This is the general NIIED/TOPIK calendar, not a promise that every session will be held in every country. It answers when exams and results are planned; check participation conditions in the local organizer's current notice.
1. All official sessions for the year
The table lists six PBT sessions, six IBT sessions, and three TOPIK Speaking sessions. For a two-day window, the full official range is shown: the local organizer determines the specific day abroad.
| Session | Format | Exam date | Where planned | Results |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 | TOPIK PBT | Republic of Korea only | ||
| 105 | TOPIK PBT | Republic of Korea and overseas venues | ||
| 106 | TOPIK PBT | Republic of Korea and overseas venues | ||
| 107 | TOPIK PBT | Republic of Korea and overseas venues | ||
| 108 | TOPIK PBT | Republic of Korea and overseas venues | ||
| 109 | TOPIK PBT | Republic of Korea and overseas venues | ||
| 11 | TOPIK IBT | Republic of Korea only | ||
| 12 | TOPIK IBT | Republic of Korea and overseas venues | ||
| 13 | TOPIK IBT | Republic of Korea and overseas venues | ||
| 14 | TOPIK IBT | Republic of Korea and overseas venues | ||
| 15 | TOPIK IBT | Republic of Korea and overseas venues | ||
| 16 | TOPIK IBT | Republic of Korea and overseas venues | ||
| 10 | TOPIK Speaking | Republic of Korea only | ||
| 11 | TOPIK Speaking | Republic of Korea only | ||
| 12 | TOPIK Speaking | Republic of Korea only |
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The “overseas venues” label does not mean that a session is held in every country. There is no single international registration window: deadlines and rules are published by the local organizer.
Checked: Official annual NIIED/TOPIK plan
2. Why you need to choose a country after checking the calendar
The official plan explicitly separates registration in the Republic of Korea from registration abroad. In other countries, applications follow the local host institution's instructions, so there is no single international deadline, fee, or set of documents.
Even the “Korea and overseas venues” label does not confirm a particular country or city. You can act only after a local notice links the session number to an organizer, venue, and application method.
- Choose a country on the TOPIK test-location page.
- Find the nearest and next confirmed sessions.
- Check the organizer, city, deadlines, time zone, fees, and documents.
- Open the official source again before paying and travelling.
3. How to read a local session status
A status applies to a particular session and territory. An old notice, search snippet, or saved form does not replace the organizer's current publication.
| Status | What it means | What to do | Where to check |
|---|---|---|---|
announcement expected | The global session is known, but there is no local notice yet. | Keep preparing and wait for the local notice. | The local organizer's official list. |
registration open | The organizer has published an active application window. | Check the deadline, time zone, documents, application method, and payment. | The session notice and its linked form. |
registration closed | The published deadline has passed or the form is closed. | Do not submit documents under an old instruction; follow updates. | The latest registration message. |
cancelled | The organizer has explicitly cancelled the session or venue. | Follow the organizer's instructions about changes and refunds. | A separate official notice. |
results expected | The exam took place and the official result has not yet been published. | Wait for the stated date and do not treat a score prediction as a result. | The session notice and TOPIK service. |
results published | The official service has made session results available. | Check the result only through the official TOPIK service. | The official TOPIK results service. |
unknown | The field has not been published or its scope is unclear. | Do not infer the value from a previous session. | The source responsible for that exact field. |
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Closed registration and a cancelled exam are different events; do not change a status without a direct organizer message.
4. Where to recheck dates and registration
Check the global plan in the official NIIED/TOPIK notice, and local availability and registration with the organizer in the selected country. After the exam, use the official TOPIK results service.
- Before applying, open the notice for the exact session you need.
- Before paying, check the deadline, time zone, fee, and payment method.
- Before travelling, check the city, venue, arrival time, and documents.
- After the exam, check the publication date and result in the official service.
5. Frequently asked questions
Where can I find the TOPIK schedule?
See the annual PBT, IBT, and Speaking plan on this page, based on the official NIIED/TOPIK document. Check exam availability in a particular country and city on the country page and in the local organizer's notice.
When does TOPIK registration begin?
There is no single international registration period. The Republic of Korea uses the official TOPIK service, while abroad the local host institution sets the deadline and application method for a particular session.
Can the exam date or venue change?
Yes. The official plan warns that the schedule may change because of local conditions. Check the organizer's latest message again before registration, payment, and travel.