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TOEIC score determines your English Proficiency skills to attain a workplace. TOEIC results for Listening and Reading Test range from 10 to 990 points. For Speaking and Writing Test, the total score ranges from 0-400. Your score is based on your proficiency level in Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing. You must work on basic reading, grammar, and vocabulary to ace the exam.
To get a high score in TOEIC, you must practice writing short articles. You should improve your speed in reading, understanding, and summarizing content. TOEIC test score reports depend on whether the exam is being handled by public or institutional testing sessions.
If you attend the TOEIC test at public test center, you will get report directly from local ETS Preferred Network (EPN) office. For attending tests through any organization, TOEIC results will be notified to the sponsoring organization in the form of score roaster. |
How to Get TOEIC Score Certificate?
For TOEIC test score, you must visit the official website of ets.org. You must visit the “Past tests” section of your TOEIC registration account to get the digital score report. For a hard copy of TOEIC exam score report, ETS will send the TOEIC score report to your address as mentioned in your order. The time required to receive the Official TOEIC results depends on the type of exam you attended virtually or in person. If any technical problem or any unexpected issues happen, the score will be delivered at your earliest convenience. Here, given below, is the expected time to receive the TOEIC score certificate in printed form:
Exam Type | Remote proctoring | Delivered at Test center |
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TOEIC Listening and Reading | 7 days after the test date | Online (on a computer or tablet): 3–5 hours after the test ends.Paper-based: within 10-15 working days after the exam overPaper-based with Express Scoring: within 2-5 working days after the exam ends |
TOEIC 4-Skills | 7 days after the test date | On a computer: after 10 working days of the test date |
TOEIC Speaking and Writing | - | Within 10-15 working days after the exam ends |
TOEIC Bridge | - | Online (on computer or tablet): 3–5 hours after the test endsPaper-based: After 7 working days of the test date Paper-based with Express Scoring: After 3 working days after the exam ends |
Check the TOEIC score report sample below to understand the scoring pattern:
TOEIC Listening and Reading Test Scores
In TOEIC exam, you must convert your score level into a 990 point system. It is required to use a conversion grid that categorizes the Listening and Reading tests on 5 – 495 each. In total, as per TOEIC exam pattern, we have to answer 200 questions. This is followed by 100 questions in each section that need to be completed within 2.5 hours. TOEIC scale for Listening and Reading Test is linked to CEFR level A1 to C1. TOEIC proficiency scale is based on the number of questions correctly answered in each section.
TOEIC Score Analysis for Listening and Reading Test
As an aspirant, you should focus on reading stories and magazines and listening to certain events or chat shows to get a good TOEIC score. Check below the TOEIC score analysis for the listening section:
- To get A1 level in TOEIC listening section, give at least 27 correct answers.
- For A2 level, attempt around 35 correct answers.
- For getting B1 level, answer 56 TOEIC questions correctly,
- For B2 level, give 75 correct answers.
- To get C1 level, focus on giving at least 89 answers correctly.
For TOEIC reading section, check the score analysis for different levels:
- Attempt 30 questions correctly for the A1 level and 39 correct answers for A2 level.
- You must give 63 correct answers for achieving B1 level and 84 correct answers for B2 level.
- To get C1 level TOEIC reading score, attain at least 96 answers correctly.
Here, given below how the scores interpret the TOEIC proficiency level of the test taker:
Score Level | TOEIC Percentile Rank | Proficiency Description |
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905 – 990 | 91 – 100 | International Professional Proficiency |
785 – 900 | 79 – 90 | Working Proficiency Plus |
605 – 780 | 61 – 78 | Limited Working Proficiency |
405 – 600 | 41 – 60 | Elementary Proficiency Plus |
255 – 400 | 26 – 40 | Elementary Proficiency |
10 – 250 | 0 – 25 | Basic Proficiency |
TOEIC Score Conversion Table
For each correct answer, you will receive one mark in listening and reading TOEIC sections. As there are 100 questions in each section, you will receive 100 marks for each. This 100 mark can be marked as 495 (maximum score) for each section. Here given below TOEIC reading and listening scores conversion table for your reference:
Score | Listening | Reading | Score | Listening | Reading | Score | Listening | Reading | Score | Listening | Reading |
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100 | 495 | 495 | 79 | 415 | 355 | 58 | 285 | 240 | 37 | 125 | 90 |
99 | 495 | 490 | 78 | 405 | 345 | 57 | 275 | 230 | 36 | 115 | 85 |
98 | 495 | 485 | 77 | 400 | 340 | 56 | 265 | 220 | 35 | 105 | 80 |
97 | 495 | 485 | 76 | 395 | 335 | 55 | 260 | 215 | 34 | 100 | 75 |
96 | 495 | 475 | 75 | 385 | 330 | 54 | 255 | 210 | 33 | 95 | 70 |
95 | 495 | 470 | 74 | 375 | 325 | 53 | 245 | 205 | 32 | 90 | 65 |
94 | 495 | 460 | 73 | 370 | 320 | 52 | 235 | 195 | 31 | 85 | 60 |
93 | 495 | 455 | 72 | 365 | 315 | 51 | 230 | 185 | 30 | 80 | 55 |
92 | 490 | 450 | 71 | 360 | 310 | 50 | 225 | 175 | 29 | 70 | 45 |
91 | 485 | 440 | 70 | 355 | 300 | 49 | 220 | 170 | 28 | 60 | 40 |
90 | 480 | 435 | 69 | 350 | 295 | 48 | 215 | 160 | 27 | 55 | 35 |
89 | 475 | 425 | 68 | 345 | 295 | 47 | 205 | 155 | 26 | 50 | 30 |
88 | 465 | 420 | 67 | 340 | 290 | 46 | 200 | 145 | 25 | 45 | 25 |
87 | 460 | 415 | 66 | 335 | 285 | 45 | 190 | 140 | 24 | 40 | 20 |
86 | 455 | 405 | 65 | 330 | 280 | 44 | 180 | 135 | 23 | 35 | 15 |
85 | 445 | 395 | 64 | 325 | 275 | 43 | 175 | 130 | 22 | 30 | 10 |
84 | 440 | 390 | 63 | 320 | 270 | 42 | 170 | 125 | 21 | 25 | 5 |
83 | 435 | 385 | 62 | 310 | 260 | 41 | 160 | 120 | 20 | 20 | 5 |
82 | 430 | 375 | 61 | 300 | 255 | 40 | 150 | 115 | 19 | 15 | 5 |
81 | 425 | 370 | 60 | 295 | 250 | 39 | 140 | 105 | 18 | 10 | 5 |
80 | 420 | 360 | 59 | 290 | 245 | 38 | 135 | 95 | 1-17 | 5 | 5 |
TOEIC Speaking and Writing Test Scores
In TOEIC Speaking and Writing section, your efficiency in oral and written English is tested for attaining workplace. You must practice speaking and watch YouTube videos and movies to enhance your English-speaking skills. There is no need to focus on accent or grammar while speaking. Further, you must practice writing short articles to improve your writing skills. Writing effectively is now a must for sending emails for business purposes, and it must be convincing. The Speaking Test and Writing Test are scored on a scale of 10 to 200 points each. Total test is scored from 20 to 400. You can take TOEIC tests together or separately, and results will follow accordingly. Digital scores are available in your online account within 10–15 business days. For good TOEIC preparation, use Cambridge vocabulary and short essay writing books.
TOEIC Speaking Test Score
In TOEIC speaking section, you will get 11 questions to be answered within 20 minutes. There are 1 – 9 questions that are scored on a scale of 0 – 3. Questions 10 – 11 are scored on a scale of 0 – 5. The test is scored on a scale of 0 – 200. Scores are associated with 8 proficiency levels. Correlated to CEFR levels of A1 to C1. Check the below image to understand the TOEIC speaking question types and the evaluation criteria.
TOEIC Writing Test Scores
For TOEIC writing section, you have to attend 8 questions that must be completed within 60 minutes. In this section, 1 – 5 questions are scored on a scale of 0 – 3. Questions 6 – 7 are scored on a scale of 0 – 5. Question 8 is scored on a scale of 0 – 5. The test is scored on a scale of 0 – 200. Scores are associated with 9 proficiency levels. Correlated to CEFR levels of A1 to C1. Check the below image to understand TOEIC writing test scores:
TOEIC Bridge Test
TOEIC Bridge Test measures the reading and listening skills of aspirants to use in real-life work situations. You will get 50 MCQ that need to be done in 1 hour. This test is not a pass or fail test. You will be placed within a score range in TOEIC exam result. The score range will determine your English reading and listening proficiency levels. You will get TOEIC perfect score on the basis of correct answers you give. This score will be converted to a scaled score. You will get the total score by summing up scaled scores of both sections. The score ranges for total scores from 30-100. Here given below is the derivation of TOEIC exam score level for each Reading and Listening section:
- Listening Test: Scaled Score of 15 – 50
- Reading Test: Scaled Score of 15 – 50
- Referred to CEFR level A1 to B1.
TOEIC Scores to CEFR levels A1 to C2
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) determines your level of skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in English language. Its framework is broken into three main groups:
Grade | Description |
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A1 – A2 | Basic User |
B1 – B2 | Independent User |
C1 – C2 | Proficient User |
After giving the TOEIC exam, you will receive TOEIC scores within 7-10 business days. The ETS-certified raters score the responses as Human Rating. The score criteria vary as per the requirements of organizations. 75-80% is considered a good score. This TOEIC results meaning you have attained score above 740 which is good for getting into a business. However, TOEIC score of 900 is considered as an excellent score that ensures your high level of English proficiency in Business grounds.
FAQs
Ques: What is a good TOEIC score?
Ans: TOEIC score of 900 is considered as an excellent score for most jobs. Scoring above 740 is considered a good score. This proves that you have a high level of English proficiency to get into the organization.
Ques: Is TOEIC score 700 good ?
Ans: Scoring within the range of 600-700 in TOEIC means you fall into the level of high intermediate. If you score 800 or more, then you have an advanced level of English Proficiency.
Ques: Is TOEIC easier than TOEFL?
Ans: TOEIC exam checks your efficiency in English to get into work. TOEFL tests your English Proficiency to get admission to abroad universities. TOEIC is cheaper and easier than TOEFL tests, and very popular for the job market.
Ques: What is the highest TOEIC score?
Ans: TOEIC score ranges from 10 to 990 points. You will receive an independent score for each section. Listening and Reading scores range from 5 to 495 each.
Ques: What level of English skills is TOEIC?
Ans: Speaking and Writing TOEIC tests your English skills from beginner level to advanced level (A1-C1). The TOEIC Bridge test checks your English proficiency in reading and listening from beginner level to intermediate level (A1-B1).
*The article might have information for the previous academic years, which will be updated soon subject to the notification issued by the University/College.
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