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Certiport and IIG Vietnam signed a strategic partnership agreement

Microsoft Office World Champion

Conference on announce-ment of accreditation results of 20 vocational colleges and secondary schools in 2009

TOEIC in Vietnamese Educational System

Teacher Training Workshop for a Proficiency-based TOEIC-oriented Classroom

TOEIC with Vietnamese Enterprises

Outstanding TOEIC test-takers in the 1st Quarter, 2010

ETS – IIG Vietnam Schol-arship Program 2010

IIG Vietnam - The Country Representative of ETS, Certiport & CGFNS

HIGH LIGHT

Macau, March 5, 2010, Certiport (USA-based organization) signed a Strategic partnership agreement and appointed country representative with IIG Vietnam.

Certiport is a pioneer in validating fundamental computer skills and knowledge, the developer and worldwide distributor of Microsoft Office suite of products. Besides, Certiport is one of strategic partners of the Educational Testing Service (ETS). Its main responsibilities lie on the develop-ment, marketing, and administration of globally recognized computer skill certification, namely MOS, ACA, IC3, CompTIA Strata... Certiport deliv-ers more than 180,000 tests in 20 languages every month through its network of 12,000 testing centers in 136 countries worldwide.

As one of the five members of the International Investment Group (IIG), IIG Vietnam is increasingly proved to be the leading organization in the areas of educational testing, benchmarking, quality assurance and accreditation in Vietnam. Particularly, IIG is commonly known as the officially-authorized representative of the ETS in Vietnam and the entire Indochina region for introducing and promoting such well-known educational testing products as TOEIC, TOEIC Bridge, TOEFL iBT, TOEFL ITP TFI, Criterion, etc…

The agreement grants exclusivity for IIG Vietnam to officially introduce MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) and IC3 (Internet and Computing Core Certification) as well as other IT exams like ACA, CompTIA Strata….. to Vietnamese market.

MOS (Microsoft Office Specialist) exams use real applications to provide the most authentic evaluation of knowledge, skills, and competency for Microsoft Office Suites of products includ-ing Word, Outlook, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Project. MOS, a performance-based testing, uses specialized examination software while simultaneously running the actual Office programs. Meanwhile, IC3 (Internet and Computing Core Certification) exams validates basic knowledge and ability to use computer hardware, software, and the Internet.

IIG Vietnam strongly believes that the two-side strategic partnership will broaden opportunities for Vietnamese enterprises as well as employees in utilizing advanced computer skills evaluation tool. These credentials help Vietnamese workers not only meet domestic demands but also be updated with requirements on international standardization of computer literacy. Additionally, employers are provided with precious, globally recognized tool to assess computer competency, one of a-must-to-have skill.

Mr Ray Kelly - CEO, Certiport, USAand Doan Hong Nam - IIG President ( left side)

signed Stategic parnership agreement

CERTIPORT & IIG VIETNAM SIGNED STRATEGIC

PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT

MICROSOFT OFFICE WORLD CHAMPION

With the view to improving computer literacy of Vietnamese university students and equipping them with an effective work-place skill before entering the workforce, as well as popularizing a globally standard-based credential for validating computer skills to enhance enterprises’ human resource quality, IIG Vietnam - the country representative of Certiport- in collaboration with The Department of Educational Testing and Acrreditation, Ministry of Education and Training, organize a national competition for the first-ever Microsoft Office World Champion in Vietnam.

The Microsoft Office World Champion held by Certiport is an annual global competition that tests students' skills on Microsoft Office tools. It provides a platform for students from all corners of the world to showcase their extraordinary skills in Microsoft Office Word and Excel. Noticeably, this year competition enables students to receive globally-recognized MOS certification; gain recognition from Micro-soft, Certiport and domestic prestigious organizations; have a chance to attend the World Cham-pionships in Park City, Utah, USA from August 8–10, 2010 as well as win $6,500 USD in schol-arships and other great prizes.

Eligible candidates must be university students, aging under 22. Every university sends its ten best students to participate in the preliminary round between April 20, 2010 and June 20, 2010 in seven big cities, namely Hanoi, Hai Phong, Thai Nguyen, Da Nang, Nha Trang, HCM city and Can Tho. The 50 top candidates selected from the preliminary round will then compete in the national finale taking place from June 25-30, 2010 in three major cities Hanoi, Danang and HCMC. The two finalists will be finan-cially supported by IIG Vietnam to compete with representatives from 60 countries worldwide in the World Championships in Utah, USA.

For further information, please contact:- Ms. Trần Thu PhươngMobile: 0909 097583 Email: phuong.tt@iigvietnam.com- Ms. Nguyễn Thị Bình NguyênMobile: 0983 645608 Email: nguyen.ntb@iigvietnam.com

CONFERENCE ON ANNOUNCEMENT OF ACCREDITATION RESULTS OF 20 VOCATIONAL COLLEGES AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN 2009

March 12th, 2010, Meeting Hall of Hanoi Industrial Vocational College, IIG Vietnam and its partners, the Center for Quality Assur-ance in International Education (CQAIE USA) and CQAIE Vietnam joined a conference announcing the pilot accreditation outcomes of 20 vocational colleges and secondary schools in 2009 held by the General Department of Vocational Training, Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs.

At the conference, Mr. Doan Hong Nam, on behalf of IIG Vietnam, CQAIE Vietnam and CQAIE USA presented the results of pilot accrediting 20 vocational training institutions in 2009 and raised a set of recommendations on vocational accreditation at national and institution levels to improve the training quality of highly professional and skilled human resources.

Implemented by the Consortium of IIG Vietnam, CQAIE Vietnam and CQAIE USA nationwide from October 2009 to December 2009, the project witnessed the involvement of 58 national and international experts, of which 5% gets PhD degree, 50% holds MBA or postgraduate degree and 45% is at Engineer or Bachelor level. The project was strictly carried out in accordance with international standards and practice. Based on the project outcomes, the General Department of Vocational Training and Ministry of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs made decisions to recognize vocational colleges and secondary schools that achieved high scores and met the quality standards. Accordingly, lessons learnt and guidelines for vocational quality assurance and improvement in the coming time were identified.

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TOEIC® IN VIETNAMESE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM

TEACHER TRAINING WORKSHOP FOR A PROFICIENCY-BASED TOEIC-ORIENTED CLASSROOM

In early three months of 2010, IIG Vietnam successfully held three teacher training workshops on the TOEIC Listening and Reading Test for 61 English teachers from different universities.

Each training workshop lasted three days, including:

- Hanoi University of Agriculture workshop: lasted from 9th to 12th of January 2010, training for 18 teachers.

- Public course: lasted from 18th to 21st of January 2010, training for 18 teachers from Thai Nguyen University of Economics and Business Administration, Electric Power University, Van Xuan Technical College, Water Resources University, and Vinh Technical Teachers Training University.

- Public course lasted from 11st to 14th of March 2010): training for 24 teachers from Quang Trung University, Danang Vocational Training College, Quy Nhon University.

The workshop aims to provide standard information and knowledge for English teachers about methods of TOEIC-Oriented English language teaching. In addition, trainees were also provided with general information about the TOEIC Classic and TOEIC Redesigned Test. Trainers of the workshops hold at least a Master Degree and have a great deal of teaching experience. They are specially trained and certificated by the Educational Testing Service (ETS).

Upon the completion, participants had opportunity to get access to intensive knowledge and effec-tive, advanced English teaching methods, especially in the listening and reading skills. The workshops are highly evaluated and very effective thanks to trainees’ enthusiastic participation.

BRIEF:

*January 2010 IIG Vietnam in collaboration with Electric Power University (EPU) successfully organized a TOEIC Seminar for students with the participation of Management Board as well as EPU’s students. Mr. Doan Hong Nam, President of IIG Vietnam gave a speech on TOEIC test and the roadmap for students to reach EPU’s English requirement for graduation. In this seminar, students gained valuable and useful information on how to improve and standardize English proficiency. This is also an opportunity for students to have an open discussion with leaders from IIG Vietnam and the EPU Management Board regarding TOEIC test and EPU’s English standardized advantage.

* January 10, 2010 Representative of IIG Vietnam had a working meeting with the leaderships of Faculty of Economics and Law, Vietnam National University HoChiMinh City (VNU HCMC). At the meeting, Dr. Hoang Vinh Long – Vice Dean said, “The Faculty was established in November 2000 and next year, it will be separated from the VNU HCMC to become an independent university. That is why teaching quality improvement is of great significance". Highly appreciating of IIG Vietnam’s prestige and service quality, Dr. Hoang Vinh Long added, “We are looking forward to co-operating with with IIG Vietnam to apply TOEIC standards and we are totally well-prepared for this co-operation.”

* January 13, 2010 Rector of Hanoi Architectural University (HAU), Dr. Do Dinh Duc had a meeting with Mr. Doan Hong Nam, Presi-dent of IIG Vietnam on consulting solutions to enhance and standardize the English skills for students. The meeting boasted the partici-pation of Department Managers, Dean of English Faculty and all lecturers of English Faculty. Mr. Duc highly valued the two side coop-eration in the recent time, especially training classes provided by IIG Vietnam to improve the English proficiency for HAU’s lecturers. Additionally, Mr. Duc emphasized that English standardization for students of HAU was of great importance. The university would have a plan to implement an appropriate benchmarking roadmap.

* January 18, 2010 Dr. Nguyen Dung – Rector of Van Lang University, HCMC had a working meeting with Mr. Doan Hong Nam –

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IIG Vietnam’s public course

President of IIG Vietnam and Ms. Vu Bich Ngoc – Acting Director of IIG Vietnam - HCMC Branch Office. From its enormous experience accumulated and prestige acknowledged for more than 10 years in introducing TOEIC into Vietnamese higher education system, IIG Vietnam suggested measures and corresponding implementation roadmap for the university to gradually resolve the existing difficulties in applying the TOEIC standards. A pledge of support was also given to the university by IIG Vietnam’s leaders. The university expressed its particu-lar interest in a Teacher Training Workshop on English teaching methodology in which trainees are certified by the Educational Testing Service.

* January 18, 2010 Mr. Doan Hong Nam – President of IIG Vietnam and Ms. Vu Bich Ngoc – Acting Director of IIG Vietnam - HCMC Branch had a meeting with the Management Board of HCMC University of Technology (HUTECH). The discussion focused on English impor-tance in the integration period and TOEIC – the most precise evaluation tool currently. Assoc.Prof. Dr. Ho Dac Loc, University Rector stated that the University had announced 400 and 350 TOEIC scores for its graduated students at university and college levels respectively. Besides, he expressed his hope to apply TOEIC standards into teaching curriculum as soon as possible. The university also planned to participate in teacher training workshops on teaching methodology basing on ETS and IIG Vietnam’s TOEIC benchmarks.

*January 19, 2010 Board of Management of Van Hien University had a meeting with IIG Vietnam. At the meeting, IIG Vietnam presented TOEIC as well as TOEIC applications in Vietnam. Concluded the meeting, MA. Nguyen Quoc Hop, on be half of the Van Hien University, said, “As TOEIC certificate becomes more and more popular in Vietnam, the University desires to incorporate TOEIC into its curriculum and co-operate with IIG Vietnam in the coming time.”

* January 19, 2010 Representatives of IIG Vietnam paid a working visit to Hung Vuong University. At the meeting, Mr. Doan Hong Nam, President of IIG Vietnam, introduced the TOEIC program and how to apply TOEIC in Vietnam. “Being aware of the critical role of English language in today's society, we wish to enhance English literacy of our students and have further cooperation with IIG Vietnam in the near future, ” said Prof. Dr. Le Van Ly, the University Rector.

* January 19, 2010 Mr. Doan Hong Nam – President of IIG Vietnam and Ms. Vu Bich Ngoc- Acting Director of IIG Vietnam, HCMC Office Branch and the Architecture University of Hochiminh City represented by Dr. Le Van Thuong - Vice Rector, Mr. Dinh Quang Thang – Manager of Traning Affairs Department and many faculty members attended a signing ceremony for applying TOEFL-ITP test to graduate students at Architecture University. The Ceremony ended solemnly and successfully.

*January 20, 2010 Mr. Doan Hong Nam, IIG Vietnam Presi-dent had a working meeting with Mr. Dang Thanh Sang, Deputy Director of Education and Training Department of

Binh Duong Province. Mr. Sang said since the current need for English language skills have been increasing, the Provincial Department of Education and Training would like to co-operate with IIG Vietnam to set up a testing center in Binh Duong province. With the view to facilitat-ing the TOEIC test administration within the locality, the Department will speed up this project.

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• Ho Chi Minh University of Technology

• Thai Nguyen University of Economics and Business Adminis-tration (Tueba)

• Dong Nai University of Account-ing and Finance

• Lac Hong University

• Hanoi Open University

• University of Agriculture

• University of Agriculture and Forestry

• Hong Duc Unversity

• Ton Duc Thang University

• Quang Trung University

• Electric Power University

• Can Tho University

• Vinh Technical Teacher Training University

• Van Xuan University of Technol-ogy

• Water Resources University

• College of Foreign Language – Hue University

• Da Nang College of Technology

• Alpha School of Foreign Language

• New Dong Phuong School for Foreign Language

• International School for Commu-nication LEECAM

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IIG Vietnam taking a photowith HUTECH Management Board

The Agreement Signing Ceremonybetween IIG Vietnam and Architecture

University of Hochiminh city

* January 21, 2010 Responding the policy initiated by Ms. Nguyen Thi Thanh – the Principal of Hoa Vang High school, a TOEIC conference was organized for grade 12 students by IIG Vietnam, Danang Office Branch. Before attending the Conference, most of students had no idea what TOEIC was. However, through the presentation, they better understand the

importance of English language as well as be well-aware of effective English study method to achieve international certificates. The Conference were very exciting with a great number of ques-tions related to the TOEIC test that were raised by the partici-pants. The Conference was believed to be informative, helping Hoa Vang students get access to the latest informa-tion. Importantly, the Conference assisted them to determine a right plan for English study.

* February 2, 2010 Mr. Doan Hong Nam, President of IIG Vietnam had a meeting with Mr.Dinh Xuan Manh, Vice Rector of Vietnam Maritime Univer-sity (VMU) and all lecturers of English Faculty. At the meeting, Mr. Manh emphasized the practicality of the English standard-ization by the TOEIC program. He also affirmed that VMU would cooperate with IIG Vietnam to standardize English profi-ciency for students, in which, the first step is to hold an English teacher-training workshop.

* February 9, 2010 Mr. Tran Dai Nghia, Director of Interna-tional Relations cum Director of International Cooperation Center, Thai Nguyen University (TNU) had a meeting with Mr.Doan Hong Nam, President of IIG Vietnam. The discussion was focused on measures to improve English proficiency of TNU students. Concluding the meeting, Mr. Nghia stressed that TOEIC was the sound and safe solution. In addition, he expressed that TNU was very interested in the TOEIC-oriented English language curriculum and the teacher-training work-shop provided by IIG Vietnam.

* March 5, 2010 IIG Vietnam represented by Mr. Ton That Duy, Danang Branch Manager had a meeting with Prof. Dr. Nguyen Hong Anh, the Rector of Quy Nhon University and Managers of Academic Affairs Department, Foreign Languages Department… During the meeting, emphasis was laid on setting English benchmarks for the undergraduates and postgraduates by the TOEIC and TOEFL ITP tests. The two sides discussed the plan to establish TOEIC standards for approximately 20,000 students of Quy Nhon University. Moreover, IIG technical support for the University to achieve this goal was suggested. At the end of the meeting, Prof.

Dr. Nguyen Hong Anh reiterated that English literacy was one of decisive factors enhancing Quy Nhon graduated students’ competitiveness. The University totally agreed to cooperate with IIG Vietnam to carry out following programs:

1. TOEIC standardization for the undergraduates

2. TOEFL ITP standardization for the postgraduates

3. Teacher Training Workshop on TOEIC-oriented teaching methodology for English teachers.

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IIG Vietnam President disscussing withthe Education and Training Department

of Binh Duong Province

IIG Vietnam representatives disscusingwith Executive Board

of Quy Nhơn University

The working visit between IIG Vietnamand Leadership Board of

Vietnam Maritime University

• International School for Language and Technology

• A My International School for Foreign Language and Computing

• School of International Training (SIT)

• Eduworld School for Training and Development

• Dong Nai Vocational training school for Technology and Industry

• American College Preparation Institute ACPI

• Vietnamese American Vocational Training College

• Vietnamese American

• INFOWORLD School

• EL School

• Sao Mai School

• Vietnam USA Society English Center (VUS)

• Airline Training Center

• The Phonetics Solution and Cultural Communication Center (PSC)

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USING TOEIC® IN QUATER

IIG Vietnam expert introducing the TOEIC testto students of Hoa Vang High School

Upon the completion of the university entrance examination in September 2010, the university plans to use the TOEIC test in placing its freshmen.

* March 11- 14, 2010 In collaboration with Quang Trung university (located in Quy Nhon city), IIG Vietnam held a workshop on TOEIC teaching methodology for lecturers from English Faculty. It is known that the university is planning to evaluate gradu-ated students of Banking and Tourism Faculties by the TOEIC test in this October 2010. Hence, this workshop was one of the efforts and determination of Quang Trung University to have their English lecturers be equipped with effective teaching methods. This is also considered as a good start for setting and training English skills towards TOEIC standards in the time to come.

The workshop completed with a great success, satisfaction and highly apreciation of the university’s Management Board as well as participants. “We are seeing how happy the partici-pants are! But I am ten times happier than that,” revealed Mr. Tran Huu Huy, Rector of Quang Trung university at the closing ceremony. Furthermore, all the participants expressed that they were very satisfied with the workshop and expected to attend more training like TOEIC speaking and writing workshop, TOEFL-oriented workshop, etc

TOEIC WITH VIETNAMESE ENTERPRISESBRIEF* January 6, 2010 IIG Vietnam had successfully administered a English proficiency test to employees of LG, Hung Yen province. LG factory in Hung Yen province is a subsidiary of LG Vietnam company, specialized in manufacturing electronic goods and appliances. Aiming to improve employees’ English ability to meet job demands, LG has selected the TOEIC test as an effective and efficient measure for staff training and development.

* February 8, 2010 IIG Vietnam’s representative had a meeting with Ms. Tran Thi Canh, Human Resource Manager of Nam Hai 6-star resort. The TOEIC test and its application in enterprises and higher education institutions in Vietnam was mainly discussed by the meeting participants. At the meeting, Ms. Canh said, “As the most famous resort in Danang, Nam Hai pays much attention to the staff’s English proficiency. Our staff are required speak English to customers, but more importantly, to pronounce English correctly. We have organized many English training courses for the staff. However, such courses fail to measure exactly how good their English skills are”. Therefore, Ms. Canh was deeply interested in about the TOEIC test when she got more ideas about in in the meeting. She also agreed that an internationally-recognized test with a reasonable fee like TOEIC was a useful instrument to assess English competency of staff working in worldwide Nam Hai resort chain. “All staff will take the TOEIC test after joining a 6-month English training course,” she added.

* February 2010 Upon approval of the Educational Testing Service, every TOEFL ITP test-taker at IIG Vietnam will be received a score report sealed by IIG Vietnam. The sealed score report aims to create a favorable condition for individuals in applying for organizations where application dossiers are required to be attested by the issuing authority.

* March 3, 2010 A TOEIC test administration was conducted for employees of Sato Vietnam Co. Ltd., a loyal customer of IIG Vietnam. The test took place seriously and gained satisfaction by both leaders and staff of the company.

* March 11, 2010 IIG Vietnam administered the first-ever Microsoft Office Specialist test in Vietnam after becoming Certiport’s official representative in Vietnam and Indochina since March 5, 2010. An American candidate who is now working in Vietnam shared, “I want to seek for a better job with MOS Certificate. I feel really lucky when I can take MOS test in Vietnam with the fee be only half of price in America and I have just received the result right after the test finishes”.

*January 3 & 17¬ and March 28, 2010 Prior to the postgraduate examination, IIG Vietnam and Hue College of Foreign Languages periodically co-organized the TOEFL ITP for undergraduate and postgraduate students. TOEFL ITP is one of require-ments for exempting English test in the entrance exam to postgraduate courses according to the regulation of Ministry of Educa-

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tion and Training and Hue University. Since August 2009, IIG Vietnam has successfully conducted five administrations of TOEFL ITP test for applicants attending postgraduate entrance exams in Hue University. To satisfy students’ needs, IIG Vietnam and the College intend to administer the TOEFL ITP test at Hue College of Foreign Languages on the last day of every month.

* March 3, 2010 the inauguration ceremony of TOEFL iBT test site placed at the Training Center, Post and Telecommunications Institute of Technology No. 1 (PTIT) marked the 9th of its kind in Vietnam and the

3rd in Hanoi. The ceremony boasted the participation of Assoc.Prof. Hoang Minh Giam – PTIT Director and Mr. Doan Hong Nam – President of IIG Vietnam. By estab-lishing this site, IIG Vietnam hopes to create favorable condition for candidates in the west area of Hanoi to have direct access as well as opportunity to use high-quality educational testing products and services.

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ENTERPRISES USING TOEIC® IN QUARTER

• Petro Vietnam Exploration Produc-tion Corporation (PVEP)• Dong Nai Customs Department• Add-on Company• LG Vietnam Electronic Company• Offieience Company• Computer Sciences Consulting Vietnam Co.Ltd • Smartcom • Thanh Loi Company• Kyoei Vietnam Co.Ltd• Toyo Construction Co.Ltd• SD Vietnam Company• GEMADEPT Company• BIP System Company• Dai-Ichi Vietnam Life Insurance Company• Sato Vietnam Company• Mizuho Corporate Bank• Haiphong Mobile phone Company• Johnson & Johnson Medical Repre-sentative Office• Somiden Tomica Shoji Representa-tive Office• VNA Southern Regional Office – Vietnam Airline• Hung Yen LG Electronic Factory• Tan Son Nhat Operation Center (TOC)• SPT Telecommunication Services Center (STS)• Tan Son Nhat International Airport Ground Handling Services (TIAGS) – Vietnam Airline• Noi Bai International Airport Ground Handling Services (NIAGS) – Vietnam Airline

A periodic TOEFL ITP test administrationat Hue College of Foreign Languages

The inauguration ceremony of TOEFL iBT test site - Training Center, PTIT I

1/2010:

LE XUAN VINH – 975NGUYEN THU HIEN- 940

2/2010:

BUI HUY HOANG– 985NGUYEN THE TUNG – 950NGUYEN THI ANH THO– 940PHAM HANH DUNG – 945ĐAO QUYNH ANH – 920DANG THI TUYET MAI – 920PHAM NGOC CAM – 920CHU VAN HA – 915HAN SANG WOO - 900

Ms. Vũ Bích Ngọc – Acting Manager of IIG Vietnam, HCMC Branch, granting certificate for Mr. Lê Xuân Vinh – an outstanding TOEIC test-taker

3/2010:

PHAM DUC VIET – 990TRAN QUOC HUY – 975NGUYEN THI THAO NGUYEN – 935NGO HOANG PHUONG – 925TRAN THI THU NGAN – 920NGUYEN THI ANH NGUYET- 915

Congratulations to TOEIC test-takers with highest scorein the 1st Quarter, 2010

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IIG Vietnam is well-known as the officially-authorized represen-tative of the Educational Testing Service (ETS) in Vietnam for introducing and promoting such prestigious educational testing products as Criterion, Pronunciation in English, Idioms in English, Writing in English, TOEIC, TOEIC® Bridge, TOEFL® iBT, TOEFL ITP, TOEFL® Practice Online.After nearly 10 years of development, IIG Vietnam (TOEIC® Vietnam) has increasingly proved to be the leading organization in assessment and standardization of English language profi-ciency for organizations, enterprises and educational institutes (including universities, colleges, vocational training institu-tions…) in Vietnam.

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Foreign language Center – HCMC University of Pedagogy- www.hmcup.edu.vn

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Cherishing Your Dreams with ETS – IIG VietnamScholarship Fund 2010

ETS – IIG VIETNAM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM 2010

Since its inception in 2000, IIG Vietnam – the officially authorized representative of the Educational Testing Service (ETS) in Indochina has made enormous progress and achievements in education field in Vietnam.

To make greater contributions to the development of Vietnamese educational system and to show our gratitude to customers’ goodwill and support, IIG Vietnam has established an ‘Annual ETS – IIG Vietnam Scholarship Fund’. The fund will reward scholarships in cash or other forms of financial support to individuals with excellent perfor-mance in study and at work, including students from higher education institutions, profes-sional colleges and high schools, as well as employees working in governmental agencies and enterprises operating in Vietnam. In 2010, the value of scholarship is totalled upto 50,000 USD (or around one billion VND), aming to provide financial support for those who wish to learn English and take TOEIC and TOEFL tests. This program will bring excel-lent candidates an opportunity to learn TOEIC or TOEFL - oriented English to excel in inter-national study and workplace environment.

In the first half of 2010, 165 ETS- IIG Vietnam scholarships with the total value of 25,000 USD (about 500 million VND) will be granted. University and college students and staff in state agencies and enterprises recording outstanding academic and work achievements are to receive ETS – IIG Vietnam full and partial scholarships. Eligible applicants should submit their dossiers from March 18, 2010 to no later than 12.00 May 8, 2010.

For further information, please contact IIG Vietnam via:

Phone: 04 3773 2411 Email: admissions@iigvietnam.com or visit our website: www.iigvietnam.com

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