Announcement

2026 The 108th TOPIK in the UK
- Test of Proficiency in Korean -

▶ Test Date: Saturday  17 October 2026

▶ Application Deadline: Sunday 26 July 2026, 11:59 PM BST

▶ Test Schedule

▶ Place of Test

• London : Capital City College Westminster Centre


• Sheffield : University of Sheffield


• Preston : University of Lancashire


• York : York St. John University


• Bristol : University of Bristol

** Exam venues are subject to change and detailed venue information will be confirmed closer to the exam date.

▶ Eligibility

• The TOPIK test is open to overseas Koreans and non-Koreans who do not speak Korean as their mother tongue.


• Applicants do not need to be UK residents to take the test in the UK.

 

▶ How to Apply

• Applications must be submitted ONLINE only.


• Please prepare all required documents before starting your application. During the application period, complete the online application form using the link below and upload the required documents.

UK 2026 108th TOPIK Online Application Form (Click here!)

** Please note that your application is only considered successfully submitted once you receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive a confirmation email after submitting the form, your application may not have been properly submitted. In this case, please complete and submit the application form again.

 

▶ Required Documents for the Application

You must upload both of the following documents:

• Passport-style photo of yourself


• Proof of test fee payment

1. Passport-Style Photo

Please upload a passport/ID-style photo of yourself.

This must be a photo of your face, not a photo of your passport, BRP, driving licence, or any other ID document.

** Incomplete, unclear, incorrect, or non-compliant photos may result in disadvantages in taking the test, including disqualification from the exam.

• Image file requirements:
  - jpg/jpeg only
  
  - 200KB (3.5×4.5cm or 413×531 pixel)


• Photo requirements:
  - Taken within the last 3 months
  
  - Head size : 3.2~3.6cm
  
  - Facing the front
  
  - Plain white background
  
  - No marks, stamps, or edits

2. A proof of your test fee payment

You must upload a captured or downloaded payment confirmation screen as an image or PDF file.

• Test Fees
  
  - TOPIK  I  : £55.00
  
  - TOPIK II : £65.00
  
  


• Payment from a UK bank
  
  - KEB Hana Bank London Branch
  
  - KOREAN EMBASSY IN UK EDUCATION
  
  - Sort Code: 30-14-73
  
  - Account Number: 10002147
  
  - Reference : Applicant's full name 

** Please use the applicant’s full name as the payment reference so that we can match your payment to your application.

** Your bank may not immediately recognise this bank account. Please note that this is a secure UK bank account used for processing TOPIK test fee payments.

• From a non-UK Bank / International payment
  
  - IBAN Number: GB64KOEX30147310002147
  
  - SWIFT Code: KOEXGB2LXXX
  - Reference : Applicant's full name
  - Address of Bank: KEB Hana Bank, Level 13, 110 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4AY
  
  - Recipient Address: Embassy of the Republic of Korea, 60 Buckingham Gate, London, SW1E 6AJ
  
  ** Please ensure that all international banking charges/fees are paid by the sender, not by the beneficiary. The exact test fee must be received.
  
  ** If the amount received is lower than the required test fee due to bank charges, your application may not be processed until the missing amount is paid.

 

▶ Special Exam Arrangements

If you would like to apply for special exam arrangements, you must submit the required documents while completing the TOPIK online application.

[Required documents]

1. TOPIK Special Arrangement Application Form(Download) 
   **Please leave the 'Registration Number' section empty in the form.


2. Certification of disability from NHS or doctor's written diagnosis issued within the past two years.

** Please note that

   - Late applications will not be considered.

   - The 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 unforeseen circumstances/government restrictions, 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. You will need to cancel and request your refund by submitting the Cancellation and Refund Request Form no later than 10 October 2026 via the following link :

TOPIK Cancellation Form

** Please note that

   - all refunds will be issued in the week commencing 26  October 2026.
   - refunds can only be processed to a UK bank account, as we are no longer able to make overseas transfers.

 

▶ 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 exam venue until allowed. 

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

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

- Only original ID is accepted. Photocopies are not permitted and may prevent you from taking the test.

- Closer to the exam date, you will receive an email with your registration number, along with a link to the website where you can download your identification slip.

[In the Exam Room]

1. ID Check
Go straight to your exam room 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. No electronic device allowed
You cannot possess any type of electronic devices during the exam including mobile phone, ipad, laptop, smart glasses and watches. We will collect them all in the exam room before the exam starts and return them to you after the exam.

4. No food no drink allowed in the room except for water

5. 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).

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

7. Exit
You must remain seated in the exam room until the exam is over. If you wish to leave during the exam, you will be asked to sign the consent form in the staff office and your test will be void.

 

▶ Exam Results and Score Report

• The result will be released on Thursday 10 December 2026.


• You can check your score and print your report from the Official TOPIK Website(Non-member's section) which can be accessed on a computer, not on mobile devices. 


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


• Your score report will be available in digital version only. Printed version is not available unfortunately. Please note that we do not send you a printed or digital copy individually.


• TOPIK score is valid for two years. Within the valid period, you have unlimited access to your result online at the TOPIK Website.


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

 

▶ Enquiry

• UK Application enquiries : kecuk@korea.kr


• Past papers and further information : Official TOPIK Website