpts then choose the correct answer;
• Writing skills test: The test has 3 parts:
- Part 1: Fill in the blanks;
- Part 2: Reply to a letter;
- Part 3: Writing an essay;
• Speaking test: The test has 3 parts:
- Part 1: Answer the questions;
- Part 2: Discuss and choose one of the given options;
- Part 3: Candidates talk about a given general or academic topic, using the ideas provided or developing their own ideas (part 3 ends with some discussion questions on the above topic);
Note: Listening, Reading and Writing tests will be taken on computer.
9. Exam result
- Announcement at Website: https://cteqa.hpu2.edu.vn/danh-gia-nang-luc-tieng-viet/ maximum 5 working days from the exam date.
- Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking and final scores are calculated on a 10-point scale, with decimal points up to 0.5.
- The final score is converted according to the Vietnamese Language Proficiency Framework for foreigners as follows:
| Vietnamese Language Proficiency Framework | Point |
| Level 1 | 1.0 – 1.5 |
| Level 2 | 2.0 – 3.5 |
| Level 3 | 4.0 – 5.5 |
| Level 4 | 6.0 – 7.0 |
| Level 5 | 7.5 – 8.5 |
| Level 6 | 9.0 – 10.0 |
- General description:
| Level | General description |
| Level 1 | Understand and use familiar language structures; use basic vocabulary to meet specific communication needs; introduce self and others; present information about oneself such as: place of residence, relatives/friends and other people. Can communicate in a simple way if the other person speaks slowly, clearly and is willing to cooperate and help. |
| Level 2 | Understand sentences and frequently used language structures related to areas of most immediate need, such as personal and family information, shopping, asking for directions, employment. Can exchange information on simple, familiar, everyday topics, describe in simple terms aspects of his/her background, immediate environment and matters of immediate need. |
| Level 3 | Understand the main points of clear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school or leisure activities. Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in Vietnamese. Can write simple connected text on topics that are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences, events and wishes and briefly give reasons and explanations for opinions and plans. |
| Level 4 | Understand the main ideas of fairly complex text on a wide range of subjects, including discussions in his/her own field of expertise. Can communicate fluently and spontaneously with Vietnamese speakers; can write clear, detailed texts on a wide range of subjects and state his/her point of view on an issue, giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options. |
| Level 5 | Recognize and understand the implications of longer, wide-ranging texts. Can express themselves fluently and spontaneously, without difficulty finding the right words; uses language flexibly and effectively for social, academic and professional purposes; writes clearly, coherently and in detail on complex subjects, demonstrating good organisational skills, good use of connectors and cohesive devices. |
| Level 6 | Understands easily most written and spoken texts. Can summarise information from various written and spoken sources and reconstruct it in a logical manner; expresses himself very fluently and precisely, differentiating finer differences of meaning even in more complex situations. |
Note:
- No conversion according to the Vietnamese Proficiency Framework for foreigners will be considered if the candidate has 1 of the 4 skills scoring below 1.
- Candidates can only convert to a maximum of Level 2 according to the Vietnamese Language Proficiency Framework for foreigners if 1 of the 4 skills scores below 3.5.
10. Exam review
- After the exam results are announced on the Website, within 07 working days, candidates who need to have their exam reviewed must submit a request for review of their exam. The review fee is VND 100,000 for marking 1 skill (Listening/Reading/Speaking/Writing) at the Department of Science, Technology and International Cooperation - Room 404, Building A1, Hanoi Pedagogical University 2.
- The results of the appeal will be announced no later than 15 days from the first day of receiving the appeal application.
11. Certificate
- Vietnamese language certificate according to Vietnamese language proficiency framework for foreigners. Candidates must present their passport when receiving the certificate.
- Candidates receive certificates at the Department of Science, Technology and International Cooperation - Room 404, Building A1, Hanoi Pedagogical University 2.