Freshers Driving School has helped over 1,000 international students and overseas drivers get their Victorian licence. Patient instruction, clear English explanations, free pickup from your campus or accommodation. From $70.
As an international student in Melbourne, having a Victorian driver's licence opens up the city enormously — from weekend trips to the Mornington Peninsula, to getting to work, clinical placements or internships that public transport can't easily reach. Freshers has helped over 1,000 international students and overseas drivers navigate Victoria's licensing system.
The process depends on where you're from. Some international students need to sit the full VicRoads learner knowledge test and complete 120 logbook hours. Others — particularly those from countries with licence exchange agreements — may be able to convert their overseas licence directly. Kev will assess your situation in your first lesson and explain exactly what you need to do.
If you hold a valid overseas licence, you may be able to convert it to a Victorian licence. Most international students need 3–8 lessons to learn Melbourne's unique road rules before sitting the VicRoads test.
Learn about overseas conversion →You'll need to get your Victorian learner permit first (sit the VicRoads knowledge test), then complete 120 supervised hours. Freshers guides you through every step from L plates to your full licence.
How to get your learner permit →Melbourne has several unique road rules that international students find confusing. Kev covers all of these in detail:
"Coming from China, the Melbourne road rules were very different — especially hook turns and tram rules. Kev explained everything clearly and patiently. I passed my VicRoads test in 6 lessons. Highly recommend to all international students."
"I had a full licence in India but needed to convert to Victorian. Kev knew exactly what the VicRoads examiner looks for and trained me specifically on that. Passed first attempt after just 5 lessons!"
"As a student from South Korea, I was worried about the English instruction but Kev speaks very clearly and simply. Free pickup from my dorm made it so convenient. Best driving school for international students in Melbourne."
Free pickup from your campus or accommodation · From $70 · 7 days a week.
Yes. International students in Victoria can get a Victorian driver's licence. The process depends on your home country — some students can convert their existing licence, others need to start from a learner permit.
International students with existing driving experience typically need 4–10 lessons to adapt to Melbourne's road rules and pass the VicRoads test. Students with no prior driving experience need more lessons.
Yes. Freshers picks up from University of Melbourne, RMIT, and student accommodation across Carlton, Parkville, Fitzroy, Brunswick and the Melbourne CBD — all included in the lesson price.
Yes — Kev instructs in clear, simple English. Many international students from non-English-speaking countries have praised how clearly and patiently Kev explains road rules and driving techniques.
Possibly. Victoria has licence recognition agreements with several countries. Kev can advise you in your first lesson on whether you qualify for direct conversion or need to go through the full learner process.
Freshers specialises in driving lessons for international students in Melbourne. Whether you're studying at the University of Melbourne, RMIT, Monash or another campus, our patient VicRoads accredited instructors teach Australian road rules, local conventions and VicRoads test procedures clearly — with free pickup from your campus or home.
Already hold an overseas licence? See our overseas licence conversion in Melbourne guidance. New to driving entirely? Start with beginner driving lessons.
