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| Kiip level test guide |
There are currently two methods of KIIP level tests being conducted simultaneously:
> Paper-based tests (PBT사전평가) are conducted around 10 times/year. The test is available on weekends in all regions in Korea. Some special level tests that only certain VISA types such as E-9 and C-3-8 can apply are sometimes conducted.
> Computer-based tests (CBT사전평가) 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 20 times/month.
1. KIIP Pre-Test Schedule
Please refer to this page to the detailed test schedule:
2. Information regarding the Level-Test registration time
The application opening hour is 9:00 AM in the 1st registration day.*In order to prevent massive applicants applying for the test at the same time, the applicants have to wait in turn.
*Time spent after login is limited to 5 minutes per person. (Including card payment, real-time account transfer, and installation of the banking security software)
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| Turn-based access in KIIP test registration |
3. General Information
3.1 Check your test application status and test location by
Visit kiiptest.org > applications & registrations > Confirmation and Cancellation/Refunds
3.2 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.
4. How to Take the Tests
4.1 Eligibility
Foreigners or naturalized citizens in legal status with a valid foreigner registration card or residency card.
Foreigners or naturalized citizens in legal status with a valid foreigner registration card or residency card.
※ However, naturalized citizens who were naturalized more than 3 years ago may take the pre-test and/or take courses with a prior approval of the President of Immigration Office.
4.2 Disqualification
- Anyone who has already been placed through the pre-test and taking a course
- Anyone who is in the 6-month suspension period
- Anyone who have been dismissed and suspended from the Comprehensive Social Programs
4.3 Retaking of the Pre-test
The following persons may retake the pre-test to be placed in a new course, if desired:
※In this case, however, the previous courses (completion, hours of attendance, etc.) will be invalidated and the applicants may be placed in a level lower than the previous level.
- Anyone who is past the 6-month suspension period
- Anyone who is taking the level 0 courses without taking the pre-test
- Anyone who is placed in a level through a method other than the pre-test
- Anyone who is past the 6-month suspension period
- Anyone who is taking the level 0 courses without taking the pre-test
- Anyone who is placed in a level through a method other than the pre-test
4.4 Exemptions from the Pre-test
- Anyone who is willing to take the Comprehensive Social Programs from "Level 0 (Basic Korean)"
- Anyone who has taken the Test of Proficiency in Korean offered the National Institute for International Education of the Ministry of Education
- Anyone who has been married to a Korean citizen and has entered Korea with a spouse visa after proving that they have basic Korean proficiency in accordance with the Spouse Immigration (F-6) Visa Guidelines amended as of April 1, 2014
- Anyone who has been married to a Korean citizen and it has not been 2 years since all levels of the Korean language programs of the Ministry of Gender Equality & Family
- Anyone who is willing to take the Comprehensive Social Programs from "Level 0 (Basic Korean)"
- Anyone who has taken the Test of Proficiency in Korean offered the National Institute for International Education of the Ministry of Education
- Anyone who has been married to a Korean citizen and has entered Korea with a spouse visa after proving that they have basic Korean proficiency in accordance with the Spouse Immigration (F-6) Visa Guidelines amended as of April 1, 2014
- Anyone who has been married to a Korean citizen and it has not been 2 years since all levels of the Korean language programs of the Ministry of Gender Equality & Family
5. KIIP Pre-Test structure
Test Type
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Question Type
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Evaluation Criteria
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Number of Questions
(55) |
Test Duration
(70 min) |
Scoring
(100 pts) |
Written Test
(50 questions, 60 minutes) |
Multiple choices
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Korean
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38
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60 minutes
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75 pts
(50 questions × 1.5 pts) |
Culture
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10
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Short answers
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Korean
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2
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Oral Test
(5 questions, 10 minutes) |
Reading
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Korean
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1
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10 minutes
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25 pts
(5 questions × 5 pts) |
Comprehension
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Korean
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1
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Communication
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Korean
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1
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Listen & Speak
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Korean
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2
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7. Guide to Application & Registration of the Pre-Test
Apply the KIIP Pre-Test Online at www.kiiptest.org:
8. Term of Validity and Announcement of Results
The placement results will be valid for 2 years from the day of announcement of results and the applicants may enroll in the placed level of the Comprehensive Social Programs.