Vietnamese Language Proficiency Test (VLPT)

The VLPT certificate is necessary if you are interested in working in Vietnam or participating in a joint venture exercise with Vietnamese companies in Ho Chi Minh City and neighbouring provinces such as Binh Duong, Dong Nai, Ba Ria – Vung Tau, etc.

The certificate is valid for 2 years.

Exam schedules

The Faculty organizes six exams, in odd months ( January, March, 5, 7, 9 and 11). In addition, each year, the Faculty also organizes 01 intensive exam in April (in Ho Chi Minh City) and 02 intensive exams in June and December, at Chihlee University of Technology, Taiwan. 

Lingo can prepare for your journey in Vietnamese learning and assist you in booking the test date.

Beginner

Studied for 48 hours, finished VSL 1

Elementary

Studied for 96 hours, finished VSL 1 & 2

Pre-Intermediate

Studied for 144 hours, finished studying VSL 1,2&3

Intermediate

Studied for 192 hours, finished studying VSL 1,2,3 & 4

Upper-Intermediate

Studied for 240 hours, finished studying VSL 1,2,3,4,5

There is a Vietnamese class for you

Take our class onsite in our convenient location, just 6 minutes from Dhoby Ghaut and Somerset MRT stations; you will enjoy minimal hassle and travel time to reach us. 

Group class starts at S$224 for 12 hours.
Private class starts at S$80/hour.

Learn online conveniently without the need to travel to our centre. You will receive the same attention as in an onsite class without the hassle.

Group class starts at S$224 for 12 hours.
Private class starts at S$50/hour.

Get ready for the VLPT exams with our intensive 20-hour courses offered in the two weeks leading up to the exam.

You can practice both the written and oral components through mock exams. Our specialised teachers will cover all aspects of the exam to ensure you’re fully prepared

Exam Format

For the exams to be objective and achieve high results, the Faculty of Vietnamese Studies has constantly innovated in compiling exam questions, organizing exams and marking exams.

Currently, the Faculty has applied the exam form: An online exam with two skills: Listening comprehension and Reading comprehensionDirect test with two skills of Writing and Speaking. At the same time, candidates can take the Listening and Reading tests in different places.

To pass VLPT test your proficiency needs to be at least B2 if not C1

Do you have a question?

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