KIIP 5 Comprehensive Test Guide (사회통합프로그램 종합평가 안내)


KIIP 5 Comprehensive Test (사회통합프로그램 종합평가) is the KIIP final test to complete the program. The test is divided into 2 tests for different purposes.

KIIP 5 Comprehensive Test for Permanent Residency (KIPRAT - 영수용 종합평가) is generally designed for persons who finish the level 5 basic course (70 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 5 Comprehensive Test for Naturalization (KINAT - 귀화용 종합평가) is generally designed for person who finish the level 5 advance course (100 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.

There are currently two methods of KIIP level tests being conducted simultaneously:

> Paper-based tests (PBT종합평가) are conducted around 8 times/year. The test is available on weekends in all regions in Korea. 

> Computer-based tests (CBT종합평가) are operated from 2022. Unlike the PBT level tests, the CBT level tests are available on weekdays in 2 test centers at Gwangmyeong city (광명시) and Daejeon city (대전시) only. However, its test schedule is more flexible around 2 times/month.

1.  KIIP 5 Comprehensive Test Schedule

Please refer to this page to the detailed test schedule:

KIIP Test Schedule /사회통합프로그램 평가 알아보기!


2. General Information

2.1 Check your test application status and test location by 

Visit kiiptest.org > applications & registrations > Confirmation and Cancellation/Refunds

2.2 All test takers are required to be present by 30 minutes before the test.

- Time to enter test room for computer-based tests (CBT종합평가) is divided by round. 
> First round is from 9:00 ~ 10:40
> Second round is from 10:40 ~ 12:10
> Third round is from 13:10 ~ 14:40
> Fourth round is from 14:50 ~ 16:20

- Time to enter test roon for Paper-based tests (PBT종합평가) is at 12:00 PM 

※ All test takers are required to present the ID card for verification.

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 (70 hours)

3.1.2 Other Eligible Applicants
- Anyone who has not completed the 5-step basic course of the Comprehensive Social Programs (70 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 (100 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


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)

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.


7.2 Benefits after passing Comprehensive Test for Naturalization- 귀화용 종합평가


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

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