TOPIK (한국어능력시험, Test of Proficiency in Korean) is the official Korean test for study, work and life in Korea. We prepare students for both papers: TOPIK I for beginners and TOPIK II for intermediate and advanced learners.
You choose one paper when you register. Your score decides the level you get.
For learners who can handle everyday Korean: greetings, shopping, directions and simple reading.
For learners who study or work in Korean: news, essays, lectures and workplace language.
| TOPIK I | TOPIK II | |
|---|---|---|
| Levels | 1 and 2 | 3, 4, 5 and 6 |
| Sections | Listening, Reading | Listening, Writing, Reading |
| Questions | 30 + 40 = 70 | 50 + 4 + 50 = 104 |
| Time | 100 minutes | 180 minutes, in two sessions |
| Total score | 200 | 300 |
| Pass marks | Level 1: 80 · Level 2: 140 | Level 3: 120 · 4: 150 · 5: 190 · 6: 230 |
| Writing | None | 2 sentence-completion items and 2 essays |
Results are valid for two years from the result date.
TOPIK is a paper test in Nepal, run by TOPIK Nepal. Registration opens for only a few days before each test and closes as soon as the seats are full, so be ready on the first day.
For the 106th TOPIK on 17 May 2026, the fee was NPR 3,000 for TOPIK I and NPR 3,500 for TOPIK II, and the test was held at St. Mary's Secondary School, Jawalakhel, Lalitpur. Dates, fees and venue can change, so always check the latest notice from the Embassy of Korea in Nepal.
Results are published on topik.go.kr about five to six weeks after the test. We remind our students when registration opens.
Toddle's Korean course has seven levels. The early levels build the base for TOPIK I; the later levels aim at TOPIK II levels 3 to 5.
Fees and levels as set by Toddle. New students join a running class at any time; your teacher checks your level first.
If you are still learning basic grammar and everyday words, take TOPIK I. If you can read short articles and write a paragraph in Korean, take TOPIK II. You can't get level 3 or above from TOPIK I, so students who need level 3 for a degree should register for TOPIK II.
No. TOPIK is the general Korean test for study and long-term life in Korea. EPS-TOPIK is a separate test for the Employment Permit System (E-9 work visa).
Two years from the date the results are announced.
The May 2026 test was held at St. Mary's Secondary School, Jawalakhel, Lalitpur. Check each new notice, as the venue can change.
Yes. New students join a running class at any time after a short level check.
Come for a free counselling session in Hetauda. We'll check your Korean and plan your path to the TOPIK level you need.
