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TOEIC® Research

Advancing English-language assessment, teaching and learning

Select a topic below to learn more about the TOEIC® Research Program.

 

The TOEIC program is committed to advancing English-language teaching and learning and providing opportunities for learners worldwide. We are able to do this through the efforts of our research scientists, psychometricians and assessment experts who work to:

  • create and provide fair, accurate and meaningful English-language assessment for the workplace
  • drive innovation that advances English assessment, learning and teaching
  • assure that the TOEIC program meets global standards
  • provide content, methods and processes for evolving the TOEIC assessment
  • advance the field of English measurement

Research Topics

Score Consistency

TOEIC scores are consistent and not improperly influenced by factors unrelated to language ability.

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Validity and Fairness

TOEIC test design and processes are rigorous, ensuring meaningful, fair score interpretations relevant to the real world.

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Appropriate Test Use

TOEIC scores can be used to make fair and equitable decisions that reflect score users’ needs and priorities.

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Positive Impact

The TOEIC program benefits test takers and score users and has a positive impact on English teaching and learning.

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The Research Compendiums

Recent studies conducted by the ETS Research and Development group that ensure TOEIC and TOEIC Bridge® test scores remain consistent, reliable and meaningful are compiled here.

TOEIC Compendium TOEIC Bridge Compendium
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