What is a TOEIC score of 990 worth?

What a score of 990 represents

On the TOEIC scale from 10 to 990 points, 990 places you at CEFR level C1. It's a top-tier score, close to the maximum of the scale.

A TOEIC score is not a percentage of correct answers, but a "scaled" score derived from a conversion table.

CEFR level: C1

C1 corresponds to operational command: understanding long, demanding texts, expressing yourself fluently and using the language effectively at work.

You're at the top tier

At 990, you're at CEFR level C1, the top tier. 990 is the maximum score on the scale.

Maintaining an excellent level

• Find your weak parts (Listening vs Reading) with a diagnostic;
• Focus first on the Parts where you lose the most points;
• Practice under exam conditions (timing, single listen);
• Keep a steady rhythm until your target date.

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