Grade 4 student achieves IELTS 8.0 on first attempt (opens original article in a new tab)

A 10-year-old student from Vietnam achieved an IELTS 8.0 score on his first attempt, with his family emphasizing it as a personal challenge rather than a necessity.

• 10-year-old Nguyen Hung Viet Bao achieved IELTS 8.0 on first attempt
• Bao scored 8.5 in Listening, 8.0 in Speaking, 7.5 in Reading, and 7.0 in Writing
• Family emphasized IELTS as optional challenge rather than necessity
• Bao's English skills developed through early exposure, daily practice, and interest in reading