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Evaluation Section and Structure of TOPIK

Four Sections (Vocabulary&Grammar, Writing, Listening, Reading

Test Structure of Each Section and Scoring Range

Type of Questions : Mutiple choice (Choosing the best answer out of four possible answers)

Standard of Evaluation

- Starting from the basic level of linguistic function such as self-introduction, purchasing goods,
ordering food and others

- Satisfying the level of conducting fundamental business using Korean at companies

Evaluation Points

Score	Standard
0 ~ 111	· Fail to communicate in basic conversation
112 ~ 151	· Perform the minimum level of communication using vocaburary
152 ~ 215	· Possible to deliver fundamental communication needed in everyday life · Possible to communicate with the minimum linguistic skill in business sector using frequently used vocaburary of daily life * Equalizing to the first grade of S-TOPIK
216 ~ 279	· Perform fundamental language functions necessary for daily life · Possible to communicate with the basic linguistic skill in business sector using frequently used vocaburary of daily life * Equalizing to the second grade of S-TOPIK
280 ~ 339	· Perform language functions necessary for daily life and social functions without much difficulties · Possible to conduct standard operations in practical business sector * Equalizing to the third grade of S-TOPIK
340 ~ 400	· Perform language functions necessary for daily life and social affairs with accuracy and fluency · Perform overall range of general operations but lack of ability to manage professional affairs * Equalizing to the fourth grade of S-TOPIK

Test Reporting

Report attained scores, the total scores and the average scores of evaluation sections (Vocaburary&Grammar, Writing, Listening, Reading)

Test results is available to view and print off from the official homepage (http://www.topik.or.kr)