The Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) is a standardised test administered by the Educational Testing Service, a company located in New Jersey, USA.

The TOEIC tests English that is used in everyday work life and in the workplace. People who may wish to take the TOEIC test could include employees who use English in their daily work or who might need to take a job-related course or training classes in English. It is suited for people who want to have an internationally recognised measure of their English proficiency.

The TOEIC tests the kind of English used in everyday activities that are related to the workplace, such as corporate development,dining out, entertainment, finance and budgeting, general business, health, housing personnel, purchasing and travel. It does not test English used in academic situations, nor does it test factual information such as historical events. There are no math questions on the TOEIC test.

The importance of the TOEIC test differs widely from employer to employer. Some employers use the test in hiring, others use TOEIC scores to determine advancement within the company. If you do not currently have a job, you may take the test and your score can be a wonderful addition to your resume, it will demonstrate to your prospective employer that you can speak English to a degree. (Words are taken from The Princeton Review.)