Today (November 13), Education First officially released the 2024 Global English Proficiency Index (EPI 2024). The EPI 2024 is based on the test results of 2.1 million non-native English speakers aged 18 and older from 116 countries and regions. According to the EPI results, countries are classified into English proficiency levels: Very High (above 600 points), High (550-599 points), Moderate (500-549 points), Low (450-499 points), and Very Low (below 450 points). In 2024, Vietnam’s English proficiency score is 498, placing it in the Low category. In Asia, Vietnam ranks 8th in English proficiency, trailing Singapore, the Philippines, Malaysia, Hong Kong, South Korea, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
