TOEFL in South Korea 2025: Test Centres, Fees & Registration Guide

TOEFL is organised by ETS worldwide and commonly known as the Test of English as a Foreign Language. It is accepted by over 13,000 universities and Institutions in more than 200 countries. To learn more about the TOEFL test in South Korea, let's check out. 

TOEFL Exam Fees in South Korea

According to the ETS TOEFL iBT website, the test fees for South Korean students are USD 228, equivalent to KRW 316,275 for both the TOEFL iBT Test Centre and Home Edition. The Fee includes applicable taxes, and it must be paid online on the TOEFL iBT website to book the test appointment at least one day in advance. Students can use our Exclusive TOEFL Coupon Code to save up to 10% on the TOEFL test in South Korea. 

The TOEFL charges an express fee of USD 49 for booking a test date within the next 7 days. Other than that, there are fixed charges for Cancellation, Rescheduling, Score Reporting and Express Result. The TOEFL test fees can be paid by students using a credit card, PayPal, or wallets such as Alipay, GCash, TrueMoney, Dana, TouchNGo, Naverpay, Boost, Rabbit Line Pay, BPI, billease Doku, Kredivo, and TossPay, etc., in South Korea. 

Step-By-Step TOEFL Registration process in South Korea

To register for the TOEFL Test in South Korea, you have to complete the following simple registration process.

1. Open ETS TOEFL Website . Click on Sign Up if are first-time user or Login.
   
   
   
    
2. Enter your Email address and Password. Click on Signin or Signup if not Registered.
   
   
   
    
3. Select the Test Type between Home Edition and Test Centre, and then choose the date and time.
   
   
   
    
4. On the payment page, enter our exclusive promo code ABROADCUBE8 and proceed with an Online payment.
   
   
   
    
5. Pay the remaining amount using a Credit Card, PayPal or a Mobile wallet.
6. You will receive confirmation of your Appointment on the screen, and ETS will share an acknowledgement letter with you via Email.
7. Prepare for the Exam and get ready for the Appointment.

List of TOEFL Test Centers in South Korea

The TOEFL test centres are located in major cities of South Korea, including Seoul, Busan, Incheon, Daejeon, Daegu, Gwangju, Jeonju, Yongin-si, and Asan. There are more than 20 TOEFL Exam Centres in South Korea. Each Test Center has 1-4 dates available in a month. The test center has only a 09:30 AM or 10:00 AM test slot available. The test centers located outside Seoul have only Sunday available for the exam.

TOEFL Home Edition vs Test Center in South Korea

The ETS offers two versions of the TOEFL iBT test: TOEFL Home Edition and TOEFL at Test Centre. As the name suggests, in TOEFL Home Edition, you can take the test from the comfort of your place; however, in a Test Centre, you have to visit the designated test centre to attempt the exam. The content of both exams is identical, but some Universities or Immigration departments do not accept Home Edition for security reasons. The acceptability of the Home Edition is increasing among Universities as TOEFL works towards more secure policies and reduces the chance of cheating. 

Here are Key differences between TOEFL Test Center and Home Edition

TOEFL Test Format & Timing Table

The TOEFL test comprises four sections: Reading, Listening, Writing, and Speaking. All four sections have a score range of 0-30, and the total score of all four sections is equal to the Overall Score.It is an Internet-based test available in Home-based and Test-Centre-based versions. The format of the exam is the same in both versions. When compared to IELTS and PTE, it is the shortest test of all and is widely accepted. Here is the module-wise bifurcation of the TOEFL test. 

TOEFL Test Policies & Rules in South Korea

Acceptable Identity Card

• Original Passport, National ID, Driver's License and State/Province ID are acceptable for the TOEFL iBT Exam in South Korea.
• Ensure that the ID must contain Name, Photo and Signature of the Applicant. 
• A photocopy or digital copy of a ID proof is not accepted.
• If a student fails to present their valid acceptable ID on the day of the appointment, the appointment will be cancelled by ETS without any refund.
• Electronic ID issued on Mobile are NOT accepted

Rules and Guidelines at Test Centers

• You must arrive at the Test Centre at least 30 minutes before your Scheduled Appointment
• Must Carry a Valid Original ID Proof for Identification. 
• You must destroy any Note-taking material at the end of the Exam for security reasons.

Rules and Guidelines of TOEFL Home Edition

• You must arrange a Laptop with a stable internet connection, a camera/webcam, a speaker and a microphone. 
• The Laptop and Mouse must be placed on a table by you, and you must sit against a non-transparent wall. 
• You must have a fully-charged mobile phone or Tablet as a Secondary Camera
• The Room where you are sitting must be quiet and have proper lighting. 
• There should not be any person in the Room.
• Usage of Headphone or Earphone is NOT allowed

Score Validity & Reporting Timeline

The TOEFL test score is valid for 2 years from the date of the test appointment. You can download the test score report from your Official TOEFL account after 4-8 days of the test appointment.

Once you submit the test appointment, it will take 4-8 working days to get your result, irrespective of the test mode - Home Edition or Test Centre. You can also purchase an Express Score service at an additional fee of USD 100. With this service, you will get the result within 24 Hours.

Score Reporting

With each TOEFL test appointment, you can send test scores to a maximum of 4 Universities or Agencies for FREE. You must choose the free universities at least one day in advance, by 10 PM. Afterwards, the charge per Institution/Agency will be USD 25, and it will take four working days to send the scores once you place an order on the TOEFL website.

Source: The Information mentioned above is collected and verified from ETS TOEFL on 15th September 2025 by our Content Experts.