Test of Proficiency in Korean(TOPIK)

- Tel : 82-2-3668-1331
- Fax : 82-2-741-7408
- Email : (TOPIK PBT) topik@korea.kr / (TOPIK IBT) itopik@korea.kr
- Website : www.topik.go.kr

To propagate and set a standard frame work for learning Korean for non-native speakers of Korean and overseas Koreans alike.
To measure and evaluate their Korean language skills and utilize the results for entrance to Korean Educational institutes and for job-seeking purposes

Test Format and Level Test Types, Section, No. of Items, Time Limit(min.), Total Score, Level(Score) informational table
Test Types	Section	No. of Items	Time Limit(min.)	Total Score	Level(Score)
TOPIKⅠ (Beginner)	Listening	30	100	200	Level 1 (80~139)
TOPIKⅠ (Beginner)	Reading	40	100	200	Level 2 (140~200)
TOPIKⅠIBT (Beginner)	Listening	26	70	400	Level 1(121~235)
TOPIKⅠIBT (Beginner)	Reading	26	70	400	Level 2(236~400)
TOPIKⅡ (Intermediate to Advanced)	Listening	50	180	300	Level 3 (120~149)
	Reading	50			Level 4 (150~189)
	Writing	4			Level 5 (190~229)
	Writing	4			Level 6 (230~300)
TOPIKⅡ IBT (Intermediate to Advanced)	Listening	30	125	600	Level 3(191~290)
	Reading	30			Level 4(291~360)
	Writing	3			Level 5(361~430)
	Writing	3			Level 6(431~600)
TOPIK Speaking (Beginner to Advanced)	Speaking	6	30	200	Level 1 (20~49)
					Level 2 (50~89)
					Level 3 (90~109)
					Level 4 (110~129)
					Level 5 (130~159)
					Level 6 (160~200)

Serving as admission and graduation standard for universities in Korea.
Applying for companies and public institutions in Korea and abroad.
Obtaining Visa for qualifications of permanent residency and employment, etc.
Taking courses under Global Korea Scholarship(GKS) Program
Serving as substitute credits and requirements of graduation for Korean majors in overseas universities.