TOP - The ALC Telephone Standard Speaking Test

For
Businesses

Approx. 10,000 business professionals take the exam / year

Why Human Resource
Managers Choose TSST

Examples of implementation:
to measure effects of language training; as an official company test for
personnel evaluations; to select expat candidates; to plan new-hire training

Practicality

Fast & Easy

Available 24/7,
Anywhere in Japan,
Over the Phone

Takes approx. 15 min

Our Specialized Website
Manages Everything

No Need to :

Arrange venues,
Coordinate schedules for
examinees
Provide test descriptions or results
Install Apps

Validity & Reliability

Test practical English oral proficiency

Assesses how effectively and appropriately you can speak in English “on the spot ”

Developed solely to measure oral proficiency
Rated by certified raters trained to assess how the speaker can be
understood by listeners

ALC Make It Possible

Paving your way to improve your speaking skills

The TSST Score Report shows the speaker’s abilities AND areas for improvement

TSST was developed to accurately measure Japanese English learners
A score (100-995) given with a TSST level (L1-L9) makes it easy to
compare learners’ progress
A radar chart showing individual strengths and weaknesses
Abilities and areas of improvement based on the assessment
identified by criteria
Personalized study tips to work on weak areas
ALC provides a wealth of services to help increase scores