2014 TOPIK Test Schedule
| Test # | Registration Dates | Test Date | Results | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd | 2013.12.05 (목) ~ 12.18 (수) 18:00 | 2014.01.19 (일) | 2014.02.10 (월) | Korea |
| 34th | 2014.02.11 (화) ~ 02.24 (월) 18:00 | 2014.04.19/20 (토/일) | 2014.05.30 (금) | Korea/Abroad |
| 35th | 2014.06.09 (월) ~ 06.18 (수) 18:00 | 2014.07.20 (일) | 2014.08.05 (화) | Korea |
| 36th | 2014.08.16 (토) ~ 08.25 (월) 18:00 | 2014.10.11/12 (토/일) | 2014.11.10 (월) | Korea/Abroad |
| 37th | 2014.10.15 (수) ~ 10.24 (금) 18:00 | 2014.11.23 (일) | 2014.12.10 (수) | Korea |
**NOTE: Tests marked in red will follow the NEW TOPIK Test Format
What is the TOPIK?
TOPIK: Test of Proficiency in the Korean Language (한국어능력시험)
TOPIK before July 2014
- Beginner (초급), Intermediate (중급), Advanced Levels (고급)
- Vocabulary/Grammar (어휘/문법) = 30 Q
- Writing (쓰기) = 4/6 Free writing + 10 Choice Q
- Listening (듣기) = 30 Q
- Reading (읽기) = 30 Q
- Beginner Essays: 150-300 characters
- Intermediate Essays: 400-600 characters
- Advanced Essays: 700-800 characters
TOPIK after July 2014
- 2 Levels (TOPIK I (초급 1-2), TOPIK II (중/고급 3-6))
- TOPIK II combines Intermediate and Advanced Levels (3-6)
- TOPIK I tests only Reading (40 Q) + Listening (30 Q)
- TOPIK II is Reading (50 Q) + Listening (50 Q) + Writing (4 Q)
- TOPIK II Essay 1: 200-300 characters
- TOPIK II Essay 2: 600-700 characters
Why take TOPIK?
Aside from the obvious reason “to see how good I am at Korean”, there are also these additional benefits to taking the TOPIK:
| Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 | Level 4 | Level 5 | Level 6 | |
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| Points for F-2-7 Visa (Permanent Resident) | 10 points | 12 points | 14 points | 16 points | 18 points | 20 points |
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Download Korean PDF about the F-2-7 Visa Point System from HiKorean.go.kr (updated 04.17.2013)