On July 27, 2025, at IDP’s Outstanding Partner Awards Ceremony, the Center for Business English (EFL) at National Economics University (NEU) was officially recognized as the Best Strategic Test Venue in Southeast Asia.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Do Anh Duc, Director of the Center for Business English, accepts the Best Strategic Test Venue in Southeast Asia award on behalf of NEU.

The award is based on IDP’s comprehensive assessment criteria, including the quality of facilities, test administration procedures, test-taker satisfaction, and the center’s role in the strategy for developing IELTS testing in the region.

After paper-based IELTS testing was officially discontinued in Vietnam in April 2025, the Ministry of Education and Training authorized the upgrade and expansion of the computer-based testing facility at NEU, making it one of Hanoi’s leading test venues in terms of modern facilities and scale. With the capacity to administer tests continuously every day, the venue meets the growing demand for IELTS testing among school and university students in the capital and neighboring provinces and cities.

Representatives of EFL-NEU accept the Best Diamond Partner and Best School Partner awards for 2025 from IELTS IDP Vietnam.

Independent survey results from IDP and direct feedback from test takers showed that EFL-NEU achieved the highest score in the partner network in Southeast Asia. This achievement further affirms EFL-NEU’s reputation, quality, and capacity to administer IELTS tests to international standards.

At the same event, EFL-NEU also received two other major awards from IDP Vietnam: Best Diamond Partner and Best School Partner for 2025.

International IELTS tests and computer-based mock tests at NEU are currently scheduled on an ongoing, daily basis, giving test takers the opportunity to experience the most modern, professional, and convenient testing environment.

Some images from the event:

Article and photos: Center for Business English & Department of Communications

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