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Korea Immigration & Integration Program<br />
WHat<br />
WHat<br />
A FREE (government subsidized) education program<br />
developed to help immigrants acquire basic<br />
knowledge and information about life in Korea<br />
(Korean Language and Culture, Understanding<br />
Korean Society, and etc.) so that they<br />
can adapt to and become self-reliant<br />
members of Korean society.<br />
WHERE<br />
There are 16 locations in Jeollabuk-do managed by the Jeonju<br />
Immigration Office. Nine of these locations are controlled by Woosuk<br />
University in Jeonju, and the other seven are controlled by Wonkwang<br />
University in Iksan. These two locations are where all Level tests are<br />
held. The majority of the classes are held either at universities, multicultural<br />
centers, or Catholic parishes. The following areas have at least<br />
one option for taking KIIP classes:<br />
TOPIK is the Test<br />
of Proficiency in Korean<br />
and aims to set a Korean<br />
Language learning path for<br />
those who do not speak Korean as<br />
their native tongue, and to promote the<br />
Korean language by officially evaluating<br />
their Korean Language proficiency.<br />
Woosuk Uni: Jeonju, Wanju (Yongjin Eup), Jinan, Imsil, Jangsu, Namwon<br />
Wonkwang University: Iksan, Gunsan, Jeongeup, Buan, Gochang<br />
A full list of KIIP centers may be found on socinet.go.kr under:<br />
사회통합프로그램 > 전국운영기관현황<br />
You may register for the KIIP program at the website listed above.<br />
TOPIK<br />
Test of Proficiency in Korean<br />
vs<br />
KIIP<br />
Korea Immigration &<br />
Integration Program<br />
when<br />
In 2019, there are 6 TOPIK tests of two types held on Sundays in Korea.<br />
TOPIK I: Beginner = Level 1 (80 pts pass), Level 2 (140 pts)<br />
TOPIK II: Intermediate = Level 3 (120 pts), Level 4 (150 pts)<br />
& Advanced = Level 5 (190 pts), Level 6 (230 pts)<br />
Apply Test Results<br />
62nd 12.11 - 12.17 Jan 13 1.31<br />
63rd 1.24 - 1.31 Apr 21 5.30<br />
64th 3.12 - 3.18 May 19 6.27<br />
65th 5.21 - 5.27 July 7 8.1<br />
66th 8.6 - 8.12 Oct 20 11.28<br />
Where<br />
WHEN<br />
There are generally three class periods<br />
through the year (listed below). In 2019,<br />
there are also 6 Level test periods,<br />
4 Mid-term test periods, and 10<br />
Final tests periods.<br />
1st: 1.1 - 5.18<br />
2nd: 5.19 - 8.31<br />
Three schools in Jeollabuk-do<br />
3rd: 9.1 - 12.20<br />
are TOPIK Testing Centers:<br />
1: Chonbuk National University, Jeonju<br />
2: Jeonju University, Jeonju<br />
3: Wonkwang University, Iksan<br />
67th 9.3 - 9.9 Nov 17 12.19<br />
TOPIK I is helf from 9:20 - 11:40am; TOPIK II is from 12:20 - 4:30pm<br />
22 Jeonbuk Life <strong>Magazine</strong> / <strong>Winter</strong> <strong>2018</strong> • Issue 13
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