Perspectives of Test Examiners of the Localized Speaking Assessment Framework: A Case Study in Vietnam

The present study explores the test examiners'' perspectives on role and qualitative aspects of current localized speaking assessment framework used in Vietnam. A case with two experienced examiner-cum-English lecturers was conducted. Inductive content analysis to analyze data findings obtained from individual semi-structured interviews. Drawbacks, merits, standardization issues frameworks, i.e., Vietnamese Standardized Test English Proficiency (VSTEP), were also discussed, especially comparison internationally recognized examinations frameworks such as International Language Testing System (IELTS) Certificate Advanced (CAE) well Common European Framework Reference for Languages (CEFR). informed both educators policymakers improve suit local teaching needs while still meeting requirements widely accepted international proficiency tests.