Find a driving instructor in Victoria, BC

Learn with a patient, ICBC-licensed driving instructor across Victoria, Langford, and Greater Victoria, in a dual-control car, at a pace that fits how you learn.

The right driving instructor is the difference between dreading lessons and actually looking forward to them. Shanaya's Driving School pairs learners across Victoria, Langford, and Greater Victoria with patient, ICBC-licensed instructors who teach at a pace that suits you, whether you have never driven before or you are polishing up for a road test.

Every one of our instructors holds an ICBC driving-instructor licence, teaches in an insured dual-control car, and coaches to the standards ICBC examiners actually score. Lessons are one-on-one, so your instructor's full attention is on your driving, your questions, and the specific habits you want to improve.

Because we are a local school, your instructor knows the Victoria and Westshore roads you will actually drive, from downtown one-ways to Langford's roundabouts and the routes near your test centre.

What to look for in a driving instructor

Not all instruction is equal. Before you book with anyone, it is worth checking a few things that separate a professional instructor from a casual one.

  • A valid ICBC driving-instructor licence, not just a driver's licence
  • A dual-control vehicle for safety during lessons
  • Patience and clear feedback, backed by real student reviews
  • Lessons structured around ICBC road-test standards

Our instructors

Shanaya's instructors are licensed, experienced, and genuinely patient, the quality our students mention most. They explain each skill clearly, demonstrate what to look for, and give direct, encouraging feedback after every practice segment, so you always know what to work on next.

  • ICBC-licensed and experienced with learners at every level
  • Calm, judgment-free coaching, including for nervous drivers
  • Multi-language instruction available for a comfortable learning experience

Lessons matched to how you learn

Whether you are a first-time teen driver, an adult starting from scratch, a newcomer adjusting to BC roads, or a licensed driver preparing to re-test, your instructor tailors each lesson to your stage and the situations that challenge you most.

Where your instructor meets you

Lessons run across Victoria, Langford, Colwood, Saanich, View Royal, and nearby communities, with pick-up and drop-off available from home, work, or school depending on scheduling, so you practise on the roads you already drive.

Victoria and Greater Victoria

  • Victoria
  • Langford
  • Colwood
  • Saanich
  • View Royal
  • Oak Bay
  • Sidney

Frequently asked questions

Are your driving instructors licensed?

Yes. Every instructor holds a valid ICBC driving-instructor licence and teaches in an insured, dual-control vehicle.

Can I request a patient instructor for nervous driving?

Yes. Many of our students start out anxious. Our instructors keep lessons calm and judgment-free, starting on quiet streets and building up only when you feel ready.

Do you offer lessons in languages other than English?

Multi-language instruction is available so you can learn in the language you are most comfortable with. Contact us to confirm availability for your preferred language.

Will the same instructor teach all my lessons?

We aim to keep you with a consistent instructor throughout your training so each lesson builds on the last, subject to scheduling.

Which areas do your instructors cover?

Victoria, Langford, Colwood, Saanich, View Royal, Sidney, and nearby communities, with pick-up and drop-off available depending on scheduling.

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