The I-endorsement course

The I-endorsement course is the official NZTA accredited course that all drivers need to complete before applying to become driving instructors in New Zealand.

The I-endorsement is added to your driving licence and  allows you to earn an income by working as an instructor and teaching other people to drive.

The I-endorsement on your driver licence allows you to apply to become an AA Driving Instructor and work as a licensee in the AA Driving School network in New Zealand.

The course will give you an in-depth knowledge of New Zealand’s driver licencing system, the driver training industry and road rules.

Course content:

• Driving assessment before course begins
• Reading material before course begins
• In-class theory-based training and assessment
• In-vehicle coaching techniques
• Appraisals of tuition and assessment skills

The I-endorsement course at AA can be completed in Auckland (Mt Roskill), Wellington (Paraparaumu), and Christchurch. The enrolment requirements are:

• A full New Zealand licence for at least two years
• A driving assessment in a manual vehicle with an AA approved tutor (a separate $150 fee applies).

The course fees for the I-endorsement course are $5,999 (including GST). The fees must be paid at least 6 weeks before the course commencement date (cut off date) for the course that you will attend. The course fees include:

• Pre-course reading material
• Tuition
• Training materials
• Road codes
• Theory test papers
• Mirror and backing board

After successfully completing the I-endorsement course you will be able to apply to have the I-endorsement added to your licence through NZTA. This application is a separate process and cost from the course.

You will also need to pass a Fit and Proper assessment by NZ Police. If you have concerns about this please contact NZTA before enrolling in the course.

Auckland (Mt Roskill) two week I-endorsement course

*Pre-course driving assessment completed by

Wellington (Paraparaumu) two week I-endorsement course

*Pre-course driving assessment completed by

Christchurch (AA Sydenham) two week I-endorsement course

*Pre-course driving assessment completed by

Please note: Enrolment close-off dates are strict as there is a minimum of 4 weeks required to complete the pre-course work.

Please be advised that there are changes to the refund rules in the event of cancelling your place on the I-Endorsement course.

More than 6 weeks prior to course commencement date: Full refund

4-6 weeks before course commencement date: Partial refund dependent on return of unused course materials

Less than 4 weeks before course commencement date: Non-refundable

An administration fee of $200 applies if you apply to transfer to another course more than 4 weeks prior to the commencement of the course.

You will not be able to transfer to another course less than 4 weeks before the course commencement date and you will not be able to apply for a refund.