"TOEIC Exam Postponement Possible on the 9th" ... Consideration for Test Takers Amid 'Novel Coronavirus' Spread Concerns

[Asia Economy Reporter Jo In-kyung] As concerns over the spread of the novel coronavirus infection (Wuhan pneumonia) grow, language tests taken for employment or promotion have also been put on alert. These tests originally did not allow candidates to take the exam in a different session than the one they registered for, and only a partial refund of the exam fee was given if canceled in advance. However, this time, an exceptional allowance for exam postponement has been made.

According to the academy industry on the 4th, examinees registered for the English proficiency tests TOEIC and HSK, both scheduled to be held simultaneously on the 9th, can postpone their exams and take them later if they wish.

The Korea TOEIC Committee announced on its website the day before, stating, "Among those scheduled to take the regular exam on the 9th, confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, suspected patients, those subject to quarantine, or their immediate family members will be allowed to postpone the exam or receive a full refund of the exam fee." However, related certificates must be submitted within three weeks from the exam date.

Examinees concerned about novel coronavirus infection can also postpone their exams. From noon on the 5th, they can apply through the TOEIC postponement application section on the website and select a preferred date from the regular exam schedule until December 20 of this year.

The HSK Korea Office, which administers the Chinese proficiency test HSK, also decided to allow confirmed cases or those subject to quarantine among examinees scheduled for the exam on the 9th to postpone the exam or receive a full refund of the exam fee. General examinees may postpone to the exam dates on the 7th or 21st of next month if they wish.

Both organizations especially requested that all examinees wear masks at the exam venue. However, they asked for cooperation in removing masks during identity verification.

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