intensive driving course with accommodation; driving school camp
A program where students stay at a driving school for a short period to obtain a driver's license quickly. Common in Japan for university students during breaks.
夏休みに合宿免許で普通免許を取った。
I got my regular driver's license through an intensive driving course during summer vacation.
合宿免許は短期間で集中して教習を受けられる。
With a driving school camp, you can receive intensive training in a short period.
A general driving school; 合宿免許 specifically refers to the intensive, residential course format offered by some driving schools.
Synonymous variant with the same meaning; 合宿免許 is more common.
Compound of 合宿 (がっしゅく, 'lodging together, camp') and 免許 (めんきょ, 'license, permit').