In the context of education and language study abroad programs, we often hear about TOEIC tests. For most people, these tests are a way to prove to a prospective school or potential employer that they can speak English. So what exactly is the TOEIC? Today, LEC Language Travel tells you everything you need to know about the subject.
A language study program designed to help students prepare for exams that have been in use for over 30 years
Created in 1978 by the Educational Testing Service (ETS)—the world’s largest private educational testing and assessment organization—the TOEIC tests were designed to enable professionals to assess an individual’s English proficiency in a simple and as fair a manner as possible.
More than 10,000 companies and organizations require employees to take the TOEIC test
Language language study programs in England or the United States helpful for the TOEIC? The answer is a resounding yes! Currently, it is estimated that more than 10,000 companies, government agencies, and apprenticeship programs use TOEIC scores in over 120 countries worldwide. That’s a significant number!
How does a language study abroad program help prepare for the TOEIC?
While TOEIC tests highlight your child’s English skills, the questions on the TOEIC are designed to simulate real-life situations—which is why it’s so important to have practiced English abroad and why language immersion programs are such a great way to improve!