About TOEIC
The Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) is an English language proficiency test for people whose native language is not English. It measures the everyday English skills of people working in an international environment. The test does not require specialized knowledge or vocabulary; it measures only the kind of English used in everyday work activities. The test is designed and administered by Education Testing Service (ETS). More than 5 million people take the test every year.
Who accepts TOEIC ?
Today
over 10,000 organizations in 120 countries use the
TOEIC test to determine which
candidates have the English language skills to succeed in the global workplace.
Test format
There are three versions of TOEIC test. Depending on your programme or job requirements, you can choose to take either the TOEIC Speaking and Writing tests or the TOEIC Listening and Reading test.
- TOEIC Listening and
Reading Tests
measure a person's ability to listen and read in English in the
workplace.
- TOEIC Speaking and Writing Tests measure a person's ability to speak and write in English in the
workplace, using key expressions and common, everyday vocabulary.
- TOEIC Bridge Test- measures a test taker's ability to listen to and read everyday English. It was developed for beginning level to lower-intermediate level learners of English
TOEIC Structure
TOEIC Section | Number of questions | Timing | Score Range |
Listening and Reading Test | |||
Reading | 100 questions | 75 minutes | 5-495 |
Listening | 100 questions | 45 minutes | 5-495 |
Total | 10-990 | ||
Speaking and Writing Test | |||
Speaking | 11 questions | 20 minutes | 0-200 |
Writing | 8 questions | 60 minutes | 0-200 |
TOEIC Bridge Test | |||
Reading | 50 questions | 35 minutes | |
Listening | 50 questions | 25 minutes | |
Brief questionnaire about education and work history | 30 minutes |
Validity of TOEIC Score
ETS Global recommends that a TOEIC score be considered valid for up to 2 years.Validity of TOEIC score