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This study evaluates the effectiveness of the English Language training program at Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages and Information Technology (HUFLIT) through an outcome-based education (OBE) perspective, focusing on the alignment between Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs) and the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Adopting a mixed-methods approach, the study combines quantitative analysis of student achievement data and survey responses with qualitative insights from instructors to examine the extent to which program outcomes are achieved. The findings indicate a generally strong alignment between PLOs and CEFR descriptors, particularly in core language skills, suggesting that the program effectively supports students’ language development in line with intended learning outcomes. However, certain discrepancies are observed in higher-order communicative competencies, highlighting areas for further curriculum refinement. The study offers practical implications for curriculum design, assessment practices, and quality assurance in English language programs within higher education, contributing empirical evidence to ongoing discussions on outcome-based program evaluation.
