That sounds like quite an ordeal. I used to think the UK was bad but looking back it seems quite reasonable now.
*CBT (compulsory basic training) A day with an instructor going over the basics, some manoeuvres and some on road training. After which you can ride a 125cc bike unsupervised for 2 years.
*Theory test
At this point I had two 2 hour long lessons both off road and on.
*Off road manoeuvres test
I think I had another two hour lesson here before;
*Final on road test with an instructor.
As I'm over 24 I can ride any size bike now without restrictions. It differs if you're younger. It seemed like a lot of effort at the time but now I think I could have done with more on road supervision.