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Benefits for completion of KIIP:
(1) Exemption for Naturalization Test and Interview; Shortening Waiting Time for Naturalization Examination
(2) Grant Maximum of 28 points for F2-7 visa (Point based Residence Visa)
(3) Exemption for TOPIK Score
- Change from F6 visa (Marriage Migrant VISA) to F5 visa (Permanent VISA)
- Change from F2 visa (Foreigner Minor Child of Korean National) to F5 visa (Permanent VISA)
- Change E9 Visa, E10 Visa, H2 visa to E7 Visa
Before joining the program, you should take a pre-test or submit your TOPIK score to assess which level you are fitting for. There are total 7 Levels starting from Level 0 to Level 6 with 7 textbooks.
Level 0 to 4 are for learning Korean language and culture (사회통합프로그램 한국어와 한국문화 교재). The detail information is provided below:
Level 0 ----------- KIIP - Pre-Beginner --------- 15 hours
Level 1 ----------- KIIP - Beginner 1 --------- 100 hours
Level 2 ----------- KIIP - Beginner 2 --------- 100 hours
Level 3 ----------- KIIP - Intermediate 1 --------- 100 hours
Level 4 ----------- KIIP - Intermediate 2 --------- 100 hours
You can download the books at: KIIP Level 0-4 PDF Textbook+Audio
After finishing the Korean language training, the Understanding Korean Society basic course will take 50 hours and the advance course will take 20 hours (한국사회이해 기본과정 심화과정 교재).
Level 5 ----------- Understanding Korean Society (basic) --------- 50 hours
Level 6 ----------- Understanding Korean Society (advance) ------ 50 hours
You can download the books at: KIIP Level 5-6 PDF Textbook
At the end of this course, there is a comprehensive test. When you pass the exam, you will receive a certificate for plus points when applying for Korean VISAs or Korean citizenship.
When you get enrolled in the KIIP class, the books will be given by the teacher at the price of from ~7000 to 9000 won/book.
