ABOUT US

 “EDUCATION FOR ALL“

The Institute for International Education Vietnam (IIE Vietnam) is a nonprofit organization that works with partners in Vietnam and around the world to advance open education and lifelong learning.

VISION

Equal access to educational opportunities for all.

MISSION

Through open education, IIE Vietnam helps learners develop their leadership potential, grow personally, and build successful careers.

CORE VALUES

Educational quality is central to our work. We support learners in their studies and beyond, and measure our success by theirs.

WHAT WE DO

DR. TRẦN XUÂN THẢO

President of IIE Vietnam

Dr. Trần Xuân Thảo is President of IIE Vietnam. He began teaching English at Hue University of Education in 1977 and later headed its English Department. He earned a master’s degree in TESOL from the University of Canberra in 1990 and a PhD in educational administration from the University of Pennsylvania in 1998 as a Fulbright scholar.

After returning to Vietnam, he directed the Fulbright Program at the U.S. Embassy, overseeing scholar and student exchanges between Vietnam and the United States. He went on to serve as Vice President for Academic Affairs at Tân Tạo University, Director of OpenMinds International at Tôn Đức Thắng University, and Vice President for International Relations at Văn Lang University. He also led international cooperation at Văn Lang Education Group and worked in research and development at Nguyễn Hoàng Education Group.

At IIE Vietnam, he focuses on building partnerships with education institutions in Vietnam and abroad and expanding learning and academic exchange opportunities for Vietnamese learners.

ACADEMIC AND STRATEGIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL

The Council advises IIE Vietnam on academic priorities and strategic development.

Professor Hoàng Văn Kiếm, DSc

Professor Hoàng Văn Kiếm, DSc

Former President, University of Information Technology, VNU-HCM

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An information technology researcher and university leader, he formerly chaired the Interdisciplinary Council for Professorial Titles in Information Technology.

Dr. Phạm Thị Tuyết Nhung

Dr. Phạm Thị Tuyết Nhung

Director of Assessment and Accreditation, Texas Christian University

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She holds a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction from Texas Tech University. Her work focuses on quality assurance, learning outcomes assessment, and program accreditation.

Associate Professor Nguyễn Thúy Hồng, PhD

Associate Professor Nguyễn Thúy Hồng, PhD

Senior Lecturer, Hanoi Pedagogical University 2

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She formerly served as a deputy director general at the Ministry of Education and Training and led the Enhancing Teacher Education Program. Her expertise includes curriculum development and educational assessment.

Associate Professor Lê Thanh Sơn, PhD

Associate Professor Lê Thanh Sơn, PhD

Former Vice President, Hue University

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A Meritorious Teacher, he formerly served as Dean of Chemistry and Head of Organization and Human Resources at Hue University. He co-edited books on critical thinking, reasoning, and debate.

Associate Professor Nguyễn Hoàng Khánh Linh, PhD

Associate Professor Nguyễn Hoàng Khánh Linh, PhD

Vice Rector, School of Engineering and Technology, Hue University

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She earned her PhD in Geography from the University of Göttingen, Germany. A former dean and Director of the International Education Center, she works on program development, academic partnerships, and higher education internationalization.

Trần Thị Khánh Tùng, MA

Trần Thị Khánh Tùng, MA

Lecturer, Faculty of Foreign Language Education, Vinh University

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She holds a master’s degree in education from Baruch College. Her work focuses on English language teaching, language skills development, and quality assurance in foreign language education.

OUR TEAM

Dr. Phạm Thị Phương Dung
Communications Lead

Email: phuongdungpham@iievn.edu.vn

Nguyễn Phúc Khánh
Head of Research & Development

Email: khanhnp@iievn.edu.vn

Lại Doãn Anh Tuấn
Head of Technology Application & Innovation

Email: tuanlda@iievn.edu.vn

Phan Thị Thu Hằng
Head of Promotion & Trade

Email: hangptt@iievn.edu.vn

Trương Thị Hồng Nhi
Director of Operations

Email: nhitth@iievn.edu.vn

Nguyễn Thị Nhật Lý
Head of the Hue Representative Office

Email: lyntn@iievn.edu.vn

Vi Thị Phương
Communications Associate

Email: phuongvt@iievn.edu.vn

Nguyễn Phước Khánh Hoà
Communications Associate

Email: khanhhoanp@iievn.edu.vn