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Drive Korea With Confidence.
Everything Filipinos need to know about getting a Korean driver's license — from your first written test to your first solo drive, guided by people who've walked the same road.
Which Track Is Right for You?
Kabayan Dream Academy (KDA) runs two services under the Driving Academy. Pick the one that matches where you're starting from.
Starting From Zero.
For Kabayans with little to no driving experience who want to earn a brand-new Korean driver's license, start to finish.
- 12 sessions over 3 months, every Saturday, 10:00 AM – 12:00 NN
- Covers the written test, functional (skills) test, and road test
- Weekly mock tests to build toward a passing score
- Compulsory Mind Education built into every session
Already Hold a PH License.
For Kabayans who already hold a Philippine driver's license and want to convert it into a Korean one, with or without driving practice.
- Guidance through document requirements and the conversion process
- Optional Apostille assistance, processed from Korea to the Philippines and back
- Optional Refresher Course for hands-on practice on Korean roads
- Five packages depending on how much support you need
How the Program Runs.
A steady, three-month rhythm built for people learning to drive for the first time.
The Road to Your Driver's License.
Seven stops, from your first mock test to the day you walk out with a Korean license.
Multiple Mock Tests
Build familiarity with written-test question patterns before sitting the real exam.
Traffic Safety Education
A required 1-hour traffic safety education session, part of every applicant's process.
Health Check
A basic physical examination required before registering for the written exam.
Registration
Register at the driver's license examination office (운전면허시험장) for your tests.
Written Exam 학과시험
The knowledge test covering traffic rules, signs, and road markings.
Functional Driving Test 장내기능시험
A closed-course skills test evaluating basic vehicle control and maneuvers.
Road Driving Exam 도로주행시험
The final on-road test. Pass this, and your license is issued.
What You'll Learn, Month by Month.
Each month builds on the last: theory first, then vehicle control, then real road skills.
Foundations of Driving & Safety
- License application & process
- Understanding the Korean driving test
- Written test techniques
- Basic traffic knowledge & road signs
- Vehicle & motion fundamentals
- Safety driving & defensive driving
- Traffic violations & penalties
- Driver dos and don'ts
- Written exam · week 4
Functional Skills
- Vehicle familiarization & basic controls
- Pre-driving inspection, seat & mirrors
- Basic driving maneuvers
- Speed zones, hill starts, direction changes
- Lane and line control, signal operation
- Functional test techniques & scoring
- Guided practice & mock functional test
- Functional driving test · week 8
Actual Road Skills
- Real-road orientation & traffic awareness
- Lane changes, turns, U-turns, intersections
- Traffic interaction & vulnerable road users
- Defensive & hazard-perception driving
- Navigation & following test routes
- Road-test scoring & common deductions
- Guided road practice & mock road test
- Road driving exam · week 12
Weekly Mock Test Requirement
Throughout Month 1, students complete 7 mock tests per week (about 1 a day, 28 in total) to build toward a passing score of 60 or higher on the official written exam (학과시험).
Mind Education, Every Session
A compulsory part of every class, run with the International Mind Education Institute (IMEI). It focuses on emotional resilience, self-discipline, and responsible attitudes behind the wheel, because safe driving starts with a steady mindset.
Program & Government Fees.
The academy fee covers training. Government and examination fees are paid separately to Korean authorities.
| Item | Fee | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kabayan Dream Academy Membership | ₩20,000 | One-time membership fee |
| Driving Academy Enrollment Fee | ₩500,000 | Training program fee. Installments available: ₩250,000 + ₩250,000 (the 2nd is due before the written exam) |
Government & examination fees (paid separately)
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Physical / Health Check | ₩7,000 |
| Written Exam (학과시험) | ₩10,000 |
| Functional Driving Test (장내기능시험) | ₩25,000 |
| Practice License (연습면허) | ₩4,000 |
| Road Driving Test (도로주행시험) | ₩30,000 |
| License Issuance | ₩10,000 |
Government and examination fees are set by Korean authorities and may change. The academy does not set them.
Packages for Philippine License Holders.
Choose based on how much document help and driving practice you need.
Academy Membership
- Official academy membership
- Access to other KFC programs: Korean classes, barista, barbering, and more
For: every applicant.
License Conversion Only
- Conversion guidance & step-by-step instructions
- Document check before submission
Best for: documents already in hand, ready to convert.
Conversion + Apostille
- Apostille handled from the Philippines until it arrives in Korea
- License conversion assistance
Best for: full document processing, no driving practice needed.
Conversion + Apostille + Refresher
- Apostille assistance & license conversion
- Refresher driving course on Korean roads
- Basic driving assessment and instructor feedback
Best for: a valid license, plus document help and road practice.
Full Package
- Theory class, skills practice, and road practice from the beginning
- Step-by-step guidance until you complete the licensing process
Best for: starting from scratch and new to the whole process.
Refresher Course
- Practical driving training & basic assessment
- Instructor guidance and feedback
Best for: already licensed, just want practice and confidence.
Add-on: extra Road Practice for ₩100,000. Apostille Assistance on its own (if you can't process it in the Philippines yourself) is ₱4,000 and covers courier, LTO certification, and apostille processing.
Good to Know Before You Enroll.
- All academy payments are non-refundable, including membership, enrollment, and installment payments.
- Government, examination, and third-party fees are separate from academy fees and are set by the relevant authorities.
- The academy provides education, training, and guidance, but cannot guarantee that any applicant will pass an exam or receive a license. Final decisions rest with Korean government authorities.
- Remedial training is available as needed, with no fixed limit, until you're ready to pass your current stage.
Important Driving Sites in Korea.
Official government sources to double-check requirements, fees, and procedures alongside your KDA classes.
KOROAD: Driver's License Acquisition Guide
The Korea Road Traffic Authority's official English guide to the full license process: tests, required documents, and fees.
KOROAD: Foreign License Exchange Guide
Official English guidance on exchanging a foreign driver's license for a Korean one: eligibility, documents, and current fees.
Safe Driving Civil Service Portal (안전운전 통합민원)
KOROAD's main portal for booking exams, finding test centers, and other license services (in Korean).
DFA Apostille Application & Appointment System
The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs' official portal for apostille authentication, needed for license conversion.
Review the Agreement Forms.
Read the terms before your orientation, and ask KFC staff if anything is unclear.
Ready to Start Driving?
Get in touch with KFC to join the next Kabayan Dream Academy batch.
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