Register for the Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT)
U.S. Citizens who are interested in taking the Foreign Service Officer Test should visit www.pearsonvue.com/fsot to get information on the exam and register for the test. The website also has information on many different career opportunities with the Department of State.
Please be advised that the registration process for the Foreign Service Officer Test has changed. Applicants will start by filling out a registration package that consists of an application form and a set of personal narrative questions that, taken together, provide information about your experience and qualifications. Applicants will need approximately three hours to complete the registration package.
**Important Deadlines
Upcoming Foreign Service Officer Testing Windows
Below are the relevant dates for the next three Foreign Service Officer Tests. As a reminder you will be able to register — apply and select a seat — for approximately five weeks before each testing window.
June 2023
Testing Window Dates: June 3 – June 10, 2023
Registration opens: April 25, 2023
Registration closes: June 1, 2023
October 2023
Testing Window Dates: September 30 – October 7, 2023
Registration opens: August 22, 2023
Registration closes: September 28, 2023
February 2024
Testing Window Dates: February 3 – February 10, 2024
Registration opens: December 18, 2023
Registration closes: February 1, 2024
* The FSOT is offered at both domestic and overseas locations in February, June, and October each year.
NOTE: In the past, some candidates waited until the last minute and either missed deadlines or found that desired testing locations were full. Candidates who are unable to test in this window, but have active applications will automatically be invited to the next testing window.
**Important Notes
Department of Washington recently changed the vendor to PEARSON VUE to provide more appointment slots over the entire period of the testing window. If you experience difficulty finding seats, please directly contact to FSOTQuestions@state.gov.
If you have any questions related to FSOT, please email at FSOTSeoul@state.gov
PEARSON VUE Location:
6F The Exchange Seoul,
21 Mugyo-ro, Jung-gu,
04520
Phone: 82-2-755-7801
Test Center Directions:
Pearson Professional Center is located in downtown Seoul, next to City Hall on the 6th floor of The Exchange Seoul (formerly Kolon Building).
*** It is highly recommended to visit Pearson center by subway ***
Dark blue line (line no.1) or Green line (line no.2) to City Hall station
Take Exit #4 going forward to SFC (Seoul Finance Center) building and turn right just before SFC building. The Exchange Seoul (formerly Kolon Building) will be on your right.
From Incheon International Airport
[Bus] Limousine bus #6005 bound for Seoul City Hall: Gwanghwamoon Stop
[Subway] Take Airport railroad and then transfer to dark blue line (line no.1) to City Hall at Seoul station
From Gimpo Airport
[Subway] Take purple Line (line no.5) and then transfer to green line (line no.2) to City Hall at Youngdeungpo-gu Office station
From Seoul Station
[Subway] Dark Blue Line (line no.1) to City Hall