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How to Register for the TOCFL in Taiwan: 2026–2027 Dates, Fees, and Steps

· 43 min read · Updated October 31, 2026

You register for the TOCFL in Taiwan online, in the TOCFL registration system. Registration is open for about two weeks and closes about four weeks before the test. Listening and reading costs NT$2,000; speaking and writing cost NT$1,400 each. Upload your photo before registration opens, because it must be approved first (usually within two working days).

2026–2027 test dates in Taiwan (listening & reading)

Session Test date Registration Scores released
2026 No. 9 Nov 14–15, 2026 Oct 5–20, 2026 Dec 4, 2026
2026 No. 10 Dec 12–13, 2026 Nov 2–17, 2026 Jan 4, 2027
2027 No. 1 Jan 9–10, 2027 Nov 30–Dec 11, 2026 Jan 29, 2027
2027 No. 2 Mar 6–7, 2027 Jan 18–29, 2027 Mar 26, 2027
2027 No. 3 May 15–16, 2027 Apr 5–16, 2027 Jun 4, 2027
2027 No. 4 Jun 26–27, 2027 May 17–28, 2027 Jul 16, 2027
2027 No. 5 Aug 7–8, 2027 Jun 28–Jul 9, 2027 Aug 27, 2027
2027 No. 6 Nov 6–7, 2027 Sep 27–Oct 8, 2027 Nov 26, 2027
2027 No. 7 Dec 18–19, 2027 Nov 8–19, 2027 Jan 11, 2028

Source: SC-TOP Taiwan test schedule, checked October 19, 2026. Dates can change, so confirm on that page before you plan around them.

Speaking and writing are offered only at some sessions: 2026 No. 9, and 2027 Nos. 2, 3, and 6. Not every band is offered at every one of these sessions, so check the schedule for the band you need. Speaking and writing results come out later than listening and reading.

Fees

Test Fee
Listening & reading (computerized adaptive test, CAT, all levels) NT$2,000
Speaking, one band NT$1,400
Writing, one band NT$1,400
Listening & reading + speaking + writing at the same session 20% off the total

Payment options include credit card, a convenience-store payment code, and a printed payment slip.

Partner-school discount (10–20% off)

If you study at one of SC-TOP's partner schools, you can get 10% or 20% off the test fee. Ask your school's Chinese language center or international office for a discount code, and enter it when you register. Details are on SC-TOP's registration page.

Search for your school below.

191 schools and organizations

Source: SC-TOP strategic alliance list, checked October 31, 2026.

Step by step

The screenshots below were taken in October 2026. The system shows Chinese and English side by side. For the full rules, see SC-TOP's registration procedures page.

The TOCFL Online Registration System (Taiwan) home page, with the six-step registration flowchart and the Test-Taker Portal login box on the left

1. Create an account

Go to tocfl.edu.tw/TW and click Create New Account under the login box. Your passport number is your login ID.

Enter your passport number and email, then click Send the verification code.

Passport number and email fields, with a Send the verification code button

Pop-up message: verification code sent to your email address

The form after sending the code, with a red line confirming where it was sent

The code arrives from reminder@sc-top.org.tw.

The verification email from reminder@sc-top.org.tw with the verification code

Type the code in and click Confirmed.

The verification code entered and the Confirmed button

2. Fill in your details

Enter your details as they appear on your passport or ARC, then submit.

Registration form: passport number, password, email, Chinese name, English name and gender

Registration form: date of birth, nationality, phone, occupation, school, education and mailing address

Registration form: the personal data consent box and the submit button

3. Upload a headshot

Log in and upload a headshot on the Personal Information page. Once it is approved, you can register for a test.

4. Choose a session and your tests

When the registration window opens, pick a test site and session. Listening and reading is one test with no band to choose; for speaking or writing, pick Band A, B, or C. If you have a partner-school discount code, enter it here.

5. Confirm, fill in the questionnaire, and pay

Check your details, answer a short questionnaire about your Chinese learning, and pay by credit card or at a convenience store.

6. Check your registration

Your test appears under My Registered Test Sessions, with the test site, classroom, and payment status.

My Registered Test Sessions: a November 2026 listening and reading test with classroom, NT$2,000 fee and paid status

7. Take the test and get your results

SC-TOP emails you a test notification letter before the test. Download your results from the same system on the score release date.

If you are not in Taiwan

  • Overseas test sites and dates are listed on SC-TOP's global test page. Fees and registration are set by each site. Many overseas sites give listening and reading by band, so check whether you need to choose Band A, B, or C.
  • If there is no test site near you, or no test within two months, you can apply for the home edition. It covers listening and reading only, costs NT$3,000, and needs a computer with a webcam, wired headphones, Chrome, and a closed room. Results are available about 20 days after the test.

Choosing a session

Work back from the date you need your result:

  • Most deadlines need the score report, which comes out about 3 weeks after a listening and reading test.
  • Registration closes about 4 weeks before the test.
  • So you need to register about two months before your application deadline.

If you are sitting the test for a deadline, choose a session that leaves one more session before the deadline, in case you need to take it again.

FAQ

What photo is accepted?

A recent headshot (taken in the last six months) on a light background, facing the camera, showing your full head and upper shoulders. No hat or head covering, both ears visible, and hair not covering your eyes or eyebrows. Once a photo is approved, it cannot be replaced. See the test regulations.

Will I get an admission ticket?

No ticket is mailed. SC-TOP emails a test notification letter five days and two days before the test. On test day, bring your original passport or ARC. If you are more than 20 minutes late, you will not be let in.

Do I need to choose Band A, B, or C for listening and reading?

Not in Taiwan. Listening and reading in Taiwan is one computerized adaptive test (CAT) that covers every level, and your score decides your level. Many overseas test sites still give the test by band, so you choose Band A, B, or C when you register there.

How long does it take to get my results?

For listening and reading in Taiwan, about three weeks. For speaking and writing, about four to six weeks.

Can I take listening and reading and speaking on the same weekend?

Yes, at sessions that offer speaking. If you also add writing, you get 20% off the total.

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