{"id":1163,"date":"2015-02-13T09:00:26","date_gmt":"2015-02-13T17:00:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/toefl\/?p=1163"},"modified":"2020-12-10T13:46:32","modified_gmt":"2020-12-10T21:46:32","slug":"toefl-vs-toeic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/toefl\/toefl-vs-toeic\/","title":{"rendered":"TOEFL vs. TOEIC"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Should you take the TOEFL or the TOEIC? What are the differences between the two tests?\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ets.org\/toeic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The TOEIC<\/a> focuses on business English. It is generally thought of as a work-related English proficiency exam. However, a surprising number of US universities and degree programs will accept the TOEIC as an alternative to the <a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/toefl\/toefl-vs-ielts\/\">TOEFL or IELTS<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>There are four types of TOEIC tests: Reading &amp; Listening, Writing, Speaking, and the TOEIC Bridge. American schools that accept the TOEIC most often require applicants to take TOEIC Reading &amp; Listening. Still, it\u2019s not uncommon for a U.S. institution to ask for the Writing and Speaking tests instead of the Reading &amp; Listening one. Some universities even ask you to take all three of those exams. The TOEIC Bridge exam is usually taken on campus after you arrive, and used for level placement in <a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/toefl\/intensive-english-programs-and-the-toefl\/\">Intensive English Programs<\/a>. In some rare cases, a school may use TOEIC Bridge as a general admissions assessment.<\/p>\n<p>If you are considering the TOEIC, there are many possible tests or test combinations you might take. To help you better understand if the TOEIC is right for you, let\u2019s compare the basic facts about the <a href=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/toefl\/toefl-ibt-ebook\/\">TOEFL iBT<\/a> and the four kinds of TOEICs.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>TOEFL<\/h3>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\"><em>Length:<\/em> About 4 hours long<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><em>Cost:<\/em> $160-$200<br \/>\n<em>Scoring:<\/em> Sliding scale of 0-120<br \/>\n<em>Test structure.<\/em> 4 sections (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing). 36-56 questions in Reading, 34-51 questions in Listening, 6 tasks in Speaking, 2 tasks in writing<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px\">Now let\u2019s look at possible advantages and disadvantages of the TOEIC.<\/p>\n<h3>TOEIC<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1164 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/toefl\/files\/2015\/01\/tvt_img1.png\" alt=\"tvt_img1\" width=\"628\" height=\"382\" srcset=\"https:\/\/magoosh.com\/toefl\/files\/2015\/01\/tvt_img1.png 628w, https:\/\/magoosh.com\/toefl\/files\/2015\/01\/tvt_img1-300x182.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 628px) 100vw, 628px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Advantages:<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Most students find the TOEIC to be easier than the TOEFL. (I know because I have taught both TOEIC and TOEFL prep courses!) Business language tends to be simpler and more straightforward than academic English. In addition, most schools will only ask you to take the Reading &amp; Listening TOEIC. The exam is shorter than the TOEFL and tests just two skills instead of 4.<\/li>\n<li>In addition to taking less time, the TOEIC costs less than the TOEFL. For fees outside of the US, contact <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ets.org\/epn_directory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">your regional TOEIC office<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>The TOEIC is sometimes actually preferred by business degree programs, especially MBAs.<\/li>\n<li>The TOEIC doubles as a workplace qualification at many jobs. It is sometimes even used on work-based immigration applications.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Disadvantages<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>The TOEIC is not as universally accepted as the TOEFL. Schools that do accept the TOEIC usually prefer to accept students with TOEFL scores.<\/li>\n<li>TOEIC is less available than the TOEFL. There are only about 50 testing sites for TOEIC Reading &amp; Listening in the United States. International testing sites are not even listed on the ETS website. When I called the U.S. TOEIC office, they said the number of Speaking and Writing test centers in the U.S. are \u201cvery few\u2026 possibly none.\u201d And TOEIC Bridge is only administered by the individual schools that accept it. Specific questions about TOEIC availability outside of the US can be answered at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ets.org\/epn_directory\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">regional TOEIC offices<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>Easier is not always better. Preparing for the TOEFL also helps you prepare for the demands of academic English and English-language campus living. The TOEIC is easier to pass, but is not designed to prepare you for study and school life.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The TOEIC can be a quicker, more affordable path to acceptance in an English-language school. It is an especially desirable test in many schools of business management. This exam is also useful if you want a job in an English-language workplace after you finish your studies. There are some disadvantages as well. The TOEIC is not really designed for academic purposes, and is less available than other exams. Consult this article and contact schools and TOEIC offices to see if the TOEIC may be a good choice for you.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Should you take the TOEFL or the TOEIC? What are the differences between the two tests?\u00a0 The TOEIC focuses on business English. It is generally thought of as a work-related English proficiency exam. However, a surprising number of US universities and degree programs will accept the TOEIC as an alternative to the TOEFL or IELTS. 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Additionally, he's helped students with TOEIC, PET, FCE, BULATS, Eiken, SAT, ACT, GRE, and GMAT.\r\n\r\nDavid has a BS from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and an MA from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. His work at Magoosh has been cited in<a href=\"https:\/\/scholar.google.com\/scholar?hl=en&amp;as_sdt=0%2C50&amp;q=Recine+magoosh&amp;btnG=\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> many scholarly articles<\/a>,<a href=\"https:\/\/minds.wisconsin.edu\/handle\/1793\/65479\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> his Master's Thesis<\/a> is featured on the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.readingwithpictures.org\/2013\/09\/research-highlight-teaching-english-language-learners-with-comics\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> Reading with Pictures<\/a> website, and he's presented at the<a href=\"https:\/\/www.witesol.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/11\/2014-WITESOL-Program-FINAL-10-28-14.pdf\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> WITESOL (link to PDF)<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/issuu.com\/interoff\/docs\/nafsaregionv_2014conference\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> NAFSA<\/a> conferences. David has taught K-12 ESL in South Korea as well as undergraduate English and MBA-level business English at American universities. 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