TOEIC 2026: Registration, Cost & Test Centres for Korea, Japan, Vietnam, and Global

Quick answer: TOEIC L&R is administered by ETS but registered through national distributors. In Korea: YBM (exam.ybmnet.co.kr), fee ₩52,500, weekly Sunday tests. In Japan: IIBC (iibc-global.org), fee ¥7,810, monthly tests. In Vietnam: IIG Vietnam (iigvietnam.com), fee ~1,700,000 VND, multiple test dates per month. Korea, Japan, and Vietnam together account for over 60% of global TOEIC volume — corporate hiring in all three markets gates on TOEIC 700-900 scores. Free AI prep available at English AIdol.

By Alfie Lim, TESOL-certified founder of English AIdol. Last reviewed 29 April 2026.

Why TOEIC dominates Korean, Japanese, and Vietnamese hiring

TOEIC is the world's most-taken business English exam — over 7 million annual test-takers, with the heaviest concentration in three Asian economies:

• South Korea — Major conglomerates (Samsung, LG, Hyundai, SK, Lotte, Posco, KT) require 750-900 for new hire programmes. Banks and airlines often demand 900+. The score sits next to your university GPA on every Korean job application.
• Japan — Toyota, Honda, Sony, Mitsubishi, Sumitomo, Rakuten, Mizuho all use TOEIC 600-860 for general track hiring, 730-900 for global track. Promotion to overseas postings often requires 800+.
• Vietnam — Japanese and Korean multinationals operating in Vietnam (Samsung, LG, Honda, Toyota, Canon) and global firms in HCMC/Hanoi require 600-850. Many Vietnamese universities also require TOEIC 450-600 for graduation.

For these three markets, TOEIC isn't optional career insurance — it's the entry condition. AI-powered TOEIC prep is the fastest, cheapest path to a competitive score, and English AIdol's TOEIC portal is built specifically for non-English-dominant learners with Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, and Chinese interface support.

South Korea — TOEIC registration via YBM (2026)

In Korea, TOEIC is operated by YBM Net on behalf of ETS.

How to register

1. Create a YBM account at exam.ybmnet.co.kr
2. Click "TOEIC 정기시험 접수" (regular test registration)
3. Choose the test date (typically every Sunday)
4. Choose your testing region (Seoul Gangnam, Jongno, Sinchon, Suwon, Busan, Daegu, Gwangju, Daejeon — 30+ cities)
5. Pay ₩52,500 via credit card, KakaoPay, or bank transfer
6. Receive confirmation. Print the admission ticket 5 days before the test.

Fees and rules

• TOEIC L&R fee: ₩52,500 (~USD $39) — among the cheapest in the world per test
• TOEIC Speaking fee: ₩77,000 (~USD $57)
• TOEIC Writing fee: ₩77,000
• Speaking + Writing combined: ₩115,500 (~USD $86)
• Late registration: +₩4,000 (within 5 days of test)
• Cancellation: Free up to 7 days before test (90% refund); 50% refund 6-1 days before; no refund on test day.
• Test frequency: Almost every Sunday + occasional Saturday tests in major cities. ~50 test dates per year.
• Results: Online 17 days after the test. Paper certificate posted 3 weeks after.

Test day rules in Korea

• Bring 주민등록증 (national ID), 운전면허증 (driver's licence), or passport
• Arrive by 9:20 AM (test starts at 9:30 AM, doors close 9:30 AM sharp)
• No phones, watches, food allowed in the testing room
• Bring 2B pencils and an eraser (some venues provide them, but bring backup)

Japan — TOEIC registration via IIBC (2026)

In Japan, TOEIC is operated by IIBC (Institute for International Business Communication), the largest single national TOEIC operator in the world by volume.

How to register

1. Create an account at iibc-global.org (or use the Japanese site at toeic.or.jp)
2. Click "公開テスト 申込" (public test registration)
3. Choose the test date (held monthly — usually one Sunday per month)
4. Choose your prefecture and testing city
5. Pay ¥7,810 (regular) or ¥6,490 (early-bird discount when registering 1+ months ahead)
6. Receive confirmation. The "受験票" (admission ticket) arrives by post 1 week before

Fees and rules

• TOEIC L&R fee: ¥7,810 (~USD $52)
• TOEIC Speaking fee: ¥10,450 (~USD $70)
• TOEIC Writing fee: ¥10,450
• S&W combined: ¥18,810
• Test frequency: Monthly L&R + IP (Institutional Programme) tests run by universities/companies. Roughly 12 public test dates per year.
• Results: Online 17 days after; paper certificate 30 days after.

Major test cities in Japan

Tokyo (multiple), Yokohama, Saitama, Chiba, Osaka, Kyoto, Kobe, Nagoya, Sapporo, Sendai, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Okinawa — over 80 testing cities nationwide. Tokyo and Osaka have the highest test-day capacity.

Japan-specific tip

Many Japanese universities and large employers run TOEIC IP (Institutional Programme) — same test, same scoring, but cheaper (~¥4,000-5,000) and held internally. If your university or employer offers it, take that instead of the public test.

Vietnam — TOEIC registration via IIG Vietnam (2026)

In Vietnam, TOEIC is operated by IIG Vietnam, the official ETS representative for the country.

How to register

1. Create an account at iigvietnam.com
2. Click "Đăng ký thi TOEIC"
3. Choose your test date (multiple test dates per month in Hanoi and HCMC)
4. Choose your testing centre
5. Pay 1,700,000 VND online (Internet banking, MoMo, ZaloPay, credit card)
6. Receive your "Phiếu báo danh" (admission slip) via email 5-7 days before the test

Fees and rules

• TOEIC L&R fee: ~1,700,000 VND (~USD $68) — note: prices have been gradually increasing, verify current rate at iigvietnam.com
• TOEIC Speaking fee: ~1,500,000 VND
• TOEIC Writing fee: ~1,500,000 VND
• S&W combined: ~2,500,000 VND
• Test frequency: 3-5 test dates per month in Hanoi and HCMC; 1-2 per month in Da Nang.
• Results: Online 10-14 working days after the test. Paper certificate available for pickup or post.

Major test centres in Vietnam

• Hanoi: IIG Vietnam HQ in Trung Hoa-Nhan Chinh, plus partner centres in Cau Giay and Hai Ba Trung districts
• Ho Chi Minh City: District 1 (Nguyen Thi Minh Khai), District 3, Phu Nhuan
• Da Nang: Hai Chau district
• Other cities: Hai Phong, Can Tho, Bien Hoa — through partner universities and language centres

Other major TOEIC markets — 2026 cost summary

• China: CNY 850 (~USD $118) — via ETS China
• Taiwan: NTD 1,800 (~USD $58) — via LTTC
• Australia: AUD $200 (~USD $132) — via Pearson VUE / ETS
• Hong Kong: HKD 690 (~USD $88)
• Thailand: THB 1,800 (~USD $52)
• Philippines: PHP 2,300 (~USD $41)
• Indonesia: IDR 850,000 (~USD $54)
• USA: Limited availability — through specific testing centres, USD $135-160
• Europe (France, Germany, etc.): EUR €110-130

The cost-per-attempt difference is significant: Korea is the cheapest market for repeat takers (~$39), while Australia and Western markets are 3-4x more expensive.

Score requirements by market

Korea

• Major conglomerate new hire: 800-900 (Samsung varies by group, LG averages 850, Hyundai often 800)
• Bank / airline: 900-950
• Public sector competitive: 700-800 plus separate Korean public service English test (PSAT, KSAT)
• University graduation requirement: 600-700 at most universities; some 750+

Japan

• General track new hire: 600-730 (large enterprise average)
• Global track / overseas posting: 800-900
• Bilingual professional roles: 900+
• University requirement: 450-600 at most; top universities 700+

Vietnam

• Multinational entry-level: 600-700
• Korean/Japanese conglomerate management track: 750-850
• University graduation: 450-600 (varies by major; Foreign Trade University requires 600+)

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Frequently asked questions

How much does TOEIC cost in Korea?

₩52,500 for L&R via YBM. Speaking or Writing standalone is ₩77,000 each; the combined S&W is ₩115,500. Late registration (within 5 days of the test) adds ₩4,000.

How much does TOEIC cost in Japan?

¥7,810 standard for L&R via IIBC, or ¥6,490 with the early-bird discount (1+ month before). TOEIC Speaking and Writing are ¥10,450 each.

How much does TOEIC cost in Vietnam?

~1,700,000 VND (around USD $68) for L&R via IIG Vietnam. Speaking and Writing are around 1,500,000 VND each, or 2,500,000 VND combined.

How often is TOEIC held in Korea / Japan / Vietnam?

Korea: almost every Sunday (~50 dates/year). Japan: monthly public test (~12 dates/year) plus IP tests inside universities/companies. Vietnam: 3-5 dates per month in Hanoi and HCMC.

What's the average TOEIC score required by Korean conglomerates?

800-900 for general track new hire programmes at Samsung, LG, Hyundai, SK, and similar. Banks and airlines often require 900-950. Mid-career English-mandatory roles typically expect 900+.

What's the average TOEIC score required by Japanese employers?

600-730 for general track hiring at large enterprises (Toyota, Sony, Mitsubishi, etc.). Global track positions and overseas posting candidates need 800-900.

Can I take TOEIC IP instead of the public test in Japan?

Yes if your university or employer offers it. TOEIC IP is the same test with the same score scale, but cheaper (~¥4,000-5,000) and held internally. The score is officially recognized for hiring and graduation requirements.

How long are TOEIC scores valid?

Officially the score is valid for 2 years. Most Korean employers, Japanese employers, and Vietnamese universities accept scores up to 2 years old. Some require fresher scores (within 1 year) for hiring decisions.

What's the best free AI app to prepare for TOEIC?

English AIdol is the strongest free AI TOEIC app in 2026 — full L&R + Speaking + Writing in one product, AI explanations on every question, interface in Korean / Japanese / Vietnamese / Chinese / Spanish, mock scores calibrated within ±25 points of real ETS outcomes.

How long does it take to prepare for TOEIC 900?

From a 700 starting point, 4-6 weeks of daily AI-fed practice. From 600, 8-12 weeks. From 800, 3-4 weeks of focused drilling on Part 6 and Part 7 multi-passages.

Where to go next

1. Register at YBM (Korea), IIBC (Japan), or IIG Vietnam — pick the next available test date
2. Take a free 200-question diagnostic at englishaidol.com/portal/toeic
3. Read the best AI TOEIC platform 2026 guide
4. Build a 4-6 week prep plan using the 900+ strategy guide
5. Sit the real exam when you've hit your target on two consecutive mocks

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