The Korean Language Proficiency Test

Have you heard of TOPIK?
It’s a test for foreigners and non-native Koreans to check how well they know Korean—reading, listening, and writing.

You might need TOPIK if you want to:

• Study at a Korean university
• Apply for a job at a Korean company
• Just test your own Korean skills!

There are two levels:

• TOPIK I (Beginner – Level 1 & 2)
• TOPIK II (Intermediate to Advanced – Level 3–6)

📝 TOPIK I (Beginner) 

• 2 sections: Listening & Reading
• Total questions: 70
  • Listening: 30 questions (40min)
  • Reading: 40 questions (60min)
• Total score: 200 points (100 per section)

 Level 1  👉🏻 80 or above  

 Level 2  👉🏻 140 or above

 

📝 TOPIK II (Intermediate & Advanced) 

• 3 sections: Listening, Writing, and Reading
• Total questions: 104
  • Listening: 50 questions (60min)
  • Writing: 4 questions (50min)
  • Reading: 50 questions (70min)
• Total score: 300 points (100 per section) 

 Level 3  👉🏻  120 or above 

 Level 4  👉🏻  150 or above 

 Level 5  👉🏻  190 or above 

 Level 6  👉🏻  230 or above 

🗓️ TOPIK in Korea and Overseas 

In Korea, the TOPIK test is held six times a year:
January, April, May, July, October, and November. 

That means you have many chances to take the test if you're living in Korea! 

But what about outside of Korea? 

If you're living overseas, here's how to take TOPIK: 

1. Check if the test is available in your country
   – Not all countries offer all test dates. Usually, TOPIK is held once or twice a year overseas.
   – Visit the official site: www.topik.go.kr
2. Find the local test center
   – Most Korean embassies or Korean cultural centers (KCC) provide TOPIK information.
   – You can also ask your Korean language school!
3. Apply early!
   – Overseas registration often opens 2–3 months before the test.
   – Places fill up quickly, so don’t wait too long.
4. Prepare using past tests
   – On topik.go.kr, you can download previous exams for free.
   – Practice with the same format as the real test.

💡 Tip:
Make sure your passport name matches exactly when you register. It's important for ID verification!