Thanh Nien: The Benefits of Studying English Language through Distance Education
In today's competitive labor market, improving English proficiency is one way for working professionals to expand their career development opportunities.
Flexible Learning Pathways on a Digital Platform
For working professionals, pursuing further education to meet job requirements or prepare for more advanced positions often presents challenges related to time constraints and geographical distance. Distance education enables learners to arrange their own study schedules, maintain their current employment, and gradually acquire the knowledge and skills they need.
"I achieved a TOEIC score of 550 by the time I graduated, but once I entered the workforce, I felt considerable pressure when dealing with specialized English documents and competition from younger colleagues. I decided to return to TDTU to study English Language through distance education so that I could enhance my qualifications, receive guidance from highly qualified lecturers, and learn alongside capable fellow students without interrupting my current job," shared Tran Nguyen Anh Duy, a newly enrolled student in TDTU's English Language program.
The program is delivered entirely online (100%), with a digital learning management system that provides access to lectures and electronic learning materials. Learners can also communicate with lecturers through the online platform whenever necessary. This approach allows students to balance their studies with professional and personal responsibilities while developing independence, discipline, and time-management skills.
Learners who already hold an intermediate vocational qualification, college diploma, or university degree may be eligible for recognition of prior learning and transfer of equivalent credits in accordance with applicable regulations. This can help optimize both study time and costs, potentially shortening the program duration to between 2.5 and 4 years.
Kim Tuyen, who previously earned a bachelor's degree in Informatics, shared that the recognition of her prior academic achievements is expected to allow her to complete the program in approximately 2.5 years. She also appreciated the program's clearly structured academic procedures and convenient online learning system, which make it easier for students to access learning materials and independently monitor their academic progress.
In addition to its flexible learning format, the program provides knowledge of English language, British and American culture and literature, as well as practical English communication skills, business English, translation, and public speaking.
This foundation can help learners apply English more effectively in their professional lives, broaden their career options, or prepare for further studies at higher academic levels, depending on their individual abilities and the requirements of specific positions.
Online Admissions with Convenient Application Procedures
In 2026, Ton Duc Thang University (TDTU) announced admissions for its English Language program (program code: T7220201) through distance education, with two enrollment intakes.
The program is open to applicants who have graduated from high school, intermediate vocational institutions, colleges, or universities in other fields of study. Applicants may have previously earned credits considered for transfer based on their individual academic records, helping optimize their learning pathways.
The application deadline for the second intake is October 30, 2026, through the admissions website: https://xettuyendttx.tdtu.edu.vn.
Applicants can register and submit their documents online through the admissions portal at https://xettuyendttx.tdtu.edu.vn. The application fee is VND 300,000 per application and can be paid online according to the instructions provided by the system.
Further information is available at https://dttx.tdtu.edu.vn.
For admissions consultation, applicants may contact:
Undergraduate Studies Department, Ton Duc Thang University
Address: 19 Nguyen Huu Tho Street, Tan Hung Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Phone/Zalo: 0938 808 810
Email: dttx@tdtu.edu.vn
Source: Thanh Nien
