TOPIK Introduction

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