📚 How to raise your TOPIK score? Study routine for international students

Are you attending a Korean language institute but feeling lost about how to review by yourself? 😢

You may be worried about how to raise your TOPIK score, which is essential for Korean university admission, visas, or job preparation.

For international students, here’s the most reliable way to study for TOPIK using official materials! ✨

🎯 Why is TOPIK important, and how do you start?

Have you wondered how TOPIK scores are used, like for a visa or GKS scholarship? Since it's an essential test for study and work in Korea, it’s good to check your skills first.

1. According to Study in Korea, it’s used for university admission & graduation, employment, visa, and scholarships.

2. Scores are valid for 2 years from the result announcement date.

3. If it’s your first time, log in on the official website and try the TOPIK Basic public test.

4. You can instantly check your study levels and learning analysis by each listening and reading section.

👉 If you know your actual level, it will greatly help set your study direction!

📊 What’s the difference between TOPIK I and TOPIK II?

Did you get confused because test time and question numbers vary by target level? It's really important to first understand the structure that fits your goal!

1. TOPIK I consists of 30 listening and 40 reading questions, with 100 minutes total, 200 points max. (Level 1: 80-139, Level 2: 140-200)

2. TOPIK II has 50 listening, 50 reading, and 4 writing questions for 180 minutes total, 300 points max.

3. For TOPIK II, Level 3 needs 120 points, Level 4 needs 150 points, Level 5 needs 190, Level 6 needs 230 or more.

4. TOPIK II IBT has 30 listening, 30 reading, and 3 writing questions for 125 minutes, 600 points max.

👉 If you know the scoring criteria for your target level, you can plan which section to focus on!

💻 Make full use of the official website and study materials

If you were worried about needing paid classes, don’t worry! The official website is full of free materials to get you used to the test format.

1. Try the previous exam questions, IBT demo, speaking practice available on the official website.

2. Through Study in Korea, you can watch the free online lectures for TOPIK I in 9 languages.

3. A Today's TOPIK service that provides 5 previous questions a day is also available.

4. You can download PBT sample PDF, TOPIK listening MP3, and writing guide in the study materials section.