Korean Placement Test

Overview

Students seeking to demonstrate proficiency through examination or seeking placement based on prior study must take these exams when offered in the fall.  Please note that the placement test is only available for the fall semester.

Test Components

The Korean test includes three components:

1. Online Placement Test: use link at the bottom of this page

2.Writing Test: Canvas (student writing upload). 

3. Oral Interview: via Zoom

  *Note: Students who completed the online placement test and writing test will be scheduled for an interview via Zoom and will be notified by email.

If you cannot take the Oral/Writing Test, please contact the language coordinator prior to that date. Questions regarding the examinations or courses can be addressed to the Placement Coordinator, Bookyung Jung.

View the placement testing page for further information about placement testing and the use of placement scores at Yale.

General Information for Online Testing

Dates for Online Testing

 Placement Tests for the fall 2026 semester: 

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 9 am to Friday, July 31, 2026 at 11 am.

Results

Unless otherwise noted, placement results are provided in one of the following ways: 1) shown on-screen upon completion of the test, 2) posted to Canvas prior to the start of the semester, or 3) distributed by faculty from the department. Results will be provided by 5 pm on Friday, August 7.

Technical Requirements for Online Testing

Please use the Lingco System Readiness Check to test your equipment before beginning the placement test. 

The Safari browser is not compatible with the testing platform. Mac users should choose the Chrome or Firefox browser. Mobile devices such as phones or tablets are not supported for the online placement tests. You should use a computer with a current version of MacOS or Windows and a recently updated browser.  Google Chrome is the preferred browser.

Technical Support

Please use the Lingco System Readiness Check to test your equipment before beginning the placement test. Be sure to review all three categories: Essential System Requirements, Microphone and Speaker permissions, and Network and Connectivity before opening the test.

Live support for the testing platform is available during regular business hours through the chat icon in the bottom right corner of the screen.  If you continue to have problems, please complete the Placement Test Support Form to request help. Technical support for online tests is available during all Yale workdays. On weekends and holidays, you may expect a response on the next workday. For a list of Official Yale Holidays, check the online calendar.

Academic Honesty

Before taking the placement test, please read Yale College’s policy on academic honesty.

Test Link

After checking that your computer meets the technical requirements, please select the test link to register for the placement test. If you log in outside the stated test dates, the test may be unavailable. (Please note that not all language departments offer placement tests outside the July testing period.)

Test Link