Ministry-Approved · Est. 1986

Where your driving career starts

Leamington & Essex County's trusted driving school. BDE programs, private lessons, and road test packages.

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Since 1986

Serving Essex County

MTO

Ministry approved

4 mo.

Reduced G2 wait period

1-on-1

Individual in-car lessons

Our Program

Canadian Driving School BDE Program

Since 1986, Canadian Driving School has been dedicated to helping residents of Leamington and Essex County drive safely and confidently. Our Ministry-approved BDE program not only equips students with essential skills but also offers benefits like insurance discounts and a four-month reduction on the G2 waiting period. With traffic collisions being a leading cause of teen injuries and fatalities, we prioritize individualized instruction. By focusing on one student at a time, we ensure that each learner gains hands-on experience and develops the defensive driving skills necessary to navigate today's roads safely. Join us to empower yourself with the knowledge and confidence to drive responsibly!

Program includes

20 hrs in class

10 hrs private in-car lessons (pick up within 15 km)

10 hrs in home study

MTO certification of course completion

OTHER SERVICES:

Private lessons available · Mini road test packages for G2 and G road test

2026 Course Schedule

Nov. 10-Dec. 3 — Tues. & Thurs. ONLY 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Final program of 2026

2027 Course Schedule

Jan. 9, 16, 23, 30 — 4 Saturdays 9:00am - 2:30pm

Feb. 2-25 evenings — Tues. & Thurs. ONLY 6:00pm - 8:30pm

March Break — March 15, 16, 17, 18 Mon. - Thurs. 9:00am - 2:30pm

April 3, 10, 17, 24 — 4 Saturdays 9:00am - 2:30pm

May 4-27 evenings — Tues. & Thurs. ONLY 6:00pm - 8:30pm

July 5, 6, 7, 8 — Mon. - Thurs. 9:00am - 2:30pm

Aug. 16, 17, 18, 19 — Mon. - Thurs. 9:00am - 2:30pm

Oct. 2, 9, 16, 23 — 4 Saturdays 9:00am - 2:30pm

Nov. 2-25 — Tues. & Thurs. ONLY 6:00pm - 8:30pm

LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE

*course dates may change*

Full BDE registration is valid only 365 days from start date.

Just Launched

Introducing: 30-Hour Digital BDE Program

Complete your 30 hours of classroom instruction entirely online — go at your own pace, on your schedule. Same Ministry-approved curriculum, now available digitally.

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30 hrs of digital classroom content

Go at your own pace — no fixed schedule

Access from any device, anywhere

Ministry-approved curriculum

Transparent Rates

Price List

Full BDE Program (20 hrs class, 10 hrs in-car, 10 hrs home study, MTO cert)$800.00

30-Hour Digital BDE Program (go at your own pace, online), 10 hours in car, MTO cert.New$800.00

1 hr driving lesson$79.65

5 hr package$375.00

Road Test Package — G2 (within 15km of CDS)$234.50

Road Test Package — G2 (outside 15km)$256.65

Road Test Package — G (meet at CDS)$283.20

G2 PLUS Road Test Pkg (1 hr lesson + test day package) — p/u within 15 km$300

G PLUS Road Test Pkg (1 hr lesson + test day package) — meet at CDS$350

All prices are subject to HST. No refunds or exchanges.

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CANADIAN DRIVING SCHOOL

39 Mill St E, Leamington, Ontario N8H 1R8, Canada

Call: 519-322-1550

Text: 519-984-3987

Hours

Phone calls answered Mon–Sat. 9am–6pm

Office open by appointment only.

“Having trouble reaching us? During in-car lessons, our full attention is on our students. Please leave a message, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you for your understanding!”

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