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105th TOPIK Exam Guide

22 January 2026

We are pleased to announce that our university will host the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK), a standardized examination conducted by the Korean government. The exam is open to anyone interested and allows participants to formally evaluate their Korean language skills and earn official certification.
Details of the examination are outlined below.

Exam Date: April 11, 2026

Recommended Test Levels:

  • TOPIK I – For students currently enrolled in Korea 102 or 202 classes
  • TOPIK II – For students currently enrolled in Korea 302 or 402 classes                

*Students can choose to take either or both levels of the exam based on their comfort and proficiency. For instance, 400-level students have the option to take both TOPIK I and TOPIK II on the same exam day.

Timetable 
Level       Period   Section                        Entry          Start     Close  Time
TOPIK Ⅰ   1            Listening / Reading  09:10 AM   09:40   11:20   100
TOPIK Ⅱ  1            Listening / Writing   12:20 PM   12:50    14:40   110
                 2            Reading                     15:00 PM   15:10    16:20    70

Application Process:

To register for the TOPIK exam, please follow these steps:

  1. Please visit the official TOPIK registration website to obtain detailed information.
  2. Prepare your application package and submit it to your Korean instructor in class or Jin Mi Kwon (jinmi@ualbert.ca) by January 30, 2026. Your application package should include the following items:

(1) Application form

(2) Two sheets of colour ID photos (3x4 cm)

You can take photos at a    photoshop. Or Photos may be taken with a cell phone,  and inserted into the application form, and the application must be printed in color. When you take an ID photo with your cellphone, you should use a white background and capture only your face similar to a standard ID photo, rather than your whole body.

(3) A copy of your ID (Passport or Driver's License).

(4) Application fee: $50 for TOPIK I, $60 for TOPIK II (Cash, Cheque or Money order payable to Korean Consulate).

3. If you choose to submit your package on your own, the mailing address is as follows.

                                  Korean Consulate in Vancouver, TOPIK team,
                                  #1600-1090 W. Georgia St. Vancouver. BC. V6E 3V7

4. Inquiry:  Phone 604-681-9581 / E-mail: vanedu@mofa.go.kr