English certifications
TOEIC: the English of the workplace
ETS's workplace English test, scored out of 990, required by employers and engineering and business schools.
At a glance
- Body
- ETS
- Duration
- About 2 hours (Listening and Reading)
- Format
- 200 multiple-choice questions
- Result
- 10 to 990 points
- Validity
- 2 years
What is it?
The TOEIC (Test of English for International Communication) is designed by ETS. It measures the English used at work: meetings, emails, calls, business documents.
The most common is the TOEIC Listening and Reading: a 200-question multiple-choice test. The separate TOEIC Speaking and Writing assesses speaking and writing.
The papers
Listening
100 questions, about 45 minutes. Score from 5 to 495.
Reading
100 questions, 75 minutes. Score from 5 to 495.
Speaking and Writing (separate test)
To prove your speaking and writing level too, if the employer asks.
Who requires it?
- Employers, especially international companies, to recruit or promote staff.
- Engineering and business schools, particularly in France, which often set a minimum score for graduation.
- Anyone who wants to showcase their English on a CV.
Where to take it?
At a centre approved by ETS or its local representative. The list of centres and sessions in Algeria is on the official website ets.org/toeic.
TOEIC score and CEFR level
Minimum scores per section published by ETS for the TOEIC Listening and Reading. Example: B2 = at least 400 in Listening and 385 in Reading, i.e. 785 in total.
NCLC / CLB: IRCC (Canadian immigration) does not accept this test. In English, only IELTS General Training, CELPIP-General and PTE Core are recognised for Express Entry.
| CEFR level | Listening (out of 495) | Reading (out of 495) |
|---|---|---|
| C1 | 490 | 455 |
| B2 | 400 | 385 |
| B1 | 275 | 275 |
| A2 | 110 | 115 |
| A1 | 60 | 60 |
Our preparation
- Understand the format and scoring of IELTS, TOEFL and TOEIC
- Apply section strategies: listening, reading, writing, speaking
- Practise under timed conditions, as on exam day
- Prepare the speaking test with mock interviews
FAQ
What score should I aim for?
785 generally corresponds to B2 level, often required by engineering schools. Check the score your school or employer asks for.
TOEIC or IELTS?
The TOEIC is made for work. To study abroad or migrate, IELTS or TOEFL are generally required.
Information checked in November 2026. Formats, dates and fees can change: always confirm with the official body before registering.
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