Reaching such a milestone was no easy journey for Tuan Minh and Phuong Nguyen. However, through relentless effort, a persistent spirit of self-study, and the right learning methods, they have proven that age is no barrier to excellence in the IELTS exam.

A little bit about these two special ECE students:

Phuong Nguyen – A gentle yet bold young lady with a sharp mind and remarkable academic ability, who is always persistent in pursuing her goals.

In August 2025, VnExpress featured Nguyen Phuong Nguyen’s story, highlighting this 8th-grade student who achieved an 8.5 IELTS on her first attempt, thanks to her proactive learning approach and effective use of AI.

Tuan Minh – A dynamic and creative young man who always knows how to overcome pressure to achieve high academic results.

Before Phuong Nguyen, VnExpress also published an article about Le Tuan Minh, the 8th-grade student who scored 8.5 in IELTS, sharing his secret of reading English programming books and materials while completing 1-3 practice tests daily.

Other articles have also highlighted Tuan Minh’s exceptional achievement:

Both of them are truly inspiring role models, not just for their peers but for everyone. Join ECE as we listen to them share their English learning journey behind this impressive 8.5 score! In this talk, Phuong Nguyen and Tuan Minh are joined by Ms. Doan Nuong—their teacher and companion throughout this journey—to share invaluable insights on study methods and effective time management.