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TOPIK fees and 2026 test dates: PBT, IBT and Speaking schedule
Numbers checked against the official source on 2026-10-19
TOPIK in Korea costs KRW 40,000 (TOPIK I) or KRW 55,000 (TOPIK II) for the paper test (PBT), KRW 70,000 or KRW 95,000 for the internet-based test (IBT), and KRW 80,000 for the Speaking test. Registration for each round runs for about a week, and results come out at 15:00 on the results date. The next registration still to open is the 110th PBT, 8–14 December 2026, for an exam on 10 January. Scores are valid for 2 years from the result date.
Fees by test
| Test | Level | Fee in Korea | Exam length |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOPIK PBT (paper) | TOPIK I | ₩40,000 | One session, listening + reading, 100 min (10:00–11:40; be seated by 09:20) |
| TOPIK PBT (paper) | TOPIK II | ₩55,000 | Session 1 listening + writing, 110 min (13:00–14:50; seated by 12:20); session 2 reading, 70 min (15:20–16:30; seated by 15:10) |
| TOPIK IBT (computer) | TOPIK I | ₩70,000 | Listening 30 min + reading 40 min = 70 min (09:30–10:40; entry from 08:30 to 08:50) |
| TOPIK IBT (computer) | TOPIK II | ₩95,000 | Listening 35 + reading 40 + writing 50 = 125 min (13:00–15:05; entry from 12:00 to 12:20) |
| TOPIK Speaking | — | ₩80,000 | 30 min of speaking; example timetable: entry 16:00–16:20, test 17:00–17:30 |
The IBT is described as having the same effect and the same grade system as the paper test. For the IBT you should be in the room by 40 minutes before the start.
Levels and scores (PBT)
| Level | Grade | Total score needed |
|---|---|---|
| TOPIK I | 1 | 80–139 |
| TOPIK I | 2 | 140–200 |
| TOPIK II | 3 | 120–149 |
| TOPIK II | 4 | 150–189 |
| TOPIK II | 5 | 190–229 |
| TOPIK II | 6 | 230–300 |
2026 schedule — paper test (PBT), Korea
| Round | Registration | Exam day | Results (15:00) | Status on the page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104th | 2025.12.09 – 12.15 | 11 Jan | 12 Feb (15:45) | closed |
| 105th | 2026.01.27 – 02.02 | 12 Apr | 29 May | closed |
| 106th | 2026.03.10 – 03.16 | 17 May | 25 Jun | closed |
| 107th | 2026.05.12 – 05.18 | 5 Jul | 13 Aug | closed |
| 108th | 2026.08.04 – 08.12 | 18 Oct | 10 Dec | closed |
| 109th | 2026.09.01 – 09.07 | 15 Nov | 22 Dec | closed |
| 110th | 2026.12.08 – 12.14 | 10 Jan (Sun) | 4 Feb | registration scheduled |
The 110th row prints no year for the exam day; its registration is in December 2026. The 108th lists Saturday 17 Oct as the overseas-region date for the Americas, Europe, Africa and Oceania column (Korea and Asia: 18 Oct). The 105th and 107th show a Saturday date in the same column.
2026 schedule — internet-based test (IBT), Korea
| Round | Registration | Exam day | Results (15:00) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th | 2025.12.16 – 12.22 | 28 Feb | 20 Mar | closed |
| 12th | 2026.01.13 – 01.19 | 21 Mar | 10 Apr | closed |
| 13th | 2026.04.07 – 04.13 | 13 Jun | 3 Jul | closed |
| 14th | 2026.07.07 – 07.13 | 12 Sep | 2 Oct | closed |
| 15th | 2026.08.18 – 08.24 | 24 Oct | 13 Nov | closed |
| 16th | 2026.09.15 – 09.21 | 28 Nov | 18 Dec | closed |
2026 schedule — Speaking test, Korea
| Round | Registration | Exam day | Results (15:00) | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | 2026.01.13 – 01.19 | 21 Mar | 13 Apr | closed |
| 11th | 2026.04.07 – 04.13 | 13 Jun | 6 Jul | closed |
| 12th | 2026.08.18 – 08.24 | 24 Oct | 16 Nov | closed |
Where two TOPIK pages differ
| Topic | Home page | Schedule page | What it means |
|---|---|---|---|
| Which rounds are listed | Lists PBT 104–109, IBT 11–16, Speaking 10–12, and a Speaking pilot (5th round, exam 25 July, registration 1–3 July, results 25 August) | Lists PBT 104–110 and Speaking 10–12 but no pilot round | The home page shows a pilot Speaking round the schedule table does not; and only the schedule page lists the 110th PBT. |
How to register
- Open the TOPIK registration system during the registration week (it is the only route in the official step list).
- Log in, choose test and level, enter basic information, pick a test centre, upload a photo and fill in details.
- Pay the fee and finish. The official steps run in eight stages from system access to "registration complete".
The home page warns that booking with macro programs is banned and can lead to cancelled registrations and account suspension. Contact: +82-2-3668-1331.
Who can take it: people whose native language is not Korean, including overseas Koreans and foreigners. Results are published on www.topik.go.kr at 15:00 on the results date, and the date can change.
The TOPIK site prints no revision date on these pages; they were read on 2026-10-19 in the browser, because the site's front door is a script redirect that returns an empty page to plain download tools. Confirm exact times and your centre on the registration system.
Official sources
- TOPIK — exam schedule (시험일정) — all 2026 rounds, Korea registration weeks, exam days, results dates; no revision date printed (read on 2026-10-19, browser-captured) (checked 2026-10-19)
- TOPIK — PBT introduction — PBT fees, grade score bands, timetable (checked 2026-10-19)
- TOPIK — IBT introduction — IBT fees and timetable (checked 2026-10-19)
- TOPIK — Speaking test introduction — Speaking fee, 2-year validity, timetable (checked 2026-10-19)
- TOPIK — home page and overview — who may sit TOPIK, 2-year validity; home page (browser-captured) lists the macro-booking warning and the Speaking pilot round (checked 2026-10-19)
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