TOEIC Score: Scoring Pattern, Certificate, and Conversion Table

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TOEIC score reflects your English proficiency in a workplace setting. TOEIC results range from 10 to 990 in five-point increments, with 5 to 495 each for listening and reading sections. TOEIC test score reports depend on whether the test was administered at a public or institutional testing session. If you take the exam at a public center, you will receive your TOEIC score directly from the local EPN office. If you took the exam at the request of a sponsoring organization or educational institution, your TOEIC result will be reported in a score roster.

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TOEIC score does not represent the candidate’s raw score or the number of right answers. TOEIC scale score calculated using the statistical processing technique known as "equating." The number of questions you successfully answer on TOEIC test will determine your score. You are advised to answer every question of TOEIC exam pattern, and there is no penalty for providing the incorrect response. The validity of TOEIC scores is two years.

TOEIC score level measures workplace English communication skills. Businesses use TOEIC scores for hiring and evaluating employees. Schools use them to assess student proficiency. Training programs use them to place and track students. You can download the guides and other resources to learn to use the score and start TOEIC preparation accordingly. If you feel that your TOEIC scale score doesn’t accurately reflect your English language ability, contact your local EPN office within 1 month of the test date.

Table of Content

Score Certificate
Listening and Reading Test Scores
2.1 Analysis
Score Conversion Table
Speaking and Writing Test Scores
4.1 Speaking Score
4.2 Writing Score
4.3 Bridge Test
Scores to CEFR levels
FAQs

How to Get TOEIC Score Certificate?

ETS sends the official TOEIC Score Certificate to the test takers through post within 30 days from the test day.

Candidates can also select “Score Display Service”.
This will allow them to see the result online one week before it is posted.
However, this service is available to selected countries.
If the test will be conducted by any institutional partners then the scores can be accessed through them only.

Check the TOEIC score report sample below to understand the scoring pattern:

TOEIC Listening and Reading Test Scores

The Listening Test and Reading Test are scored on a scale of 5 – 495 each. Total score adds up to a scale range of 10 – 990 points and are linked to CEFR level A1 to C1.

TOEIC Score Analysis for Listening and Reading Test

The listening and Reading test scores are just numbers and what those numbers represent must be known. How the scores are interpreted in proficiency level of the test taker for TOEIC pattern is mentioned below:

Score Level	Percentage Scored	Proficiency Description
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

Candidates are awarded one mark for each correct answer in listening test and reading test as well. Maximum raw score can be 100 which is converted to a highest scale score of 450 using the below conversion chart of raw score to TOEIC score. Candidates can predict their scale score from their raw score with the help of this chart:

Score	Listening	Reading	Score	Listening	Reading	Score	Listening	Reading	Score	Listening	Reading
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

For non-native English speakers, the TOEIC Speaking and Writing assessments assess intermediate to advanced English communication skills for the workplace. Speaking abilities are becoming more and more important in today's professional settings for making effective presentations, as well as for face-to-face interactions, meetings, video conferences, podcasts, and phone calls. Writing effectively is now a must for sending emails or any other kind of business correspondence that needs to be convincing. When combined with the TOEIC Listening and Reading exams, the TOEIC Speaking and Writing exam results offer a more comprehensive measure of communicative proficiency in all four English-language domains, which are essential in the majority of professional contexts. The Speaking Test and Writing Test is scored on a scale of 0 – 200 each. The tests can be taken together or separately and the result will be released accordingly. Total test is scored from 0 to 400. Candidates must prepare for TOEIC accordingly.

Speaking Test Score

In TOEIC speaking section there are 1 – 9 questions 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 to 8 proficiency levels. Correlated to CEFR levels of A1 to C1. Check the below image to understand the TOEIC speaking questions types and how to answer them.

Writing Test Scores

In TOEIC writing 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 to 9 proficiency levels. Correlated to CEFR levels of A1 to C1. Multiple ETS certified raters score the responses as Human Rating. Check the below image to understand TOEIC writing scores bet

TOEIC Bridge Test

The Bridge Test includes a listening Test and Reading Test which are scored on a scale of 10 – 90 respectively. The total score can be derived from adding the two scaled scores.

Listening Test: Scaled Score of 10 – 90
Reading Test: Scaled Score of 10 – 90
Referred to CEFR level A1 to B1.

TOEIC Scores to CEFR levels A1 to C2

The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) defines skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking in any language. Its framework is broken into six levels falling into three main groups:

Grade	Description
A1 – A2	Basic User
B1 – B2	Independent User
C1 – C2	Proficient User

You will receive your score report within 7-10 business days after taking the test. If you take the exam at a public center, you will receive your TOEIC score directly from the local EPN office. The score requirements vary by institution or company. A reasonable TOEIC score is above 700, good is above 800, and excellent is above 900.

FAQs

Ques: What is a TOEIC score?

Ans: TOEIC score reflects your English proficiency in a workplace setting. TOEIC result's scaled score ranges from 10 to 990.

Ques: What are the different TOEIC tests?

Ans: The most commonly taken by aspirants is TOEIC Listening and Reading test. There are also Speaking and Writing tests, and a Bridge version for beginners.

Ques: How long is a TOEIC score valid?

Ans: TOEIC scores are generally valid for 2 years, and you need to submit your scores within this valid time frame.

Ques: How is the TOEIC score calculated?

Ans: TOEIC scaled score based on a statistical process, not the raw number of correct answers. There's no penalty for guessing, so try to answer every question.

Ques: What is a good TOEIC score?

Ans: A reasonable TOEIC score is above 700, good is above 800, and excellent is above 900. The score requirements vary by institution or company.

Ques: Where can I find information on score interpretation?

Ans: The official TOEIC website provides resources to understand score reports and their meaning. You can download the guidebook to understand your TOEIC scores.

Ques: Who uses TOEIC scores?

Ans: Many universities and companies use TOEIC scores to assess English proficiency for admissions or employment. You need to achieve a score of 750+ for a successful application process.

Ques: How do I submit my TOEIC scores?

Ans: You can submit scores electronically through the ETS website to institutions you designate.

Ques: How can I improve my TOEIC score?

Ans: There are many ways to improve your TOEIC score, such as taking practice tests, studying vocabulary and grammar relevant to workplaces, and immersing yourself in English through listening and reading materials.

Ques: How long does it take to receive my TOEIC score report?

Ans: You will receive your score report within 7-10 business days after taking the test. If you take the exam at a public center, you will receive your TOEIC score directly from the local EPN office.

Ques: What information is included in the score report?

Ans: TOEIC score report includes your total score, listening and reading section scores, and a breakdown of your performance in different skill areas.

Ques: How can I recheck my TOEIC score?

Ans: To review your TOEIC score, you need to contact your local EPN office within 1 month of the test date.

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