TOEIC SCORING

There is no passing or failing of a TOEIC test. Since different job or task requires different levels of English proficiency the TOEIC testing method is helpful in measuring these differences in level of usage. The TOEIC test was designed and developed to suite the requirements of the work place.

It facilitates people to demonstrate what they can presently achieve through using English as their medium of communication. Since the TOEIC test is measured on a single, continuous scale it is more possible for the learners to set goals that are attainable to them and measure their progress as their mastery over English improves.

The TOEIC test is used by many companies to set their own score principles based on the levels of English necessary for carry out specific tasks. A company may require its employees to have a minimum TOEIC score to carry on its correspondence through a needed level of English for the job. Many companies offer English coaching to help their employees reach the intentional TOEIC scores since it reflects the exact level of proficiency needed for its professionals

To learn more about the TOEIC Test it is recommended to visit the www.ets.org/toeic website.

Test Scores

Scores on the TOEIC test are measured by the number of correct answers that the person taking the test provides. The number of correct responses on each section i.e. the listening and the reading section,is converted to a scale score.

Usage of the score

Scores of the TOEIC test are used for evaluating a persons proficiency over English language and how well he is able to use it on everyday basis.

Validity of the scores

Since a person’s acquired knowledge of English can progress or decline over a period of time the TOEIC scores are valid (and kept on file at ETS) only for the time period of two years. Those who wish to update their scores and show their improvement over the language can retake the test.

Understanding Your Scores

Score reports of the TOEIC test are in a clear and self-explanatory set-up. Apart from this the TOEIC Service International through two publications helps the test taker to understand TOEIC scores inside precise frameworks.

Score Reporting

How a person gets his TOEIC score depends on where he had taken his test. If he had applied and taken the test through his school or employer, the contact person there gets the score report. If the test was taken at an Open Test location then the score is sent directly to the test taker.