| Acronym | TOPIK |
|---|---|
| Type | Internet-based or paper-based standardized test. |
| Administrator | National Institute for International Education |
| Skills tested | Reading, listening, speaking and writing of the Korean language. |
| Year started | 1997 |
| Languages | Korean |
| Website | topik.go.kr |
The Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK; Korean: 한국어능력시험) is a test to measure the Korean language proficiency of non-native speakers in South Korea. This examination system was introduced by the South Korean government in 1997 and conducted by a branch of the Ministry of Education of the country.
The test is offered six times annually (Jan, Apr, May, Jul, Oct, Nov) within South Korea and less often to people studying Korean in other countries. The test is for individuals whose first language is not Korean and is taken by overseas ethnic Koreans, those wishing to study at a Korean university, and for those who want to be employed at Korean companies in and outside of Korea. Since 2011, TOPIK is administered by the National Institute for International Education (국립국제교육원, NIIED), a branch of the Ministry of Education in South Korea.