What is KIIP? How can I apply?

Korea Immigration & Integration Program (KIIP)

• Foreigners in Korea seeking permanent residency or nationality.
• Benefits: Exemption from naturalization written test and interview.

• Those who gained nationality within the last 3 years.

• Korean Language & Culture: Levels 0 to 4 (assigned by a level test).

• Understanding Korean Society: 50 hours for permanent residency, 70 hours for nationality.

1. Take a level test and get placed in the right class.

2. Submit your valid TOPIK score (online or at an immigration office) to get assigned to a level.
• You can check here on how to register for TOPIK test

3. Start at Level 0 if you don’t take the test.

KIIP Process

1. Application for KIIP
• refer to above Steps to Apply

2. Level Assignment
• Pre-evaluation test, TOPIK score submission, etc.

3. Course Announcement
• Check the available course on Socinet

4. Course Application and Assignment (based on the Level Assignment result)

5. Course Levels
• Korean Language and Culture Education Levels 0 to 3
• Evaluation test for Level 0 to 3
• Korean Language and Culture Education Level 4
• Intermediate test
• Basic Course in Understanding Korean Society, Level 5
• Comprehensive evaluation test for permanent residency
• Advanced Course in Understanding Korean Society, Level 5
• Comprehensive evaluation test for naturalization

KIIP Class Policies

• There are 3 semesters per year, and new classes open at the start of each semester. Check for available classes 1-2 weeks before.

• Level 0 and Level 1 classes often run together. After finishing Level 0 (15 hours), your teacher will help you sign up for Level 1.

• Level 5 classes may also start mid-semester due to their short duration.

• Important: Registration opens at 9 AM. Log in 10 minutes early as popular classes fill quickly.

Steps to Apply for a KIIP Class

1. Log in to SOCINET. Click 회원로그인 (Log in) and enter your ID and password.



Then, click 마이페이지 (My Page) at the top right.

2. In 마이페이지 (My Page), click 과정신청 (Apply for Class) to apply.
• Your assigned level will determine which classes you can see (e.g., if you’re Level 3, only Level 3 classes will be shown).

3. Scroll through the class list and choose between online or offline options.
• For offline classes, check the location.
• The list updates frequently, so check often at the start of the semester.

4. Focus on these columns:
• 운영기관명 = Institution name
• 주소 = Class location
• 과정및단계 = Class level
• 신청시간 = Registration time (opens at 09:00)
• 정원 (동포/그외) = Class capacity
• 신청 (동포/그외) = Applied students
• 대기 (동포/그외) = Waitlisted students
• 신청 정보 = Application information
• 신청가능 = Application available
• 신청마감 = Application closed
• 대기가능 = Waitlist available

5. Once you’ve found a suitable class, click the institution’s name and location.
• Review the class time (과정시간), days (요일), class time (과정시간), and class duration (인정시간) before confirming registration.
• Click 신청 (Apply) at the bottom to register.



※ If the number of applicants exceeds the course capacity, you can apply to be on the waiting list.
• The waiting list is limited to 3 people per course. After checking the course name, course period, and course progress, click 대기신청 (Apply for Waiting List) button.
• Click 확인 (Confirm) button to complete the waiting list application.

6. After registering, click 목록조회 to check your status. If the class appears in cyan-colored box, you’ve successfully enrolled.