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September 20, 2023
Dr. Satish Satyarthi

What is TOPIK IBT?

TOPIK IBT stands for Test of Proficiency in Korean (Internet-based Test). It's same test as normal TOPIK, the only difference is that IBT is taken through a computer or tablet device while the usual TOPIK is a paper-based test. The validity of both tests is the same. You can check all the details of IBT TOPIK ON THIS POST.  You can also check TOPIK IBT Sample Questions.

When will the TOPIK IBT be conducted?

IBT TOPIK will be conducted 3 times in 2024. Check the IBT TOPIK test schedule below.

Exam

Test Date

Registration

Results

Location

2nd TOPIK IBT

MARCH 22-23, 2024

JAN 16-FEB 2, 2024

APRIL 16, 2024

Globally

3rd TOPIK IBT

JUNE 7-8, 2024

APRIL 9-26, 2024

JULY 2, 2024

Globally

4th TOPIK IBT

SEPT 27-28, 2024

JULY 23-AUG 9, 2024

OCT 22, 2024

Globally

Exam Time Schedule


시험 구분 (Test Type)

입실완료시간 (Entering Exam Hall)

시험 시작 (Test Start Time)

시험 종료 (Test End Time)

TOPIK I IBT

09:30

10:00

11:25

TOPIK II IBT

13:00

13:30

16:00

※ TOPIK IBT does not have a mid-test break. It will be conducted in a single session.

※ It is a domestic timetable and the overseas test details can be different depending on the circumstances of the test site.

Test place

 - National Certification Test Center 

※ Depending on the situation of the test site, test centre can be changed.

■ How to apply: Online application through the TOPIK website 

 - Applicant application period: 8.21.( Monday) 10:00 ~ 9.29.( Friday) 18:00

 - If the received information entered during registration does not match with the ID, you will not be able to take the test.

 - Cancellation of application is possible at [ My Page > Application Status > Cancellation of application ] 

(Possible only during the application period)

* Online application through the TOPIK website is only applicable if you are taking the test in Korea.
* Only 1 registration is possible by one person or one TOPIK ID.

■ Who can apply
- no restrictions. Any Korean language learner can apply.

■ Test fee

Test level

Test fee

TOPIKI IBT

70,000 won

TOPIKII IBT

95,000 won


- Payment period: You must complete the payment by 12 midnight of the next day after the application date.
Credit card payments are only accepted until 18:00. If a virtual account is issued before 18:00, payment is possible until 24:00 the next day.

※ Payment errors may occur during banking system maintenance hours, so please avoid making payments during these times.

 ※ The test fee cannot be paid through overseas remittance or with a card issued overseas.

■ Grade announcement date: December 19 (Tuesday) 15:00

Refund Policy

 - Within 7 days from payment date: 100% refund

 - Till 13:00 on the day before the test: 50% refund

 - After 13:00 on the day before the exam: No refunds

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

Notice in Korean:

제1회 한국어능력시험(TOPIK) IBT 접수 안내(대한민국)

 

■ 시험개요 

  - 효력: TOPIK IBT는 기존 TOPIK 시험과 동일한 효력, 동일한 등급체계를 가짐

  - 시험방식: 시험일에 지정된 시험장에 출석하여 시험장에 준비된 정보기기(컴퓨터 또는 태블릿PC 등)를 활용하여 시험 응시 

■ 시험일자 : 2023. 11. 18.(토) 

■ 시험시간표  

시험 구분

입실완료시간

시험 시작

시험 종료

TOPIK I IBT

09:30

10:00

11:25

TOPIK II IBT

13:00

13:30

16:00

  - TOPIK IBT는 시험 중간 휴식시간을 부여하지 않음.

※ 국내 시간표이며 국외 시험은 해당 시험장 사정에 따라 변경 가능

■ 시험장소

 - 전국 인증시험장   ※ 대입시험 등 시험장 상황에 따라 인근 시험장으로 대체될 수 있습니다.  

■ 접수방법 : TOPIK 홈페이지를 통한 온라인 접수 

 - 지원자 접수 기간 : 8.21.(월) 10:00 ~ 9.29.(금) 18:00

 - 입력한 접수정보가 규정 신분증 정보와 일치하지 않을 경우 시험 응시가 불가

 - 접수취소는 [ 마이페이지 > 접수현황 > 접수취소 ]에서 가능함 (접수 기간 동안에만 가능)

  * TOPIK 홈페이지를 통한 온라인 접수는 국내(대한민국)에서 시험을 응시하는 경우만 해당 됩니다.
  * 한 사람이 1개의 TOPIK ID로 1개의 시험장만 신청 가능합니다. 

■ 응시대상
 - 제한 없음

■ 응시료

시험수준

응시료

TOPIKⅠIBT

70,000원

TOPIKⅡIBT

95,000원

- 결제 기간 : 접수일 다음날 24시까지 결제를 완료해야만 시험 응시 가능
   ※ 접수마감일에는 신용카드는 18시까지만 결제가 가능하며, 18시 이전에 가상계좌를 발급받은 경우에는 다음날 24시까지 결제가 가능함

   ※ 은행 시스템 점검 시간에는 결제 오류가 발생할 수 있으므로 해당 시간을 피해서 결제 진행

   ※ 해외 송금 및 해외에서 발급된 카드로 응시료 결제 불가 

■ 성적발표일 : 12. 19.(화) 15:00 

■ 환불 정책

 - 결제일로부터 7일 이내: 100% 환불

 - 이후부터 시험 전일 13:00 이전: 50% 환불

 - 시험 전일 13:00 이후부터: 환불 불가

  * TOPIK IBT는 기존 TOPIK 시험과 환불 정책이 다르므로 필히 내용을 확인하시기 바랍니다. 

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