KIIP / Social Integration Program (사회통합프로그램) / Checked 23 Oct 2026
KIIP score to level calculator (사전평가 단계 배정 계산기)
Type your KIIP pre-test written and oral scores. You get the stage the official bands give, from Stage 0 to Stage 5, whether the oral-under-3 rule applies, whether you reached 85 (the score that lets you sit the permanent-residence test without the course), and the course hours left from that stage. The bands are the ones kiiptest.org publishes, read on 23 Oct 2026.
A calculator, not your result. Your stage is the one on kiiptest.org.
01 / Free calculator
Your pre-test score
50 questions x 1.5 points. Enter the points, 0 to 75.
5 tasks x 5 points. Enter the points, 0 to 25.
Your stage
Enter both scores to see your stage: written 0–75 points (or 0–50 questions right, whole numbers) and oral 0–25.
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How it counts: written points plus oral points, with anything after the decimal point dropped (소수점 이하 절사), then the bands kiiptest.org publishes. An oral score under 3 overrides the total. Course hours are the Ministry of Justice figures per stage. ProSyllabus is independent and not affiliated with the Ministry of Justice or the Korea Immigration and Social Integration Foundation.
02 / The official bands
KIIP pre-test score bands and course stages
| Pre-test total | Stage | Course | Hours | Test at the end |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–2, or oral under 3 | 0 | Basic (기초) | 15 | None |
| 3–20 | 1 | Beginner 1 (초급1) | 100 | Stage 1 test |
| 21–40 | 2 | Beginner 2 (초급2) | 100 | Stage 2 test |
| 41–60 | 3 | Intermediate 1 (중급1) | 100 | Stage 3 test |
| 61–80 | 4 | Intermediate 2 (중급2) | 100 | Midterm evaluation (중간평가) |
| 81–100 | 5 | Understanding Korean society (한국사회이해) | 70 basic + 30 advanced | Comprehensive evaluation (종합평가) |
Bands: kiiptest.org, pre-evaluation. Hours and the test after each stage: Ministry of Justice notice 2024-478; the Ministry’s KIIP page gives Stage 5 as 70 hours for permanent residence and 100 for nationality. Stage 0 needs no pre-test: you can choose to start there when you apply on Socinet.
What the pre-test looks like
| Part | Questions | Time | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Written: multiple choice (38 Korean language, 10 Korean culture) | 48 | 60 min | 75 (50 x 1.5) |
| Written: short answers (Korean) | 2 | ||
| Oral: reading 1, comprehension 1, conversation 1, listen and speak 2 | 5 | 10 min | 25 (5 x 5) |
| Total | 55 | 70 min | 100 |
Two examiners assess five candidates together in the oral part. The whole session can take 3 to 4 hours with waiting. Results are normally out 13 days later on paper and 2 working days later on computer, after 16:00; holidays and the yearly schedule can move the date. Valid for 2 years from the result. Fee ₩38,000, VAT included. Sources: pre-evaluation, registration.
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Everything else about KIIP
The midterm and both comprehensive evaluations, fees and refunds, the computer test centres, the 2026 paper test dates and what each result gives you for permanent residence and naturalisation are on our KIIP hub.
KIIP score and level FAQs
What KIIP pre-test score do I need for each level?
The bands on kiiptest.org are: 0–2 points Stage 0, 3–20 Stage 1, 21–40 Stage 2, 41–60 Stage 3, 61–80 Stage 4 and 81–100 Stage 5. Decimals are dropped, not rounded. An oral score under 3 places you in Stage 0 whatever your written score.
How is the KIIP pre-test scored?
Out of 100. The written part is 50 questions in 60 minutes (48 multiple choice: 38 Korean language and 10 Korean culture, plus 2 short written answers), 1.5 points each, so 75 points. The oral part is 5 tasks in 10 minutes (reading, comprehension, conversation and two listen-and-speak tasks), 5 points each, so 25 points.
What happens if my oral score is under 3?
You are placed in Stage 0, whatever your written score. kiiptest.org states this next to the score bands.
Can I skip the KIIP course with 85 points?
You can skip to the test. With 85 or more on the pre-test you may sit the permanent-residence comprehensive evaluation within 2 years without taking the course. A pass counts only for the permanent-residence basic-knowledge requirement, not as completing the course.
How long is a KIIP pre-test result valid?
Two years from the day the result is announced.
Can I retake the pre-test to get a higher stage?
Some people can: for example, those placed but who never joined a course, or who started at Stage 0 without the pre-test. Your earlier course record (completions and attendance hours) is then cancelled, and the new stage applies even if it is lower than your current one.
How much does the KIIP pre-test cost?
₩38,000 on paper or on computer, VAT included, paid when you apply on kiiptest.org. Applications are online only.
Can this calculator tell me my official stage?
No. It applies the published bands to the scores you type. Check your official result on kiiptest.org under My page > Results.
Sources
All official, read in Korean on 23 Oct 2026.
- kiiptest.org: Pre-evaluation (사전평가)
- kiiptest.org: Registration, fee and refunds (접수 안내)
- kiiptest.org: Comprehensive evaluation (종합평가)
- Ministry of Justice: Social Integration Program (사회통합프로그램)
- Ministry of Justice notice 2024-478: course hours and benefits (PDF)
What we could not find
- Official sample papers for the pre-test.
- How the two examiners combine their oral marks into one score.
A calculator by ProSyllabus, not a Ministry of Justice page. Written by Prabhakar Jha.