On the morning of May
1st, 2022, National Economics University and International Education Specialists (IDP) officially signed
a Memorandum of Understanding to improve students' English ability according to
the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).
At the signing ceremony,
on the side of IDP, there was Mr. Nguyen Thanh Sang - General Director of
IDP Vietnam; Ms. Bach Lan Huong - Development Manager IELTS test in the North
and Central regions; Ms. Nguyen Thuy Hang - Human Resources Manager of IDP in
the north. On the side of NEU, there was Prof. Dr. Pham Hong Chuong -
President; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Duc Tho - Secretary of the Party Committee,
Chairman of NEU Council; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Do Anh Duc - Deputy Director of Center
for Foreign Languages and Economics; and representatives of leaders of
departments and faculties of NEU.
At the ceremony, Prof.
Dr. Pham Hong Chuong said that the memorandum of understanding was to promote
the process of learning and improving English proficiency for students and
lecturers of the University according to international standards.
Mr. Nguyen
Thanh Sang - General Director of IDP Vietnam said that the Memorandum of
Understanding signing ceremony between the National Economics University and
IDP was one of the important milestones in IDP's cooperation on strategy with
Vietnam. “IDP believes that this cooperation will help NEU students have closer
access to IELTS test and study methods to achieve the best result. In addition,
IDP hopes this cooperation will open up many opportunities for Vietnamese
students, especially NEU students, to have access to advanced educational
backgrounds, fluent English skills, Internships, and work opportunities at IDP”
- IDP Vietnam General Director affirmed.
According to the
cooperation agreement, National Economics University will officially be listed
on IDP's global registration portal and become IDP's IELTS test site in Vietnam
with a monthly-periodical exam schedule.