National Examinations in World Languages (Korean)
NEWL Korean Listening Audio Files
The NEWL Korean Prep Book includes four full sets of practice questions covering reading, listening, speaking, and writing. It is designed to help students build skills, understand the NEWL format, and prepare with confidence.
NEWL 한국어 Prep Book은 읽기, 듣기, 말하기, 쓰기 영역의 4세트 전체 연습문제를 담고 있습니다. 학생들이 NEWL 시험 형식을 이해하고, 실력을 체계적으로 키우며, 자신 있게 시험을 준비할 수 있도록 구성되었습니다.
NEWL 한국어 시험 준비서는 4개 세트로 구성되어있고 (총 480 문제) 각 세트는 읽기, 듣기, 말하기, 쓰기 영역 (120문제)으로 되어 있고 답안 문항지와 모범답안이 포함되어 있습니다.
NEWL Prep Course
IKEN Support Programs
The International Korean Educators Network (IKEN) provides the following free support programs to help students and teachers prepare for the NEWL Korean Exam:
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NEWL Korean Teacher Workshop (Free)
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Date & Time: March 6 (Fri), 5:00–6:00 PM (PDT)
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Registration Link: https://forms.gle/tQrKVx2N8Cfj6BoW6
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NEWL Korean Practice Book (Online Version): Free
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Free NEWL Korean Prep Course for Students
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Dates: March 7, March 14, March 21 (Saturdays)
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Registration Link: https://forms.gle/XuRSwgvnnm4XvKnQ9
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Reading & Listening: March 7, 3:00–4:00 PM (PDT)
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Speaking & Writing: March 14, 3:00–4:00 PM (PDT)
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Mock Test: March 21, 3:00–4:30 PM (PDT)
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These programs are designed to help both teachers and students understand the NEWL exam structure and systematically develop proficiency in AP Korean.
As the NEWL exam format has been significantly updated beginning in 2026, teachers are strongly encouraged to attend the March 6 Teacher Workshop.
2026 NEWL Korean Exam
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Main NEWL Registration: Opens on or around March 1, 2026
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Main NEWL Exam Dates: April 17 (Fri) & April 24 (Fri) (choose one)
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Main NEWL Exam Time: Flexible time selection available (morning or afternoon)
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Fees:
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Main NEWL Exam Fee: $129.00
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Practice NEWL Exam Fee: $45.00
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Examinees register individually, not through their school. Examinees may now register and pay independently. At this time, we do not offer an option for schools or institutions to submit a single lump-sum payment on behalf of students.
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A designated testing site is not required. There is no school-based registration or test-center requirement. The exam may be taken from any quiet location, including the student’s home. Proctoring will be conducted online through our new partner, Honorlock. For planning purposes, please review the available testing dates and times here: https://www.americancouncils.org/exam-dates-times
NEWL Prep Course 안내
IKEN의 지원 프로그램
IKEN (International Korean Educators Network)은 NEWL 한국어 시험 준비를 위해 다음과 같은 무료 지원 프로그램을 제공합니다.
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NEWL 한국어 교사 워크숍 (무료) 3/6 금 5:00 - 6:00 PM (PDT)
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NEWL 한국어 Practice Book (온라인 버전) 무료 제공
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학생 대상 NEWL 한국어 시험 대비 무료 Prep Course 3/7, 3/14, 3/21 (토)
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등록 링크: https://forms.gle/XuRSwgvnnm4XvKnQ9
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Reading & Listening: 3/7 토 3:00 – 4:00 PM (PDT)
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Speaking & Writing: 3/14 토 3:00 – 4:00 PM (PDT)
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Mock Test (모의고사): 3/21 토 3:00 – 4:30 PM (PDT)
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이 프로그램들은 교사와 학생 모두가 NEWL 시험 구조를 이해하고, 체계적으로 AP 한국어 수준으로 성장할 수 있도록 돕는 것을 목표로 합니다. 2026년부터 NEWL 시험 요강이 대폭 수정되었기 때문에 꼭 3월 6일 (금요일) 교사 워크숍에 참석해 주시도록 안내 부탁드립니다.