Test of Proficiency in Korean-TOPIK 2013

Objectives of TOPIK

• To propagate and set a standard framework 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 

Exam Levels and Difficulties (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)

 Exam Levels and Difficulties (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)

Difficulty	Beginner		Intermediate		Advanced
Level	Level 1	Level 2	Level 3	Level 4	Level 5	Level 6
Level decision	Level will be decided upon depending on the score in each level

• Composition by Area : 4 sections (Vocabulary, Grammar, Writing, Listening and Reading)
• Score : Each section 100, Total 400

Test result use

For the purpose of submitting score reports to institutions such as colleges or companies, and for visa issuance.

Source:NIIED

TOPIK Schedule in 2013

Exam	Korea	The Americas, Europe, Africa	Asia.Central Asia, Austrailia	Remarks
29th Exam	1.20(Sun)			Korea Only
30th Exam	4.21(Sun)	4.20(Sat)	4.21(Sun)
31st Exam	7.21(Sun)			Korea only
32nd Exam	10.20(Sun)	10.19(Sat)	10.20(Sun)

TOPIK 2013 Application Dates(Korean dates) Exam Date How to apply Remarks 29th Exam ‘12.12.13(Thu) ~ 12.26(Wed) · Korea : Online application, group application Korea Only 30th Exam ‘13.02.12(Tue) ~ 02.25(Mon) · Korea : Online application, group application · Overseas : Apply through the nation’s affiliated institution 31st Exam ‘13.06.12(Wed) ~ 06.25(Tue) · Korea : Online application, group application Korea only 32nd Exam ‘13.08.07(Wed) ~ 08.20(Tue) · Korea : Online application, group application · Overseas : Apply through the nation’s affiliated institution **Date can differ while applying from overseas. Please check with the nation’s affiliated institution.
TOPIK 2013 Test Timings Difficulty 1st half 2nd half Remarks Vocabulary.Grammar/ Writing Listening/Reading Beginner 09:00~10:30(90min) 11:00~12:30(90min) Morning(Beginner, Advanced) Afternoon (Intermediate)) Intermediate 14:00~15:30(90min) 16:00~17:30(90min) Advanced 09:00~10:30(90min) 11:00~12:30(90min) **1st and 2nd half will be combined to single test in China - Beginner.Advanced: 09:00 ~ 12:00 - Intermediate: 14:00 ~ 17:00 TOPIK 2012 Test Result Announcement Dates Test number 29th Exam 30th Exam 31st Exam 32nd Exam Announcement date ‘13.02.04(Mon) ‘13.05.30(Thu) ‘13.08.02(Fri) ‘13.12.03(Tue) **Announcement will be at 15:00 on the above dates on the exam website (www.topik.go.kr)
For further details you can contact Korean Embassy in your country or visit the official TOPIK website: www.topik.go.kr