Multi-Level Proficiency Test
Measures essay proficiency across 10 levels based on CEFR's 6
About
Korean Essay Test (KET)
What is the Korean Essay Test (KET)?
The Korean Essay Test (KET) is Korea's first Korean essay proficiency assessment developed using the CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages), the most widely recognized international language standard, as its benchmark.
To ensure assessment reliability and prompt score reporting, KET uses its proprietary automated essay scoring system, 'HyperRater,' to precisely measure learners' essay proficiency against absolute criteria.
Certified by the Korean Association of Applied Linguistics
Features of the Korean Essay Test (KET)
Tailored Exam Formats
Three exams: KET-1 for elementary, KET-2 for middle/high school, KET-3 for adults
Curriculum Alignment
KET-1 and KET-2 questions are aligned with national curriculum standards
Regular Online Testing
Held online every third Saturday of the month
Auto-Grading System
AI-powered grading provides proficiency levels and diagnostic results
Cumulative Diagnostics
Cumulative diagnostic data provided per exam attempt
Assessment Areas & Criteria
KET evaluates essay proficiency comprehensively across 4 detailed assessment areas.
1
Completion of Task Requirements
- Adherence to given task requirements (e.g. number of arguments, word count)
- Relevance to the topic
2
Quality of Essay Content
- Sufficiency of content (e.g. adequacy of arguments presented)
- Appropriateness of content (e.g. arguments suited to the topic and context)
3
Essay Organization & Structure
- Logical organization of introduction, development, and conclusion
- Natural and logical cohesion of sentences and paragraphs
4
Expression & Grammar
- Appropriateness of expression
- Accuracy in spacing, spelling, and grammar