The Vietnamese Language Proficiency Assessment Exam, held on March 27, 2026, at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU-USSH), attracted 50 foreign candidates from various countries such as South Korea, China, Japan, Russia, etc.
Candidates complete the necessary procedures before entering the exam room.
This is the first exam of 2026 organized by the University of Social Sciences and Humanities. The remaining three exams will be held in June, September, and December 2026.
Announcement regarding the Vietnamese Language Proficiency Assessment Exam based on the Vietnamese Language Proficiency Framework for Foreigners. 2026
Exam schedule for the 2026 Vietnamese language proficiency assessment based on the Vietnamese language proficiency framework for foreigners at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.
The exam consists of four skills: Listening Comprehension, Reading Comprehension, Writing, and Speaking. Candidates take the Listening Comprehension, Reading Comprehension, and Writing tests on computers. The Speaking test is administered in person with an instructor in a separate examination room.
The Listening Skills test consists of 4 parts: Part 1: Candidates listen to a question or situation and then choose the correct answer; Parts 2, 3, and 4: Candidates listen to a dialogue or text and then choose the correct answer.
The Reading Comprehension test consists of 40 questions; candidates read the following excerpts and then choose the correct answer.
The Writing skills test consists of three parts: Part 1: Fill in the blanks; Part 2: Reply to a letter; Part 3: Write an essay.
The Speaking test consists of three parts: Part 1: Answering questions; Part 2: Discussion and selection of one of the given options; Part 3: Candidates speak about a given general or academic topic (they may use provided ideas or develop their own ideas).
The organizing committee inspects the examination rooms and equipment before the exam to ensure the accuracy and safety of the examination.
General description of the Vietnamese Language Proficiency Framework for Foreigners
Candidates can check their exam results on the school's website.
hereThe University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi, has over 50 years of tradition in teaching Vietnamese to foreigners and is one of the few institutions officially assigned by the Ministry of Education and Training to organize the Vietnamese language proficiency assessment exam for foreigners.
Since 2023, VNU-USSH has for the first time introduced a set of assessment standards and test questions to evaluate Vietnamese language proficiency for international students on a computer system.
Candidates can register for the Vietnamese Language Proficiency Assessment Exam based on the Vietnamese Language Proficiency Framework for Foreigners at:
Department of Training and Student Affairs, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, VNU Hanoi
Address: Room 101, Building C, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, 336 Nguyen Trai Street, Thanh Xuan District, Hanoi.
E-mail:study@ussh.edu.vn
Hotline: 0964 849 645
USSH Hanoi Forum 2026