Experts are also surprised with students' IELTS scores

The booth of OSI Vietnam International Education Consulting Company at the 2025 Exam Season Consulting program on March 22 and 23 at Da Lat University (Da Lat City) and Duc Trong High School, Duc Trong District (Lam Dong) was always crowded with students coming to find information. Many students were interested in details about scholarship programs, tuition fees, and living expenses if studying abroad in countries such as the US, Canada, Japan, Korea, etc.

Students of Duc Trong district, Lam Dong learn about study abroad scholarships at the 2025 Exam Season Consulting program on March 23.

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"The students have seriously researched their desire to study abroad. Many of them asked specific, detailed questions, proving that they have learned a lot about this field and today, when meeting with the consultants, they did not hesitate to raise questions and concerns they have about studying and working abroad in the future if they have the opportunity," said Dr. Le Bao Thang.

"Many of you also raised concerns such as in the wave of technology, artificial intelligence (AI) explosion, many workers also lost their jobs, so will your job opportunities after graduation be high, how to get a job abroad, what do you need to prepare," Dr. Thang added.

The Director of OSI Vietnam International Education Consulting Company said that in recent years, the academic scores of high school students in Vietnam have been truly impressive. High school students not only have high average scores in all subjects but also have many achievements in social activities, soft skills, and participation in many projects... In particular, their IELTS scores are very high. An IELTS score of 6.0 has become too normal. Many high school students have had their parents invest in learning English from a young age, from grades 10 and 11, these students have achieved IELTS 7.0 or even 7.5, 8.0.

Students from Duc Trong, Lam Dong listen to information about enrollment, studying abroad, and employment.

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However, Dr. Le Bao Thang advises students that being good at English is not enough. English is a necessary tool - very necessary for future employees, in any profession or position, but it is not enough. Students need to make an effort to improve their professional knowledge, to solidify their professional knowledge in the field they are studying.

For example, a mechanic in a factory or workshop, who is both technically proficient and good at English, will certainly have higher job and promotion opportunities than if he only knows about engineering. Not to mention, being good at English will also help you learn many documents for your professional work, expanding your opportunities to apply for scholarships and study abroad in the field you are interested in.