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Identify the TOTAL minimum score
nearest the achieved score

Convert the achieved score into the
corresponding European CEFR level*

Find the general description
related to the achieved score

TOTAL minimum
TOEIC ® scores
(10 to 990 pts)

945
Total minimum score frequently
required by higher education
and companies

Listening and Reading Scores Descriptors and European CEFR levels785
550
225
120

Europeans CEFR levels *

pts

Proficient user - Effective
Operational Proficiency

pts

Independent user - Vantage

pts

Independent user - Threshold

pts

Basic user - Waystage

pts

Basic user - Breakthrough

CEFR General Description

C1

Can understand a wide range of demanding, longer texts, and recognise implicit meaning. Can express him/herself fluently and
spontaneously withoutmuch obvious searching for expressions. Can use language flexibly and effectively for social, academic
and professional purposes. Can produce clear, well-structured, detailed text on complex subjects, showing controlled use of
organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices.

B2

Can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, including technicaldiscussions in
his/her field of specialisation. Can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native
speakers quite possible without strain for either party. Can produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects and explain
a viewpoint on a topical issue giving the advantages and disadvantages of various options.

B1

Can understand the main points ofclear standard input on familiar matters regularly encountered in work, school, leisure, etc.
Can deal with most situations likely to arise whilst travelling in an area where the language is spoken. Can produce simple
connected text on topics which are familiar or of personal interest. Can describe experiences and events, dreams, hopes and
ambitions and briefly give reasons and explanations foropinions and plans.

A2

Can understand sentences and frequently used expressions related to areas of most immediate relevance (e.g. very basic
personal and family information, shopping, local geography, employment). Can communicate in simple and routine tasks
requiring a simple and direct exchange of information on familiar and routine matters. Can describe in simple terms aspects
of his/herbackground, immediate environment and matters in areas of immediate need.

A1

Can understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very basic phrases aimed at the satisfaction of needs of a concrete
type. Can introduce him/herself and others and can ask and answer questions about personal details such as where he/she
lives, people he/she knows and things he/she has. Can interact in a simple wayprovided the other person talks slowly and
clearly and is prepared to help.

* CEFR: The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages outlines an ascending series of common reference levels for describing learner proficiency.
This CEFR describes both knowledge and skills in positive “can do” statements at six levels of proficiency for different language skills from A1 level (Basic User -Breakthrough) to C2 level (Proficient User - Mastery).
The benchmarking study of the TOEIC recommended minimum score requirements, or cut scores. The mapping of TOEIC minimum cut scores strictly.
For more information about this study please contact us at cef@etsglobal.org
N.B: For A1 to B1 levels ETS advise taking the TOEIC
TOEIC Listening and Reading scores are reported in 5-point increments.
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