Globally recognized proficiency test to assess the everyday skills of people working in an international environment.
Exam Details
- Owner/Creator
- ETS (Educational Testing Service)
- Provider/Administrator
- ETS and authorized local partners (e.g., IIG in Vietnam, CITO in the Netherlands)
- Official Website(s)
- https://www.ets.org/toeic.html
- Exam Types
- TOEIC Listening & Reading (most common)
TOEIC Speaking & Writing
TOEIC Bridge (for beginners and intermediate learners) - Structure
- TOEIC L&R:
• Listening (45 min, 100 Qs)
• Reading (75 min, 100 Qs)
TOEIC S&W:
• Speaking (11 tasks, ~20 min)
• Writing (8 tasks, ~60 min) - Format
- Paper-based (L&R test)
Computer-based (S&W test)
Administered at centers or institutions
Institutional or public sessions - Results Time
- L&R paper test: ~7–15 business days
S&W: ~8 business days
Institutions may get quicker results for on-site tests - Scoring System
- L&R: Score range 10–990
S&W: Speaking (0–200), Writing (0–200)
Score reports include CEFR equivalents - Certificate Format
- Official Score Report (paper)
Institutions may get digital delivery options
No official “certificate” but score report is used - Certificate Validity
- 2 years
- How to Verify Certificate
- Via employer request to ETS; candidates may also share score reports with a QR code or unique ID
- Certificate Authenticity Features
- Paper reports are official; QR/barcode may be included. Verification depends on local provider
- Academic Use
- Limited – mainly for professional and workplace use. Some vocational schools may accept
- Immigration Use
- Yes – used for business/work visas in France and a few other EU countries; also referenced in nurse migration to the US
- Available in Ukraine
- YES, probably only online
- Available in Gulf Countries
- YES, UAE, Qatar, KSA, and Oman
- Can Be a Test Center
- YES, but only schoolsunistraining centers
- Center Requirements
- https://www.ets.org/ctas/requirements.html
ETS-compliant computers, noise-isolated rooms, internet backup, trained proctors - Docs & Photos Needed
- Floor plan
Equipment specs
Admin and proctor IDs
Site photos showing security, layout - Application Process
- 1. Apply via regional partner? Ets doesn't accept directly???
2. Complete training and technical requirements
3. Sign testing agreement - Contact Info for Setup
- https://www.ets.org/toeic.html find form here
- General Emails
- TOEIC@ets.org - DOESN'T EXIST
