5 Best Driving Schools in Toronto (2026)

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By Vespera Quill, Expert in Local Experiences and Cultural Analysis · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

Passing the G2 road test on the first try comes down almost entirely to who taught you. Toronto's top driving schools have logged more than 7,700 Google reviews between them, and four of them sit at 4.9 stars or higher, which says less about luck and more about how consistently their instructors get nervous new drivers through the test.

Short answer: Globe Driving Academy leads Toronto's driving schools with a 4.9-star average across 3,702 Google reviews, the most of any school on this page, followed closely by All Star Driving School (4.9, 2,687 reviews) and Young Star Driving School (a perfect 5.0 across 652 reviews). Most schools here run in-car lessons alongside MTO-approved classroom or online courses for the Beginner Driver Education certificate.

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How Toronto's Driving Schools Compare

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Globe Driving Academy - Driving School Toronto	4.9 ★	3,702	Most-reviewed / G2 prep	View ›
2	All Star Driving School Toronto	4.9 ★	2,687	Same-day scheduling flexibility	View ›
3	AMB Driving School	4.7 ★	2,242	Classroom plus in-car, multi-location	View ›
4	Young Star Driving School, Toronto	5.0 ★	652	Highest rating / nervous or mature learners	View ›
5	Today's Driver Driving School	4.9 ★	605	26 years established / pickup and dropoff	View ›

5 Best Driving Schools in Toronto (2026)

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days

Globe Driving Academy - Driving School Toronto

4.93,702 Google reviews

Globe Driving Academy is a Toronto driving school built around one-on-one in-car lessons for G2 and G road test candidates, with instructors based out of its St Clair Avenue location. The school pairs students with a dedicated instructor rather than rotating them through a pool, and reviewers consistently name the same handful of teachers across dozens of separate write-ups. It runs seven days a week, which helps students schedule around work or school.

What people praise

Instructors get consistent praise by name across hundreds of reviews
Structured, route-focused lessons ahead of the road test
Patient with nervous or anxious first-time drivers
Open every day of the week, including weekends

Worth knowing

Site does not publish pricing, so call ahead for a quote

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume3,702 · 97th

Confidencevery high

Recency6 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown93% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most-reviewed driving school in Toronto by a wide margin, and the reviews are strikingly consistent about specific instructors doing careful, patient work. A safe first call for a first-time G2 or G candidate.

Website +1647-351-8225 Directions

1219 St Clair Ave W Ste G1, Toronto, ON M6E 1B5

#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

All Star Driving School Toronto

4.92,687 Google reviews

All Star Driving School Toronto is an in-car driving school operating out of St Clair Avenue West, offering G2 and G test preparation with a roster of named instructors. Reviewers regularly praise the school's flexibility around booking times and its owner responses to every review, thanking students by name. Like Globe, it pairs students with one instructor for the length of their lessons rather than rotating them.

What people praise

Nearly 2,700 reviews, almost all five stars
Instructors explain mistakes calmly rather than just correcting them
Owner replies personally to reviews, naming the instructor and student
Open daily, including evenings

Worth knowing

A handful of reviewers mention scheduling gaps between lessons

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume2,687 · 92nd

Confidencevery high

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Tied for the highest rating on this page with a huge review base behind it. If flexible scheduling and a named, dedicated instructor matter to you, this is a strong second call after Globe.

Website +1416-410-5050 Directions

550 St Clair Ave W Unit # 201,202, York, ON M6C 1A5

#3🕑 Open 7 days

AMB Driving School

4.72,242 Google reviews

AMB Driving School is a Ministry-approved Beginner Driver Education (BDE) provider on Danforth Avenue, offering the full mix of e-learning, in-class instruction, and in-car lessons across several GTA locations including North York, Scarborough and Mississauga. It runs 4-day certification courses, evening courses, and individual G1-to-G2 and G2-to-G lessons, plus manual-transmission training and courses for seniors and new immigrants.

What people praise

Full BDE certification path, not just in-car lessons
Multiple GTA locations under one school
Instructors tailor lessons to each student's weak spots
Manual-transmission and senior-specific courses available

Worth knowing

A few reviewers found scheduling across locations less flexible than a single-branch school

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.7 / 5

Review volume2,242 · 87th

Confidencevery high

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown90% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most structured option here for anyone who wants the certified BDE course, not just practice hours, and its multi-location footprint suits students outside the downtown core.

Website +1416-222-9205 Directions

358 Danforth Ave Second Floor, Toronto, ON M4K 1N8

#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Young Star Driving School, Toronto

5.0652 Google reviews

Young Star Driving School is an East York driving school on Danforth Avenue offering in-car lessons for the G2 and G road tests, pairing students with instructors on a named, dedicated basis. Several reviewers specifically describe it as a second attempt after a bad experience with another school, particularly among adult learners who came in anxious about driving. The school runs a companion MTO module alongside its in-car lessons.

What people praise

A perfect 5.0 average across 652 reviews
Repeatedly praised for patience with nervous, first-time adult drivers
Owner responds to nearly every review, naming the student and instructor
Open daily until 10pm

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating5 / 5

Review volume652 · 82nd

Confidencevery high

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown99% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The highest-rated school on this list, and its reviews lean heavily toward students who struggled elsewhere first. If nerves are the real obstacle, this is the pick.

Website +1416-696-9995 Directions

2084 Danforth Ave Unit: 2, East York, ON M4C 1J9

Today's Driver Driving School

4.9605 Google reviews

Today's Driver Driving School is a BDE and MTO-certified driving school on Danforth Avenue that has operated in Toronto for 26 years, with coverage extending into East York, North York and Scarborough. Its site advertises pickup and dropoff service alongside in-car lessons and road test preparation, and reviewers describe instructors as calm and direct about what needs work before test day.

What people praise

26 years of operating history in Toronto
Pickup and dropoff service across several neighbourhoods
Instructors described as patient even across scheduling gaps
MTO-certified instructors

Worth knowing

Listing shows no public hours, so confirm scheduling by phone
Smaller review base than the top names on this list

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume605 · 76th

Confidencehigh

Recency5 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone

Rating breakdown95% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The longest track record on this page and a genuinely useful pickup service for students without easy access to a car. A solid choice if convenience matters as much as the lesson itself.

Website +1416-888-2318 Directions

834 Danforth Ave #203, Toronto, ON M4J 1L6

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How we rank these schools

Every number on this page comes from public Google data as of the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the school’s live Google star average. Review volume is how many students have rated them, measured against other Toronto driving schools. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 built on thousands of reviews carries more weight than a 5.0 built on a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently students are still leaving reviews. No school can pay to change these numbers.

How much do driving lessons cost in Toronto? (2026)

None of the schools on this page publish a full public price list, so the numbers below are general guidance on what drives the cost of lessons in Toronto rather than fixed figures.

Serving all of Toronto

The schools above operate across Toronto and East York, with locations along St Clair Avenue, Danforth Avenue and the surrounding neighbourhoods, and several run pickup service into North York and Scarborough. Searching for a driving school near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number so you can check availability directly.

What to ask before you book driving lessons

Is the course MTO-approved for the Beginner Driver Education (BDE) insurance discount?
Will I have the same instructor for every lesson, or a rotating pool?
What is included: in-car time only, or classroom/online hours too?
Do you offer pickup and dropoff, and in which neighbourhoods?
Is manual-transmission training available if I want it?
What is the full price for a package versus paying lesson by lesson?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these driving schools?

We started from Toronto driving schools with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we rank these schools above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Do I need the BDE certificate to get my licence in Ontario?

It is not mandatory, but completing an MTO-approved Beginner Driver Education course shortens the wait between the G1 and G2 tests and usually qualifies for an insurance discount. Ask any school on this page whether their course is BDE-certified.

How many lessons does it usually take to pass the G2 test?

It varies by driver, but reviewers across these schools commonly mention somewhere between 5 and 10 hours of in-car lessons before feeling test-ready. Ask your school for an honest read on your own progress rather than a fixed number.

The bottom line

Globe Driving Academy is the safe default given its sheer review volume and consistency, while Young Star’s perfect rating makes it worth a call for anxious or mature learners specifically. Whichever school you pick, ask upfront whether you get a dedicated instructor and confirm the price in writing.

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