MOTORCARS - BASIC THEORY COURSE (FOREIGN LICENCE CONVERSION)
3-step guide for Foreign Licence Conversion
Step 1: Enrol in Basic Theory Course if you fulfil Traffic Police's Foreign Licence conversion requirements.
Step 2 : Pass the Basic Theory Test (BTT)
Step 3 : Apply for the conversion in person at Traffic Police upon passing the BTT
Course Overview
This course is applicable for learners who would like to have comprehensive learning resources to prepare for their Basic Theory Test (BTT).
Enrolment Pre-Requisites
- At least 18 years old.
- Learners must be able to pass the eyesight and colour-blindness tests.
- Learner holding other valid licence class: Not accumulated more than 12 demerit points under the Driver Improvement Point System (DIPS).
- Applicants above the age of 65 or pregnant learners must produce a certified doctor’s letter stating that he/she is fit
to drive during the period of training.
Important Notes
- Please enrol online.
- Enrolment Fee paid is non-refundable and non-transferable.
- WP/SP holders: Eye-sight test is required before you can book Basic Theory Test (BTT) online and apply for your eProvisional Driving Licence (ePDL*). After you have enrolled online, please check your Inbox/Spam/Junk folder for the email confirmation to book an eye-sight test appointment. You can only book BTT online after you have passed the eye-sight test at the Customer Service Counter.
- EP/DP/PR holders/Singaporeans: Eye-sight test is not required after you have enrolled online. After successful enrolment, you can proceed to book BTT online via CDC website/myCDC app. Please check your Inbox/Spam/Junk folder for the login details.
- You only need to pass Basic Theory Test (BTT) for conversion. The approval will be subjected to the Traffic Police approval. Once you have passed BTT, please proceed to the Traffic Police Headquarter at 10 Ubi Avenue 3, Singapore 408865 for conversion.
- For change of FIN to NRIC number, you are required to update Traffic Police and our centre before your test. Otherwise, you will be disqualified from taking your BTT.
*ePDL is required for practical training and Traffic Police Practical Test to be eligible to drive a Class 3/3A commercial vehicle.
Download our Basic Theory Course ebrochure
e-Learning
e-Learning provides learners with an online platform to learn driving theory. What used to be taught through text books in classrooms can now be easily accessible anywhere, anytime. The curriculum is broken down into short modules to allow for easier understanding. Apart from the content, each module also consists of a quiz to enable learners to gauge their understanding.
Each learner has 15 hours of access to Basic Theory e-Learning materials.
(Access is limited to validity of the learner's account)
e-Trial
Each session of e-Trial is 50 minutes with access to a total of 15 sets of questions and answers.
Learners are entitled to 4 free sessions for Basic Theory Test.
e-Trial is available both in the classroom and online. Online e-Trial can be assessed through your mobile phone or computer.
Booking of classroom e-Trial can be made via:-
- Mobile app
- Online booking system
Internal Evaluation
The Internal Evaluation (IE) is a mock test that simulates the actual Traffic Police BTT. The IE enables learners to enhance their familiarity with the format and standards required by the actual TP BTT .
School learners must book and attend in person the compulsory Internal Evaluation before the actual Traffic Police Basic Theory Test. This applies to first time learners.
Booking of IE can be made via:-
- Mobile app
- Online Booking System
Online Theory (Optional)
In BTT online lessons, learners learn about BTT content under the guidance of a trainer in a large group setting. There are two lessons each for both BTT. The duration of each lesson is 100 minutes.
Booking of online theory lessons can be made via:-
- Mobile app
- Online Booking System
Group Tuition (Optional)
The Group Tuition is a session which provides learners with more personalised and customized coaching in BTT in a small group setting. As the class size is smaller, learners receive more individual attention from the instructor who can then better cater to the different learning pace of each learner. The duration of each lesson is 100 minutes.
Booking of group tuition can be made via:-
- Mobile app
- Online Booking System
Course Fees starting from 1 Jan 2023
| Fees include 8% GST | ||
|---|---|---|
| (A) | Basic Theory Enrolment Fee + (F) Internal Evaluation + (G) Basic Theory Test Includes eLearning, eTrial Tests and Theory lessons. Fees will apply for additional eTrial Test bookings. |
$78.86 (3-month membership) |
| Membership Renewal Fee | $32.40 (3-month extension) | |
| (B) | Eyesight Test (Applicable to WP / SP pass holders) | $1.84 |
| (C) | 15 hours of e-Learning | FREE |
| (D) | e-Trial sessions x4 | FREE |
| (E) | Theory Lessons (Online) |
FREE |
| (F) | Internal Evaluation (Classroom) |
$7.56 per session |
| (G) | Basic Theory Test (Classroom) |
$6.50 |
Ready to Enrol Online?
If you are an Employment Pass/Dependent Pass/ non-Work Permit/ non S-Pass holder : Enrol Online for Basic Theory Course (Foreign Licence Conversion) for EP / DP / PR / SINGAPOREAN
If you are a Work Permit/ S-Pass pass holder : Enrol Online for Basic Theory Course (Foreign Licence Conversion) for WP / SP
