How to know your TOEIC System Score?

In your TOEIC preparation, it's not enough to just study the test content; you also need to understand how the TOEIC scoring system works to best prepare for the exam.

The article below will guide you through how TOEIC scores are calculated based on the scoring system and how to convert your TOEIC score to equivalent certifications.

1. Overview of the TOEIC 4-Skill Scoring Scale

The scoring scale for the TOEIC 2-skill Reading and Listening test ranges from 0 to 990 points, with a maximum of 495 points for each skill.

The scoring scale for the TOEIC 2-skill Speaking and Writing test ranges from 0 to 400 points, with a maximum of 200 points for each skill.

2. How TOEIC 2-Skill Reading & Listening Scores are Calculated in 2025

One thing you need to remember is that the score for each correct answer is not equal, as the calculation is not simply the total score divided by the total number of questions. The TOEIC score is calculated based on the number of correct answers, from which a corresponding score is derived.

For example: If you correctly answer 60 out of 100 questions in the TOEIC Listening section and 52 out of 100 questions in the TOEIC Reading section, your total score will be: 310 (60 correct Listening questions) + 255 (52 correct Reading questions) = 565 points for TOEIC Reading - Listening.

You can refer to the TOEIC Reading - Listening score at the Latest TOEIC Scoring Scale

3. How TOEIC 2-Skill Speaking & Writing Scores are Calculated in 2025

Unlike the conversion method based on the number of correct answers, TOEIC Speaking and Writing (SW) assesses the candidate's English proficiency based on a scoring scale for each question.

Subsequently, based on the assessed score, t

he candidate's performance will be converted to a corresponding score. However, the exact conversion scale is not publicly disclosed as it may vary for each specific test.

TOEIC Speaking Scoring Scale with Corresponding Questions

• Questions 1 – 10: 0 – 3 points/question
• Question 11: 0 – 5 points/question

TOEIC Writing Scoring Scale with Corresponding Questions

• Questions 1 – 5: 0 – 3 points/question
• Questions 6 – 7: 0 – 4 points/question
• Question 8: 0 – 5 points

4. What Does Your TOEIC Score Say About You?

From the score for each skill in the TOEIC exam, we can classify and assess the English proficiency of the participating candidates. The proficiency levels are converted based on the TOEIC Listening & Reading scores as follows:

• 10 – 215 points: Beginner: Basic English proficiency, knowledge of very simple vocabulary, difficult to communicate in English.
• 220 – 465 points: Elementary: Can understand and use English vocabulary and grammatical structures but with significant limitations.
• 470 – 725 points: Intermediate: Good reading comprehension and English communication skills. Can guess the content but may not understand everything. Uses complex vocabulary and grammatical structures to communicate.
• 730 – 855 points: Upper-intermediate: Good ability to use English in complex communication, can provide and receive information quite accurately.
• 860 – 990 points: Advanced: Diverse vocabulary, strong grasp of complex grammatical structures. Flexible and natural when communicating in challenging English, requiring high accuracy.

5. Converting TOEIC Scores to Other Certifications (IELTS, VSTEP)

Note: The conversion table is for reference only, as each certification differs in knowledge scope and scoring criteria.

Hope this article has provided you with a clearer understanding of the TOEIC scoring scale and its assessment criteria. Wish you success in your studies!