Vietnam's university admissions policies fuel costly IELTS race among high school students

VNExpress - Oct 15, 2026

University admissions policies that convert IELTS scores into English exam marks or bonus points have triggered a surge in demand for the English proficiency test, turning it into a potential deciding factor for tens of thousands of applicants.

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