💰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.

💡

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

socinet.go.kr