Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC)

TOEIC is a “Business Examination” and is a proficiency test for people whose native language is not English. It measures the practical everyday English skills of people working in an international context.

Level

Low (2) to very high (5), level depends on the number of points acquired

Structure of exams

Questions are based on examples from everyday business environment (approx. 2-2.5 hours)

  • Listening comprehension; approximately 100 questions (45 minutes)
    Part 1: Photographs: 20 questions
    Part 2: Question-Response: 30 questions
    Part 3: Short conversations: 30 questions
    Part 4: Short talks: 20 questions

  • Reading comprehension; approximately 100 questions (75 minutes)
    Part 1: Incomplete sentences: 40 questions
    Part 2: Error recognition: 20 questions
    Part 3: Reading comprehension: 40 questions


Results

The results are based on a point system, scale 10-990.

Period of validity

The results of the TOEIC Exam are valid for two years.


Current information about examination dates, place and fees can be found on the following website:

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