Format
Listening, vocabulary, grammar and reading, scored out of 600; scores are usually accepted for two years.
Use
Accepted in place of English for national exams such as the civil service exam with set minimums; private employers mostly use TOEIC.
FAQ
- Validity?
- Usually two years.
- Is there a TOEIC conversion?
- It varies by institution.
Sources reviewed: 2026-10-26
References
- TEPS 공식 사이트(TEPS관리위원회). https://www.teps.or.kr
- 인사혁신처 국가공무원 채용 영어능력검정시험 기준. https://www.gosi.kr