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What is the difference between TOEFL and TOEIC?

Dan D - 2007-11-05 15:10:28 - Other - Education

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Both tests are developed and administered by ETS (Educational Testing Service, a private non-profit U.S.-based corporation). TOEFL evaluates the use and understanding of the American dialect of English, required for non-native applicants at many U.S. colleges and universities, and by many government agencies, businesses, and scholarship programs. TOEIC was developed based on TOEFL following a request from Japanese economic and industry organizations. It includes oral comprehension as well as reading comprehension of English, in a business context. TOEIC is mostly used in Japan and South Korea.

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Both tests are developed and administered by ETS (Educational Testing Service, a private non-profit U.S.-based corporation). TOEFL evaluates the use and understanding of the American dialect of English, required for non-native applicants at many U.S. colleges and universities, and by many government agencies, businesses, and scholarship programs. TOEIC was developed based on TOEFL following a request from Japanese economic and industry organizations. It includes oral comprehension as well as reading comprehension of English, in a business context. TOEIC is mostly used in Japan and South Korea.