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 1^st 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

* Card payment can be paid until 4:00 PM of the registration day.

* Virtual account payment can be paid until midnight 12:00 clock of the registration day.

*Refund Policy from 2025:

- Until 10:00 AM of the last registration day: 100% refund 

- From 10:00 AM of the last day to the 7th day: 50% refund

- After that, before 13:00 the day before the test: 40% 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 (old→new)	Test time  (old→new)	Total score
TOPIK I	Listening	30→26	35→30 min	200
	Reading	30→26	50→40 min	200
TOPIK II	Listening	40→30	40→35 min	200
	Writing	3→3	50→40 min	200
	Reading	40→30	60→50 min	200

 

5. TOPIK IBT Timetable

Test category	Enter test room start!	Enter test room end!	Test Start	Test End	Total time
TOPIK I IBT	08:30	08:50	9:30	10:40	70 min
TOPIK II IBT	12:00	12:20	13:00	15:05	125 min

Test category	Enter test room start!	Enter test room end!	Test Start	Test End	Total time
TOPIK Speaking	16:00	16:00	17:00	17:30	30 min

* 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 (Old)	Overall score (New)
TOPIK IBT I	Level 1	132 ~ 207	121 ~ 235
	Level 2	208 ~ 400	236 ~ 400
TOPIK IBT II	Level 3	204 ~ 261	191 ~ 290
	Level 4	262 ~ 330	291 ~ 360
	Level 5	331 ~ 411	361 ~ 430
	Level 6	412 ~ 600	431 ~ 600

 

7. TOPIK IBT Test Locations

A total of 31 Test Centers Nationalwide

Region	Test Center
Seoul	Duksung Women’s University, Konkuk University
Busan	Busan University of Foreign Studies
Daegu	Keimyung University, Daegu Technical University, Yeungnam College of Science & Technology
Incheon	Inha University, Inha Technical College
Gwangju	Gwangju University
Daejeon	Woosong Information College, Daejeon University of Technology (Daedeok University)
Gyeonggi Province	Gukje University, Bucheon University, Seojeong University, Ansan University
Gangwon Province	Halla University
Chungcheongbuk-do	Konkuk University Glocal Campus, Chungbuk Health & Science University
Chungcheongnam-do	Namseoul University, Sun Moon University
Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province	Chonbuk National University, Kunjang University
Jeonnam Province	Sehan University, Chodang University
Gyeongbuk Province	Catholic University of Daegu, Gumi University
Gyeongnam Province	Geoje University, Changwon National University, Gimhae University, Changshin University
Jeju Special Self-Governing Province	Jeju National University

* If the total number of applicants (including TOPIK I, TOPIK II, and Speaking Test) at a test center is fewer than 15, that test center will be canceled. In such cases, all application fees will be fully refunded to the applicants of that test center.

* The number of applicants is determined based on the final day of the registration period. Test centers that may be canceled will be announced on the 5th day after the registration period ends.

8. How to apply for TOPIK IBT? 

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

* Registration starts at 10:00 AM and ends at 4:00 AM of each registration day. 

* 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.

9. 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

 

10. 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.

This TOPIK IBT guide is updated on August 2025.