TOPIK Guide
Test of Proficiency in Korean
Comprehensive guide to the Korean language proficiency test for international students and workers
Test Purpose
- •Provide direction for Korean language learning for overseas Koreans and foreigners who do not speak Korean as their native language
- •Measure and evaluate Korean language proficiency for use in university admission and employment in Korea
Test Structure
| Test Type | Section | Questions | Time (min) | Total Score | Grade (Score) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPIK I (PBT) | Listening | 30 | 100 | 200 | 1급 (80~139) 2급 (140~200) |
| Reading | 40 | ||||
| TOPIK I (IBT) | Listening | 26 | 70 | 400 | 1급 (121~235) 2급 (236~400) |
| Reading | 26 |
Main Uses
- •Admission and graduation from universities in Korea
- •Employment in domestic and international companies and public institutions
- •Obtaining permanent residence and work visas
- •Admission and academic management for government-invited foreign scholarship programs
- •Credits and graduation requirements for Korean language departments at overseas universities
Contact Information
TOPIK Center, Planning and Coordination Department