For all those who are planning to take the iTOPIK test (Test of proficiency in Korean) in next coming years, we'll be posting all the updates regarding the iTOPIK test.
Register for Next TOPIK Test
To understand TOPIK Test structure, application process, Levels and Passing scores etc. check these pages: 1. TOPIK – The Complete Guide & 2. TOPIK Levels and Passing Marks. You can also Practice Online with TOPIK GUIDE Mock Tests.
After you familiarise yourself with the test structure you may want to download past TOPIK papers to get a feel of the test. You can also practice online with TOPIK GUIDE Mock Tests.
There are many more study resources for TOPIK test preparation on this page – Best TOPIK Tips and Resources.
Whether you are taking the TOPIK Test for the first time, or you just want to pass a higher level, we would strongly recommend the Complete Guide to TOPIK – Self-Study Package. It is a digital study package that has everything you need to get a high score in the TOPIK test – all the past TOPIK papers with answer sheets, Korean grammar and vocabulary study material, video tutorials explaining the test structure, strategies to solve them and much more. You can check out more details about this study package here – TOPIK GUIDE – Self-Study Package.
Test Levels and Sublevels
- Levels : TOPIK I, TOPIK II
- Sublevels : 6 sublevels (Sublevels 1 to 6)
* The level and sublevel are determined based on the total score obtained as follows.
TOPIK I | TOPIK II | |||||
Sublevel 1 | Sublevel 2 | Sublevel 3 | Sublevel 4 | Sublevel 5 | Sublevel 6 | |
Judgment criteria | 80 points and above | 140 points and above | 120 points and above | 150 points and above | 190 points and above | 230 points and above |
* Based on the standards applied prior to the 35th TOPIK, TOPIK I corresponds to the beginner level and TOPIK II corresponds to the intermediate and advanced levels.
Mock Exam (400 test takers in Korea and three other countries)
- Mock exam date : November 20, 2021 (Saturday)
- Fee : Free
- Qualification criteria : Must have TOPIK I·II scores
- Recruitment period : October 18 (Mon.) to 29 (Fri.), 2021
- Announcement of successful applicants : November 12, 2021 (Friday)
* This is carried out for the purpose of inspecting the IBT system, and thus the grade report will not be provided.
Pilot session (at home and abroad) : Twice in 2022 and thrice in 2023
- Fee: Free
- Qualification criteria: Must have TOPIK I·II scores
* The recruitment period, quota for test takers, exam location, etc. will be announced later.
Regular session (at home and abroad): Once in the second half of 2023
* The recruitment period, quota for test takers, exam location, etc. will be announced later.
Test Timetable
Period | Section | Korea | Duration (min) | |||
Must enter the room by | Start | End | ||||
TOPIK I | 1 | Listening | 09:20 | 10:00 | 11:40 | 100 |
TOPIK II | 1 | Listening | 12:20 | 13:00 | 14:50 | 110 |
2 | Reading Comprehension | 15:10 | 15:20 | 16:30 | 70 | |
- There is only one period for TOPIK 1.
- If you are taking the test outside Korea, contact your local TOPIK registration center for the exact test time.
Registration fee (in Korea)
- TOPIK I : To be announced later
- TOPIK II : To be announced later
