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TOEIC

Test of English for International Communication

ETS's workplace English tests, used by employers to hire, place and promote staff.

Facts checked 21 October 2026

Duration
80m–2h
Delivered through
ETS network
Results
Score reports are issued by the local EPN office (public sessions) or the sponsoring organisation (institutional sessions). Timing varies by office.

Not yet available at GAPICT

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Overview

TOEIC measures English for the workplace. TOEIC Listening & Reading is a multiple-choice test. TOEIC Speaking & Writing is computer-delivered. Tests are run locally by ETS Preferred Network offices.

Who it is for

  • Job seekers who need proof of workplace English
  • Employees asked by their employer to certify English level
  • Organisations recruiting or promoting staff
  • Graduates applying to employers or schools that ask for TOEIC

Versions

TOEIC Listening & Reading

200 multiple-choice questions on listening and reading in workplace settings.

TOEIC Speaking & Writing

Computer-delivered tasks, from reading aloud to writing an opinion essay. Speaking and Writing are scored separately.

TOEIC Bridge

For beginner and lower-intermediate learners, in Listening & Reading and Speaking & Writing versions.

Where it is accepted

  • Recruitment and promotion by employers worldwide
  • Graduation or admission requirements at some institutions
  • Corporate English training benchmarks

Always check the current requirements of the university, employer, regulator or visa authority you are applying to.

Test format

TOEIC sections
SectionWhat it involves
Listening (L&R)100 questions, 45 minutes.
Reading (L&R)100 questions, 75 minutes.
Speaking (S&W)11 questions, about 20 minutes.
Writing (S&W)8 questions, about 60 minutes, incl. an opinion essay of at least 300 words.

Total time: Listening & Reading: about 2 hours of testing (allow about 2.5 hours). Speaking & Writing: about 80 minutes.

Scores and validity

Scoring
Listening & Reading: 5–495 per section, 10–990 total, in steps of 5. Speaking and Writing: 0–200 each. There is no pass mark; organisations set their own requirements.
Validity
ETS states scores are valid for two years. Score reports are not reissued after two years.

How long results take is shown at the top of this page.

Fees

We could not confirm a current fee for candidates in Pakistan from an official source. Check the price on the official TOEIC website (opens in a new tab) when you book.

Fees are set by the test owner, were checked on 21 October 2026, and can change. Confirm the price when you book. GAPICT never takes exam fees.

On test day

Identification

Valid photo ID as required by the local EPN office (not verified for Pakistan).

Arrive early, bring only what the test owner allows, and expect identity checks and a photo at check-in. Read our test day guide and exam day FAQs.

How to book

Exam seats for TOEIC are booked and paid on the test owner's own system. Delivered through: ETS Preferred Network (EPN) offices and their approved centres.

  1. 1

    Individuals book a public session through their local ETS Preferred Network office; organisations arrange institutional sessions with the EPN.

  2. 2

    Create or sign in to your account on the official booking site.

  3. 3

    Choose your exam, then a test centre, date and time.

  4. 4

    Pay the exam fee to the test owner and keep your confirmation email.

  5. 5

    Check the ID rules and arrive early on test day.

You register and pay in your ETS account. ETS sets rescheduling and refund rules.

GAPICT cannot take bookings for this exam. Exam seats are booked and paid on the test owner's system.

Need help booking?

We can walk you through the test owner's registration, step by step.

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GAPICT's status with these organisations

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TOEIC FAQs

Is there a pass mark?
No. You receive a score. Each employer or institution decides what score it needs.
Can I use TOEIC for a UK, Canadian or Australian visa?
No. TOEIC is not on the UK SELT list or IRCC's Express Entry list. It is a workplace test.
Do I need to take both tests?
Not always. Listening & Reading and Speaking & Writing are separate. Take the one your employer or school asks for.

Sources

Facts on this page were checked against these official sources on 21 October 2026. If anything here differs from the test owner's website, the owner's website is correct.

TOEIC is a registered trademark of ETS. This website is not endorsed or approved by ETS.

TOEIC and related names are trademarks of their owners and are used here only to describe the test. GAPICT is independent of ETS, is not endorsed by it, and is not currently an authorised centre for this test.

Want to sit TOEIC in Lahore?

We are preparing to open in Lahore. Register your interest and we will contact you when your test becomes available at our centre.