IIE VN at VLAS 2025: Advancing English as a Second Language in Vietnam
On November 8, 2025, representatives from the Institute for International Education Vietnam (IIE VN) and its Language Education Center (IIE-LEC) participated in the Vietnam Language Assessment Symposium (VLAS 2025), co-organized by the British Council, Foreign Trade University, and the National Institute of Linguistics in Hanoi.
Picture 1: It was a pleasure to take a photo with Ms. Megan Agnew, who shared insights on Co-constructing a Language Assessment Literacy Framework (LAL), and Prof. Barry O’Sullivan.
The symposium gathered leading experts and educators to discuss innovations in language testing and assessment as Vietnam moves toward adopting English as a second language nationwide.
Picture 2: Language Assessment in the New Age – An informative and inspiring panel discussion moderated by Davide Guarini Gilmartin, featuring speakers: Prof. Barry O’Sullivan, Dr. Hữu Nguyễn, Dr. Trần Bá Tiến, and Dr. Nhung.Picture 3: An inspiring session/meeting about language assessment and how to develop assessment literacy for teachers.
Key discussions focused on the Ministry of Education and Training’s new policy directions (Conclusion 91-KL/TW, Resolution 71-NQ/TW, and Decision 2371/QĐ-CP), highlighting:
🔸 The roadmap for implementing bilingual education, CLIL, and EMI programs;
🔸 Teacher development and international cooperation;
🔸 Digital transformation in English teaching and assessment.
Picture 4: A profound presentation from Dr. Hữu Nguyễn, Director of NFLP.
Participation in VLAS 2025 reflects IIEVN ’s commitment to staying at the forefront of educational reform and internationalization, contributing to Vietnam’s vision of cultivating globally competent and lifelong learners.
Picture 5: Developing Formative Assessment Literacy for English Teachers: Insights from Research and Practice – An insightful sharing session with Dr. Cao Thị Hồng Phương from Hanoi National University of Education.Picture 6: Beyond Scores: The Emotional Lives of Learners in the Digital Age – A profound sharing session with Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phạm Thị Hồng Nhung from HUFLIS.Picture 7: Prof. O’Sullivan – Enabling the Teacher and the Learner: Bringing Speaking into the Classroom (and Beyond) – An inspiring session with Prof. Barry O’Sullivan, an expert from British Council TECH.Picture 8: Reflective Students, Lifelong Learners (AFL) – An inspiring sharing session from Ms. Elena in the JAPI A session.
