TOPIK IBT Complete Guide (Registration, Schedule, Format, Fee, Timetable, and More)

TOPIK IBT Complete Guide (Registration, Format, Fee, Timetable, and More)

TOPIK IBT (Internet-Based Test) is a new generation of TOPIK tests designed to measure the ability of non-native speakers to express comprehension in the Korean language. Unlike the existing TOPIK PBT (Paper-Based Test), TOPIK IBT is conducted online at the designated test center using an Internet-connected computer or tablet PC.

 

1. TOPIK IBT Test Outline 

- TOPIK IBT has the same efficacy and grading system as the existing TOPIK PBT test.

- Test method: Test-takers attend the designated test center on the test day and take the test using the computer or tablet PC prepared in the test center

2. TOPIK IBT Schedule

For the updated schedule, please refer to: TOPIK IBT Schedule

* The 1st official TOPIK IBT test started in 2023.11.18 (Sat)

* Test schedule is subject to change depending on regions and time differences.

 

3. TOPIK IBT Test Fee

 

Test level

Test fee

TOPIK I IBT

70,000 won

TOPIK II IBT

95,000 won

*Refund Policy:

 - Within 7 days of payment: 100% refund

 - After that, before 13:00 the day before the test: 50% refund

 - After 13:00 on the day before the test: No refund

* TOPIK IBT has a different refund policy from the existing TOPIK PBT test, so be sure to check the contents. 

  

4. TOPIK IBT Test Format  

- Compared to the existing paper-based test, TOPIK IBT has a slightly different format with a smaller number of questions and a shorter test duration as follows:

 

Test Type

Section

Question number

Test time

Total score

TOPIK I

Listening

30

35 min

100

Reading

40

50 min

100

TOPIK II

Listening

40

40 min

100

Writing

3

50 min

100

Reading

40

60 min

100

 

5. TOPIK IBT Timetable

 

Test category

Enter test room by

Start

End

TOPIK I IBT

08:20

9:00

10:25

TOPIK II IBT

11:50

12:30

15:00


Test category

Enter test room by

Start

End

TOPIK Speaking

16:20

17:00

17:30

* TOPIK IBT does not provide break time between exams.

* TOPIK Speaking is conducted on the same day after the end of the TOPIK II IBT. 

* This is a domestic timetable, and overseas tests can be changed depending on the circumstances of the test site.

 

6. TOPIK Grading and Levels

- The TOPIK levels are determined based on the overall achieved score. 

- The total score is 400 points for TOPIK I and 600 points for TOPIK II.

 

Test Type

TOPIK Level

Overall score

TOPIK IBT I

Level 1

132 ~ 207

Level 2

208 ~ 400

TOPIK IBT II

Level 3

204 ~ 261

Level 4

262 ~ 330

Level 5

331 ~ 411

Level 6

412 ~ 600

 

7. How to apply for TOPIK IBT? 

- Online application through the TOPIK website: https://www.topik.go.kr

* If the registration information you entered does not match the ID card information, you cannot take the test.

 * Cancellation of application is possible at [My Page > Application Status > Cancellation of Application] (available only during the application period)

* Online application through the TOPIK website is applicable only to those who take the test in Korea.

8. TOPIK IBT Test-Taking Review

The TOPIK IBT review is shared by a test-taker who took the first pilot TOPIK IBT in 2022.

For details, please refer to this post: TOPIK IBT (Internet-Based Test) Test-Taking Experience Review

 

9. TOPIK IBT certificate and validity

- The TOPIK certificate is applicable to applicants who pass the test.

- The TOPIK certificate is valid for 2 years starting from the test-taking date.

> In Korea, all applicants can check and print out their test score certificate from the TOPIK website.

> In overseas, the test score certificate was sent to overseas institutes and then distributed to individuals.


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