Overview
OPIc (Oral Proficiency Interview - computer) is a speaking test developed and rated under ACTFL, the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages. It was introduced in Korea in 2006 and is run there by Multicampus, which the site describes as the exclusive provider of ACTFL assessment services in Korea. Candidates speak to recorded questions on a computer, and the questions are tailored to each person. The Korean site says about 1,700 companies and organisations use OPIc results for hiring, promotion and training decisions.
Who can apply
The test introduction page lists no eligibility rule. You register on the site, choose the language you want to be tested in, and bring valid ID to the test centre.
Exam pattern
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Languages | English, Chinese, Russian, Spanish, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese |
| Questions | 12 to 15 |
| Time | 40 minutes of testing, about 60 minutes including orientation |
| Skill tested | Speaking only |
| Test centres | About 100 centres across 25 regions in Korea |
The session runs in a fixed order.
Background survey about your work, experience and interests, used to choose topics.
Self assessment, where you choose the difficulty level that fits you.
Equipment check and a sample question.
First session of about 7 personalised questions. Each question is played twice, with no time limit on your answer.
A second choice of difficulty (easier, similar or harder).
Second session of about 5 to 8 questions.
Marking and results
Answers are rated as a whole against the ACTFL Proficiency Guidelines (the site refers to the 2024 edition). Raters look at function (what you can do with the language), accuracy, content and context, and text type (how much you say and how it is organised). Raters are ACTFL-certified and renew their certification every four years.
The levels reported on the Korean site run from Novice Low up to Advanced Low.
| Group | Levels |
|---|---|
| Advanced | Advanced Low |
| Intermediate | Intermediate High, Intermediate Mid, Intermediate Low |
| Novice | Novice High, Novice Mid, Novice Low |
The site notes that OPIc splits the Intermediate Mid band into IM3, IM2 and IM1. Results are published five days after the test date. You receive a certificate and a score report, and a paid diagnostic report with rater comments is available separately.
Fees
As listed on the official Korean site in 2026, the fee is 84,000 won including VAT.
How to apply
Register on the OPIc site and choose a test centre and date from the schedule. A tutorial is available in the same languages as the test so you can practise the screens before the day. Arrive at least 10 minutes before the start, and bring ID, because candidates without it cannot enter.
Preparation tips
Try the free tutorial first, since the screen layout and the two-session structure with a difficulty choice are unusual.
Practise describing, comparing and narrating in the past, present and future, because the rating looks at these functions.
Answer in connected paragraphs instead of single sentences, since text type is part of the rating.
Is there a time limit for each answer?
The official site says there is no time limit per question, although the whole test lasts about 40 minutes.
Can I choose how hard the test is?
Partly. Your self assessment sets the first difficulty, and you choose easier, similar or harder questions for the second session.