TOPIK General Information
All about TOPIK and preparing you for TOPIK examination
Objectives of TOPIK
TOPIK aims to set a Korean Language learning path for those who do not speak Korean as their native tongue, and to promote the Korean language by officially evaluating their Korean Language proficiency.
Eligibility criteria
Overseas Koreans and foreigners who do not speak Korean as their mother tongue
- Those learning Korean language and those with intentions to apply for local universities.
- Those with intention to join/work for domestic/overseas Korean companies and public organizations.
- Koreans who study or graduated overseas.
Validity
TOPIK results are valid for two(2) years from the time of test result announcements.
Administrator
National Institute for International Education (NIIED), Ministry of Education.
Usability of examination
- Korean Government Scholarship Program (KGSP) participants taking the Korean language course
- Entrance into Korean Universities as a non-native Korean Speaker
- Employment in companies and public institutions in both Korea and abroad
- Aquisition of a Korean Language Instructor certification as non-native Korean speaker
- Obtaining permanent residency or other specific Visa types in Korea
- For use in the ‘Korea Immigration and Integration Program’ operated by the Ministry of Justice
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Type and Level
- Test Type(level): TOPIK I(novice), TOPIK II(intermediate and advanced)
- Level: Level 1 ~ Level 6(from basic to advanced)
The level is determined by the total scores achieved in the respective test type, and range of total scores for each level is as follows:
Type | TOPIK I | TOPIK II | ||||||
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Level | Fail | Level 1 | Level 2 | Fail | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 | Level 6 |
Score Range (ponits) |
0 ~ 79 | 80 ~ 139 | 140 ~ 200 | 0 ~ 119 | 120 ~ 149 | 150 ~ 189 | 190 ~ 229 | 230 ~ 300 |
Testing Sections Breakdown
Test type | Test period | Test section (duration) | Test item type | Number of test item | Range of score | Total score |
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TOPIK I | 1st | Listening(40mins) | Multiple-choice | 30 | 0~100 | 0~200 |
Reading(60mins) | Multiple-choice | 40 | 0~100 | |||
TOPIK II | 1st | Listening(60mins) | Multiple-choice | 50 | 0~100 | 0~300 |
Writing(50mins) | Supply type | 4 | 0~100 | |||
2nd | Reading(70mins) | Multiple-choice | 50 | 0~100 |
- Multiple-choice : Selecting 1 answer among the 4 choices.
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Supply type question(writing part)
- Sentence completion type : 2 questions total
- Essay type
- I descriptive essay ranging from 200-300 letters (including spaces) for intermediate level.
- I argumentative essay ranging from 600-700 letters(including spaces) for advanced level.
Evaluation of Written Test Items
Questions | Evaluation Category | Evaluation Details |
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Sentence completion (2 test items) |
Content and Task Achievement |
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Language Use |
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Essays (1 test item) |
Content and Task Achievement |
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Coherence and Cohesion |
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Language Use |
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Linguistic Competence for Each TOPIK Level
Test Type | Level | Linguistic Competence |
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TOPIK I | Level 1 |
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Level 2 |
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TOPIK II | Level 3 |
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Level 4 |
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Level 5 |
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Date of examination
Test No. | Korea | Americas, Europe, Africa | Asia and Oceania | Remark |
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68th |
January 12(Sun), 2020 | Will be carried out only in Korea | ||
69th |
April 12(Sun), 2020 | April 11(Sat), 2020 | April 12(Sun), 2020 | Will be carried out in Singapore |
70th |
May 24(Sun), 2020 | May 23(Sat), 2020 | May 24(Sun), 2020 | |
71st |
July 12(Sun), 2020 | July 12(Sun), 2020 | ||
72nd |
October 18(Sun), 2020 | October 17(Sat), 2020 | October 18(Sun), 2020 | |
73rd |
November 15(Sun), 2020 | November 14(Sat), 2020 | November 15(Sun), 2020 | Will be carried out in Singapore |
Application period (based on Korea)
Test No. | Period | Method for Application | Remark |
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68th |
From 9:00 December 10(Tue), 2019 to 18:00 December 16(Mon), 2019 (for 7 days) | √ Korea: online application (individual & group) √ Overseas: submit to designated organization(s) |
Will be carried out only in Korea |
69th |
From 9:00 January 31(Fri), 2020 to 18:00 February 6(Thu), 2020 (for 7 days) | ||
70th |
From 9:00 March 10(Tue), 2020 to 18:00 March 16(Mon), 2020 (for 7 days) | ||
71st |
From 9:00 May 29(Fri), 2020 to 18:00 June 4(Thu), 2020 (for 7 days) | ||
72nd |
From 9:00 August 4(Tue), 2020 to 18:00 August 10(Mon), 2020 (for 7 days) | ||
73rd |
From 9:00 September 8(Tue), 2020 to 18:00 September 14(Mon), 2020 (for 7 days) |
The application period for TOPIK test abroad may be different from that of Korea. You must check the schedule with the designated organization(s) at your preferred region/location for application.
Deadline for application and payment are same (no additional period for payment).
Result announcement
Test No. | 68th |
69th |
70th |
71st |
72nd |
73rd |
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Result announcement | February 5(Wed), 2020 | May 21(Thu), 2020 | June 30(Tue), 2020 | August 20(Thu), 2020 | November 26(Thu), 2020 | December 24(Thu), 2020 |
The test results will be announced through TOPIK website(www.topik.go.kr) at 15:00 on the day of announcement.
The test results announcement date is subject to change depending on circumstances.