EPS-TOPIK Test Schedule and Test Date Notices
EPS-TOPIK (the Korean Language Proficiency Test under the Employment Permit System) test dates are checked by country in the “Test date notices” list on the EPS-TOPIK site of the Human Resources Development Service of Korea (한국산업인력공단). At present, there are 89 notices for 2026 across 17 countries; 63 of them have a confirmed test period and the rest have schedules not yet announced; application and test dates can be found in the relevant notice in the official list once it is published.
Where can I check the EPS-TOPIK test schedule?
On the “Test date notices” page of the Human Resources Development Service of Korea EPS-TOPIK site, you can choose a year (2007 to 2027) and a country to see the list, and clicking a title shows details such as the application period, test announcement date and test period. KoreaMoa does not create test schedules itself but links to the official list.
Test date notice list (official)
Which countries have EPS-TOPIK test notices in 2026?
Counting the 89 test date notices for 2026 by country gives the following (as of the check date; one country may have several test names).
| Country | Number of 2026 test date notices |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 19 |
| Indonesia | 12 |
| Thailand | 9 |
| Laos | 7 |
| Philippines | 5 |
| Cambodia | 5 |
| Pakistan | 5 |
| Timor-Leste | 4 |
| Uzbekistan | 4 |
| Nepal | 3 |
| Myanmar | 3 |
| Kyrgyzstan | 3 |
| Sri Lanka | 3 |
| China | 2 |
| Bangladesh | 2 |
| Mongolia | 2 |
| Tajikistan | 1 |
How do the application period and the test period differ?
Each notice lists the application period, test announcement date and test period separately, and items not yet set are updated after the notice is posted. At present, the only notice with a confirmed test period that has not yet ended is Bangladesh round 13 (September 1 to November 26, 2026), 1 notice. Laos round 34 (part 5) showed an application period from September 7 to September 11, 2026, with the test announcement date and test period not yet announced.
Are TOPIK and EPS-TOPIK the same test?
TOPIK is covered on the official site of the National Institute for International Education (NIIED), and EPS-TOPIK on the test site of the Human Resources Development Service of Korea. See the TOPIK guide for TOPIK.
Where can I find other job and hiring information?
Job fairs are summarized in job fairs for foreigners 2026, and jobs in general in jobs and employment information for foreigners. KoreaMoa does not cover stay procedures; official guidance is available on HiKorea.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I see the EPS-TOPIK test schedule?
Choose a year and a country in the “Test date notices” list on the EPS-TOPIK site of the Human Resources Development Service of Korea. You can go directly to the official list.
How many EPS-TOPIK test notices are there for 2026?
At present, there are 89 test date notices for 2026 across 17 countries.
Why do some notices not show a test date yet?
If the application period, test announcement date or test period of a notice has not yet been set, the schedule has not yet been announced and is updated after the notice is posted. At present, 63 notices had a confirmed test period.
Which countries have the most test notices?
At present, 2026 had Vietnam with 19, Indonesia with 12, Thailand with 9 and Laos with 7, in that order.
What test types are there?
Of the 89 notices for 2026, 77 are marked general (CBT) and 12 special (CBT).
Where do I check TOPIK and EPS-TOPIK respectively?
TOPIK on the official site of the National Institute for International Education (NIIED), and EPS-TOPIK on the EPS-TOPIK site of the Human Resources Development Service of Korea.
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