To date, 81 universities have published their IELTS conversion rates for 2026, with significant differences in scores: some require a 6.5 to be considered a 10, while others require a score of 8.0.
Many universities have published conversion tables for IELTS certificates to English language scores for admissions in 2026. Of these, 21 universities are converting from an IELTS score of 6.0.
This year's admissions season, many schools are adding points to the admissions score of candidates with an IELTS English certificate of 4.0 or higher.
Currently, nearly 30 universities allow candidates to convert their IELTS scores, with a minimum score of 4.0.
With an IELTS certificate of 4.0 or higher, candidates can convert it into 6-10 points for the English subject when applying to universities in 2025.
With an IELTS certificate ranging from 4.0 to 9.0, candidates can convert it into 6-10 points for the English subject when applying to university.
For the 2025 admissions season, candidates can use an IELTS certificate with a score of 5.0 or higher to apply for admission to top universities.
A former student specializing in Computer Science, Phùng Tiến Thành later became an English teacher and is one of the few Vietnamese people to achieve a perfect IELTS score of 9.0.
Several private schools in Hanoi have announced that they will offer direct admission or priority to students who achieve an IELTS score of 5.5 or higher for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Thanks to building a strong foundation in English from an early age, Tran Minh Duc achieved an IELTS score of 9.0 on his first attempt, with perfect scores in all three skills.
The British Council confirms that IELTS and Aptis certificates issued in Vietnam remain valid.
Besides IDP, the British Council also illegally issued more than 90.000 certificates, including over 52.000 IELTS certificates, according to the conclusions of the Ministry of Education and Training's inspection.
Over 56.000 IELTS certificates issued by IDP in violation of regulations have been accepted by the Ministry of Education and Training to ensure the rights of candidates.
This year, most universities in the medical and pharmaceutical fields are admitting students to their regular programs based on IELTS or SAT language proficiency certificates, combined with high school academic transcripts.
The fact that many universities are using the IELTS certificate as a preferential admission requirement has led many candidates to rush to study for the IELTS, hoping to secure a place at university.
Candidates will have to pay a fee if they wish to retake any of the four skills—listening, speaking, reading, or writing—of the IELTS exam.
Currently, more than 50 major universities nationwide accept IELTS certificates as a basis for admission.
Despite achieving an IELTS score of 9.0, Kieu Ha Trang says she never "crammed" for the score; she views English as a tool for communication and learning.
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