What is TOPIK?
Exam Introduction
TOPIK is a Korean language proficiency test administered by the National Institute for International Education, Ministry of Education.
TOPIk is an official test to assess Korean language proficiency for non-native speakers.
Main Test-takers
· Korean learners
· Those who wish to study at a Korean university
· Those who wish to work at Korean companies and Korean public institutions
· Overseas Koreans enrolled in or gradated from schools outside of Korea
Grade Validation Period
2 years
Test Level
TOPIK I (Level 1~2) / TOPIK II (Level 3~6)
Evaluation fields
· TOPIK I: 40 Reading questions, 30 Listening questions (200 points total)
· TOPIK II: 50 Reading questions, 50 Listening questions (300 points total)
Test Time
TOPIK I: 100 min / TOPIK II: 180 min
Grade
TOPIK I
· 80~139 points - Level 1
· 140~200 points - Level 2
TOPIK II
· 120~149 points - Level 3
· 150~189 points - Level 4
· 190~229 points - Level 5
· 230~300 points - Level 6