Convert IELTS score to full and detailed university exam score in 2022

Regulations How to convert IELTS score ? Today, in Vietnam, the IELTS certificate not only opens up many opportunities for students to pursue a path to study or settle abroad, but it is also a passport to help students easily book. Step into the gates of more top universities. Many candidates still wonder howto convert IELTS scores to university test scores. Learn how to convert IELTS scores to National High School Exam scores with DOL through the article below. 

1. Convert IELTS score to University exam score 2022

In 2022, many universities will continue to consider foreign language certificates such as IELTS, TOEFL, PTE to convert to university test scores . In order to convert, each university will make different regulations on calculation. 

Candidates for the National High School Exam

For example: For the IELTS score of 5.5, the International University (Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City) is converted to the National High School English score of 8.5, the score of 6.0 is equivalent to 10 points in English.

The conversion of IELTS scores to university test scores in Vietnam can be done in two ways:

• Convert IELTS scores to English test scores in the National High School Exam
• Using IELTS scores for admission to universities (there are separate regulations on score levels for each school)

Below is a table to convert IELTS scores to University test scores of some domestic universities in 2022:

Name of University/IELTS Score	5.0	5.5	6.0	6.5	7.0	7.5	8.0 - 9.0
Foreign Trade University				8.5	9.0	9.5	ten
Hanoi University of Science and Technology	8.5	9.0	9.5	ten	ten	ten	ten
Hanoi National University		8.5	9.0	9.25	9.5	9.75	ten
Ho Chi Minh City University of Law			9.0	9.5	ten	ten	ten
Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology	8.0	9.0	ten	ten	ten	ten	ten
Hanoi University of Industry		8.0	9.0	ten	ten	ten	ten
Hanoi Law University			9.0	9.5	ten	ten	ten
National Economics University		ten	11	twelfth	13	14	15
Academy of Journalism and Propaganda	7	8	9	ten	ten	ten	ten
Financial institutions		9.5	ten	ten	ten	ten	ten

2. Regulations on converting IELTS scores to University exam scores in 2022 at some universities

2.1 For Universities in Hanoi

Below will be some information on how to convert IELTS scores to university test scores at some major universities in Hanoi.

Some schools allow to convert IELTS scores to university scores in Hanoi

National University of Economics

The 2022 National Economics University's admissions scheme is as follows:

• Straight Admission
• Using the results of the candidates' national high school exam
• Admission with IELTS certificate

The scale for converting IELTS scores to National Economics University scores is as follows:

• IELTS 5.5 = 10
• IELTS 6.0 = 11
• IELTS 6.5 = 12
• IELTS 7.0 = 13
• IELTS 7.5 = 14
• IELTS 8.0 - 9.0 = 15

In particular, National Economics University only accepts candidates who possess an Academic certificate ( IELTS Academic ) with a minimum average score of 5.5.

In addition, you must also meet the remaining criteria given by the school, which is the total score of the 2022 high school graduation exam in Mathematics and any other subject (excluding English) with at least 14 points. (priority points added).

Gate of National Economics University

Foreign Trade University

For candidates applying to the regular university system, the University also offers 3 different admission methods:

• Admission form plus the results of the international certificate and the student's study results throughout the 3 years of high school.
• Admission form plus international certificates and national high school exam results.
• The form of admission only considers the results of the National High School Exam.

Note: For those who choose the above two methods, please make sure that the English certificate you submit is still valid (up to the date of application for admission).

This is because Foreign Trade University only accepts international certificates that are still valid and have a minimum score of IELTS 6.5 for the average of all skills.

In addition to the IELTS certificate, the school also requires the admission of the average score of 3 years of High School and the scores of the other 2 subjects in the selection combination must be equal to the floor score.

However, because it is one of the top and most prestigious Universities in the country with extremely high standards and extremely strict competition, of course, the higher the IELTS score, the better. There are more advantages than other competitors, right?

Therefore, please refer to the IELTS score conversion scale of Foreign Trade University to plan to hone and improve your advantage: 

• IELTS 6.5 = 8.5 
• IELTS 7.0 = 9.0
• IELTS 7.5 = 9.5
• IELTS 8 - 9.0 = 10

Admission requirements of Foreign Trade University

Hanoi National University Block

For students who wish to apply for admission to schools in the Hanoi National University cluster, they will be considered for direct admission if they meet the following conditions:

• Have IELTS 5.5 or higher.
• The total score of the remaining 2 subjects in the selection combination (including Math or Literature is required) is at least 12 points.

Gate of Hanoi National University

FPT university

Those who wish to become English language students of FPT University Hanoi will have to possess IELTS Academic certificate ( IELTS Academic ) with the average score converted from 4 skills (Listening, Speaking, Reading) , Write) at least 6.0.

FPT University Hanoi

Academy of Journalism and Propaganda

The Academy of Journalism and Communication sets admission conditions by taking the results of Math, Literature, Physics or Chemistry of the National High School Exam + the conversion score of the IELTS certificate of 5.0 or higher.

School gate of the Academy of Journalism and Propaganda

Financial institutions

The Academy of Finance applies the entrance examination method by aggregating scores from Mathematics, Literature, Physics or Chemistry subjects in the high school graduation exam and English scores converted from international certificates.

Accordingly, if you have IELTS 5.5, it will be converted to 9.5 English points; Band score of IELTS 6.0 will be equivalent to a full 10 for English.

Financial institutions

Ha Noi national university

To be eligible to become a student at Vietnam National University, Hanoi, besides possessing a valid IELTS 5.5 certificate, you must have a total score of at least 12 points in the remaining 2 subjects in the selection combination. Math or Literature is compulsory).

Convert IELTS score to Hanoi National University score:

• IELTS 5.5 = 8.5
• IELTS 6.0 = 9
• IELTS 6.5 = 9.25
• IELTS 7.0 = 9.5
• IELTS 7.5 = 9.75
• IELTS 8.0 - 9.0 = 10

Candidates with an average grade point average of each semester in High School at least 7.0 (for candidates graduating in 2022, only the first semester of grade 12 will be counted) and have an IELTS certificate of 5.5 or higher. will be eligible for admission to Hanoi National University.

Hanoi Law university

Hanoi Law University will apply separate admission methods depending on the criteria of different law disciplines for candidates with IELTS 6.0 or higher. The remaining subjects are still calculated based on the results of the National High School Exam.

Regulations to convert IELTS scores to Hanoi Law University exam scores are as follows:

• IELTS 6.0 = 9
• IELTS 6.5 = 9.5
• IELTS 7.0 - 9.0 = 10

Hanoi Law University

Hanoi Polytechnic University

In 2022, those with a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 will be admitted directly to the English language major and the Management Economics major of this University. Besides, for those who have an IELTS certificate of 5.0 or higher, they still have the opportunity to use this result to apply for admission to Hanoi University of Science and Technology.

Convert IELTS to Hanoi University of Science and Technology exam scores as follows:

• IELTS 5.0 = 8.5
• IELTS 5.5 = 9.0
• IELTS 6.0 = 9.5
• IELTS 6.5 = 10

Hanoi Polytechnic University

2.2 For Universities in Ho Chi Minh City

Below is some information on how to convert IELTS scores to university test scores at some major universities in Ho Chi Minh City.

Some schools allow to convert IELTS scores to University scores in HCMC

Foreign Trade University 

Like the main campus in Hanoi, Foreign Trade University Ho Chi Minh City also uses the method of merging the average of 3 years of high school learning and IELTS Academic results ( IELTS Academic ) 6.5 or higher . validity period (up to the time of registration for admission).

For the entrance examination method together with the results of the National High School Exam in 2022, the specifics are as follows:

• IELTS Academic score of 6.0 or higher
• The total score of 2 subjects in the National High School Exam 2022, including Mathematics and one of the subjects of Physics, Chemistry or Literature, achieves the matriculation score or higher (not counting the priority points for admission).
• Admission by international certificates and transcripts.
• Applied to the English curriculum and the Language program.

Admission test combines IELTS certificate and academic report

Gate of Foreign Trade University Ho Chi Minh City

University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City

To become a student of this prestigious university, you must meet the following 4 conditions:

• GPA of 3 years of High School.
• Won prizes (First, Second, Third) in the exam to select excellent students in high schools at provincial and city levels (under central authority) for subjects: Math, Physics, Chemistry, English, Literature, Information learn.
• IELTS 6.0 or higher.
• Studying at a gifted/specialized high school.

How to apply and convert IELTS score to University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City exam score

Admission method for students, students of specialized / gifted schools

Transcripts for converting criteria of excellent students to the Standard program, a high-quality bachelor's program

Table of conversion criteria of excellent students for the Bachelor of Talents program

Transcript of conversion criteria of PT general subjects for standard programs, high-quality bachelor programs

Ho Chi Minh City National Economics University

• Ho Chi Minh City National Economics University applies the combined admissions method under the following conditions:
• Candidates with an IELTS Academic score of 5.5 or higher still within the valid period (up to the date of admission). The total score of the high school graduation exam in 2022 for Mathematics & any 1 subject (excluding English) is at least 14 points (with priority scores).

National University of Economics

RMIT Vietnam

Many of you mistakenly believe that just having enough economic conditions can become a student of RMIT University, but in fact, you need to meet the following 2 criteria:

• A minimum grade 12 GPA of 7.0 on a 10-point scale.
• IELTS Academic ( IELTS Academic ) 6.5+, in which no band is below 6.0.

RMIT University Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture

If you have IELTS 6.0 in hand, you will be directly considered by the University of Architecture of Ho Chi Minh City and prioritized for admission according to conditions, academic records plus conversion of IELTS scores .

Ho Chi Minh City University of Architecture

Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy

In 2022, the University of Medicine and Pharmacy of Ho Chi Minh City has launched a project with many forms of admission, including applying for admission along with English certificates for the following majors:

• A minimum of 6.0 is required for IELTS Academic ( IELTS Academic ) for those who wish to take the exam in Medicine, Dentistry - Maxillofacial and Pharmacology.
• For Nursing, you must have IELTS 5.0 or higher.

IELTS from 6.0 will be considered for priority admission to some majors at the University of Medicine and Pharmacy in Ho Chi Minh City

Ho Chi Minh City Open University

Just meet the 3 conditions below, you can be completely admitted to this school:

• Reaching the floor level in the National High School Exam.
• Minimum IELTS 6.0 (for language majors), minimum IELTS (remaining subjects).
• Academic results of subjects in high school according to transcripts.

Ho Chi Minh City Open University

Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology

The high-quality program at Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology requires candidates to have IELTS 4.5 or complete the entrance test with the corresponding score to be able to study. As follows:

• IELTS 6.0 and above = 10.
• IELTS 5.5 = 9.0.
• IELTS 5.0 = 8.0.

Polytechnic University Tp.HCM

University of Natural Sciences

Candidates who study high-quality or advanced training programs will be given priority if they have an IELTS score of 6.0 or higher, according to information from the University of Natural Sciences (Ho Chi Minh City National University) in 2022. .

University of Natural Sciences

2.3 For Universities in other provinces

Polytechnic University danang

Danang University of Science and Technology requires candidates to meet the following 2 conditions to be able to apply for admission by separate methods:

• The average score of Math in 3 years of high school is 7.0 or higher.
• IELTS Academic score of 5.5 or higher.

Da Nang University of Economy

Danang University of Economics requires candidates who meet the following 2 conditions to be able to apply for admission by separate methods:

• The total score of two subjects including Mathematics and one elective in the three subjects of Physics, Chemistry and Literature must reach 12 points or more.
• IELTS Academic score must be 5.5 or higher.

Da Nang University of Economy

FPT University Da Nang

FPT University Da Nang waives the English entrance test for candidates who wish to study English if they have IELTS 6.0.

FPT University Da Nang

Hue University of Law

When having IELTS 5.0 or higher, candidates who want to enter Hue University of Law will be given priority for admission, for majors with a combination of subjects with English.

Hue University of Law

Hue Science University

When having IELTS 5.0 or higher, candidates who want to enter Hue University of Science will be given priority for admission, for majors with a combination of subjects in English.

Hue Science University

Hue University of Foreign Language

Department of English Language and English Pedagogy:

• Candidates must have IELTS 6.0
• The total score of the remaining subjects must be at least 12 points

Other industries:

• Achieve IELTS score of 5.5 or higher.
• The total score of the remaining 2 subjects, except English, is 12 points or more.

Hue University of Foreign Languages

3. Convert IELTS score to another certificate

3.1 Convert IELTS to a European certificate

IELTS	CEFR
9.0	C2
8.5
8.0	C1
7.5
7.0
6.5	B2
6.0
5.5
5.0	B1
4.5
1.0 - 4.0	A2 and A1

• 
  CEFR score B1 ~ IELTS 4.0 - 5.0: Candidates who have achieved CEFR score at B1 IELTS need to work hard to improve their score.
• CEFR B2 ~ IELTS 5.5 - 6.5: Candidates who score in the CEFR B2 range have a chance to be admitted into some of the top Universities.
• CEFR C1 score ~ ​​IELTS 7.0 - 8.0: Candidates with CEFR C1 score have a high chance of being admitted to top Universities.
• CEFR level C2 ~ IELTS 9.0: This is the highest score.

3.2 Convert IELTS score to TOEIC

We can see the IELTS to TOEIC conversion system as follows:

IELTS Score	TOEIC Score
0 - 1.5	0 - 250
2.0 - 3.5	255 - 500
4.0 - 5.0	501 - 700
5.5 – 6.5	701 - 900
7.0 – 8.0	901 - 990
9.0	990 (Perfect Score)

3.3 Convert IELTS score to PTE

Below is a table to convert IELTS scores to PTE , you can refer to it!

IELTS Score	4.5	5.0	5.5	6.0	6.5	7.0	7.5	8.0	8.5	9.0
Score PTE	30	36	42	50	58	65	seventy three	79	83	eighty six

3.4 Convert IELTS score to TOEFL

How to convert IELTS score to TOEFL that you need to know: 

IELTS Score	TOEFL score
0 – 1.0	0 – 8 points
1.0 – 1.5	0 - 18 points
2.0 – 2.5	19 – 29 points
3.0 – 3.5	30-40 points
4.0	41 - 52 points
4.5 – 5.0	53 – 64 points

4. Some Frequently Asked Questions

How much IELTS score is enough for university admission?

According to the information issued by the Ministry of Education and Training, starting from 2019, candidates with IELTS certificate from 4.0 will be exempted from taking the English test when taking the National High School Exam. However, whether IELTS results are used for combined or direct admission will depend on the regulations of each school.

Eg:

• University of Economics and Law (National University of Ho Chi Minh City) : for admission and high-quality training, candidates must have IELTS 5.0 or higher and high school results.
• Industrial University of Ho Chi Minh City : direct admission to candidates who have graduated from high school and have IELTS 5.0 or higher.
• Ton Duc Thang University has 3 forms of admission: direct admission, combined admission and admission according to the results of the National High School Exam 2022. However, candidates must possess IELTS 5.0 or higher.

Do I need an IELTS certificate to take a university exam?

Candidates will be counted 10 points for the English test and at the same time be recognized as a high school graduate if they have IELTS 4.0. However, according to the regulations of the Ministry of Education and Training, for the remaining exam subjects, candidates still have to take the regular exam according to the exam schedule.

If a candidate does not register to use the right to be exempt from the English test, he or she will still have to take the exam and be considered for high school graduation as candidates who are not exempt from the test.

However, DOL thinks that you should still take the National High School English Test in case there are problems with your IELTS certificate (test results are canceled, certificates are lost). , your IELTS certificate has expired), you can still use the results of the English test to apply for university admission.

Does having an IELTS degree exempt from the English test?

According to the issuance of the Ministry of Education and Training, from 2019 onwards, candidates will be exempted from the English test and automatically receive 10 points in English if they achieve IELTS 4.0 or higher in the national high school exam.

However, for university admission, candidates must rely on the conversion of IELTS scores to university test scores according to the regulations and specific criteria of each school.

Through the above article, DOL has compiled information related to the conversion of IELTS scores to University test scores above, so you should start preparing for IELTS right now. In addition to being exempted from the University exam, IELTS also offers many other benefits.

So do not hesitate, contact DOL immediately via Hotline: 1800 96 96 39 for advice on the most suitable courses for you as soon as possible!