Our main focus is defensive driving. This proactive approach gives drivers the knowledge and tools to drive safely on today’s roads. Protégé Driving School offers a curriculum that is approved by Alberta Transportation with accredited instructor(s) to help drivers gain the knowledge and skills they need to navigate today’s roadways safely and responsibly.
Class 7 and 5 GDL license: 15 hours in-class theory and 10 hours in-car
Full class 5 license: may pass the course by taking 15 hours of classroom and Minimum of 6 hours in-car
Classroom Passing mark= 80% or higher
In-Car Passing Mark= 75% or higher
This course completion certificate gives students up to three years credit for driving (a three star rating) which reduces their insurance costs.
Weekend courses generally run 9-5:30pm Saturday and 9-5pm Sunday. Breaks are taken 10:30-10:45, and 3-3:15pm and lunch is 12-12:30pm.
Weekday courses generally run 3:30-9pm for 3 consecutive days. Short 5-10 min stretch breaks are taken around 4:45pm and 7:45pm with a supper break from 6-6:30pm.
Hourly lessons are (2 hour minimum)
Also, we take students city driving in Lloydminster, Camrose, Red Deer, and Edmonton. Ask us about city driving and we will go over the options that best suit you.
Lastly, we rent our vehicle for road tests by students who have been successfully trained and approved by us.
We will travel! If you live in an area with people interested in having a driver training course, you can contact us and we can arrange to come to your area!
Protégé Driving School Rates
Protégé Driving School is committed to giving quality training along with easy access to the rates that we charge. Here is a list of rates for the services we offer:
Class 7 and 5 GDL course:
15 hours of classroom and 10 hours in-car instruction
Student workbook included
New rate = $850
*note* class 5 non-GDL is 15 hours of classroom and minimum 6 hours of in-car training
In-car hourly rate: $70/hr (2 hour minimum per lesson) Note: we do not accept cheques for Hourly lessons
Upon request (depending on availability and approval by Protégé driving School) we can rent our car for driver’s tests:
Class 5 GDL test: $70/hr
We accept: Cash, Cheque, Debit and most major Credit Cards for our courses. (Discover, Visa, MasterCard, American Express, JCB)
Please note that we charge 2.75% for credit card transactions
Payment is made before, or at the beginning of the first classroom session. (Some payment installment options are available. Please speak with a Protégé driving School representative to find out what options are available for you)
Any missed lesson without notice of at least 24 hours is a $60 fee and no additional lessons will be administered until the $60 fee is paid.
We look forward to serving you!