Korean Language Program Placement Test

Updated on May 2022

The Korean Placement Test consists of three parts: online multiple-choice test (via CourseWorks), writing, and speaking. You do not need to prepare for these tests.

The online portion of the placement test consists of 120 questions on listening, vocabulary, grammar, and reading. Students are required to finish the test within 120 minutes at one sitting.

You are NOT allowed to save the answers and return to the test later to complete it.

The writing and speaking portion of the test will be conducted individually on Thursday prior to the first day of the fall semester and on Friday prior to the first day of the spring semester.

Placement Test for Fall 2022

For the Academic Year 2022-23, EALAC graduate students need to contact Prof. Joowon Suh (js604@columbia.edu). Also see Policies for Graduate Students below.

Due to the slowing down but ongoing Covid-19 situation, the schedules are subject to change. Please check the website again in August.

 Online Multiple-choice Test 

The online multiple-choice writing tests are available on CourseWorks from August 15 (Mon) until August 30 (Tue), 2022. You need to sign in with your UNI.

Take the test HERE (https://courseworks2.columbia.edu/enroll/73CXDH). Once you log in, you will be guided to register for the test site. Detailed instructions about the test are given on the test site.

Writing & Speaking Test

Time: September 1 (Thu) 2022 at 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Place: TBA

The writing part of the test will be administered on September 1 (Thu) at 10:00 am. You are required to write about 3-5 topics. Upon completion of the writing test, you will then be guided to the speaking test, which takes about 15-20 minutes.

No pre-registration is required, but please arrive at least 10 minutes early and fill out the registration form before the exam. You do not need to prepare for these tests. The online portion of the placement test needs to be completed prior to the writing and speaking test.

For any questions regarding the placement exam, please contact Prof. Joowon Suh (js604@columbia.edu).

Placement Results

Placement results will be uploaded on CourseWorks by 6:00 pm on September 1 (Thu). The language program director will report students’ results to the appropriate school via email within approximately THREE weeks from the date of the placement examination.

Make-up Placement Test

Online Multiple-choice Test                          September 6 (Tue) – 8 (Thu)

Writing & Speaking Test                               September 9 (Fri) at 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Visit the Placement Exam Policies for Undergraduate and Graduate Students page for more information on the exams and who should take them.

For all the placement/proficiency test fees, please visit our Language Testing Fee Policies page. 

Proficiency Exam: For those who wish to get a certificate for language proficiency, please contact the EALAC Administrative Assistant, Nicole Roldan (nr2746@columbia.edu).

(Updated in May 2022)