On October 20, 2026, University of Languages and International Studies - Vietnam National University, Hanoi (ULIS - VNU) participated in the signing ceremony of a cooperation agreement to jointly organize foreign language proficiency tests according to the Vietnamese Standardized Test of English Proficiency (VSTEP) framework alongside Hanoi National University of Education, Thuongmai University, and Hanoi University. The event took place at Thuongmai University.
Attending the ceremony from ULIS - VNU was Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ha Le Kim Anh, Vice President of the University.
Representatives from partner institutions included Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Duc Son, President, and Prof. Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Ha, Vice President of Hanoi National University of Education; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Duc Nhuan, Vice President of Thuongmai University; and Dr. Nguyen Tien Dung, Vice President of Hanoi University, along with department heads and delegates from all four institutions.
In response to the growing demand for foreign language learning, application, and assessment, enhanced collaboration among higher education institutions plays a vital role in testing and assessment activities, helping to elevate professional quality and operational efficiency. During the ceremony, leaders from the four universities discussed and agreed on strategic directions for cooperation, focusing on sharing expertise, exchanging information, leveraging institutional strengths, and establishing coordinated mechanisms in alignment with regulatory frameworks.
As part of the program, representatives officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on joint organization of foreign language proficiency tests according to the VSTEP framework. This partnership marks a new milestone, strengthening collaboration, resource-sharing, and professional practices to enhance the quality and efficiency of language testing in the coming period.
Huỳnh Bảo Minh/ĐSTT
