Ho Chi Minh City Launches Comprehensive English Proficiency Test for Teachers

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In an innovative step towards bilingual education, Ho Chi Minh City has undertaken a major English proficiency evaluation for its public school teachers. This extensive assessment, the largest of its kind in Vietnam, will involve approximately 47,000 educators from primary to high school levels.

 

The city's Department of Education and Training announced that the assessment will occur between April 23 and 29, designed to evaluate teachers' English skills in listening, reading, and writing. The test will adhere to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) standards, ensuring a consistent and internationally recognized measure of language ability.

 

 

 

This initiative aims to provide a clear picture of current English language competencies among Ho Chi Minh City's teachers. The results will be pivotal in shaping future training programs and could support initiatives to adopt English as a second language in Vietnamese schools, enhancing the country's educational framework.

 

Similar assessments have been conducted in other regions like Hanoi and Nghe An, where teachers' skills have been measured using tests such as IELTS and TOEIC. This nationwide shift towards enhancing English proficiency represents Vietnam's commitment to integrating English more deeply into its educational system, equipping both teachers and students with essential skills for the global stage, reported VN Express.

 

-- 2025-04-16

 

 

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Will Thailand/Bangkok follow this example?