TOPIK Guide 3

Question 1

Roughly how long does the TOPIK II test take to complete?

Accepted Answer

About 180 minutes

Answer

TOPIK II runs about 180 minutes across two sittings (Listening/Writing then Reading).

Question 2

What format are most TOPIK questions, aside from the Writing section?

Accepted Answer

Multiple choice with four options

Answer

Listening and Reading sections use four-option multiple-choice questions.

Question 3

If you need to prove Korean proficiency for a Korean university bachelor's program, which level is commonly required?

Accepted Answer

Level 3 or higher

Answer

Many Korean universities require at least TOPIK Level 3-4 for undergraduate admission.

Question 4

How many writing tasks does the TOPIK II Writing section typically contain?

Accepted Answer

4 tasks

Answer

The Writing section has 4 tasks, including two fill-in sentences and two longer compositions.

Question 5

What is the longest essay task on TOPIK II Writing usually expected to be?

Accepted Answer

600-700 characters

Answer

The final writing task asks for an argumentative essay of about 600-700 characters.

TOPIK (Test of Proficiency in Korean) Practice Test