TOEIC
TOEIC is the most popular English ability test and often used for employment, admission to undergraduate and graduate school and KATUSA (Korean Augmentation Troops to United States Army) evaluation.
- Online application : www. toeic.co.kr (requires your picture in jpeg or gif format and a credit card)
- The fee for taking the test is 28,000 won.
- Preparations : Pictures size 3X4 and the fee for the test.
- Application term and time : The application is possible four days from 9:30 to 17:00
TEPS
TEPS is a popular test for public employees, employment, entering university and graduate school in Korea.
- Online application : www.teps.or.kr (requires your picture in ‘jpeg’ or ‘gif’ format and a credit card) - The fee for taking the test is 24,000 won.
- Preparations : Pictures size 3X4 and the for the test.
- Application term and time : Online application is possible for 24hours. The application ends at 17:00 Terms for 6 days, 9:30 ~ 17:00
TOEFL
A PBT (Paper Based Test) TOEFL changed into a CBT (Computer Based Test) from June 2000. Therefore there will be two tests a day. You can take the task again after a month. Online application is impossible.
Korean-American Education Commission to apply for the TOEFL. Apply-ing by phone is most recommendable way.
- The fee for taking the test is $110.
- $40 is required for changing test date.
- VISA, Master Card or American Express Card are accepted.
- Appling by phone, or fax or post
- Phone number : 02-3211-1233
Fax number : 02-3275-4029
G- TELP
G-TELP is a practical speaking test. There is also a level test. The speaking test is the day before the level test.
- Online application : www.gtelp.co.kr
- The fee for taking the test
1> Level test : 27,500 won
2> Speaking test : 55,000 won
3> Speaking test and
level test together. 82,500 won
- Application term and time : The application period is 10 days. Refer to www.gtelp.co.kr
- Application by fax available
SEPT
SEPT only tests speaking ability. There are 8 parts to this test.
- The fee for the test : 45,000
- Application term and time : 9:30 ~ 17:00 only for weekdays, 9:00 ~ 12:00 on Saturday.
- Application formation must be down-loaded from the site(www.sept.co.kr) and should be sent to sept@toeic.co.kr for e-mail application.
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