IELTS test scores were altered: Universities are reviewing and waiting for instructions from the Ministry of Education and Training

(NLDO) - Universities in Ho Chi Minh City are conducting statistics and reviewing candidates who passed the entrance exam and graduated using IELTS certificates.

This move comes after the international IELTS organization confirmed that there was a "technical problem" that caused the test results of some candidates to be inaccurate. IELTS confirmed that only about 1% of the test had errors and did not announce a specific number, but this problem has made many people worried.

In addition to the purposes of studying abroad, settling down, applying for scholarships... IELTS is used in university entrance and exit criteria. Photo: AI

Speaking to reporters on the morning of November 14, a representative of the Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade said that the number of admitted candidates who used IELTS in the past two years is about 1,000 students. The school will review and notify students in writing as soon as possible. Regarding the handling method, the school is waiting for instructions from the Ministry of Education and Training.

A representative of the Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry also said that they are waiting for instructions from the Ministry of Education and Training, and are conducting a complete review. The number of students using IELTS for admission and graduation at the school is about 200-300 students per year.

Previously, on the evening of November 12, on the social network Threads, there were many posts reporting that the IELTS test scores had just been changed. The account holders said they had received emails from the British Council and IDP informing them of a "technical problem" that caused confusion in the Reading and Listening test scores.

The email stated that affected candidates can choose to have their exam fees (more than 4.6 million VND) refunded or retake the exam for free. The deadline to confirm is before May 2026.

Multiple posts on social media Threads said they had just received an email notifying them of a score change.

According to the IELTS test organization, the affected tests are from August 2023 to September this year. According to statistics, there are more than 4 million IELTS tests worldwide every year.

Source: https://nld.com.vn/vu-loat-bai-thi-ielts-bi-sua-diem-cac-truong-dh-dang-ra-soat-cho-huong-dan-cua-bo-gd-dt-196251114100653104.htm