I don't know how the weather is where you are— for me, cold and clouds are making a permanent move to the sunny Caribbean sound like a very good idea. And beginning this year, TOEIC® testing can get you there.

The Cayman Islands Department of Immigration is now accepting scores from TOEIC tests to measure the English-language proficiency of persons from around the world wishing to work or settle in the Cayman Islands. 

The department expects to receive approximately 1,000 applicants annually who will take the TOEIC® Listening and Reading test and the TOEIC® Speaking and Writing tests to demonstrate their English-language skills. Scores will apply to workers from all sectors and are not based on a tier system or type of work.

According to a guide to Cayman Island work permits I came across (the official Department of Immigration site seemed to be down), in the past would-be Cayman Island immigrants were required to take the department's own twenty-minute test upon arrival, with no re-testing allowed. If they did not pass were asked to leave "as soon as possible." The new acceptance of TOEIC tests offers a far less stressful option.

The Cayman Islands acceptance of TOEIC follows the U.K. Border Agency's announcement earlier this year that persons from around the world wishing to work or settle in the United Kingdom may use the TOEIC test to demonstrate their English proficiency for all visas under the United Kingdom's points-based system.

Ready to hit the Cayman's beaches? You can sign up for TOEIC testing now.

  —Lia Nigro, TOEIC USA Team