Format and scoring
Four sections; long scored 0–120. ETS announced a revised format and score reporting from 2026, so check ETS for current scales. Scores are usually valid for two years.
Use
Required for overseas admissions and exchange programmes; some Korean employers and national exams also accept it in place of TOEIC.
FAQ
- Validity?
- Usually two years.
- Can it replace TOEIC?
- Only if the posting accepts it.
Sources reviewed: 2026-10-26
References
- ETS (Educational Testing Service). https://www.ets.org/toefl
- 인사혁신처 국가공무원 채용 영어능력검정시험 기준. https://www.gosi.kr
- Bachman, L. F., & Palmer, A. S. (1996). Language Testing in Practice. Oxford University Press.
- Messick, S. (1989). Validity. In R. L. Linn (Ed.), Educational Measurement (3rd ed., pp. 13–103). American Council on Education/Macmillan.
