Why the TOEIC test?

An objective assessment of workplace English that is a valuable credential for professionals
International recognition, with more than 5,000 businesses, governments, schools and organisations across more than 60 countries using the TOEIC test each year to determine who has the skills to succeed in an international work environment
The development process of TOEIC test forms adheres to the strictest quality standards, ensuring that the test is fair, reliable and valid
Gives an objective assessment of English as it is used in the working world
Is highly reliable — scores are always accurate and consistent
Is reasonably priced and available on demand — there is no need to wait for the next testing session
Offers rapid test scoring and reporting — results are returned within a maximum of 10 days
Is recognized as the main worldwide standard of English competence
Allows trainers and hiring managers to plan and budget the amount of training necessary to bring people to the appropriate levels for specific jobs
Provides a continuous scale that allows for monitoring of improvement and comparison of individual candidates
Uses equated test forms so that a score on one test form means exactly the same thing as on another test form
Measures proficiency rather than achievement so that the trainers can focus on the needs of the learners, rather than on the needs of an exam — no costly preparation material required
Provides descriptions of probable candidate performance on work-related tasks.