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Information for All Test Takers
To gain admission to a test center, it is essential to present a valid, unexpired ID that includes a recent photograph and signature Original identification documents are required; copies are not accepted The photograph on your ID must be recent and clearly recognizable Identification requirements are strictly enforced, so candidates must carefully read and understand all instructions to ensure compliance.
• If you don’t have one primary ID with both a photograph and a signature, you may present two primary government-issued IDs without signatures.
• If you arrive at the test center without the required identification, the test administrator will not admit you, you cannot take the test, and you forfeit your test fee.
When registering for a test session, ensure you use the same full name as appears on your primary identification document to avoid registration issues It's important to provide your complete first name and surname, avoiding nicknames or abbreviations If the name on your registration confirmation does not match your ID, you will be disqualified from taking the test Always double-check your registration details and contact your local EPN member if there are any discrepancies with your official ID.
Only misspellings of your name can be corrected at check-in; name changes are not permitted If your name has changed for any reason, such as marriage, you must present primary identification matching the name you registered with, or you will be denied participation in the test session.
• If the test center administrator questions the ID you present, you will be required to present additional proof of identity.
If you cannot provide positive identification confirmation, you may be denied admission to the test center and forfeit your test fee Admission does not guarantee that your ID will be deemed valid or that your scores will be reported All cases involving questionable identification are subject to review and approval by the ETS Office of Testing.
Integrity and/or your local E P N member.
Test center personnel will verify your identification before assigning you a seat, ensuring that your photo ID matches your signature This verification process guarantees that you are the authorized test-taker, maintaining exam security and integrity.
• The photograph on your ID document must be recent and recognizable For example, a ten-year-old photograph taken during childhood is not acceptable.
• Passport with photograph and signature
• Driver’s license with photograph and signature
• State identification with photograph and signature
• National identification with photograph and signature
• Military identification with photograph and signature
If your primary ID lacks a photograph or signature, you must provide a secondary ID that verifies either your photo or signature In addition to your primary ID, one of the specified secondary IDs is required to fulfill the photograph or signature requirement Acceptable secondary IDs include documents that confirm your identity with a photograph or signature, ensuring compliance with identification standards.
• A government-issued identification document that has not expired including, but not limited to, a passport, driver’s license, state identification, national identification, or military identification
(There are some exceptions: see
“Unacceptable Identification Documents” on this page.)
• Credit or debit card of any kind
• Learner’s permit or any temporary identification document
• Notary-prepared letter or document
If you cannot meet the specified ID requirements or if you have questions about ID, please contact your local E P N member before registering for the test(s).
If Testing WITHIN Your Country of Citizenship
Only one form of primary ID is needed if your primary ID document contains a photograph and signature Please see the list of acceptable primary
ID documents on this page However, if the test administrator has any concerns about the primary
ID document, you will be required to present a secondary ID from the list on this page.
If your primary ID does not contain your signature, you must either sign the document or present an additional ID from the list of secondary identification.
A valid secondary ID must be unexpired and include a recent, recognizable photograph along with your signature If you do not possess an ID with both a photograph and signature, you are required to present two primary ID documents that feature your photograph.
If Testing OUTSIDE Your Country of Citizenship
Presenting your passport as your primary identification document is essential for accurate test score reporting This requirement applies to citizens of the European Union, Schengen Zone, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Arab Countries, and Mercosur Countries, with specific details available on the following page Failure to comply may result in your test scores not being reported correctly, so ensure you provide valid identification accordingly.
If your passport is not written in English-language letters, you must also present an additional ID from the list of secondary identification documents (see
“Acceptable Secondary Identification Documents” on the previous page) that contains a recent, recognizable photograph and is in English.
If your passport does not contain your signature, you must either sign your passport or present an additional ID from the list of secondary identification documents (see “Acceptable
Secondary Identification Documents” on the previous page).
United States military personnel may present their
United States military ID cards for admission to test centers If a military ID card does not contain a photograph and signature, a secondary ID is also required.
Testing in European Union/Schengen
Zone/Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
Arab Countries or Mercosur Countries
If you are testing in a European Union, Schengen
If you are traveling to a Zone, Mercosur, or Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) country other than your country of residence, you can use your valid national or European identity card for identification The ID must include your full name, a recent recognizable photograph, your date of birth, and your signature If any of these elements are missing, you will need to present a supplementary form of identification to meet entry requirements.
The following procedures and regulations apply during the entire test session, which begins when you are admitted to the test center and ends when you leave the test center.
• Dress so that you can adapt to any room temperature.
Friends or relatives accompanying you to the test center are not allowed to wait inside or contact you during the test session, except in specific permitted circumstances.
E T S-authorized observers, visitors are not allowed in the testing room while testing is in progress.
ID verification at the test center may involve biometric methods such as thumb printing, photographing, video recording, signature comparison, or other electronic identification processes Refusal to participate in these verification steps will result in denial of testing access and forfeiture of the test fee Additionally, candidates must present acceptable and valid ID to be permitted to take the test.
Personal items, aside from your ID, are not allowed in the testing room Test center staff will provide instructions on where to deposit items such as mobile phones, pagers, handbags, and study materials before the exam Since storage space is limited, it’s important to plan accordingly During the test, you will not have access to your personal belongings to ensure test security and compliance.
• Test centers assume no responsibility for test takers’ personal belongings
• The test administrator will assign you a seat.
Weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances beyond E T S or the test administrator's control may lead to a delayed start or rescheduling of your test session If a technical issue at the test center results in cancellation or inability to report scores, you will be offered a free retest or a full refund of the original test fee.
• No test taker will be admitted after test materials have been distributed.
• Books, dictionaries, papers, notes, rulers, calculators, watch alarms, mobile phones, listening, recording, scanning or photographic devices are not permitted in the test room.
Using any unauthorized aid during the test, such as pens, mechanical pencils, scan pens, calculators, smartwatches, books, notes, scratch paper, rulers, highlighters, radios, cell phones, smartphones, alarms, stopwatches, dictionaries, test prep materials, translators, or electronic recording and scanning devices, is strictly prohibited.
• Paper of any kind is not permitted in the testing room.
• You may not mark or underline words in the test book or make notes in the test book or on the answer sheet.
You must obtain permission from the test center administrator before leaving the testing room During the test session and any unscheduled breaks, you are not allowed to leave the immediate testing area or the test center building.
Any lost time cannot be made up.
• There is no scheduled break during the
When taking the TOEIC Bridge® Listening and Reading tests, students must inform the test center administrator if they need to leave the room Prior to leaving, candidates are required to present their identification documents to the test center staff to ensure proper registration and security.
• At the conclusion of the test(s) you will be required to return your test book and answer sheet to the test center administrator.
Despite strict supervision and security measures during testing, irregularities can occasionally occur If you observe any behavior that could compromise the validity of the exam, promptly contact your local E P N member to report the issue and ensure accurate scoring.
Examples include, but are not limited to:
• Copying from another test taker
• Taking the test(s) for another person
• Having access to test questions before the test(s)
• Providing answers to the test(s), including proctors and administrators
• Taking test questions or answers out of a testing room
• Accessing or using notes All information will remain strictly confidential.
Web: www.ets.org/security Email: ReportCheating@toeic.org Phone: 609-406-5430
A test administrator has the authority to dismiss you from the test session, and your scores may be withheld or canceled, with your test fee forfeited, if you violate the policies and procedures outlined in this document or communicated at the test center Such violations include, but are not limited to, disruptive behavior or cheating during the exam Adhering to testing policies is essential to ensure your test results are valid and to avoid penalties or disqualification.
• Attempting to take the test(s), or taking the test(s), for someone else or having someone else take the test(s) for you.
• Failing to provide acceptable identification as described herein, including refusal to allow a photograph and/or fingerprint to be taken.
Unauthorized access to test materials, including obtaining test questions or answers in advance, constitutes a serious breach of exam integrity This violation encompasses bringing prior knowledge of test content into the testing environment through various means such as identification documents, prohibited devices, or any other unauthorized aids Engaging in such activities compromises the fairness and validity of the testing process and is strictly prohibited.
Possessing any electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, PDAs, or photographic and recording devices at the test center is strictly prohibited If found with these devices before, during, or after the exam, they may be confiscated, and the tester could be dismissed from the test Dismissal results in forfeiture of the test fee and cancellation of test scores, regardless of whether enforcement occurs on the test day.
• Creating a disturbance Disruptive behavior in any form will not be tolerated
The test administrator has sole discretion in determining what constitutes disruptive behavior.
• Attempting to give or receive assistance
Communication in any form is not permitted during the test administration
Discussion or sharing of test content or answers during the test administration, during breaks, and after the test(s) is prohibited
It is strictly forbidden to remove, reproduce, or disclose test content from the test center under any circumstances Test content must remain secure and intact, ensuring that no part of the test is altered or shared through any means Maintaining the confidentiality of test materials is essential for upholding the integrity of the testing process.
[e.g., hard copy, verbally, electronically] to any person or entity.
• Bringing a weapon or firearm into the test center.
• Bringing food, beverages, or tobacco into the testing room, unless you have received prior approval due to a disability or health- related need.
• Leaving the test center building during the test session or during unscheduled breaks.
It is prohibited to leave the testing room or test center building without permission during the exam or unscheduled breaks Candidates must remain within the immediate area of the testing room at all times unless granted explicit permission to exit Following these rules helps ensure the integrity and security of the testing environment.