PLAYTOPIK

TOPIK Test of Proficiency in Korean

Purpose: - Guiding Korean language learning and promoting Korean worldwide for non-native speakers and overseas Koreans.

- Assessing and certifying Korean proficiency for university admission, employment, and official use.

Eligibility: - Open to all foreigners and overseas Koreans whose native language is not Korean.

Main Applications: - Admission to and graduation from Korean universities and graduate schools for foreigners and overseas Koreans

- Enrollment and academic management for government-invited foreign scholarship programs

- Fulfillment of credit and graduation requirements in Korean language-related departments at overseas universities

- Employment at domestic and international companies and public institutions

- Acquisition of residency or work visas (including permanent residency)

Test Fields: - TOPIK I (Beginner), TOPIK II (Intermediate & Advanced), and TOPIK Speaking

- Paper-Based Test (PBT) and Internet-Based Test (IBT, currently in pilot operation)

- Test Areas: Listening, Reading, Writing (only for TOPIK II), and Speaking (separate test)

Number of Questions & Test Duration

Category	TOPIK PBT		TOPIK IBT		TOPIK Speaking
Category	TOPIK I (Beginner)	TOPIK II (Intermediate)	TOPIK I (Beginner)	TOPIK II (Intermediate)	TOPIK Speaking
Number of questions (Listening/Reading/Writing)	30 / 40	50 / 50 / 4	26 / 26	30 / 30 / 3	6
Number of Questions (Total score)	100Min (200points)	180Min (300points)	70Min (400points)	125Min (600points)	30Min (200points)

Score by Grade

Section	Grade	TOPIK PBT	TOPIK IBT
TOPIK I (Beginner)	Grade 1	80 ~ 139	121 ~ 235
TOPIK I (Beginner)	Grade 2	140 ~ 200	236 ~ 400
TOPIK II (Intermediate)	Grade 3	120 ~ 149	191 ~ 290
	Grade 4	150 ~ 189	291 ~ 360
	Grade 5	190 ~ 229	361 ~ 430
	Grade 6	230 ~ 300	431 ~ 600

Section	Grade	Score
TOPIK Speaking	Grade 1	20 ~ 49
	Grade 2	50 ~ 89
	Grade 3	90 ~ 109
	Grade 4	110 ~ 129
	Grade 5	130 ~ 159
	Grade 6	160 ~ 200

TOPIKExam schedule and application website URL : https://epstopik.hrdkorea.or.kr

Purpose: - To assess the Korean language proficiency and understanding of Korean society among foreign job seekers

- To use the results as an objective selection criterion when compiling the list of foreign job seekers

- To encourage the entry of individuals with a basic understanding of Korea and to promote better adaptation to life in Korea

Eligibility: - Individuals aged between 18 and 39 years old

- Citizens from a Sending Country that participates in the Employment Permit System (EPS)
* Sending Country : A country that has signed an agreement with the Korean government under the Employment Permit System (EPS) to legally dispatch foreign workers to Korea.

Main Applications: - Eligibility requirements for non-professional employment in Korea

- Conditions for participation in the Employment Permit System (EPS)

- Procedures for obtaining E-9/E-10 visas

- Job seeker registration for workers from a Sending Country

Test Fields: - EPS-TOPIK covers a single field.

- It is administered as a Paper-Based Test (PBT) and a Computer Based Test (CBT), with the CBT format varying by country.

- Test sections include Listening and Reading.

Number of Questions & Test Duration

Category	EPS - TOPIK
Number of questions (Listening/Reading)	20 / 20
Exam time (Total score)	50Min (100points)

Score by Grade

- Evaluation Method: Relative Evaluation

- Selection Criteria: Candidates who score above the minimum passing score for each industry category are selected based on ranking until the planned number of recruits is reached.

1. Manufacturing and Shipbuilding Industries: 55 points or higher out of 100
2. Other Industries: 45 points or higher out of 100
3. Special Fisheries Program: 27 points or higher out of 90 (Pass/Fail)

* EPS-TOPIK Exam schedule and application website URL : https://epstopik.hrdkorea.or.kr

Purpose: - Assessing the Korean language proficiency of foreigners and overseas Koreans.

- Designed to promote the Korean language among non-native speakers, this test provides learning guidance to help overseas Koreans and foreigners rapidly maximize their Korean language skills for practical use.

Eligibility: - Korean language learners who wish to assess their proficiency

- Students seeking admission to universities in Korea

- Individuals aiming to gain employment at Korean companies

- Foreigners, immigrants, and members of multicultural families

Main Applications: - Evaluation of standard language usage and proper sentence construction skills by broadcasting companies and media organizations

- Used as supporting documents or self-introduction materials when applying for jobs

- Utilized for Korean language education completion assessments or diagnostic purposes

- Recognized as proof of Korean language proficiency or supplementary material for graduation requirements for international students

Test Fields: - There are two types of tests: KBSKLT-I and KBSKLT-II

- The tests are administered as Paper-Based Test (PBT), Internet-Based Test (IBT), and Computer-Based Test (CBT).

Number of Questions & Test Duration

Category	KBSKLT
Category	KBSKLT – I	KBSKLT – II
Number of questions [Listening] [Reading] [Writing]	30 to 40 questions 30 to 35 questions No writing section	30 to 40 questions 30 to 40 questions 2 to 5 questions
30 to 40 questions 30 to 35 questions No writing section	90Min (200points)	140Min (300points)

Score by Grade

Grade	KBSKLT – I	KBSKLT – II
Grade 1	30 ~ 74	30 ~ 74
Grade 2	75 ~ 119	75 ~ 119
Grade 3	120 ~ 164	120 ~ 164
Grade 4	165 ~ 200	165 ~ 209
Grade 5	-	210 ~ 254
Grade 6	-	255 ~ 300

KBSKLT Exam schedule and application website URL : https://www.kbsklt.com

Purpose: - Providing guidance for Korean language learning and promoting the global spread of Korean

- Comprehensive assessment of Korean language proficiency with a focus on communication skills

- Supporting practical applications both domestically and internationally (e.g., study abroad, employment)

Eligibility: - Open to all foreigners and overseas Koreans whose native language is not Korean.

Main Applications: - Utilized for the selection and admission of outstanding foreign talent

- Used as proof of Korean language proficiency for studying in Korea

- Referenced during visa applications and residency qualification reviews

Test Fields: - SKA covers a single field.

- The test is administered as a Paper-Based Test (PBT) and a Computer-Based Test (CBT).

- Test sections include Listening, Reading, Writing, and Speaking.

Number of Questions & Test Duration

Category		SKA
Number of Questions	Listening/Reading/Writing	20 / 20 / 2
Number of Questions	Speaking	2
Test Duration (Total Score)		140Min (800points)

Score by Grade

Grade		SKA
Beginner Learne	Grade 1	108 ~ 215
Beginner Learne	Grade 2	216 ~ 295
Intermediate Learner	Grade 3	296 ~ 400
Intermediate Learner	Grade 4	401 ~ 495
Advanced Learner	Grade 5	496 ~ 580
Advanced Learner	Grade 6	581 ~ 800

SKA Exam schedule and application website URL : https://ska.ksif.or.kr

Purpose: - Assessment of Korean language proficiency for foreigners and overseas Koreans

- Providing guidance for Korean language learning and verifying learning achievement

- Utilized for studying abroad in Korea, employment, visa applications, and residency qualification reviews

- Fulfilling credit and graduation requirements for Korean language-related departments at overseas universities

Eligibility: - Foreigners and overseas Koreans whose native language is not Korean

- Individuals seeking admission to Korean universities or graduate schools

- Individuals aiming to work at Korean companies or Korea-related enterprises

- Anyone wishing to have their Korean language proficiency evaluated

Main Applications: - Used for document screening during admission to Korean universities (freshman or transfer) and employment at Korean companies

- Preferred qualification or additional points given when selecting and promoting foreign employees

- Applied as a selection criterion and evaluation tool for midterm and final exams for international students

- Utilized as a selection criterion for foreign trainees and overseas Koreans

Test Fields: - There are four types of tests: B-KLAT (Basic), KLAT (Beginner), KLAT (Intermediate), and KLAT (Advanced).

- The tests are administered as Paper-Based Tests (PBT) and Internet-Based Tests (IBT).

- Test sections include Listening, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, and Grammar.

Number of Questions & Test Duration

Category	B-KLAT(Basic)		KLAT(Beginner)			KLAT(Intermediate)			KLAT(Advanced)
Number of Questions	Listening	Reading	Listening	Vocabulary and Grammar	Reading	Listening	Vocabulary and Grammar	Reading	Listening	Reading	Writing
Number of Questions	25	25	30	25	20	20	25	30	30	30	3
Test Duration (Total Score)	80Min (200points)		110Min (200points)			120Min (200points)			165Min (300points)

Score by Grade

Grade		SKA	Recommended Study Hours
B-KLAT(Basic)	Grade 1	92 ~ 139	150 to 200 hours
B-KLAT(Basic)	Grade 2	140 ~ 200	150 to 200 hours
KLAT(Beginner)	Grade 1	80 ~ 139	Up to 400 hours
KLAT(Beginner)	Grade 2	140 ~ 495	Up to 400 hours
KLAT(Intermediate)	Grade 3	80 ~ 139	401 to 800 hours
KLAT(Intermediate)	Grade 4	140 ~ 200	401 to 800 hours
KLAT(Advanced)	Grade 5	150 ~ 239	801 hours or more
KLAT(Advanced)	Grade 6	240 ~ 300	801 hours or more

※ To pass KLAT Level 1, candidates must achieve the minimum required scores in each section
(Listening: 27 points, Vocabulary/Grammar: 14 points, Reading: 18 points)

※ If the B-KLAT (Basic) test result falls below Level 1, it will be classified as 'B-KLAT No Grade.'

KLAT Exam schedule and application website URL : http://www.kets.or.kr

UniWiz Co., Ltd. Representative: Soo-hyung Jang Address: (Postal Code: 04782) 7, Yeonmu-jang 5-ga-gil, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, South Korea (Hyundai Terra Tower, 8th Floor, Units 807 & 808, Seongsu-dong 2-ga 314-13)

Main Contact Number: +82-70-4888-6370 Business Registration Number: 616-81-49525 E-commerce Business Registration Number: 2019-Seoul Seongdong-01858 Email: ngjinni@uniwiz.co.kr