Become a Driving Instructor (ADI Training Course)

Complete ADI Qualification Package

1:1 premium training tailored to your schedule—priced inline with major national driving schools, but delivered locally by a qualified Train-the-Trainer specialist.

£2,995.00 (Pay-as-you-go / Installment options available)

*Package covers all tuition and study materials for Parts 1, 2, and 3 (including the full 40 hours of Part 3 training). DVSA official test and registration fees are paid directly to the government.

Step 0: DVSA Application & Eligibility

Before beginning your practical training, you must register with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and undergo a Criminal Record Check (DBS/PVG).

Must hold a full UK/EU manual driving licence for at least 3 years.
Must have no more than 6 penalty points on your licence.
Must pass a DVSA enhanced criminal record check.

Official DVSA Links:

➜ Start Your DVSA Criminal Record Check (Gov.uk)
➜ Apply to Become an ADI via DVSA Portal (Gov.uk)

The 3-Part Training Syllabus

Part 1: Theory & Hazard

Theory & Hazard Perception

Comprehensive home-study software suite included.
Full coverage of the Highway Code, instructional knowledge, and road safety.
Direct phone/video support for difficult theory concepts.

Part 2: Advanced Driving

Practical Driving Ability

1:1 in-car practical driving sessions.
Advanced car control, eco-driving, and hazard management.
Mock Part 2 tests on official DVSA test routes.

Part 3: Instructional Ability

Practical Teaching Skills

40 Full Hours of 1:1 practical coaching (meets Trainee Licence rules).
Client-Centered Learning (CCL) and fault-analysis mastery.
Real-world lesson planning, risk management, and mock tests.

Why Train Locally vs. National Franchises?

No Rigid Corporate Scripts: Learn actual client-centered coaching techniques that build confident pupils, not robotic memorised speeches.
True 1:1 In-Car Coaching: You will never be paired up with another trainee in the car during your practical training blocks.
Train-the-Trainer Expertise: Delivered by a local specialist holding dual formal Train-the-Trainer credentials.

Trainee Licence (Pink Badge) Option

Once you complete your 40 hours of Part 3 training, you are eligible to apply for a DVSA Trainee Licence (Pink Badge).

This allows you to earn an income teaching real pupils for up to 6 months while preparing for your final Part 3 examination.

Become a Qualified Driving Instructor