Quality education at the ÖSD exam centre IVES in Hanoi

A comprehensive range of training courses and many years of experience in language teaching are the sound basis for the ‘Institute of Vocational Education Studies IVES’ to now go one step further – as an exam centre for the Österreichisches Sprachdiplom Deutsch (ÖSD) in Vietnam.

Modern learning environment for education

Centrally located in the Cau Giay district of the Vietnamese capital Hanoi, the IVES Institute is in the best of company with numerous schools and universities and a correspondingly large number of students. The modern facilities are designed entirely for teaching and learning, and the classrooms offer enough light and space for students to feel comfortable.

Enthusiasm and a high level of expertise

‘Our teaching staff are characterised by a high level of expertise and dedicated teaching. All employees, from teachers and counsellors to the support team, are enthusiastic, responsible and professional in their commitment to education,’ reports Thuy Linh LAI, who is responsible for the ÖSD exams.

IVES offers a variety of language courses, exam preparation courses and special programmes. The German courses cover all levels and cater for both beginners and advanced learners (A1 to B2). They are organised flexibly to meet the needs of the participants. The teaching methods include the use of modern teaching materials and interactive media to make the lessons lively and practical.

Special features of IVES

Cultural programmes: German language courses are often combined with cultural activities to provide a deeper understanding of language and culture.
Online courses: In addition to face-to-face courses, the institute also offers flexible online courses that allow participants to learn from anywhere.
Flexible course times: In order to accommodate the different schedules of participants, IVES offers courses in the morning, afternoon, evening and also at weekends. This makes it easier for working people, students and other interested parties to take part in the courses.
Discounts: IVES grants early booking and group discounts and has special offers for pupils and students. There are also seasonal promotions and special offers for certain course programmes.
Active teaching methods: Teaching at IVES is interactive and practice-orientated. Education here is characterised by modern didactic approaches based on communication and active participation.
Teaching materials: The institute uses up-to-date textbooks, authentic materials and multimedia resources such as videos, audio materials and online tools to make the learning process varied and effective.
Media: The use of digital media supports the lessons and enables participants to practise and learn outside the classroom.

IVES now an ÖSD partner

The institute has already successfully conducted Telc examinations. ‘Our motivation to become an ÖSD exam centre lies in our desire to offer internationally recognised language certificates that open doors for our participants worldwide,’ says Ms Lai about the decision to have the IVES Institute licensed as a partner of the Österreichisches Sprachdiplom Deutsch (ÖSD).

‘As an official ÖSD exam centre, we expect increased visibility and recognition of our quality in the field of education. In the future, we would like to expand our range of exams and successfully guide even more participants to globally recognised German certificates.’

IVES currently offers the following ÖSD exams:

Partnerships for education

The IVES Institute in Hanoi also builds on a strong network – it works closely with many domestic and foreign organisations. There are partnerships in the field of foreign language teaching, but also in counselling, career guidance and support for candidates during their studies abroad or vocational training.