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What's a Good TOEIC Score?

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Question: What's a Good TOEIC Score?

If you've taken the TOEIC Listening and Reading or the Speaking and Writing Exam, then you may be wondering what a good TOEIC score is. Although many corporations and educational institutions have their own expectations and minimum requirements for TOEIC scores, these descriptors can at least give you an idea of where your TOEIC score stands among them.

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TOEIC Score Details: Listening and Reading

Good TOEIC Score for Listening

You can earn anywhere between 5 and 495 points on TOEIC Listening, but a score anywhere in the 400 range is considered excellent, with no real weaknesses in English unless uncommon grammar or phrasing is used. ETS explains the breakdown well, here.

Good TOEIC Score for Reading

You can earn anywhere between 5 and 495 points on TOEIC Reading, too, but a score anywhere in the 450 range is considered excellent, with no real weaknesses in English unless the material is particularly dense or involves difficult vocabulary. ETS explains the breakdown well, here.

TOEIC Score Details for the Speaking and Writing Test

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