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KIIP Comprehensive Test Guide (사회통합프로그램 종합평가 안내) |
KIIP Comprehensive Test (사회통합프로그램 종합평가) is the final test of the KIIP program. The test is divided into 2 tests for different purposes.
KIIP Comprehensive Test for Permanent Residency (KIPRAT - 영수용 종합평가) is generally designed for persons who finish the level 5 basic course (50 hours). The exam comprehensively tests the applicant's Korean language skills and understanding of Korean society, mostly on the basics of the Korean language, culture (Levels 1~4), and society, which they would need as a permanent resident.
KIIP Comprehensive Test for Naturalization (KINAT - 귀화용 종합평가) is generally designed for person who finish the level 5 advance course (70 hours). The exam comprehensively tests the applicant's basic and advanced Korean language skills and understanding of Korean society, mostly on the Korean language, culture (Levels 1~4), and society, which they would need as a permanent resident.
1. KIIP Comprehensive Test Schedule 2020
2. General Information- Check the test location and results under the View Scores menu.
- All test takers are required to be present by 30 minutes before the test.
※ All test takers are required to present the application slip, ID card, and stationery (black marker for OMR cards, correction tape, etc.)
3.1.1 Eligibility
- Anyone who has completed the 5-step basic course of the Comprehensive Social Programs (50 hours)
3.1.2 Other Eligible Applicants
- Anyone who has not completed the 5-step basic course of the Comprehensive Social Programs (50 hours), but a score of 85 or higher has been acquired from the pre-test within 2 years
3.2.1 Eligibility
- Anyone who has completed all 5 steps of the programs (70 hours)
- Completed the courses for naturalization before March 1, 2018
- Spouse immigrants who received 50~59 points from the 2012 Comprehensive Test
3.2.2 Other Eligible Applicants
- Anyone who has not completed the 5-step courses, but applied for naturalization before March 1, 2018
- May apply for the test up to 3 times in a year from the day of application for naturalization approval
*Scoring for multiple choices (subject to change):
4.1 Comprehensive Test for Permanent Residency- 영수용 종합평가: 14 questions×1.5 pts, 22 questions×2 pts
4.2 Comprehensive Test for Naturalization- 귀화용 종합평가: 7 questions×1 pt, 29 questions×2 pts
※The oral test may take up to 3-4 hours according to the waiting time.
- The writing test is limited within 200 characters.
- The interview test is composed of speaking and conversation with 2 examiners.
7.1 Benefits after passing the Comprehensive Test for Permanent Residency- 영수용 종합평가
*For accurate information, read the below Korean version:
7.2.1 귀화용 종합평가 합격혜택
- 영주 신청 시 기본소양요건 충족 : 인정
- 귀화 신청자 대상 귀화용 종합평가 합격 : 인정
- 귀화용 이수완료 : 인정
이수완료 혜택 부여
- 귀화면접심사 면제 : 인정
7.2.2 귀화 신청자 대상 귀화용 종합평가 합격혜택
- 영주 신청 시 기본소양요건 충족 : 인정
- 귀화 신청자 대상 귀화용 종합평가 합격 : 인정
- 귀화용 이수 완료 : 인정하지 않음
이수완료 혜택 없음
- 귀화면접심사 면제 : 인정하지 않음
- 사회통합프로그램 5단계 배정
7.2.3 귀화 신청자 대상 귀화용 종합평가 합격자가 사회통합프로그램 5단계 기본과정을 수료할 경우 별도의 평가 없이 영주용 이수완료되며, 추가로 심화과정을 수료할 경우 별도의 평가 없이 귀화적격과정 이수완료.
3. Application for the Tests
3.1 Application for the Comprehensive Test for Permanent Residency- 영수용 종합평가
3.1.1 Eligibility
- Anyone who has completed the 5-step basic course of the Comprehensive Social Programs (50 hours)
3.1.2 Other Eligible Applicants
- Anyone who has not completed the 5-step basic course of the Comprehensive Social Programs (50 hours), but a score of 85 or higher has been acquired from the pre-test within 2 years
3.2 Application for the Comprehensive Test for Naturalization- 귀화용 종합평가
3.2.1 Eligibility
- Anyone who has completed all 5 steps of the programs (70 hours)
- Completed the courses for naturalization before March 1, 2018
- Spouse immigrants who received 50~59 points from the 2012 Comprehensive Test
3.2.2 Other Eligible Applicants
- Anyone who has not completed the 5-step courses, but applied for naturalization before March 1, 2018
- May apply for the test up to 3 times in a year from the day of application for naturalization approval
4. KIIP Comprehensive Test structure
※ If you can't see the table properly, click here to see its picture version.
Test Type | Question Type | Number of Questions (45) | Test Duration (70) | Scoring (100 pts) | Answer Sheets |
Written Test (40 questions, 60 minutes) | Multiple choices | 36 | 50 minutes | 65 pts* | OMR card |
Writing | 4 | 10 minutes | 10 pts (4 questions × 2.5 pts) | 200-letter writing test sheet | |
Oral test (5 questions, 10 minutes) | Oral test | 5 | 10 minutes | 25 pts (5 questions × 5 pts) | Oral test score sheet |
*Scoring for multiple choices (subject to change):
4.1 Comprehensive Test for Permanent Residency- 영수용 종합평가: 14 questions×1.5 pts, 22 questions×2 pts
4.2 Comprehensive Test for Naturalization- 귀화용 종합평가: 7 questions×1 pt, 29 questions×2 pts
※The oral test may take up to 3-4 hours according to the waiting time.
- The writing test is limited within 200 characters.
- The interview test is composed of speaking and conversation with 2 examiners.
5. KIIP Comprehensive Test Sample
Visit: NEW KIIP Comprehensive Test for Permanent Residency (영수용 종합평가) Sample
Visit: NEW KIIP Comprehensive Test for Naturalization (귀화용 종합평)가 Sample
Visit: NEW KIIP Comprehensive Test for Naturalization (귀화용 종합평)가 Sample
6. Checking the test result
Passing Scores: 60 out of 100 or higher (rounded to the nearest ones)
※ Failed if not present for all the tests (both excused or unexcused)
※ Failed if not present for all the tests (both excused or unexcused)
7. Benefits after passing the KIIP comprehensive test
7.1 Benefits after passing the Comprehensive Test for Permanent Residency- 영수용 종합평가
Permanent resident test (1) [영주용 종합평가] | Permanent resident test (2) [영주 신청자 대상 영주용 종합평가] | |
Applicable persons | Anyone who has completed the 5-step basic course of the Comprehensive Social Programs (50 hours) | Anyone who has not completed the 5-step basic course of the Comprehensive Social Programs (50 hours), but a score of 85 or higher has been acquired from the pre-test within 2 years |
Benefits | - Meeting the basic requirement when applying for the permanent resident visa. - Exempt from Korean proficiency interview & get additional points for point-based visas | - Meeting the basic requirement when applying for the permanent resident visa. - Not exempt from interview or getting additional points. However, one can get the full benefits if taking the KIIP level 5 class. |
*For accurate information, read the below Korean version:
7.1.1영주용 종합평가 합격혜택
- 영주 신청 시 기본소양요건 충족 : 인정
- 영주용 이수완료 : 인정
※ 이수완료 혜택(한국어 능력 입증면제, 가점 등 점수부여 등) 부여
7.1.2 영주 신청자 대상 영주용 종합평가 합격혜택
- 영주 신청 시 기본소양요건 충족 : 인정
- 영주용 이수완료 : 인정하지 않음
※ 이수완료 혜택 없음
7.1.3 단, 영주 신청자 대상 영주용 종합평가 합격자가 사회통합프로그램 5단계 기본과정을 수료할 경우, 별도의 평가 없이 영주용 이수완료.
7.2 Benefits after passing Comprehensive Test for Naturalization- 귀화용 종합평가- 영주 신청 시 기본소양요건 충족 : 인정
- 영주용 이수완료 : 인정
※ 이수완료 혜택(한국어 능력 입증면제, 가점 등 점수부여 등) 부여
7.1.2 영주 신청자 대상 영주용 종합평가 합격혜택
- 영주 신청 시 기본소양요건 충족 : 인정
- 영주용 이수완료 : 인정하지 않음
※ 이수완료 혜택 없음
7.1.3 단, 영주 신청자 대상 영주용 종합평가 합격자가 사회통합프로그램 5단계 기본과정을 수료할 경우, 별도의 평가 없이 영주용 이수완료.
Naturalization test (1) [귀화용 종합평가] | Naturalization test (2) [귀화 신청자 대상 귀화용 종합평가] | |
Applicable persons | - Anyone who has completed all 5 steps of the programs (70 hours) - Completed the courses for naturalization before March 1, 2018 - Spouse immigrants who received 50~59 points from the 2012 Comprehensive Test | - Anyone who has not completed the 5-step courses, but applied for naturalization before March 1, 2018 - May apply for the test up to 3 times in a year from the day of application for naturalization approval |
Benefits | - Meeting the basic requirement when applying for the naturalization - Exempt from the naturalization interview | - Meeting the basic requirement when applying for the naturalization - Not exempt from the naturalization interview |
*For accurate information, read the below Korean version:
- 영주 신청 시 기본소양요건 충족 : 인정
- 귀화 신청자 대상 귀화용 종합평가 합격 : 인정
- 귀화용 이수완료 : 인정
이수완료 혜택 부여
- 귀화면접심사 면제 : 인정
7.2.2 귀화 신청자 대상 귀화용 종합평가 합격혜택
- 영주 신청 시 기본소양요건 충족 : 인정
- 귀화 신청자 대상 귀화용 종합평가 합격 : 인정
- 귀화용 이수 완료 : 인정하지 않음
이수완료 혜택 없음
- 귀화면접심사 면제 : 인정하지 않음
- 사회통합프로그램 5단계 배정
7.2.3 귀화 신청자 대상 귀화용 종합평가 합격자가 사회통합프로그램 5단계 기본과정을 수료할 경우 별도의 평가 없이 영주용 이수완료되며, 추가로 심화과정을 수료할 경우 별도의 평가 없이 귀화적격과정 이수완료.
