Get your Korean driver's licence in English
SDA runs its theory class, textbook and written exam entirely in English. Six days of training, one ARC card, no Korean required — 30 minutes from central Seoul.
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Tell us what you need and we'll reply the same day with the cost and next start date.
Can foreigners get a Korean driver's licence?
Yes. Any foreign resident with a valid Alien Registration Card can enroll at a licensed Korean driving academy and sit the full licensing course. At Anyang Driving School the theory class and the written exam are delivered in English, so Korean language ability is not required. Training takes six days and the licence is valid for ten years.
- Required document
- Alien Registration Card + 2 photos
- Training time
- 6 days
- Class 2 car course
- 765,000 KRW
- Government test fees
- 55,000 + 55,000 KRW
- Written exam pass mark
- Class 1 · 70 / Class 2 · 60
- Licence validity
- 10 years
Ten years of foreign students, on our own course
Every photo below was taken at our Anyang campus — the same circuit, cars and instructors you'll train with.
Six days from enrollment to road test
The sequence is set by the Korea Road Traffic Authority. We book each stage for you and tell you exactly where to be.
- Day 01
Visit and enroll
Come to SDA on a Saturday before 12:00 and bring your Alien Registration Card — it's mandatory and no substitute is accepted. Choose Class 1 (up to a 12-ton truck) or Class 2 (car), automatic or manual. The physical aptitude test is completed on site.
- Day 01
English theory class
Three hours of theory in English from 13:00 to 16:00, straight after enrollment. This is the only English session each week, which is why enrollment and class fall on the same day.
- Day 02
Written exam
Taken at the Korea Road Traffic Authority licensing center, Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 15:00. The pass mark is 70 for Class 1 and 60 for Class 2. Call us as soon as you pass and we'll book your practical schedule.
- Day 03–04
Course practice and skills test
Four hours of technical course training on our own circuit, then the on-site skills test. Tests are held Tuesday and Friday at 11:00, and Saturday at 14:00.
- Day 05–06
Road training and road test
Six hours of on-road instruction along routes that mirror the examination course, followed by the road test. Tests run Monday to Saturday, 09:00 to 16:00.
- Issued
Collect your licence
Once you pass the road test the licence is issued within ten days, or you can collect it in person at the licensing center the same week. It stays valid for ten years.
What to bring on day one
- Alien Registration Card. A valid ARC is required — F, E, D and H visas are eligible. A tourist entry without an ARC is not.
- Two passport photos, 3.5 × 4.5 cm. There's a photo booth on site if you need them taken.
See the course and the test before you arrive
Most students say the exam is far less intimidating once they've seen the route. Every video is narrated in English.
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Every number, up front
Each figure below is what you pay us, in Korean won. Government test fees are collected separately and listed in full, so nothing appears on the day that you haven't already seen.
Before you compare
- VAT of 10% is already included in every price on this page.
- Government test fees are not included — car skills test 55,000 · motorcycle skills test 33,000 · road driving test 55,000 KRW.
- Three-month interest-free card installments are available.
Car — full program
Bus, heavy truck and trailer
Motorcycle
Road training for licence holders
Partial enrollment
Upgrades and condition changes
Questions foreign students ask us most
Can foreigners get a Korean driver's licence?
Yes. Any foreign resident holding a valid Alien Registration Card can enroll at a licensed Korean driving academy and take the full licensing course. At Anyang Driving School the theory class and written exam are delivered in English, so Korean language ability is not required.
Do I need to speak Korean?
No. The theory lecture, textbook and written exam at SDA are all in English, and the written test at the Korea Road Traffic Authority is available in English. Our instructors are experienced in teaching students with no Korean at all.
What documents do I need to enroll?
A valid Alien Registration Card and two passport photos measuring 3.5 × 4.5 cm. F, E, D and H visas are eligible; a tourist entry without an ARC is not. The physical aptitude test is done on site, so there's no hospital visit.
How long does it take?
Six days of training in total — enrollment and theory on day one, the written exam on day two, four hours of course practice on days three and four, and six hours of road training on days five and six. The licence itself is issued within ten days of passing the road test.
How much does it cost in total?
The full Class 2 car program is 765,000 KRW and Class 1 is 795,000 KRW, both including 10% VAT. Government test fees are separate: 55,000 KRW for the on-site skills test and 55,000 KRW for the road driving test. The textbook is 25,000 KRW.
Can I take the written test in English?
Yes. The written test is offered in English at Korea Road Traffic Authority licensing centres, Monday to Friday between 09:00 and 15:00. The pass mark is 70 out of 100 for Class 1 and 60 out of 100 for Class 2.
Which licence do I need for a scooter?
A motorized bicycle licence covers scooters, mopeds and electric kickboards up to 125 cc, and is available from age 16. Anything over 125 cc requires a Class 2 Small licence, available from age 18.
How do I get to the school from Seoul?
SDA is at 599 Anyang-ro, Manan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do — a ten-minute walk from Gwanak Station on Seoul Metro Line 1, and 30 to 40 minutes from central Seoul.
Theory is the only fixed point
Everything after Saturday's class is booked around your availability.
Getting here
- 599 Anyang-ro, Manan-gu, Anyang-si, Gyeonggi-do
안양시 만안구 안양로 599 - Gwanak Station, Seoul Metro Line 1 — a 10-minute walk. Around 30–40 minutes from central Seoul.
- Open Monday to Sunday, 09:00–18:00. For the English theory class, arrive by 12:00 on Saturday.
- +82-10-4701-6364
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Send us your details and we'll confirm the next available Saturday, the total cost for your licence type, and exactly what to bring.
