All About TOEIC: Test Of English for International Communication

TOEIC
Test of English for International Communication^TM

What is TOEIC?
TOEIC is the global standard for measuring English language skills for business.
More than 4.5 million people each year take the TOEIC tests to advance their careers. And, for more than 25 years, TOEIC test scores have helped thousands of corporations, educational institutions and governments throughout the world recruit, hire and promote the most qualified candidates.

Who Takes It And Why?
English speakers take the test to demonstrate English proficiency when applying for new positions and obtaining credentials.

Who Accepts It?
The test is widely accepted by corporations, English-language programs, and government agencies around the world.
• Corporations use TOEIC test to document progress in English training programs, recruit and promote employees, and put standard measurements in place across locations.
• English Programs use it to place students at the right learning levels, and show student progress and program effectiveness.
• Government agencies use it to document progress in English language courses, and to recruit, promote and hire employees.

Testing Format
The TOEIC test is a paper-and-pencil, multiple-choice assessment that uses audiocassettes, pictures, and written materials to evaluate English-language skills.