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TOPIK is offered several times a year, but the exact number of sessions depends on where you're testing — Korea usually has more test dates than overseas test centers do. You register online through the official TOPIK website (topik.go.kr), where the confirmed schedule for your country is posted. Always check the site directly, since dates and application windows are set and updated by the testing organization itself, not by any third party.
| Round | Exam date | Results |
|---|---|---|
| PBT 108 | 2026-10-18 | 2026-12-10 |
| PBT 109 | 2026-11-15 | 2026-12-22 |
Rounds and dates vary by country — always confirm on the official site (topik.go.kr). (Updated: 2026-09-04)
The only fully reliable source for TOPIK dates and registration is the official website, topik.go.kr. That's where the testing organization publishes the confirmed calendar, opens the registration window, and processes your application and payment. Third-party blogs and forums can be useful for general orientation, but they sometimes carry outdated or incorrect dates, so treat the official site as the final word.
To register, you'll typically create an account on the site, choose your test level (TOPIK I or TOPIK II), select a test center near you, and complete payment before the application window closes. If you're testing outside Korea, the site will show you the test centers and application details specific to your country or region, since these are handled locally even though the exam itself is centrally administered.
TOPIK isn't offered the same number of times everywhere. Korea generally offers more test sessions over the course of the year than most test centers abroad, simply because domestic demand is greater and the testing infrastructure is larger. In many countries, TOPIK is offered only a handful of times a year, so missing a registration window can mean waiting months for the next chance.
This is exactly why you shouldn't assume your country follows the same calendar as Korea, or that another country's schedule applies to you. Check the schedule table for your specific country on the official site, and confirm both the test date and the registration period, since these can differ even between neighboring countries.
Have a few things ready before you sit down to register: a valid form of photo identification (a passport is usually the safest choice, especially if you're testing outside your home country), a digital photo that meets the site's specifications for your admission ticket, and a payment method that works on the registration platform. Missing any one of these can force you to stop midway and start the process over.
Popular test centers, especially in major cities, can fill up quickly once registration opens, so it helps to register as early as possible rather than waiting until the last few days. Double-check that you're signing up for the correct level — TOPIK I and TOPIK II are registered separately — and confirm your test center location before you pay, since changes afterward are often limited or not allowed. Keep a copy of your confirmation and admission ticket, since you'll need to bring them, along with your ID, on test day.
In the final stretch before the test, focus on reviewing rather than learning brand-new material. Go back through vocabulary lists organized by topic — daily life, work, health, travel — and test yourself on the words you've marked as uncertain in earlier study sessions rather than rereading everything from the start.
Short, spaced review sessions in the days leading up to the exam tend to work better than one long cramming session the night before. Try reading or listening to short passages and picking out vocabulary in context, since TOPIK tends to test how well you recognize and use words in real sentences rather than how well you recall isolated definitions. Get a full night's sleep before the test — fatigue is one of the most common reasons familiar words suddenly feel unfamiliar on test day.
It depends on the country. Korea typically has more test dates throughout the year, while many overseas test centers offer TOPIK only a few times annually — check the official schedule for your specific location.
Yes. You register through the same official website regardless of where you live, and the site will show you the test centers and registration details available in your country.
Bring the same photo ID you used to register (a passport is the safest option abroad) along with your admission ticket. The exact requirements are listed on your ticket, so check it a day or two before the test.
Register as soon as the application window opens, especially if you want a specific test center in a major city, since popular locations can fill up before the window closes.
Updated: 2026-09-04