Official test · VLPT
Vietnamese Language Proficiency Test (VLPT).
The certificate you need to work in Vietnam or take part in a joint venture with Vietnamese companies — and the preparation that gets you there.
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The VLPT certificate is necessary if you are interested in working in Vietnam or participating in a joint venture with Vietnamese companies in Ho Chi Minh City and the neighbouring provinces such as Binh Duong, Dong Nai and Ba Ria – Vung Tau. The certificate is valid for two years.
Lingo can prepare you for the exam and help you book the test date.
How far each level goes
Beginner
Studied for 48 hours, finished VSL 1
Elementary
Studied for 96 hours, finished VSL 1 & 2
Pre-Intermediate
Studied for 144 hours, finished VSL 1, 2 & 3
Intermediate
Studied for 192 hours, finished VSL 1, 2, 3 & 4
Upper-Intermediate
Studied for 240 hours, finished VSL 1 to 5
To pass the VLPT, your proficiency needs to be at least B2, if not C1.
Exam dates
The faculty organises six exams in the odd months — January, March, May, July, September and November — plus an intensive exam in April in Ho Chi Minh City and two more intensive exams in June and December.
Exam format
Listening comprehension and reading comprehension are sat online, while writing and speaking are sat directly. Candidates can take the listening and reading tests in different places.
Intensive preparation
Get ready for the VLPT with our intensive 20-hour courses, offered in the two weeks leading up to the exam. You practise both the written and the oral components through mock exams, and our teachers cover every part of the paper.
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