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Huế
140 km

British Council Hanoi - Dong A - Hue

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April 26, 2025 General Training May 09, 2025 VND 4664000 DETAILS
April 26, 2025 Academic May 09, 2025 VND 4664000 DETAILS
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British Council Hanoi - Learning Center - Hue University

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April 26, 2025 Academic May 09, 2025 VND 4664000 DETAILS
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Vinh
234 km

British Council Hanoi - Dong A - Vinh

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April 26, 2025 Academic May 09, 2025 VND 4664000 DETAILS
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Pleiku
348 km

British Council Ho Chi Minh City - Dong A Gia Lai

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April 25, 2025 Academic Global test date: please enquire
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Thanh Hóa
355 km

British Council Hanoi - Global Thanh Hoa

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April 26, 2025 General Training May 09, 2025 VND 4664000 DETAILS
April 26, 2025 Academic May 09, 2025 VND 4664000 DETAILS
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Other test centres in or nearby Vietnam

There is one British Council test centre in Vietnams capital Hanoi. The average IELTS score of test takers with Vietnamese as native language is 6. In 2017, the average IELTS score of test takers in Vietnam was 5.92. According to our database, there are 78 universities in Vietnam that accept the IELTS test. The average IELTS score requirement for organisations accepting IELTS in Vietnam is 5.8.To study in English at one of the universities in Vietnam, you may need a proof of English proficiency. There are several standardised English tests that you can take to proof your English level, such as the PTE (Pearson Test of English), TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), CAE (Cambridge Advanced English) and IELTS (International English Language Testing System), offered by British Council and IDP. IELTS is the most popular of these tests, with British Council offering more than 1000 test locations and being accepted by more than 11,500 organisations world-wide.

10 most popular study destinations for students in Vietnam

1. Germany

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2. United Kingdom

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3. Canada

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4. Netherlands

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5. United States

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6. Italy

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7. France

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8. Australia

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9. Finland

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10. Spain

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Frequently asked questions about IELTS in Vietnam

How much does the IELTS exam cost in Vietnam?

The IELTS test in Vietnam costs VND 4750000. Please note that you may need to make extra costs such as transportation or accomodation if you need to travel to a city to take IELTS. See our article on IELTS costs how to save money on your IELTS test.

How can I apply for IELTS in Vietnam?

First make sure that you apply for the right type of IELTS. The IELTS exam is offered as Academic or a General Training variant. The Academic variant is for studying abroad and the General Training if you want to migrate to an English-speaking country and work there, or if you plan to attend a secondary school. Applying for all variants of IELTS in Vietnam can be done by following this link to the official IELTS registration website .

Is IELTS for UKVI available for people from Vietnam?

If you plan to study or work in the United Kingdom, you need IELTS for UKVI. The UK Home Office has authorized the Secure English language exams (SELT) IELTS for UKVI Academic and General Training and IELTS Life Skills for visa applications to the UK coming from Vietnam. Read more on the different types of IELTS in our article

Which test center in Vietnam is the best to take the IELTS exam?

There is no "best test center" in Vietnam , all of them are equally good. The IELTS test is a standardized test that is conducted in exactly the same way on different locations. So, it doesn't really matter which test center you will go, you will always get the same high quality experience. Go directly to test centers in Vietnam to find a test centers that is most convenient for you.

When will IELTS exams start in Vietnam?

IELTS exams in Vietnam are conducted through the whole year. You can find all dates for IELTS exams in Vietnam on the official IELTS registration website .

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