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United States: TOPIK exam dates, registration and test centers

The next TOPIK exam in United States is on October 17, 2026. Registration has closed.

There are 6 upcoming sessions, one per test center.

The exact times of each registration, in your local time and in Korean time, are in the list below.

Exam sessions

Test centers in United States

These are the test centers we have verified. Confirm your center in the official announcement when you register.

  • Korean American Association of Greater Atlanta (애틀랜타한인회관)

    Atlanta

    5900 Brook Hollow Pkwy, Norcross, GA 30071

    Exam fee: USD 40

  • University of Colorado Boulder

    Boulder

    University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder, CO

    Exam fee: USD 40

  • Korean Education Center in Chicago

    Chicago

    9810 Capitol Drive, Wheeling, IL 60090

    Exam fee: USD 40

  • Korean Education Center in Houston

    Houston

    1990 Post Oak Blvd, #1370, Houston, TX 77056

  • Korean Education Center in Los Angeles

    Los Angeles

    680 Wilshire Pl. Ste 200, Los Angeles, CA 90005

    Exam fee: USD 40

  • Korean Education Center in New York

    New York

    445 Park Ave, 2nd Fl, New York, NY 10022

    Exam fee: USD 45

  • Portland State University

    Portland

    1825 SW Broadway, Portland, OR 97201

    Exam fee: USD 40

  • Korean Education Center in Washington DC

    Washington

    2320 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

    Exam fee: USD 40

See all test centers and the map

Before you register

TOPIK I (levels 1 and 2) has two sections, listening and reading, scored out of 200 points in 100 minutes.

TOPIK II (levels 3 to 6) has three sections, listening, writing and reading, scored out of 300 points in 180 minutes.

Each country publishes its own registration period and way to register, through an online form, a portal or email. That is why dates change from one country to another and sometimes from one test center to another within the same country. Always check the official announcement.

Frequently asked questions

When is the next TOPIK in United States?
On October 17, 2026. Registration has closed.
Where can I take the TOPIK in United States?
In Atlanta, Boulder, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, New York, Portland, Washington. The address of each test center is in the list above.
What is the difference between TOPIK I and TOPIK II?
TOPIK I is for levels 1 and 2 and has no writing section. TOPIK II covers levels 3 to 6 and includes a writing section that is graded by hand.
How do I know my level?
With your section scores, the level calculator tells you your level. If you have not taken the exam yet, a mock test with automatic grading gives you an idea.