2.1 TDVL Course Structure, Duration and Appointed Providers
Key Takeaways
- The curriculum effective 24 February 2025 uses 12 classroom hours for direct TDVL training, separate from the S$40 application fee.
- ComfortDelGro currently lists its 12-hour direct TDVL course at S$250 before GST (S$272.50 including GST).
- LTA-appointed training providers include ComfortDelGro Taxi and NTUC LearningHub; both train toward the same Republic Polytechnic assessment.
- PDVL-to-TDVL conversion uses a shorter 5-hour course rather than the full 12-hour direct-TDVL course.
- Always confirm current course and assessment fees directly with the appointed providers because charges can change and are billed separately.
2.1 TDVL Course Structure, Duration and Appointed Providers
Quick Answer: After receiving Approval to Attend Course (ATC) and completing the required medical and chest X-ray steps, a direct applicant completes the 12-hour TDVL course introduced on 24 February 2025 through an LTA-appointed provider, then sits the three-paper assessment. Course, assessment, medical and application charges are separate.
Who Can Train and Assess You
LTA appoints organisations to deliver the mandatory curriculum and assessment. Training providers include organisations such as ComfortDelGro Taxi and NTUC LearningHub. Republic Polytechnic is an LTA-appointed assessment provider. Use the current LTA list and the provider named in your instructions rather than assuming any private course is accepted.
All appointed providers work from the LTA curriculum. Provider choice affects scheduling and fees, not the requirement to pass the applicable TDVL papers.
Current Direct-Path Duration and Pricing
LTA announced that the direct TDVL course was reduced from 16 hours to 12 hours effective 24 February 2025. Older 16-hour comparison tables are superseded for current candidates.
The principal published charges should be kept separate:
| Item | Current published information |
|---|---|
| LTA application | S$40, non-refundable |
| ComfortDelGro direct TDVL course | S$250 before GST; S$272.50 including GST |
| Republic Polytechnic reassessment | S$15 plus prevailing GST per paper |
| Medical assessment and chest X-ray | Separate; confirm with the clinic or provider |
Do not treat these items as one universal package. Confirm the initial-assessment charge, medical cost and any materials directly with the providers serving your intake.
PDVL-to-TDVL Conversion
An eligible existing PDVL holder follows a shorter 5-hour conversion course and sits Paper B and Paper C. The conversion deadlines and steps apply to that route; they are not universal deadlines for direct TDVL applicants.
What This Means for Your Study Plan
First confirm whether you are a direct applicant or a PDVL-to-TDVL conversion candidate. Then verify the current appointed provider, course schedule and separate assessment booking. Direct candidates should budget for 12 hours of mandatory training and all three papers; conversion candidates should follow the 5-hour, two-paper route.
What direct TDVL course duration applies under the curriculum effective 24 February 2025?
ComfortDelGro's TDVL course FAQ describes the physical course schedule as which of the following?
Why should a candidate confirm TDVL course and assessment charges with the relevant appointed providers?