Minggu, 11 Juli 2021

How to register for a KIIP class with proper time and location on socinet.go.kr (from 2021)


2021 Guide to apply for a KIIP class with proper time and location on socinet.go.kr

In order to apply for a KIIP class, you have to meet one of the following conditions:
- 1st: take a level test (사전평가) and get your assigned level based on your test score
- 2nd: submit your valid TOPIK test score online or by visiting your local immigration office and get your assigned level
- 3nd: apply for the KIIP program and start from level 0 (without taking the level test)

KIIP class policy: 

There are 3 semesters each year. New KIIP Level 0 to 5 classes are about to open at the starting of each semester. You should check available classes 1-2 weeks in advance before the semester starts.  KIIP Level 0 and 5 classes can also be found in the middle of the semester because of the short class hours. 

KIIP 1st semester: 04 Jan - 02 May  || 2nd semester: 03 May - 15 Aug || 3rd semester: 16 Aug - 12 Dec.


* New policy from 2020:

  • Class registration time is changed from 0:00 AM to 9:00 AM. 
  • Due to the COVID19 pandemic, all KIIP classes are conducted online, so there is no restriction on the class location that you intend to apply for. 

Good point: This means you don't have to wait until midnight to register for class anymore.
Bad point: It is more difficult to register for class since more people want to apply for the same class.



Here are a step-by-step guide for applying a KIIP class:

Step 1: Visit www.socinet.go.kr, click 회원로그인 button, then enter your ID and password. After signed in, click 마이페이지 button at the top right corner of the page.



Step 2: In 마이페이지, click 과정신청 to start applying for a KIIP class.

Based on your assigned level, a list of corresponding classes will appear to register.
E.g. Your assigned level is 3, only level 3 classes will appear in the list.



Step 3: In the 과정신청 page, scroll down to see the class list. Since all KIIP classes are conducted online, you can apply for any class, regardless of its location. 

The list of classes will be updated frequently, make sure to check it often.




You should focus on the marked column as below:

- 운영기관명 = name of the institution conducting the class 
주소 = class location (check the location on google map whether it is close or convenient to you)
- 과정및단계 = class level (in level 5, you will see both 50h and 20h classes)
신청시간 = registration time (the registration opening time starts at 9:00 AM, so make sure to login your account before that 5 or 10 minutes)
정원 (동포 / 그외) = maximum number of (overseas Korean Visas / other Visas) students in the class (e.g. 3/12 students)
신청 (동포 / 그외) = number of applied students (e.g. 1/11 students out of 3/12 students)
대기 (동포 / 그외) = number of students in waiting list (0/3 waiting students)


Step 4: After locating a suitable class, click on the name of the institution conducting the class.


You should see the following items:

과정시간 (red) = the time period of the class (e.g. 2021.07.04 ~ 2021.07.18 = 0.5 months)
요일 = day of the week that the class opens ( = Monday,  = Tuesday,  = Wednesday,  = Thursday,  = Friday,  = Saturday,  = Sunday)
과정시간 (blue) = class time
인정시간 = number of hours per class
After checking all the above information, click 신청 at the bottom right corner and confirm again to register.



Step 5: Click the 목록조회 button, next to the 신청 button. If the applied class in the list becomes blue, you have successfully registered for a KIIP class.



Note that Near the starting day of your class, if the number of registered students is much less than its quota, e.g. (신청) 1/4 out of (정원) 3/12, the class will likely be canceled. You should cancel your current class registration and apply for another class with more registered students.

Also, before the starting day of your class 1 or 2 days, your class teacher will contact you in advance via text message or kakaotalk. 

For more detailed guide to a KIIP online class, please refer to this post:


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Sabtu, 03 Juli 2021

2021 KIIP Student Guide to an Online Class by Ministry of Justice

2021 Korean Integration and Immigration Program Student Guide to a Webinar Online Class (PDF) by Korea Ministry of Justice

As the spread of Covid-19 and collective infections continue in 2021, all KIIP classes are being conducted as online video classes. 


Before the start of your class 1 or 2 days, your teacher will often inform you via a text message and ask you to use kakaotalk, and then send you the class link via his/her kakao class group. You should contact your teacher if you haven't received the link at the starting day of your class. 

You also need to prepare your foreigner registration card and show it to your teacher for checking attendance.

KIIP class software varies depending on your class teacher. Some teachers use ZOOM and some others use Cisco Webex to host their class. 

For ZOOM-based classes, you can study on any platforms (Macbook, Android, and Windows). 

For Webex-based class, depending on your teacher's preferences, you can only use Android table/phone or Windows PC to study. Macbook is possible but sometimes not.

In case you can't use your MacBook or iPad, you should install Windows on your MAC using either Parallels or a Virtual drive. For details and supports, join our KIIP group on Facebook.


For the convenience of the participants, please refer to the KIIP online video education manual on ZOOM and precautions before participating a class provided by Korea Ministry of Justice as below:


Download the KIIP Student Guide to Online Class in PDF

Mediafire OR Socinet

Or 

Read the Student Guide to KIIP online class below:























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2021 KIIP Test Schedule & KIIP completion policy /사회통합프로그램 평가 일정 알림


2021 KIIP Test Schedule /사회통합프로그램 평가 알아보기!

“From 2021/03/10, the KIIP test registration  fee has changed. Whenever you apply for a KIIP test, including pre-test –사전평가, mid-term test – 중간평가, and comprehensive test – 종합평가, you have to pay the application fee of 38,000 won for each time taking test.”


Year
2018
2021
Number of tests
18 times /year
25 times /year
(10 level tests, 5 midterm tests, and 10 comprehensive tests)
Application fee
Free
38 000 won
Test location
Automatically assigned after test registration
Test-takers select the test location
Application procedure
Signup and register for a KIIP class & test at:
www.socinet.go.kr

Signup and register for KIIP class at: www.socinet.go.kr
Signup and apply for a KIIP test at:
www.kiiptest.org


1. 2021 KIIP Test Schedule

*The test schedule is subjected to change depending on many factors such as the recent COVID19 outbreak
*Please refer to the KIIP test homepage for the latest test schedule: www.kiiptest.org

Number

Pre-test (10 times)

Application date

(MM.DD)

Test date

(MM.DD)

Application date

(MM.DD)

1

12.22 (Tue) ~ 12.28 (Mon)

01.09 (Sat)

01.22 (Fri)

2

02.02 (Tue) ~ 02.08 (Mon)

02.20 (Sat)

03.05 (Fri)

3

03.03 (Wed) ~ 03.09 (Tue)

03.20 (Sat)

04.02 (Fri)

4

03.30 (Tue) ~ 04.05 (Mon)

04.17 (Sat)

04.30 (Fri)

5

05.11 (Tue) ~ 05.17 (Mon)

05.29 (Sat)

06.11 (Fri)

6

06.08 (Tue) ~ 06.14 (Mon)

06.26 (Sat)

07.09 (Fri)

7

07.20 (Tue) ~ 07.26 (Mon)

08.07 (Sat)

08.20 (Fri)

8

08.31 (Tue) ~ 09.06 (Mon)

09.18 (Sat)

10.06 (Wed)

9

09.28 (Tue) ~ 10.04 (Mon)

10.16 (Sat)

10.29 (Fri)

10

11.09 (Tue) ~ 11.15 (Mon)

11.27 (Sat)

12.10 (Fri)


Read details about KIIP Pre-Test & Sample: 
KIIP Pre-Test Guide (사회통합프로그램 사전평가 안내)

Read details about Applying KIIP Pre-test via Email Registration: 

Number

Mid-term test (5 times)

Application date

(MM.DD)

Test date

(MM.DD)

Result date

(MM.DD)

1

01.05 (Tue) ~ 01.11 (Mon)

01.23 (Sat)

01.29 (Fri)

2

02.09 (Tue) ~ 02.15 (Mon)

02.27 (Sat)

03.05 (Fri)

3

04.27 (Tue) ~ 05.03 (Mon)

05.15 (Sat)

05.24 (Mon)

4

07.27 (Tue) ~ 08.02 (Mon)

08.14 (Sat)

08.20 (Fri)

5

11.30 (Tue) ~ 12.06 (Mon)

12.18 (Sat)

12.24 (Fri)


Read details about KIIP Mid-term Test & Sample: 
KIIP Mid-term Test Guide (사회통합프로그램 중간평가 안내)


Number

Comprehensive test (10 times)

Application date

(MM.DD)

Test date

(MM.DD)

Application date

(MM.DD)

1

01.19 (Tue) ~ 01.25 (Mon)

02.06 (Sat)

02.16 (Tue)

2

02.16 (Tue) ~ 02.22 (Mon)

03.06 (Sat)

03.12 (Fri)

3

03.16 (Tue) ~ 03.22 (Mon)

04.04 (Sun)

04.09 (Fri)

4

04.13 (Tue) ~ 04.19 (Mon)

05.01 (Sat)

05.10 (Mon)

5

05.25 (Tue) ~ 05.31 (Mon)

06.12 (Sat)

06.18 (Fri)

6

06.22 (Tue) ~ 06.28 (Mon)

07.10 (Sat)

07.16 (Fri)

7

08.17 (Tue) ~ 08.23 (Mon)

09.04 (Sat)

09.10 (Fri)

8

09.10 (Fri) ~ 09.16 (Thu)

10.02 (Sat)

10.08 (Fri)

9

10.26 (Tue) ~ 11.01 (Mon)

11.13 (Sat)

11.19 (Fri)

10

11.23 (Tue) ~ 11.29 (Mon)

12.11 (Sat)

12.17 (Fri)


Read details about KIIP Comprehensive Test & Samples:
KIIP Comprehensive Test Guide (사회통합프로그램 종합평가 안내)





2. NEW procedure for applying a KIIP test


Please read detailed guideline for applying a KIIP test here:


3. Information about KIIP comprehensive test

3.1 Permanent resident test [영주용 종합평가]


Permanent resident test (1)
[영주용 종합평가]
Permanent resident test (2)
[영주 신청자 대상 영주용 종합평가]
Applicable persons
Persons who have finished taking the KIIP level 5 (50 hours) course
Person who have the level test score of over 85 points and don’t take the KIIP level 5 (50 hours) course
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.


3.2 Naturalization test [귀화용 종합평가]


Naturalization test (1)
[귀화용 종합평가]
Naturalization test (2)
[귀화 신청자 대상 귀화용 종합평가]
Applicable persons
- Persons who have finished taking the KIIP level 5 (70 hours) course
- Persons who finished the KIIP program by repeated taking the KIIP class before 2018.3.1
- Married immigrants completed with scoring of 50 ~ 59 in 12 years
- Person who haven’t finished the KIIP level 5 (70 hours) course.
- Persons who applied for naturalization after 2018.3.1 (can only take a maximum of 3 tests / year)
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



4. Policy changes about the completion of KIIP program (level 4 & 5)

From 2020.09.01, the completion standard of the KIIP Level 4 & 5 for persons who retake the KIIP Level 4 & 5 will change as follows:



‘Old’ KIIP completion standard
(until 2020.09.1)*
‘New’ KIIP completion standard
(after 2020.09.1)
Level 4
- You take the level 4 class and pass the mid-term exam, you receive the level 4 completion certificate, and advance to the level 5

- If you fail the 1st exam (below 60 points):

+ You can retake the test again and again until your score is above 60 points without retaking the 2nd class, you receive the level 4 completion certificate, and advance to the level 5

+ You retake the class 2nd time, you receive the level 4 completion certificate, and advance to the level 5.
- You take the level 4 class and pass the mid-term exam, you receive the level 4 completion certificate, and advance to the level 5

- If you fail the 1st exam (below 60 points):

+ You can retake the test again and again until your score is above 60 points without retaking the 2nd class, you receive the level 4 completion certificate, and advance to the level 5

+ You retake the 2nd class and retake the exam repeatedly until you score above 40 points, you receive the level 4 completion certificate, and advance to the level 5

Level 5
- You take the level 5 class (50h or 70h course) and pass the comprehensive exam, you receive the level 5 completion certificate and the test passing certificate.

- If you fail the 1st exam (below 60 points):

+ You can retake the test again and again until your score is above 60 points without retaking the 2nd class, you receive the level 5 completion certificate and the test passing certificate

You retake the class 3 times (taking 1st class --> fail exam --> taking 2ndclass --> fail exam --> taking 3rd class), you receive the level 5 completion certificate. 
- You take the level 5 class (50h or 70h course) and pass the comprehensive exam, you receive the level 5 completion certificate and the test passing certificate.

- If you fail the 1st exam (below 60 points):

+ You can retake the test again and again until your score is above 60 points without retaking the 2nd class, you receive the level 5 completion certificate and the test passing certificate

+ You retake the 2nd class and retake the exam repeatedly until you score above 40 points, you receive the level 5 completion certificate (you can't receive the test passing certificate since you haven't passed the test). 

Important:  To waive the naturalization interview, you have to pass the 70h (귀화용) test with 60 points or more. Getting only the level 5 completion certificate won't help you waive the interview.


* Comment: The old completion standard (mostly called AUTOPASS policy) is better for persons taking KIIP level 4. The new completion standard is better for persons taking the KIIP level 5.

* What is the difference between the KIIP level 5 completion certificate (이수증) and comprehensive exam passing certificate (합격증)

For example, when applying for the permanent VISA (F5),
+ Person with only the KIIP level 5 completion certificate gets 15 bonus points
+ Person with the comprehensive exam passing certificate gets 10 bonus points 
+ Person with both the KIIP level 5 completion certificate and comprehensive exam passing certificate get 25 bonus points.



5. More about KIIP program: curriculum, class and other information

Please read the detail guide here: http://www.koreantopik.com/2018/01/complete-guide-to-korea-immigration.html

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