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Created in 1979, the TOEIC (Test Of English for International Communication) is a standardised English language test recognised by more than 14,000 organisations in over 160 countries worldwide.

These organisations include international companies as well as universities, colleges, government agencies and immigration authorities. In particular, the TOEIC test assesses written and oral language skills in an English-speaking business environment. The test is taken each year by nearly 7 million candidates. It is the most widely recognised English language certification in the world.

The TOEIC exam is administered by ETS (Educational Testing Service), an American institution created in 1947 which is also responsible for administering the TOEIC Bridge, TOEFL and GRE tests, among others.

TOEIC is made up of two separate tests : TOEIC Listening and Reading and the TOEIC Speaking & Writing test. The purpose of these two tests together is to assess the candidate's overall English level, whether it is their "passive" skills (listening and reading) or their "active" skills (oral and written expression). It is obviously more rewarding on a CV to have passed the two sections of the test. This gives a much more precise idea on how you master the language of Shakespeare.

However, in most cases, only the TOEIC Listening and Reading is requested.

TOEIC Listening and Reading

The purpose of this test is to assess the candidate's listening and reading skills in an English-speaking professional environment. Listening skills in English are important for communication during face-to-face appointments and meeting, but also for telephone conversations, understanding recordings and audios. Reading skills are a must for understanding reports, emails, newsletters and other professional documents..

TOEIC Speaking and Writing

This test assesses the candidate's oral and written skills, in a situation where one uses the English language in a professional environment. Speaking skills are necessary for expressing oneself properly during interviews, presentations, meetings, and any type of face to face meetings, such as on the phone.

Written skills are necessary for writing professional documents such as emails or reports.

GlobalExam currently only offers training and training solutions for TOEIC Listening & Reading, which is why the following information concerns this test only, which we shall call TOEIC. Candidates wishing to prepare for the TOEIC Speaking & Writing can go to the ETS website for more information.