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The TOEIC^® tests measure proficiency in English relevant to the global workplace whereas the TOEFL^® tests measure the academic communication skills in English. Both tests aim to measure the level of English proficiency for non-native English speakers.

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ETS regularly carries out correlation studies between its tests and the CEFR (the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) to ensure that reliable and precise correlations can be made over time.

The CEFR defines skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in any language. The Framework is broken down into six levels, falling into three main groups:

• A1 – A2 (Basic User)
• B1 – B2 (Independent User)
• C1 – C2 (Proficient User)

All the tests developed by ETS Global are mapped to the CEFR level and thus can be broken down such as follows:

• Level A1 to B1: TOEIC Bridge^® and TOEFL Primary^® tests
• Level A1 to C1: TOEIC^® Listening and Reading and TOEIC^® Speaking and Writing tests
• Level A2 to B2: TOEFL Junior^® Standard test
• Level A2 to C1: TOEIC TFI^™ and TOEFL ITP^® tests
• Level B1 to C1: TOEFL IBT^® test

For more information on the CEFR mapping of each ETS test, click here.

ETS has been working for more than 70 years to design tests that help to advance quality and equity in education worldwide. Created in 1947, ETS (Educational Testing Service) is a private organisation dedicated to the research and the conception of tests assessing and measuring performance. All of its tests are designed in Princeton by statisticians, psychometricians and researchers.

ETS is now the world's largest private educational testing and measurement organisation, and continues, through rigorous research, to create high-quality assessments that:

• accurately measure student performance
• do not disadvantage any group of test takers because of differences in personal characteristics such as race, ethnicity, gender or disability

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Yes, TOEIC^® Listening and Reading test scores are mapped to the CEFR (the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) levels A1 to C1.

The TOEIC Listening and Reading test measures intermediate to advanced English listening and reading comprehension skills for the workplace for non-native English speakers. This certification has become a standard to assess the ability to use English in real-life work situations and determine who can communicate effectively on an independent and proficient level in English.

Listening comprehension skills are essential when communicating in face-to-face situations, meetings, videoconferences, podcasts and conversations over the phone in a professional context. While reading comprehension skills are required when treating emails, reports, newsletters or any other type of professional correspondence.

When the TOEIC Listening and Reading test is taken together with the TOEIC Speaking and Writing tests, TOEIC test scores provide a broader trait of communicative competence in all four English-language skills that is critical in most workplace settings.

For more information on the TOEIC Listening and Reading test, click here.

The TOEIC^® Listening and Reading test takes 2 hours to complete and includes 2 sections:

• Listening Comprehension section: 45 minutes and 100 questions
• Reading Comprehension section: 75 minutes and 100 questions

Before the test, 30 minutes are required to complete administrative formalities.

For more information on the TOEIC^® Listening and Reading test, click here.

The TOEIC Listening and Reading test is a multiple-choice question paper-based or digitally delivered test. It contains 100 questions (Listening section) and 100 questions (Reading section). Scores are scaled from 10 to 990 points.

The tests use common everyday vocabulary, phrases and key expressions that reflect real-world tasks. More detailed information on test content and sample questions can be found in the TOEIC^® Examinee Handbook.

As the use of English evolves and changes, so must our tests and test questions. We want to ensure that the TOEIC Listening and Reading test reflects current language use and measures the language skills that test-takers need when they are placed in, or preparing for, positions in the real world.

What you need to know:

Listening Section:

• a reduced number of Photograph and Question Response questions
• an increased number of Conversation questions
• conversations that include shorter turns and more exchanges
• more than two speakers in some conversations
• conversations that include elisions (going to → gonna) and incomplete sentences/fragments (Yes, in a minute; Down the hall; Could you?)
• new question types testing the connection of what is heard in a conversation or talk and what is seen in a graphic
• new question types testing a speaker’s implied meaning in the context of a conversation or a talk

Reading section:

• a reduced number of Incomplete Sentence questions
• two new question-types testing understanding of the overall organization of passages
• text Completion questions that ask test-takers to choose which new sentence fits best in the context of the overall passage
• set-based questions that ask test takers to understand where in the passage a sentence belongs
• text messages, instant messages, or online chat conversations with multiple writers
• questions testing the understanding of three related texts
• a small increase in the number of single and multiple passage questions
• new questions about understanding the writer’s words in context

With these updates:

• the overall quality and difficulty of the TOEIC^® Listening and Reading test will remain the same
• there will be no changes in the administration of the test
• the score report will remain unchanged with the exception of one additional Listening Ability Measured: Understanding a speaker’s purpose or implied meaning in a phrase or sentence.
• scores will continue to be comparable across test administrations.

Yes, TOEIC^® Speaking and Writing tests scores are mapped to the CEFR (the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) levels A1 to C1.

The TOEIC Speaking and Writing tests measure intermediate to advanced English communication skills for the workplace for non-native English speakers.

Speaking skills are today essential in order to provide an efficient presentation and when communicating in face-to-face situations, meetings, videoconferences, podcasts and conversations over the phone in a professional context.

Writing skills are today essential in order to write clear and convincing emails or any other type of professional correspondence.

When the TOEIC Speaking and Writing tests are taken together with the TOEIC Listening and Reading tests, TOEIC test scores provide a broader trait of communicative competence in all four English-language skills that are critical in most workplace settings.

For more information on the TOEIC Speaking and Writing tests, click here.

The TOEIC Speaking and Writing tests takes 1 hour and 30 minutes to complete and includes 2 sections:

• the Speaking test: 20 minutes and 11 questions
• the Writing test: 60 minutes and 8 questions

Before the test, 30 minutes are required to complete administrative formalities.

For more information on the TOEIC^® Speaking and Writing tests, click here.

TOEIC Speaking and Writing tests are computer-based. They contain 11 questions (Speaking section) and 8 questions (Writing section) with scores scaled from 0 to 200 points.

The tests use common everyday vocabulary, phrases and key expressions that reflect real-world tasks. More detailed information on test content and sample questions can be found in the TOEIC Speaking and Writing Tests Examinee Handbook.

Yes, TOEIC^® Speaking and Writing tests scores are mapped to the CEFR (the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) levels A1 to B1.

The TOEIC Bridge test measures English listening and reading comprehension skills for the workplace from beginner to intermediate level.

Listening comprehension skills are essential when communicating in face-to-face situations, meetings, videoconferences, podcasts and conversations over the phone in a professional context. While, reading comprehension skills are required when treating emails, reports, newsletters or any other type of professional correspondence.

For more information on the TOEIC Bridge test, click here.

Yes, TFI test scores are mapped to the CEFR (the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) levels A2 to C1.

The TOEIC Bridge test takes 1 hour to complete and includes 2 sections:

• Listening Comprehension: 25 minutes
• Reading Comprehension: 35 minutes

Before the test, 30 minutes are required to complete administrative formalities.

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The TFI test measures listening and reading French language proficiency for non-native French speakers evolving in business and academic environments.

This test indicates test takers' ability to:

• participate in face-to-face communications, meetings, videoconferences, podcasts and conversations over the phone in a professional context.
• treat emails, reports, newsletters or any other type of professional correspondence.

For more information on the TFI tests, click here.

The TOEIC Bridge test is a multiple-choice question paper-based and digitally delivered test. It contains 50 questions (Listening section) and 50 questions (Reading section). Scores are scaled from 30 to 100 points.

The tests use common everyday vocabulary, phrases and key expressions that reflect real-world tasks. More detailed information on test content and sample questions can be found in the TOEIC Bridge^® Examinee Handbook.

The TFI test takes approximatively 2 hours and 30 minutes to complete and includes 2 sections:

• Listening comprehension: 42 minutes
• Reading comprehension: 68 minutes

Before the test, 30 minutes are required to complete administrative formalities.

For more information on the TFI test, click here.

Intended for students ages 11+, the TOEFL Junior tests are an objective and reliable measure of students’ English-language proficiency. For more information on TOEFL Junior tests, click here.

The TOEFL iBT test measures English skills students must use in an English speaking academic environment, including reading, listening, speaking and writing. It is mainly used for Higher Education/University admissions (ages 16+). For more information on the TOEFL IBT test, click here.

Yes, TOEFL ITP test scores are mapped to the CEFR (the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) levels A2 to C1.

The TOEFL ITP tests measure skills in the three following areas:

• Listening Comprehension skills are essential when communicating in face-to-face situations, meetings, videoconferences, podcasts and conversations over the phone in a professional context
• Structure and Written Expression measures recognition of selected structural and grammatical points in standard written English
• Reading Comprehension skills measures the ability to read and understand academic reading material in English

The Speaking test evaluates the skills needed to speak English in everyday situations, as well as some basic campus and academic settings.

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The TOEFL ITP^® Level 1 test takes 1 hour and 55 minutes to complete and includes 3 sections:

• Listening Comprehension: 35 minutes
• Structure and Written Expression: 25 minutes
• Reading Comprehension: 55 minutes

The TOEFL ITP^® Level 2 test lasts approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes and includes 3 sections:

• Listening Comprehension: 22 minutes
• Structure and Writen Expression: 17 minutes
• Reading: 31 minutes.

The TOEFL ITP^® Speaking test last approximately 15 minutes and includes 4 tasks:

• 1 read aloud task
• 2 independent speaking tasks
• 1 integrated speaking task

It is only available with the digital TOEFL ITP Level 1 or Level 2 test.

Before the test, 30 minutes are required to complete administrative formalities.

For more information on the TOEFL ITP test, click here.

The TOEFL ITP tests are 140 multiple-choice questions paper-based tests or online. The TOEFL ITP Speaking Test is only available with the digital TOEFL ITP Level 1 or Level 2 test. Questions from the test are only based on academic content.

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Yes, TOEFL Junior tests scores are mapped to the CEFR (the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) levels A1 to B2.

The TOEFL Junior Standard tests measure skills in the three following areas for students ages 11+: reading comprehension, listening comprehension and language form and meaning.

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The TOEFL Junior^® Standard test takes 1 hour and 55 minutes to complete and includes 3 sections:

• Listening Comprehension: 40 minutes
• Language Form and Meaning: 25 minutes
• Reading Comprehension: 50 minutes

For more information about the TOEFL Junior Standard test, click here.

The TOEFL Junior Standard test is a 126 multiple-choice question paper-based test. It takes 1 hour 55 minutes to complete and scores are scaled from 600 to 900 points.

More detailed information on test content and sample questions can be found in the TOEFL Junior Standard Test Examinee Handbook.

Yes, TOEFL Primary test scores are mapped to the CEFR (the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) levels A1 to B2.

The TOEFL Primary Reading and Listening tests measure English reading and listening comprehension skills. Two levels of proficiency have been created (Step 1 and Step 2) in order to measure precisely the English skills acquired by students depending on their learning path.

The TOEFL Primary Speaking also measures speaking skills.

For more information on the TOEFL Primary tests, click here.

We offer 3 TOEFL Primary^® tests:

• the paper-delivered TOEFL^® Primary Reading and Listening Test - Step 1: 1 hour
• the paper-delivered TOEFL^® Primary Reading and Listening Test - Step 2: 1 hour
• the computer-delivered TOEFL^® Primary Speaking Test: 20 minutes

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The TOEFL Primary Reading and Listening tests are multiple-choice question paper-based tests.

• The TOEFL Primary Reading and Listening Test — Step 1: 39 questions (Reading section) and 41 questions (Listening section).
• The TOEFL Primary Reading and Listening Test — Step 2: 37 questions (Reading section) and 39 questions (Listening section).

The TOEFL Primary Speaking test is an 8 multiple choice question computer-based test.

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