The registration for the 2027 College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) will begin on August 24, as the Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Education Office prepares for the first CSAT since its establishment.
On August 12, the Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated Education Office held an information session on the detailed implementation plan and registration process for the 2027 CSAT for officials from the education support offices and high schools in the Jeonnam and Gwangju regions.
In the Jeonnam region, 250 registration officials attended the session at the Suncheon Bay Ecological Culture Education Center, while a simultaneous session for 80 officials took place at the former Gwangju Education Research Information Center.
This session was organized to enhance the understanding of the registration process among officials and to minimize confusion in the field ahead of the first CSAT registration since the establishment of the integrated education office.
Registration and changes for the 2027 CSAT will take place from August 24 to September 4, excluding Saturdays and holidays, over a period of 10 days.
Current students are required to register at their current high schools, while graduates must register at their former high schools. Those who passed the high school equivalency exam must register at the testing district corresponding to their registered address.
Graduates whose current address is in a different testing district from their former school may also register at their current address's testing district, even if both are in the same district but in different cities or counties.
Students needing to change their registration must return to the original registration site, as changes cannot be made at different locations.
Registration must be done in person, and mail-in registration is not permitted. However, individuals with disabilities, military personnel, hospitalized patients, inmates, and those residing overseas on the registration date may register through a proxy if they provide relevant documentation and proof of relationship.
An online pre-registration option will also be available. Students who pre-register online must still visit the registration site to verify their identity and submit necessary documents to receive their registration confirmation.
For in-person registration, students should prepare two passport-sized photos and an identification document. Graduates from other cities or testing districts may need additional documents, such as a resident registration certificate, to verify their address change.
The registration fee varies based on the number of subjects chosen: 37,000 won for up to four subjects, 42,000 won for five subjects, and 47,000 won for six subjects.
Starting this year, cash payments for registration fees will be eliminated, and payments will be standardized through a payment agency system. Students can use credit cards, virtual accounts, and mobile payment options. Those eligible for government assistance, such as basic livelihood recipients and single-parent families, will be exempt from the registration fee.
Improvements for student convenience will also be implemented. The requirement for a photo stamp on the registration form will be abolished, and an official preliminary scoring sheet will be printed on the back of the admission ticket. Smart glasses have been added to the list of prohibited items in the exam room, and the issuance of online score reports will now extend to current students, in addition to graduates.
Despite the establishment of the integrated education office, the CSAT testing districts will maintain the existing structure for the time being, operating with eight testing districts: seven education support offices in Jeonnam and one main office in Gwangju. The education office plans to consider a gradual integration plan, taking into account the different testing conditions in Jeonnam and Gwangju.
The 2027 CSAT is scheduled for November 19, with scores expected to be released to students on December 11 after grading.
A representative from the Jeonnam-Gwangju Education Office stated, “As this is the first year of the integrated education office, we will ensure that officials fully understand the procedures and systems from the registration stage to prevent any information gaps between Jeonnam and Gwangju. We will work closely with the education support offices and schools to ensure stable exam operations.”
* This article has been translated by AI.
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