TOPIK

2025 Test of Proficiency in Korean (IBT)

Registration for the pilot IBT TOPIK is from May 26 to June 5.
시범 시행 IBT 접수 기간은 5월 26일부터 6월 5일까지입니다.

The Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) is designed to assess the Korean language proficiency of non-native speakers and to provide guidance for future Korean language education. This examination is administered by the National Institute for International Education (NIIE) under the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Korea, in cooperation with the Korean Education Center of New York (KECNY) and the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in New York.

We are pleased to announce that the KECNY will be hosting a pilot IBT test this August.

This session will be free of charge as it is fully funded by the NIIE to promote and encourage participation in the IBT.

Participants will receive an official transcript of their results in October.

What is TOPIK (IBT)?
The Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) is an official exam that measures non-native speakers’ Korean language skills. The IBT (Internet-Based Test) version is a new format where the test is taken on a computer, rather than on paper, at an authorized test center. It evaluates reading, listening, and writing skills, and is designed to be more accessible and user-friendly for test-takers.

Please see the details below regarding the upcoming pilot TOPIK (IBT):

A. Test Date: Saturday, August 23

- TOPIC I: 9:40 AM – 11:20 AM

- TOPIC II: 12:50 PM – 4:20 PM

*Please be seated 30 minutes before the exam begins.

B. Test Location: Montclair State University

1 Normal Ave, Montclair, NJ 07043

*Building and room number will be announced closer to the test date.

C. Test Registration

- Registration Period: Monday, May 26 – Friday, June 5

- How to Register: Please visit the KECNY website — the registration button will be activated on the opening day.

- Test Fees:
• TOPIK I: Free

• TOPIK II: Free

- Eligible Applicants: Open to all (no age restrictions)

*Please note: This pilot test is funded by the National Institute for International Education (NIIED) in Korea and is free of

charge for this time only.

*NO additional applications will be accepted after the deadline (June 5).

D. Notes

- Items to Bring: Test admission ticket, valid ID
*Identification Requirement (Strictly Enforced):
All candidates must present an official, valid form of identification containing a photo, date of birth, and full English name.
The information on the ID must exactly match the details submitted in your application.
No exceptions will be made.
Those without proper identification will be denied entry to the examination room and will NOT be allowed to take the exam.

- No electronic devices allowed:
Any kind of electronic device is not permitted, including smartphones, smart watches, tablets, and recording devices.
All electronic devices must be turned off and submitted to proctors before the exam begins.

Failure to submit any switched-off electronic devices will be considered cheating,

and those individuals will be ineligible to take any future TOPIK exams for the next five years.

*Please make sure to read and familiarise yourself with the Test Guidelines provided in the link.

It is the applicants' responsibility to understand these guidelines, and any disadvantage resulting from failure to do so will be the applicant's own responsibility.

E. Test Results: The printable result will be posted on www.topik.go.kr on Tuesday, October 21.

F. Contacts

Korean Education Center of New York

- Email: nykoredu@mofa.go.kr

- Phone: +1 646-674-6051

- Please visit the TOPIK main website for further information.

- TOPIK Outline
- Test Levels and Sublevels
- Test Composition / Question Types / Writing Section Evaluation Criteria
- Evaluation Criteria by Level/Sublevel

- Study Materials