Definition of TOEFL and TOEIC

• Test of English as a Foreign Language or TOEFL /ˈtoʊfəl/ toh-fəl, is a standardized test of English language proficiency for non-native English language speakers wishing to enroll in U.S. universities. The test is accepted by many English-speaking academic and professional institutions. TOEFL is one of the two major English-language tests in the world, the other being the IELTS. TOEFL is a trademark of ETS (Educational Testing Service), a private non-profit organization, which designs and administers the tests. The scores are valid for two years; then they are no longer reported.

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• Test of English as a Foreign Language: a test that evaluates the ability of an individual to use and understand English in an academic setting

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• TOEFL

The TOEFL TOH-fəl, formally known as Test Of English as a Foreign Language, is a test of an individual's ability to use and understand English in an academic setting. The test is designed and administered by Educational Testing Service, and TOEFL is a registered trademark of ETS. It was developed to address the problem of ensuring English language proficiency for non-native speakers wishing to study at U.S. universities. It has become an admission requirement for non-native English speakers at many English-speaking colleges and universities. Additionally, institutions such as government agencies, licensing bodies, businesses, or scholarship programs may require this test. TOEFL scores are valid for two years, after then they are no longer reported.

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• TOEIC - Test Of English For International Communication: TOEIC is a test of English that concentrates more on English for business purposes. TOEIC is commonly used in Japan as a benchmark of proficiency in English when applying for employment (although this practice has not escaped criticism from prominent experts in language testing).

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• The abbreviation for ‘Test of English for International Communication’ (a test that measures your ability to read and understand English if it is not your first language)

Source: http://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/toeic

• The Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) is "an English language test designed specifically to measure the everyday English skills of people working in an international environment."There are different forms of the exam: The TOEIC Listening & Reading Test consists of two equally graded tests of comprehension assessment activities totaling a possible 990 score; the newer TOEIC Speaking & Writing Test comprises tests of pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar, fluency, overall coherence, and structure (organization of sentences) totaling a possible 400 score.

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Conclusion :

• TOEFL, is a test of an individual's ability to use and understand English in an academic setting. The test is designed and administered by Educational Testing Service. TOEFL is one of the two major English-language tests in the world, the other being the IELTS. TOEFL is a trademark of ETS (Educational Testing Service), a private non-profit organization, which designs and administers the tests. The scores are valid for two years; then they are no longer reported.
• TOEIC, is a test of English that concentrates more on English for business purposes. English language test  that designed specifically to measure the everyday English skills of people working in an international environment, a test that measures your ability to read and understand English if it is not your first language.