The Significance of TOEIC Preparation Prior to Taking the TOEIC Prediction Test or the Official TOEIC Exam

Abstract

This research aimed to examine the importance of TOEIC preparation before taking the TOEIC Prediction Test or the official TOEIC exam. The study involved 249 students from a vocational high school in Jakarta, where the TOEIC test is administered regularly to all students. Given the importance of TOEIC preparation, the school organized a preparation session lasting 4 hours, followed by an optional TOEIC Prediction Test for students who wished to assess their expected scores. Participation in the prediction test was voluntary. A total of 249 students took the TOEIC Prediction Test. The results showed that 3 students (1.2%) scored between 800 and 900, 13 students (5.2%) scored between 700 and 799, 29 students (11.7%) scored between 600 and 699, 59 students (23.7%) scored between 500 and 599, 25 students (10%) scored between 400 and 499, 39 students (15.7%) scored between 300 and 399, and 81 students (32.5%) scored below 299. The target score for the TOEIC Prediction Test was set at above 400, and 129 students (51.8%) achieved scores above 400, while 120 students (48.2%) scored below 300. Based on these results, it is clear that TOEIC preparation is essential before students take the official TOEIC exam.