Last Updated: November 10, 2024
TOEIC Bridge Test
The TOEIC Bridge tests are designed to assess the candidate's beginner to intermediate level of English proficiency. The goal is to assess English language competency before enrolling in an academic program or for employers who require only basic language skills. These tests evaluate the four essential skills of English communication- listening, reading, speaking, and writing.
- By obtaining TOEIC Bridge scores, the candidate can demonstrate to instructors or employers that they possess the necessary English communication abilities for further academic or workplace advancement.
- These scores can help candidates set goals for the English-language learning journey and track their progress.
- Furthermore, TOEIC Bridge scores can provide insights into the specific areas where improvement is needed.
Types of TOEIC Bridge Tests
TOEIC Bridge concentrates on real-world daily communication tasks and typical work environments that mirror contemporary language usage and communication styles. There are 2 types of TOEIC Bridge tests.
TOEIC Bridge Listening and Reading Test
TOEIC Bridge Listening and Reading test is a paper and pencil-based test where candidates must mark their answers on a separate answer sheet. The 2 sections of this test have 50 multiple-choice questions each.
| Section | Question Type | # of questions | Duration |
| Listening | Four Pictures | 6 | 25 minutes |
| Question-Response | 20 |
| Conversations | 10 |
| Talks | 14 |
| Reading | Sentence Completion | 15 | 35 minutes |
| Text Completion | 15 |
| Reading Comprehension | 20 |
TOEIC Bridge Speaking and Writing Test
TOEIC Bridge Speaking and Writing test is a computer-based, timed test. The tasks test the candidate's basic language skills in talking and writing in a simple work environment. Once the candidate moves to the next question, they cannot go back and edit it.
| Section | Question Type | # of questions | Duration |
| Speaking | Read aloud a short text | 2 | 15 minutes approximately |
| Describe a photograph | 2 |
| Listen and retell | 1 |
| Short interaction | 1 |
| Tell a story | 1 |
| Make and support a recommendation | 1 |
| Writing | Build a sentence | 3 | 37 minutes approximately |
| Write a sentence | 3 |
| Respond to a short message | 1 |
| Write a narrative | 1 |
| Respond to an extended message | 1 |
Cost of taking TOEIC Bridge
The cost of taking the TOEIC Bridge test varies from country to country and is also dependent upon the test center. On an average, each TOEIC Bridge test costs around USD160.
How to Register/Apply for TOEIC Bridge?
The candidates should contact their regional
EPN office for registration information. Alternatively, they can contact via email at TOEIC@ets.org, phone at +1-609-771-7170, or fax at +1-610-628-3722.
Calculate TOEIC Bridge Score
Each section of the TOEIC Bridge test is scored on a scale of 15 - 50. The score report is sent to the candidate directly in case of public testing and to the institution/organization in case of private testing.
Listening Section Score
| Score Band | Proficiency Level |
| 39-50 | Can understand short complex conversations and infer implied meaning |
| 26-38 | Can understand short simple conversations and simple grammar |
| 16-25 | Might not follow the conversation but can understand short and simple phrases and sentences |
| 15 | Can understand some words and very short sentences spoken slowly and clearly |
Reading Section Score
| Score Band | Proficiency Level |
| 45-50 | Can understand small written texts in familiar contexts |
| 34-44 | Can understand short texts with simple language |
| 19-33 | Can understand very small and simple familiar texts |
| 15-18 | Can understand limited words and phrases |
Speaking Section Score
| Score Band | Proficiency Level |
| 43-50 | Can effectively use spoken language in everyday setting |
| 37-42 | Can have simple spoken conversations in familiar settings |
| 23-36 | Can provide basic information and preferences in familiar circumstances |
| 15-22 | Developing the ability to converse in simple and short conversations |
Writing Section Score
| Score Band | Proficiency Level |
| 43-50 | Can describe familiar incidents and objects in short paragraphs and essays |
| 32-42 | Can describe familiar incidents and objects in a few sentences using simple vocabulary |
| 20-31 | Can write simple sentences for limited and basic communication |
| 15-19 | Developing the ability to write simple words and phrases to provide basic information |
Validity of TOEIC Bridge Score
The TOEIC Bridge score is valid for 2 years. ETS does not maintain records that are older than 2 years.
