Announcement

2022 the 81st TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean)

▶ Test Date: Saturday 9 April 2022

▶ Test Schedule

▶ Place of Test

• London: Westminster Kingsway College(Victoria Centre)
  76 Vincent Square, London, SW1P 2PD
  
  


• Preston: University of Central Lancashire
  Greenbank Building, GR202, Victoria St, Preston, PR1 2HE

▶ Eligibility

• Overseas Koreans and non-Koreans who do not speak Korean as their mother tongue

 

▶ Application Period :10~30 January 2022

 

▶ How to Apply

• Online application only.


• Prepare the required documents to upload on your application and click on the following link to fill in the form. (Available during the application period only)

2022 The 81st TOPIK Online Application Form

 

▶ Required Documents for the Application

1. An image file of your passport style photo

• jpg file, 200KB (354*472 pixel) ideally


• Your photo will be displayed on your report. It must meet the UK passport photo standards. Otherwise, your photo will be rejected.


• A photo of your upper body on a plain background taken with a smartphone is also acceptable.


• Please do not submit the front page of your passport or id. This should be the photo of yourself, not the document.

2. A proof of your test fee payment

• A captured or downloaded payment confirmation screen(image/PDF file)


• Test Fees: TOPIK I ￡40.00 / TOPIK II ￡55.00


• Fee payment to :

[From a UK Bank]

- Bank: KEB HANA BANK

- Account Holder’s Name: KOREAN EMBASSY IN UK

- Sort Code: 30-14-73

- Account Number: 08006114

[From a non-UK Bank (International payment)]

- IBAN Number: GB46KOEX30147308006114

- SWIFT Code: KOEXGB2L

- Address of Bank: KEB Hana Bank, 2/F 8 Old Jewry, London, EC2R 8DN

- Recipient Address: Embassy of the Republic of Korea, 60 Buckingham Gate, London, SW1E 6AJ

- Please ensure that international banking charges/fees are charged to the sender, not to the beneficiary, so that the exact amount of test fees are paid.

 

▶ Special Exam Arrangements

If you would like to apply for special exam arrangements, you should submit the following documents after submitting the TOPIK online application.

1. Application Form for Special Services for Disabled Applicants (Download) 
   
   - Please leave the 'Registration Number' section empty on the form.


2. Certification of disability from NHS OR doctor's written diagnosis 

The application forms and documents should be submitted by email at educentre@mofa.go.kr  no later than the 30th January. Late applications will not be considered.

Please note that the requested special arrangements are not guaranteed as it will be considered by the TOPIK head office under the international TOPIK policy.

 

▶ Cancellation

We will notify you by email and announce on our website if the exam is going to be cancelled due to COVID-19, in which case your fee will be fully refunded.

If you cancel your exam due to personal circumstances, 40% of your test fee will be refunded, only if requested by the 1^st April 2022 via email at educentre@mofa.go.kr.

 

▶ COVID-19 Safety Measures

We would like to reassure you that we have implemented additional health and safety measures in line with Covid-19 government regulations, to be able to still offer TOPIK while keeping our candidates and staff safe. We have implemented the following measures at our test centres :

• All venues will be thoroughly cleaned prior to the start of all tests.


•  Social distancing rules will apply during your time at the test venue.


• Hand sanitiser and antibacterial wipes will be available, at the registration desk, in all the test rooms and any public areas.


• Masks/face coverings will be worn by all candidates and venue staff.


• Temperature checking at entry


• You will no longer need to submit a negative Covid-19 test result and Covid-19 declaration form.

Please do not attend your test if you:

• are in self-quarantine


• have a Covid-19 symptoms

 

▶ Exam process

[On Your Arrival]

1. Entry

Please aim to arrive at 8:30–9:00 (TOPIK I)/ 11:40–12:10 (TOPIK II) and stay outside of the college gate until allowed. 

2. Face Covering

Bring a mask or face covering with you on the day of your test. If you do not have a mask or face covering, we will be able to provide a disposable one at the entrance.

3. Temperature check

Staff will check your temperature. Please note that you cannot enter the building if your temperature is 37.5C or higher.

4. Sanitise your hands

Sanitise your hands with the sanitising gel provided.

5. ID check

Present your ID (Passport or driver's license) and your identification slip.

- Your ID should include your full name, date of birth and photo.

- You will be requested to remove your face covering for ID checks.

[Exam Room]

1. ID Check

Go straight to your exam room on the 3rd floor following the signs and present your ID and identification slip to the invigilator on your entry to the exam room.

2. Find your seat

Each desk has a label with candidate number and name on it. Find your seat using the candidate number on your identification slip.

3. Wear a mask at all times

4. No electronic device allowed

You cannot possess any type of electronic devices during the exam including mobile phone, ipad, laptop, and smart watches. We will collect them all in the exam room before the exam starts and return them to you after the exam.

5. No food no drink allowed in the room

6. Equipment and stationery

Stationery(a specially designed pen for TOPIK) for the test will be provided. However, you will need to bring your own correction tape (eg.Tipp-Ex).

7. Toilet

Toilets are available, however, you cannot go to the toilet once the exam has started.

 

▶ Exam Results and Score Report

• The result will be released on Thursday the 19^th May 2022.


• TOPIK score is valid for two years. Within the valid period, you have unlimited access to your result online at TOPIK Website where you can check your score and print your report.


• You do not need to sign up to check your score. You will only need your date of birth and the registration number on your identification slip.


• Your score report will be available in digital version only which can be accessed on a computer, not on mobile devices.


• Please note that we do not send you a printed or digital report individually.


• For technical issues in printing your score report, please contact TOPIK Korean office at topik@korea.kr.

 

▶ For further information, please visit the official TOPIK website.

▶ Application enquiries

Korean Education Centre in the UK : educentre@mofa.go.kr