Cost of Training

LDC can offer you three driving instructor training course options standard, premium and residential. No matter which option you choose you are guaranteed to receive top quality bespoke training from one of our specially trained LDC instructor training coaches. LDC can offer training from over 60 locations around the UK including centrally here at our state-of-the-art training centre in Pontefract, West Yorkshire.

Each course incorporates open learning using our comprehensive open learning resources, free online iCourse, over 100 videos on are Youtube Channel, up to 70 hours of practical training (Premium course option) and up to 3 days of classroom/Zoom training (18 hours) when you decide to join us.

Option 1: Standard ADI Course £1,995

If you are an advanced driver or have passed Part 2 or have previous instructor experience the Standard course may be the best course for you.

• Comprehensive open learning package covering Parts 1, 2 and 3 with over 100 hours of useful self-study activities.
• Over 100 videos on our YouTube Channel - The Learner Driving Centre with free access to our unique online iCourse Hub and Student Facebook Group community.
• Personal LDC expert coach to guide you through the process from start to finish with up to 50 hours of practical learning delivered in a flexible way to meet your individual learning needs.
• Potential six month Trainee Licence option to enable you to start earning money during your training, providing real on-the-job experience ready for the Part 3 test. With LDC you can also qualify without this licence thus enabling you to keep your current job until you qualify by teaching for free.
• The course programme is sufficient to cover the additional training you need once on a Trainee Licence without extra cost.
• Franchise position as an LDC driving school operator subject to meeting certain professional standards and satisfying the DVSA's legal requirements etc.
• Pay as you train course option of £795 followed by 8 monthly payments of £150 or £995 followed by 5 monthly payments of £200.

PLUS join LDC and receive a package worth £1,250 including:

• FREE 1 month franchise fee
• FREE 3 day business start up course
• FREE 1 day Standard Check Course workshop to help your pass your first Standards Check after qualifying
• FREE Business start up materials plus....
• SAVE up to 30% on new car purchase
• SAVE on special discounted car rental deals

when you train with and join LDC - Full details upon application.

Option 2: Premium ADI Course £2,595

If you have no experience and want to be more certain of qualifying then option 2 or 3 may better serve your needs.

• Comprehensive open learning package covering Parts 1, 2 and 3 with over 100 hours of useful self-study activities.
• Over 100 videos on our YouTube Channel - The Learner Driving Centre with free access to our unique online iCourse Hub and Student Facebook Group community.
• Personal LDC expert coach to guide you through the process from start to finish with up to 50 hours of practical learning delivered in a flexible way to meet your individual learning needs.
• Further 20 hours of training held in reserve - 5 hours provided per unsuccessful attempt at Part 2 or Part 3 – potentially £800 worth of extra training, if needed.
• Potential six month Trainee Licence option to enable you to start earning money during your training, providing real on-the-job experience ready for the Part 3 test. With LDC you can also qualify without this licence thus enabling you to keep your current job until you qualify by teaching for free.
• The course programme is sufficient to cover the additional training you need once on a Trainee Licence without extra cost.
• Franchise position as an LDC driving school operator subject to meeting certain professional standards and satisfying the DVSA's legal requirements etc.
• Pay as you train course option of £995 followed by 10 monthly payments of £150 or £1,295 followed by 8 monthly payments of £200.

PLUS join LDC and receive a package worth £1,745 including:

• FREE 3 months franchise fee
• FREE 3 day business start up course
• FREE 1 day Standard Check Course workshop to help your pass your first Standards Check after qualifying
• FREE Business start up materials plus....
• FREE membership to the DIA proving you with public liability and professional indemnity insurance
• SAVE up to 30% on new car purchase
• SAVE on special discounted car rental deals

when you train with and join LDC - Full details upon application.

Option 3: Residential/Centre based ADI Package £2,595

For those customers who may prefer to do the training on a more intensive basis away from home, LDC has a residential course option. The price includes an allowance for 5 night’s quality bed and breakfast accommodation. We are fortunate that within an hours drive of our modern training centre in Pontefract, West Yorkshire we have a number of ADI exam centres giving us additional opportunities on how to structure your residential course potentially combining your training and test.

With this option you can precisely plan all the training in advance and thus ensure you start your new career as quickly as possible spread over 11 days, up to 50 hours of training as described below. This package incorporates:

• 2 days studying Part 1 online via our unique ADI student learning Hub (14 hours minimum) as and when you want using your smart phone, tablet, laptop or PC. You are also provided with the full open learning materials in hard copy form as with options 1 and 2 above to direct your learning through every part.
• 5 days (up to 24 hours) Part 2 and initial Part 3 training at our modern training centre (including quality bed and breakfast accommodation); 1 day for Part 2 and 4 days for initial Part 3 training. The 5 day course is made up of up to 30 hours of practical learning guided by an LDC Instructor Training Coach. The course can be delivered intensively over 5 days Monday to Friday or spread over two or more weeks to suit you.
• Up to 20 hours of coaching support as part of the onward Part 3 training while either on a Trainee Licence or while training your own private learners. Total training hours is up to 20. This practical learning can be guided locally by LDC's nearest Approved Driving Instructor Trainer or Mentor. Alternatively you may find your original Head Office coach is willing to visit you or support you remotely in this regards. Plus...
• Potential six month Trainee Licence option to enable you to start earning money during your training, providing real on-the-job experience ready for the Part 3 test. With LDC you can also qualify without this licence thus enabling you to keep your current job until you qualify.
• The course programme is sufficient to cover the additional training you need once on a Trainee Licence without extra cost.
• Franchise position as an LDC driving school operator subject to meeting certain professional standards and satisfying the DVSA's legal requirements etc.

PLUS join LDC and receive a package worth £1,485 including:

• FREE 2 months franchise fee
• FREE 3 day business start up course
• FREE 1 day Standard Check Course workshop to help your pass your first Standards Check after qualifying
• FREE Business start up materials plus....
• FREE membership to the DIA proving you with public liability and professional indemnity insurance
• SAVE up to 30% on new car purchase
• SAVE on special discounted car rental deals

when you train with and join LDC - Full details upon application.