TOPIK
Education & Academia abbreviation · Standardized Test
| Stands for | Test of Proficiency in Korean |
|---|---|
| Categories | Education & Academia |
TOPIK stands for Test of Proficiency in Korean, a standardized test abbreviation.
Korean language exam for non-native speakers administered by South Korea's National Institute for International Education (NIIED). TOPIK I covers levels 1 and 2, and TOPIK II covers levels 3 to 6 with listening, reading and writing.
Example: Korean universities usually require TOPIK level 3 or 4 for programs taught in Korean.
Usage notes
Results are valid for two years. Scores are used for university admission, employment, certain visas and the Korean Government Scholarship Program. Interest in the test has grown along with the global popularity of Korean pop culture.
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