VSTEP

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The Vietnamese Standardized Test of English Proficiency (VSTEP) is a national standardized test of English language proficiency for speakers in Vietnam. It is managed by the Ministry of Education and Training and was established in 2014. VSTEP is one of the primary English-language tests in Vietnam. The test has separate formats: one for level A2 and a unified examination for levels 3-5 (corresponding to B1-C1 on the CEFR). In 2023, the Ministry authorized 25 universities to administer the test and issue certificates, expanding to 36 institutions by February 2025. VSTEP is accepted by most Vietnamese academic institutions for admissions, graduation requirements, and exemptions from English exams, as well as by various professional organizations across the country. VSTEP meets requirements for exemptions in high school graduation exams for English, where it is the only domestic certificate recognized for this purpose alongside international options like IELTS and TOEFL. It is also used for postgraduate admissions and professional advancements, though some institutions prefer international certificates like IELTS due to perceived prestige. No minimum score is required to pass the test. A VSTEP result is issued to all test takers with a score from 0 to 10, mapping to proficiency levels, with no level assigned below 4.0. Certificates do not specify an expiration date, though some applications, such as master's programs, consider them valid for two years. Institutions are advised to verify ongoing proficiency for older certificates.