Announcement regarding the Vietnamese Language Proficiency Assessment Exam based on the Vietnamese Language Proficiency Framework for Foreigners.

Announcement regarding the Vietnamese Language Proficiency Assessment Exam based on the Vietnamese Language Proficiency Framework for Foreigners.
1. Exam schedule and registration deadline
* The school will not organize the Vietnamese language proficiency assessment exam according to the Vietnamese language proficiency framework if the number of registered candidates is less than 30 per exam period.
* The backup exam date will be used in case of any issues arising from the main exam date.
* In addition to the main examination sessions, based on needs and the actual situation at a specific time, the school may organize additional examination sessions with a sufficient number of candidates.

2. Time and location of the exam:
- Morning: Listening, reading, and writing skills test from 8:00 to 11:00. Candidates must be present at the test location before 7:15.
- Afternoon: Speaking skills test starting at 13:30;
- Examination location: Building I, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, 336 Nguyen Trai Street, Thanh Xuan District, Hanoi.
3. Eligible participants
Individuals who need to have their Vietnamese language proficiency assessed and certified:
a) Having a valid application for the exam; paying all required exam fees and certificate issuance fees;
b) Not currently under a ban from taking the exam as stipulated in point g, clause 2, Article 29 of Circular No. 27/2021/TT-BGDĐT dated October 7, 2021 (Ban from participating in the national Vietnamese language proficiency assessment exam for the next two years for those who violate one of the following offenses: Allowing someone else to take the exam or complete the exam on their behalf in any form; engaging in disruptive or destructive behavior during the exam; assaulting exam organizers or other candidates).
4. Examination fee
3.1. For candidates who have not studied Vietnamese language courses at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities: 3,800,000 VND
3.2. For candidates who have studied Vietnamese language training courses at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities for 60 hours or more in the 6 months prior to the exam date: 2,500,000 VND
5. Application documents
- Two 4x6 cm photos taken no more than six months before the registration date, with the full name and date of birth clearly written on the back of each photo;
- A copy of a valid passport;
- Examination registration form (including information about full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number and date of issue, time and place of registration, and other necessary information);
- One photocopy of proof that the student has studied at the school for 60 hours or more in the 6 months prior to the exam date (if applicable).
*Note: Candidates must bring original identification documents and proof of student status for verification when submitting their application.
6. Methods of paying exam fees:Transfer the funds directly to the school's account using the following information:
- For independent candidates: Transfer to account number 1023175487 - Saigon - Hanoi Commercial Joint Stock Bank, account holder name: University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Tax code: 0101814245
- For students studying at the university: Transfer to account number 1023175429 - Saigon - Hanoi Commercial Joint Stock Bank, account holder name: University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Tax code: 0101814245
Applications are considered accepted only after the candidate has completed the exam fee transfer procedure and provided proof of payment.
* Application submission hours during the week: Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM and 2:00 PM to 4:30 PM.
7. Information about the exam
Candidates can view their exam location, exam room list, registration number, and exam schedule on the website:https://ussh.vnu.edu.vn/
*Note: When taking the exam, candidates must bring valid original identification documents. Candidates are not allowed to bring the following into the examination area: mobile phones, broadcasting devices, other equipment, including wristwatches... Candidates arriving late after the exam time has started will not be allowed to take the exam.
8. Exam format
• Listening skills test:
- 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 passage and then choose the correct answer;
*Note: The listening section will only be played once.
• Reading skills test: The test consists of 40 questions; candidates read the following excerpts and then choose the correct answer.
• Writing skills test: The writing test has 3 parts:
- Part 1: Fill in the blanks;
- Part 2: Answering a letter;
- Part 3: Write an essay;
• Speaking skills test: The test has 3 parts:
- Part 1: Answering questions;
- Part 2: Discuss and choose one of the options provided;
- Part 3: Candidates discuss a given general or academic topic, using provided ideas or developing their own (Part 3 concludes with some discussion questions on the topic);
Note: The Listening, Reading, and Writing sections of the exam will be taken on computers.
9. Exam results
- Announcement on the website:https://ussh.vnu.edu.vn/Within a maximum of 5 working days from the exam date.
- Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking skills scores, along with the final score, are calculated on a 10-point scale, with increments of 0.5.
- The final score is converted according to the Vietnamese Language Proficiency Framework for Foreigners as follows:

- General description:

Note:
- The Vietnamese Language Proficiency Framework for Foreigners will not be considered for conversion if the candidate scores below 1 in any of the four skills.
- Candidates can only be converted to a maximum of Level 2 according to the Vietnamese Language Proficiency Framework for Foreigners if one of the four skills scores below 3.5.
10. Exam review
- After the exam results are published on the website, candidates wishing to appeal their results must submit a request for review within 7 working days. The appeal fee is 100,000 VND per skill (Listening/Reading/Speaking/Writing) at the Training and Student Affairs Department - Room 101, Building C, University of Social Sciences and Humanities.
- The results of the review will be announced no later than 15 days from the date the review application is first received.
11. Certificate
- A Vietnamese language certificate based on the Vietnamese language proficiency framework for foreigners. Candidates must present their passport when receiving the certificate.
- Candidates can receive their certificates at the Training and Student Affairs Office - Room 101, Building C, University of Social Sciences and Humanities.
Training and Student Affairs Office – Room 101, Building C, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities, Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
Email: study@ussh.edu.vn
Hotline: 0964 849 645
We respectfully announce./.