Learn why the TOEIC® tests are successful tools for more than 10,000 of the world's top organizations.
Questions about the TOEIC® tests
Questions about the TOEIC® Listening and Reading test
Questions about the TOEIC® Speaking and Writing tests
Questions about the TOEIC Bridge™ test
1. What are the TOEIC tests?
2. Who takes the TOEIC tests and why?
3. Who uses the TOEIC tests and why?
4. What is the content of the TOEIC tests?
5. Why take the TOEIC tests?
6. How much do the TOEIC tests cost?
7. How long does it take to receive TOEIC scores?
8. Why are TOEIC test scores only valid for 2 years?
1. What are the TOEIC tests?
The Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) is an English-language testing program designed specifically to measure the everyday English skills of people working in an international environment. The TOEIC program consists of four tests: the TOEIC® Listening and Reading test, the TOEIC® Speaking test, the TOEIC Writing test, and the TOEIC Bridge test.
2. Who takes the TOEIC tests and why
Nonnative English speakers take the tests to demonstrate English proficiency when applying for new positions and obtaining credentials.
3. Who uses the TOEIC tests and why?
The tests are widely accepted by corporations, English-language programs and government agencies around the world.
4. What is the content of the TOEIC tests?
TOEIC test questions are based on real-life situations that are relevant to global organizations. Test content is developed from real examples of spoken and written English collected from around the world.
5. How does using the TOEIC tests help businesses?
As a fair and objective measure of English proficiency, the TOEIC tests will enable businesses to evaluate their employees' ability to:
6. How much do the TOEIC tests cost?
Price varies. Please contact your China TOEIC Representative.
7. How long does it take to receive TOEIC scores?
Please contact your China TOEIC Representative for more information.
8. Why are TOEIC test scores only valid for 2 years?
Score Validity
Scores are used to measure a test taker's English proficiency at the time that a test is administered. Because English-language skills may improve or decline over time, a score report will not be re-issued if two years have passed since taking the test. ETS does not require testing centers to retain test administration data beyond two years.
1. What does the TOEIC Listening and Reading test measure?
2. What is the TOEIC test format?
3. How is the test administered?
4. How is the test scored?
1. What does the TOEIC Listening and Reading test measure?
The TOEIC Listening and Reading test measures a test taker's ability to listen and read in English.
2. What is the test format?
The TOEIC Listening and Reading test is a paper-and-pencil, multiple-choice test. There are two separately timed sections (listening and reading) with 100 questions each. It is approximately 2 ½ hours long – 45 minutes for Section 1: Reading, 75 minutes for Section II: Listening, and 30 minutes to answer biographical questions. For more information on test format, please see the TOEIC Listening and Reading Examinee Handbook.
3. How is the test administered?
In some locations, institutions can arrange to give the TOEIC® Listening and Reading test on their own premises. These sessions are supervised by the institution's own staff and/or by staff from the local TOEIC test office. There are also public testing sessions that are held on scheduled dates in various locations around the world.
4. How is the test scored?
Scores are determined by the number of correct answers, which is converted to a scaled score. The score report provides Listening, Reading and total scaled score. The total scaled score is derived by adding the two scaled scores together.
Contact your China TOEIC test Representative for details.
1. What do the TOEIC Speaking and Writing tests measure?
2. What is the format of the TOEIC Speaking and Writing tests?
3. How are the tests administered?
4. How are the tests scored?
1. What do the TOEIC Speaking and Writing tests measure?
The TOEIC® Speaking and Writing tests are valid assessments of English-language speaking and writing skills for business.
2. What is the format of the TOEIC Speaking and Writing tests?
Both tests use an online format. The TOEIC Speaking test has 11 questions and is approximately 20 minutes long. The TOEIC Writing test has 8 questions and is approximately 60 minutes long. For more information on test content, please view the TOEIC Speaking and Writing Examinee Handbook.
3. How are the tests administered?
The tests are administered on specific dates at secure Internet-based test centers. Contact your China TOEIC Representative for more information.
4. How are the tests scored?
TOEIC Speaking and Writing test responses are scored based on specific evaluation criteria. A total scaled score is then provided for each test taker. Scores fall into ranges called "proficiency levels," which summarize specific skill strengths and weaknesses. To read about the specific evaluation criteria and descriptions of each proficiency level, view the TOEIC Speaking and Writing Examinee Handbook (PDF).
1. What does the TOEIC Bridge test measure?
2. What is the TOEIC Bridge test's format?
3. How is the test administered?
4. How is the test scored?
1. What does the TOEIC Bridge test measure?
The TOEIC Bridge test measures the basic listening and reading English-language skills used in an everyday context by beginning to mid-level learners.
2. What is the TOEIC Bridge test's format?
The TOEIC Bridge test is a paper-and-pencil test that contains 100 questions — 50 for listening and 50 for reading. The test itself takes 60 minutes to complete, with an additional 30 minutes to complete a brief questionnaire about the test taker's education and work history. For more information on test content, please see the TOEIC Bridge Examinee Handbook.
3. How is the test administered?
Public test sessions are held for the TOEIC Bridge test — or corporations, schools and other organizations can arrange for TOEIC Bridge testing for their students or employees. For questions about administration, please contact your China TOEIC Representative.
4. How are the tests scored?
TOEIC Bridge test responses are scored based on specific evaluation criteria. A total scaled score is then provided for each test taker. Scores fall into ranges called "proficiency levels," which summarize specific skill strengths and weaknesses. To read about the specific evaluation criteria and descriptions of each proficiency level, view the TOEIC Bridge Examinee Handbook.
