Southeast Asia · Vietnam
IELTS in Hanoi
Hanoi is Vietnam's second-largest IELTS market, with very high test volume. Most candidates apply to Australian, Canadian, and UK universities, with significant skilled-migration demand for Australia and Canada.
IELTS Academic
VND 4,664,000 (~USD 190)
IELTS General Training
VND 4,664,000 (~USD 190)
Test providers & formats in Hanoi
Providers
- • British Council Vietnam
- • IDP Education Vietnam
Formats available
- • Computer-delivered (multiple per day)
- • Paper-based
Test centres in Hanoi
- British Council Hanoi (Tay Ho)
- IDP IELTS Test Centre Cau Giay
- IDP Hai Ba Trung
Booking notes: Slots are widely available. Cau Giay centre has the highest weekly capacity.
IELTS score requirements for popular destinations from Hanoi
Most Hanoi candidates apply to: Australia, Canada, United Kingdom.
Australia (Academic, undergraduate)
Overall 6.5Component minimums: 6.0 in each band
G8 humanities often 7.0.
Canada (study permit, undergraduate)
Overall 6.5Component minimums: 6.0 in each band
Top schools 6.5–7.0.
Australia (subclass 189 migration)
Overall 7.0Component minimums: 7.0 in each band
8.0+ in each gives maximum 20 points.
Requirements change. Always verify directly with the institution before booking your test.
Preparation tips for candidates in Hanoi
- 1Hanoi candidates often score well on Reading but lose marks on Writing Task 2 cohesion — practice topic sentences and clear paragraph structure.
- 2British Council Tay Ho runs free 'Road to IELTS' weekend events with mock exams.