Approved driving instructor (ADI) fees
Approved driving instructor (ADI) test and registration fees are set by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA).
Fees for driving instructor training vary and are set by training organisations.
ADI qualifying test fees
You have to pass the qualifying tests before you register as an ADI with DVSA.
| Fee type | Cost |
|---|---|
| ADI part 1 test | 拢81 |
| ADI part 2 test | 拢111 |
| ADI part 3 test | 拢111 |
You have to pay the full amount again if you do not pass any of the tests, and want to take another one.
ADI registration and licence fees
You have to pay a fee to join the ADI register, get a trainee licence and renew your registration every 4 years.
| Fee type | Cost |
|---|---|
| First ADI certificate (or 鈥榖adge鈥�) | 拢300 |
| Trainee driving instructor licence | 拢140 |
| Renewal or re-registration | 拢300 |
| Replacement ADI certificate (or 鈥榖adge鈥�) | 拢3 |
There are different in Northern Ireland.
Pass Plus instructor fees
You have to pay a fee to register as a Pass Plus instructor. You also have to pay for any refill packs you need.
| Fee type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Pass Plus starter pack | 拢37 |
| Pass Plus refill pack | 拢29 |
DVSA special test fee
As an ADI, you can take the DVSA special test if you want your skills tested to the highest standard.
| Fee type | Cost |
|---|---|
| DVSA car special test | 拢144 |
Fleet driver trainer
As an ADI, you can join the register of fleet driver trainers if you have passed your fleet driver training qualification.
| Fee type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Registration | 拢120 |
| Renewal | 拢120 |
| Replacement fleet certificate (or 鈥榖adge鈥�) | 拢3.60 |
Official register of driving instructor trainers (ORDIT)
As an ADI, you can take ORDIT qualifications if you want to train people to become driving instructors.
| Fee type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Qualifying assessment | 拢151.20 |
| Registration with one training organisation | 拢120 |
| Registration with each extra training organisation you work for | 拢18 |
| ORDIT trainer reassessment | 拢151.20 |
| Replacement ORDIT certificate (or 鈥榖adge鈥�) | 拢3 |