TOEIC guide
TOEIC Listening and Reading scores run from 10 to 990: Listening and Reading are each scored from 5 to 495. ETS maps each section to CEFR levels separately, so a total score alone cannot confirm a level such as B2.
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What this guide covers
| Test | Score | Range | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOEIC Listening and Reading | Listening | 5–495 | 100 questions in Parts 1–4, about 45 minutes |
| Reading | 5–495 | 100 questions in Parts 5–7, 75 minutes | |
| Total | 10–990 | Sum of the two section scores, in 5-point steps | |
| TOEIC Speaking and Writing | Speaking | 0–200 | 11 questions, about 20 minutes |
| Writing | 0–200 | 8 questions, about 60 minutes |
Listening and Reading scores are based on the number of questions answered correctly, converted to the score scale so that results from different test forms are comparable. Wrong answers are not subtracted, so answer every question.
| CEFR level | Listening minimum | Reading minimum | Sum of both minimums |
|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | 490 | 455 | 945 |
| B2 | 400 | 385 | 785 |
| B1 | 275 | 275 | 550 |
| A2 | 110 | 115 | 225 |
| A1 | 60 | 60 | 120 |
Three details matter when you use this table:
The TOEIC to CEFR converter gives a quick total-score estimate; use the section table above when a requirement names a CEFR level.
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| Candidate | Listening | Reading | Total | Meets both B2 minimums? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 420 | 390 | 810 | Yes: 420 ≥ 400 and 390 ≥ 385 |
| B | 460 | 350 | 810 | No: Reading is 35 points below 385 |
| C | 395 | 400 | 795 | No: Listening is 5 points below 400 |
Candidates A and B have the same total, but only A meets a B2 requirement in both skills. Candidate B's quickest route is Reading practice; Candidate C needs only a small Listening gain. The candidates are hypothetical.
| Section | Part | Task | Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listening | 1 | Photographs | 6 |
| 2 | Question-Response | 25 | |
| 3 | Conversations | 39 | |
| 4 | Talks | 30 | |
| Reading | 5 | Incomplete Sentences | 30 |
| 6 | Text Completion | 16 | |
| 7 | Reading Comprehension | 54 |
Parts 3, 4 and 7 contain most of the questions, so steady accuracy there usually moves a section score more than perfecting the shorter parts.
A good score is the one your employer, school or programme asks for. Before setting a target, check:
If no requirement exists yet, use your section scores to choose practice: the lower section usually offers the faster improvement.
ETS does not report TOEIC scores that are more than two years old, and score reports are available for two years after the test date. Receiving organisations can set their own, sometimes shorter, limits. If you tested in Japan, the TOEIC result timeline explains when Public Test scores and certificates are issued.
| If this section is lower | Start with |
|---|---|
| Listening | TOEIC Listening practice for Parts 1–4, reviewing the transcript after every miss |
| Reading, with many grammar misses | TOEIC Part 5 lessons by grammar topic |
| Reading, with time running out | TOEIC Part 7 strategy for single and multiple passages |
| Speaking or Writing is required | The TOEIC Speaking and Writing guide |
Checked against ETS: Mapping the TOEIC tests on the CEFR, ETS: TOEIC Listening and Reading test format, ETS: TOEIC scores on 3 October 2026. English AIdol is not affiliated with or endorsed by ETS. TOEIC is a registered trademark of ETS. English AIdol practice results are unofficial.
The highest TOEIC Listening and Reading total is 990: up to 495 for Listening and 495 for Reading. TOEIC Speaking and Writing are scored separately, from 0 to 200 each.
ETS sets B2 minimums of 400 for Listening and 385 for Reading. Both sections need to meet their minimum; the sum, 785, is only a rough total-score reference.
No. Listening and Reading scores are based on the number of correct answers, so answer every question.
ETS does not report TOEIC scores that are more than two years old. Individual employers and schools can set their own limits.