What is the difference between LILATE and TOEIC?
You will find below a comparison table of the attributes of LILATE vs TOEIC to help you compare them:
Criteria | LILATE® | TOEIC® Listening and Reading |
|---|---|---|
Eligible languages | English, German, Russian, Italian, Arabic, Spanish, Chinese, Japanese, Portuguese, and French Sign Language | English |
Test modality | Remote | Remote |
Skills assessed | Conversation, written comprehension, written expression, oral comprehension, and oral expression in a professional context | Written and oral comprehension in English in a professional context |
Levels assessed | All levels (A1 to C2) | All levels (A1 to C2) |
Target levels | Certified from level B1 | All levels (A1 to C2) |
Test duration | 1 hour | 2 hours and 30 minutes |
Certification validity | Unlimited | Limited to 2 years |
Result waiting time | Within 24 hours | 10 to 15 business days |
Test organization | Available year-round, weekdays and weekends | Available year-round, weekdays and weekends |
Eligible for CPF | YES | YES |
Evaluation method | Skill assessment by level. Evaluation carried out by native-speaking examiners. | The TOEIC is scored on 990 points. The more correct answers, the higher your TOEIC score. |
Accessibility | Accessible via computer or tablet. No additional software required; everything is integrated. | Requires a desktop or laptop with webcam. Risk of cancellation for movement. Familiarity with technology required. |
Is LILATE more difficult than TOEIC?
The difficulty of LILATE compared to TOEIC largely depends on the language skills assessed and individual preferences. TOEIC mainly focuses on reading and listening comprehension skills, without direct human interaction. It can be taken in a test center or online, with technological security measures to prevent cheating.
In contrast, LILATE emphasizes human interaction, which is essential in real-life language communication. This test does not leave you alone in front of a screen or a piece of paper, but involves direct interaction with an examiner.
If your strength lies in oral communication and interaction, LILATE may be more suitable and potentially easier for you. It should be noted that LILATE is designed to evaluate your ability to use the language in a professional context, particularly in human interactions, which account for about 80% of professional exchanges.
In short, the difficulty is relative and depends on what you want to measure: if it’s the ability to communicate effectively in English in a professional context, LILATE offers a more complete evaluation.
And what about becoming a partner?
Offering TOEIC within your training organization is possible and can be a significant step in strengthening the quality of your language programs.
However, to become a TOEIC partner and be listed under RS 6151, you must pay an annual fee of €1000 excluding tax to ETS Global, which is twice as expensive as that of LILATE.
Conclusion
The choice between LILATE and TOEIC will depend on your specific needs. Nevertheless, if your preference leans toward a long-lasting certification of your language skills as well as a personalized experience, then LILATE stands out as the optimal choice to attest to your abilities in this area.
Updated on: 05/09/2025
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