We have good news for international students who want to improve their Korean language skills. The Ministry of Education's National Institute for International Education is recruiting applicants for the digital-based Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) IBT mock test. This mock test is a web browser-based Internet-based test (IBT) that can be taken conveniently from home. If you are interested as an international student, please check the details below and apply.

Recruitment period: June 13 to June 28

The recruitment period for applicants for the mock exam is from Thursday, June 13, 2024 to 18:00 on Friday, June 28, 2024. Please complete your application within the recruitment period!

How to apply: Apply online

Applying is simple. You can apply online by accessing the mock test website ( https://new.topik.go.kr ). Please enter the required information and complete the application through the website.

Applicants: Overseas Koreans and foreigners

This mock test is for overseas Koreans and foreigners. Anyone who wants to take the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) can apply. Applicants who have previously obtained TOPIK scores will be given the opportunity to take the exam. Overlapping applications for TOPIKⅠ and TOPIKⅡ are not possible. Also, please note that you cannot retake the test after you have completed it.

Exam period: July 22nd to July 31st

The mock exam period runs from Monday, July 22 to Wednesday, July 31, 2024. During this period, candidates are free to take the exam.

How to take the test: Web browser-based at-home test

This mock test will be conducted as an Internet-based test (IBT) using a web browser. Candidates can take the test conveniently at home, and no separate testing location is designated. During the test period, you can access the mock test website and take the test at any time that is available to you.

Test fee: Free

This mock test is provided free of charge. This is a great opportunity to have your Korean language skills assessed digitally without the burden of testing fees.

We ask for your interest and participation in the digital-based Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) IBT mock test. I hope this will be a good experience for all international students who want to improve their Korean language skills.