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TOPIK
(Test of Proficiency in Korean)

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.

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Hosted by NIIED (National Institute of International Education), The Korean Ministry of Education

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Official website: www.topik.go.kr

TOPIK Outline

Purpose of Test

  • To guide those learning Korean as a second language and promote more widespread use of the Korean language

  • To assess individual proficiency in the Korean language and allow test-takers to use their test results in filing college applications, job applications, etc.

TOPIK BASIC

  • TOPIK Basic is a free online test designed for beginner-level Korean learners, with a lower level of difficulty than TOPIK I. Take the test to check your basic Korean language skills!

  • Important Note: TOPIK Basic is intended to support Korean language learning, and its results have no legal validity.

  • Guidelines

Test Levels and Sublevels

  • Levels: TOPIK I, TOPIK II

  • Sublevels: 6 sublevels (1 to 6)

  • The level and sublevel is determined based on the total score obtained as follows

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Test Timetable

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09:10
12:20
15:00
09:40
12:50
15:10
11:20
14:40
16:20
USA

Korean Education Center in Chicago
9810 Capitol Drive
Wheeling, IL 60090

Korean Government

Consulate General of Republic of Korea
455 N. Cityfront Plaza Dr, NBC Tower 2700
Chicago, IL 60611

www.chicagokec.org
kecc@chicagokec.org
847-777-8830

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