Korea Immigration and Integration Program(KIIP)

This program provides basic knowledge about the Korean language, economy, society, law and other information necessary for immigrants in adapting to the Korean society.

• Applicants

  Foreigners legally staying in Korea with a valid alien registration card or domestic residence report card, and naturalized residents who have been naturalized within 3 years of acquiring Korean nationality

• Application

  Online applicationApply

  • Via the Immigration & Social Integration Network website (https://www.socinet.go.kr/)

• Enrollment

  Apply for desired educational programs to educational institutions via the website

• Process

  • ① Sign up to be a member of the Social Integration Information Network and apply for the KIIP
  • ② Take a placement test before starting a course
  • ③ Check the assigned level, course curriculum and announcements
  • ④ Apply for the assigned course
  • ⑤ Complete Level 1,2,3 courses and take evaluations (supervised by the educational institutions)
  • ⑥ Complete a Level 4 course and receive an interim evaluation (supervised by the Ministry of Justice)
  • ⑦ Complete the 5 level Basic Courses
  • Applicants are required to complete the Basic courses to take the Comprehensive Assessment for Permanent Residency (supervised by the Ministry of Justice)
  • ⑧ Complete the 5 level Advanced Courses
  • Applicants are required to complete the Advanced Courses to take the Comprehensive Assessment for Naturalization (supervised by the Ministry of Justice)