Information about English Proficiency Tests
CEFR (The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages)
Common English Tests
The General English Proficiency Test, developed and administered by the LTTC, targets English learners at all levels in Taiwan. This test corresponds to Taiwan’s English education framework, meets the specific needs of English learners in Taiwan for self-assessment, and provides institutions or schools with a reference for evaluating the English proficiency levels of their job applicants, employees, or students. The GEPT promotes a balanced English learning process, covering the four language skills of listening, reading, writing, and speaking with the goal of improving the general English proficiency level of Taiwanese learners.
For more than 40 years as an industry leader, the Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) program has set the global standard for assessing English-language communication skills needed in the workplace and everyday life. The TOEIC assessments are the most widely used English-language tests around the world with 14,000+ organizations across more than 160 countries trusting TOEIC scores to inform the decisions that matter.
Website｜TOEIC (Taiwan)
How the Tests Are Scored
- The TOEIC® Listening and Reading test is not a pass-or-fail test. Test results indicate your proficiency levels in listening and reading in the English language. Scores on the TOEIC Listening and Reading test are determined by the number of correct answers, which is converted to a scaled score. The score report provides listening (5～495), reading (5～495) and total (10～990) scaled scores. The total scaled score is derived from adding the two scaled scores together.
- There is no passing or failing score on the TOEIC® Speaking and Writing tests. The tests measure different levels of ability. The single, continuous scale enables you to set attainable goals and measure progress as your skills improve. Test responses are scored based on specific evaluation criteria. Depending on which test you take, you will receive a Speaking score (0~200), a Writing score (0~200) or both with a combined scale score. Eight proficiency levels are provided in Speaking test scores. Nine proficiency levels are provided in Writing test scores.
The TOEFL iBT® test helps you stand out confidently in English, and it comes with a clear advantage — universities know you are ready to succeed. That’s why it’s accepted by more than 11,500 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries, including Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United States, the U.K., and across Europe and Asia. It’s the only test that measures all 4 academic English skills — reading, listening, speaking, and writing — the way they are actually used in a classroom. So your TOEFL® scores provide a true reflection of your abilities and show admissions officers you have what it takes to be great.
Website｜ETS TOEFL iBT (Taiwan)
IELTS is the International English Language Testing System. It measures ability to communicate in English across all four language skills – listening, reading, writing and speaking – for people who intend to study or work where English is the language of communication. You can take International Development Program (IDP) IELTS or British Council (BC) IELTS based on your needs.