Reduced EDT Dublin
6 Lessons for Foreign Licence Holders
Already hold a foreign driving licence? You may qualify for Reduced EDT — just 6 RSA-approved lessons to obtain your full Irish licence. Door-to-door pickup across North Dublin.
What Is Reduced EDT in Ireland?
Reduced EDT is a shortened Essential Driver Training programme for people who already hold a valid full driving licence from a country outside the EU/EEA. Instead of completing the standard 12-lesson EDT course, qualifying applicants need only complete 6 RSA-approved EDT lessons before they are eligible to sit the Irish driving test.
The Reduced EDT scheme recognises that drivers holding a foreign licence already have foundational driving experience. The 6 lessons focus on Irish-specific road rules, traffic signs, driving standards, and the requirements of the RSA driving test — giving you the best possible preparation to pass your test first time.
At BP Driving School, our RSA-approved instructor covers Reduced EDT across all of North Dublin, including Swords, Finglas, Raheny, Malahide, Artane, Coolock, Clontarf, Baldoyle, Donabate, Killester, Portmarnock, and Santry. Lessons are available in English and Croatian, 7 days a week, with door-to-door pickup from your home or workplace.
Who Qualifies for Reduced EDT?
You qualify for Reduced EDT if you hold a full driving licence (not a learner permit) from a country that Ireland does not recognise for direct licence exchange. This means your country is outside the EU/EEA and not on Ireland's recognised exchange list (which includes Australia, Canada, Japan, South Korea, South Africa, New Zealand, UK and others who can swap directly). Common qualifying countries include:
Your licence must be a full licence, not a learner permit.
For most countries, your licence must be valid and not expired for more than 10 years.
You must have an Irish learner permit before starting EDT lessons. Apply via the NDLS.
Some countries have licence exchange agreements with Ireland — check the NDLS website first.
Reduced EDT Pricing in Dublin
Full 6-Lesson Reduced EDT
All 6 RSA-required lessons. Door-to-door pickup, English or Croatian instruction, manual or automatic.
Individual Reduced EDT Lesson
Book individual lessons if you need to top up remaining syllabus topics before your test.
How to Convert Your Foreign Licence to an Irish Licence
Visit the NDLS website to confirm your country's licence is eligible for Reduced EDT and not directly exchangeable.
Book an appointment at your local NDLS centre, pass the theory test, and obtain a Category B learner permit.
Book your 6 Reduced EDT lessons with BP Driving School. We cover all required RSA syllabus topics and log your progress.
Once your 6 lessons are complete, book your RSA driving test at your local test centre (e.g. Finglas, Raheny, Balbriggan).
Pass the RSA test and collect your full Irish Category B driving licence from the NDLS.
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