💰Costs from Jan 2025
KIIP Tuition Fees
From January 1, 2025, KIIP is no longer completely free. The government still subsidizes ~80% of costs, so fees remain low. Level 0 (Hangul basics) remains completely free.
💵 Fee Schedule by Level
- Level 0 — Hangul basics (15 hours): FREE
- Level 1 — Basic Korean (100 hours): ₩100,000
- Level 2 — Basic Korean continued (100 hours): ₩100,000
- Level 3 — Intermediate Korean (100 hours): ₩100,000
- Level 4 — Intermediate continued (100 hours): ₩100,000
- Level 5 Basic — Korean Society (70 hours): ₩70,000
- Level 5 Intensive — for naturalization (+30 hours): ₩30,000
- Total (Level 0→5 complete): ₩500,000 over several years
🎁 Attendance Discount (50% Refund)
- Attend 100% of all class hours → receive ₩50,000 refund per level
- OR receive instructor recommendation for exceptional attitude
- Discounted fee effectively: ₩50,000 per level with perfect attendance
- Ask your teacher before the level ends about the recommendation
🆓 Full Fee Exemptions
- Recipients of basic living subsidies (기초생활수급자)
- Individuals with severe disabilities
- Independence patriots and their families
- National merit honorees and their families
- Minors on F-1, F-2, G-1 visas meeting specific criteria
💳 How to Pay
- Log in to socinet.go.kr → My Page
- Click '결제' (Payment) in the Status section
- Select credit card (신용카드) or bank transfer (계좌이체)
- Fees are paid AFTER completing the class
- Must pay BEFORE registering for the level assessment
- Your level will NOT be marked complete until payment is made
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Failing to pay the tuition fee before the assessment registration deadline means your completion will not be recorded, even if you attended all classes.
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Never miss a single class — perfect attendance gets you a ₩50,000 refund each level. Over Levels 1–5, that saves you ₩250,000 total.
Official Source
Always verify on the official KIIP website