On the morning of July 18, 2025, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology and Education (HCMUTE) held a signing ceremony for a cooperation agreement with EMG Education Investment and Management Joint Stock Company (EMG Education) to widely implement the Pearson English International Certificate (PEIC) within the university’s training system. This event marks a significant milestone in HCMUTE’s strategy to enhance students’ English proficiency and standardize English language outcomes, contributing to international educational integration.

Attending the ceremony on behalf of HCMUTE were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Hieu Giang – President; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vo Viet Cuong – Head of Academic Affairs; Dr. Dang Tan Tin – Dean of the Faculty of Foreign Languages and Director of the Center for Foreign Languages, along with leaders and lecturers from related departments and units.

Representing EMG Education were Mr. Truong Quoc Hung – Chairman of the Board of Directors; Ms. Nguyen Phuong Lan – CEO and Vice Chairwoman of the Board; Ms. Le Thuy Hang – Deputy General Director; Mr. James Morgan – Academic Director, and Mr. Anthony Monaghan – Senior Academic Manager. From Pearson Vietnam, Ms. Do Thi Minh Nguyet – Country Manager and Regional Director – also attended the ceremony.

Representatives from HCMUTE, EMG Education, and Pearson Vietnam at the signing ceremony

Mr. Anthony Monaghan – Senior Academic Manager of EMG Education delivering his remarks

Ms. Nguyen Phuong Lan – CEO and Vice Chairwoman of EMG Education delivering her speech

HCMUTE, in collaboration with EMG Education – the exclusive partner of Pearson in Vietnam – will organize PEIC certification exams directly at the university. PEIC is developed by Pearson Edexcel, the UK’s largest examination board, and has been officially recognized by Vietnam’s Ministry of Education and Training as equivalent to the national 6-level Foreign Language Proficiency Framework. As of June 2025, HCMUTE officially recognizes PEIC Level 2 as one of the English graduation requirements for its students.

HCMUTE representative exchanging the memorandum of understanding with EMG Education representative

Pearson Vietnam & Thailand representatives present flowers of appreciation to HCMUTE and EMG Education representatives

The implementation of the PEIC international English certificate is part of HCMUTE’s long-term strategic orientation toward educational integration and quality enhancement. The university consistently prioritizes investment in standardizing students’ English proficiency – a key factor enabling them to confidently integrate into academic and professional international environments. This is not only an urgent requirement in the context of globalization but also affirms HCMUTE’s strategic vision in building a regionally and internationally standardized educational environment, opening the door for students to step into the world with strong language skills and global competitiveness.