TOPIK Guide: Levels, Scores, and Practice
A simple guide to the official TOPIK test structure and how TOPIK Practice Test can help beginner learners practice.
Quick answer
- TOPIK is the Test of Proficiency in Korean, used to measure Korean ability for non-native speakers and overseas Koreans.
- TOPIK I is the beginner test for Level 1 and Level 2. TOPIK II covers intermediate to advanced Levels 3 to 6.
- TOPIK Practice Test is an independent practice site. It does not issue official scores, certificates, or exam results.
Official test structure
The ranges below are summarized from the National Institute for International Education TOPIK overview, checked on 2026-05-18.
| Test | Sections | Time | Total score | Levels by score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOPIK I PBT | Listening 30, Reading 40 | 100 min | 200 | Level 1: 80-139, Level 2: 140-200 |
| TOPIK I IBT | Listening 26, Reading 26 | 70 min | 400 | Level 1: 121-235, Level 2: 236-400 |
| TOPIK II PBT | Listening 50, Reading 50, Writing 4 | 180 min | 300 | Level 3: 120-149, Level 4: 150-189, Level 5: 190-229, Level 6: 230-300 |
| TOPIK II IBT | Listening 30, Reading 30, Writing 3 | 125 min | 600 | Level 3: 191-290, Level 4: 291-360, Level 5: 361-430, Level 6: 431-600 |
| TOPIK Speaking | Speaking 6 | 30 min | 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 |
How to use this site for TOPIK I practice
- Use Daily Quiz to practice beginner Korean word order and sentence building.
- Use Speaking Quiz to practice short spoken answers. Mobile browsers may ask for microphone permission before recording.
- Sign in only when you want synced review, study history, purchases, or saved reports.
- Use optional AI reports as study feedback, not as an official score or exam-result guarantee.
Official sources
Exam format, time, score, and level ranges can change. Always confirm application schedules and official exam details on NIIED or the official TOPIK website before registering.