Overview!

🚗 Expertly Designed Instructor Training, Backed by Decades of Experience

At Aceway Driving School, our instructor training courses have been expertly researched, developed, and designed by our in-house Diamond Examiner and Founder, bringing together over six decades of combined driver training experience.

Our comprehensive background covers every level of driver education — from beginner and advanced driver training to fleet driver development, instructor training, and Continued Professional Development (CPD) for Approved Driving Instructors (ADIs).

This unique blend of real-world experience and instructional excellence has shaped our proven training methods — designed not just to help you qualify, but to make you a confident, skilled, and successful instructor.

💯 Our success rate speaks for itself:
Every single trainee who has completed our full instructor training course has qualified as a Driving Instructor.

When you train with Aceway, you’re learning from industry experts who understand what it takes to pass — and what it takes to succeed in this rewarding career.

Official DVSA 'Seal of Approval' - ORDIT

🏆 Officially ORDIT-Registered & Recognised for Excellence

Aceway Driving School is proudly a member of the Government’s Official Register of Driving Instructor Training (ORDIT) — a mark of quality and trust within the driving instructor industry.

This prestigious accreditation means that the DVSA (Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency) has thoroughly assessed our training courses, trainers, office systems, and premises to ensure we consistently meet and exceed their rigorous national standards.

During our latest inspection, the DVSA Assessor praised our standards, stating:

“This is exceptional. It is of the highest standard.
This is how everyone should do it. I’m really impressed.”

We’re honoured to receive such high recognition from the DVSA — a reflection of our unwavering commitment to excellence, professionalism, and raising the standard of driving instructor training in the UK.

Hours

🚗 Personalised, Expert-Led Instructor Training

Our training programme includes over 52 hours of one-to-one instruction, delivered either in-car or via Zoom, giving you the flexibility to learn around your schedule.

Unlike many competitors who rely on self-study videos, we provide 100% personalised, face-to-face coaching and full support from start to finish.

All your training is delivered by our in-house Diamond Examiner and DVSA ORDIT Trainer, ensuring you receive professional guidance and insider knowledge every step of the way.

Once you earn your trainee (pink) badge, you’ll have the opportunity to start teaching real learners and earning money — all while continuing your training with us until you qualify fully as a DVSA Approved Driving Instructor (ADI).

Training for Part 1

The comprehensive syllabus is broken into easy to follow ‘bite-sized’ sections to help you study, learn and understand, building a comprehensive knowledge of Driving Theory and the DVSA reference material.
Our expert support team is available to provide you with UNLIMITED support as you study for Part-One.

Training for Part 2

🎓 Structured, Easy-to-Follow Training — Step by Step

Our comprehensive syllabus is divided into clear, easy-to-follow bite-sized modules, designed to help you study, learn, and progress confidently at your own pace.

Nothing is left to chance — every step of your journey is supported by our expertly designed, structured training system, developed by our experienced ORDIT-qualified trainers.

You’ll strengthen your skills through guided practical exercises and receive 12 hours of one-to-one in-car training — all included in your package.
These personalised sessions are focused on helping you refresh and refine your driving skills, ensuring you’re fully prepared for each stage of your instructor qualification.

Training for Part 3

🧭 Comprehensive, Step-by-Step Instructor Training

Our comprehensive syllabus is carefully structured into bite-sized, step-by-step sessions, making your learning clear, practical, and easy to follow.

You’ll complete 40 fully guided, one-to-one training sessions — either in-person or via Zoom — using proven coaching-based exercises. During your course, you’ll cover:

🚗 Communication & coaching techniques
🗺️ Route planning & lesson control
👀 Pupil observation & assessment
💬 Questioning, feedback & encouragement
⚙️ Fault identification, analysis & correction
🎯 The 17 DVSA teaching competencies
📋 Test preparation and advanced instructional techniques

Once you’ve completed your 40 hours of core training, we’ll sign your forms and sponsor your pink badge, so you can start working with our team and earn while you continue training.

Our Specialist Trainers will continue to support and supervise you beyond your initial hours, helping you strengthen your skills and confidence until you pass your Part 3 test and become a fully qualified Approved Driving Instructor (ADI).

Flexible training times mean you can practise at your own pace, with expert guidance available whenever you need it.

Once you have passed

When you pass the Part 3 Test, you are a Driver & Vehicle Standards Agency Approved Driving Instructor (DVSA ADI)!
Congratulations!
You are now ready to take up your position as an ADI!

Trainee Licence

The Trainee Licence is an optional route to your full ADI qualification.

You may have heard it called “the Pink Badge”, “the Pink Triangle”, “the PDI”.

The licence costs £140 and you must be sponsored (work with) an ADI.

The licence is valid for 6 months.

Once you have passed Part 2 you will enter into our ‘Trainee Licence Support Agreement’. This will allow you to continue working in your current job while you start teaching real life pupils to get experience, ‘earn as you learn’ and start building your diary.

If you’re not working, our Career Support Managers will discuss the best options for you.🎓 Trainee Licence Support – Earn While You Learn

Once you’ve successfully passed your Part 2 test, you’ll move on to our Trainee Licence Support Programme — your first real step into the world of professional teaching.

This stage allows you to keep your current job while you start gaining hands-on experience teaching real learner drivers under our expert supervision. It’s the perfect opportunity to “earn while you learn”, build your confidence, and grow your diary at your own pace.

If you’re not currently working, don’t worry — our Career Support Managers will help you explore the best route to fit your lifestyle and income goals.

With Aceway, you’ll always have the support, structure, and opportunities you need to succeed.

See a copy of our ‘Trainee Licence Support Program’ here.

Applying For Trainee Licence!

The DVSA say:
“You can apply for a trainee licence to give instruction after passing Part Two of the Approved Driving Instructor (AD) qualifying examination. Your examiner will give you the Trainee Licence application form -titled ‘Application for Trainee Licence (Licence to Give Instruction)’ form (ADI3L).”
To apply online, click here: Online.
However this is where a lot of confusion comes in; you MUST also complete 40 hours of Part 3 training too – passing Part 2 is not enough on its own.

ADI 21T

The DVSA say further:
“The ADI 21T form is a declaration that you have already completed a training programme of at least 40 hours of training. It must be signed by the ADI Trainer.”

The ADI21T form (Click here to download.) is then completed by your trainer and forwarded to the DVSA with:
> The current fee
> A recent passport-style photograph
> A completed ADI 21T form

Use of the Licence

The DVSA Say further :
“You are responsible for the use of your licence.
You must not advertise yourself as if you were a fully qualified instructor. Your trainee licence shows the name and address of your training establishment. You can only give instruction from there. You are not allowed to work independently of your supervisor, eg by setting up your own school.

You must receive the required amount of supervision or additional training while your licence is still valid”.
You must receive supervision or further training from your school after you have been issued with a trainee licence to give driving instruction.

When you complete and send the ADI 21T form to the Driver & Standards Agency (DVSA) to apply for your trainee licence, you will have two options to choose from.

You cannot change your option once your application has been received, so you should consider which one will be best suited to you.

Option One - ADI 21 S Sponsor Supervision

Your sponsoring Approved Driving Instructor (ADI) will supervise you for 20 per cent of all lessons you give.
A record must be kept on the Licensed Trainee Supervision Record – form ADI 21S – which will be issued with the trainee licence.
You can download form ADI 21S – licensed trainee supervision record by clicking here.
This must be signed by both you and your ADI and returned to the DVSA when the licence expires.

Option Two- ADI 21AT Sponsor Additional Training

You will complete a minimum of 20 hours additional training in the topics in the training programme.
This extra training must take place within the first three months of the licence or before you take your first attempt at part three – whichever is sooner.
The training must be recorded on the Instructor Training Declaration form ADI 21AT, which will be issued with the trainee licence.

You can download form ADI 21AT – instructor training declaration by clicking here.
The completed ADI 21AT form must be sent to DVSA before the end of the three month period, or presented to the examiner who carries out your ADI part three test – whichever is sooner.
At least 25 per cent of the training must be practical in-car training, with usually no more than two trainees to one ADI.

If you fail your first or second attempt at the ADI part three test, you must provide evidence that you have taken five hours additional training at the time of your next attempt, otherwise your trainee licence may be revoked.

Declaration of Manager or Owner

The DVSA say:

“Declaration by the manager or owner of a driving instructor training company that they’ll provide training to a trainee driving instructor.”
Click here to download.

This form should only be used to accompany an online application for a trainee licence. Please complete Section 2 and then arrange for the manager/owner of your sponsoring school
to complete Section 3. You should then send this form, together with your completed ADI 21T and two photographs to the DVSA address on the form.

Timeframes

⏱ Flexible, Structured Training Designed Around You

Our instructor training course is designed to be completed in 4 to 9 months, depending on your availability and learning pace. We understand that every trainee has different commitments, so your training can be structured flexibly around your work and personal schedule.

Each training contract provides 12 months of full access to your course materials, in-car sessions, and one-to-one coaching support.

If you decide to continue on a Trainee Licence (Pink Badge), you’ll gain real teaching experience — and we’ll extend your course access for the full duration of your trainee licence, ensuring you have complete support until qualification.

Because the DVSA allows a maximum of two years to complete all three parts of the instructor qualification process before starting again, we help you stay on track with a clear training plan and structured timeframes to keep your progress steady and focused.

For those who prefer a faster route, our Intensive Course Option offers priority scheduling, allowing you to complete your training in the shortest possible time while maintaining our high standards of quality and support.

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All the way through the process, we are here to help you.
Follow our advice and complete the training and you WILL become a Driving Instructor.

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