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MTO-Approved Driving School in Toronto & the GTA

The Fastest Way to Drive Smart? Start Slow With City Star Driving School

The fastest route to becoming a skilled driver? Start slow with our expert instructors. We focus on building your confidence, ensuring every lesson is clear, calm, and tailored to your pace.

Learn to Drive? Call 416 996 9395 — open 7 days, 9 AM–9 PM.

We help you get: G1G2Full GG-DirectFree pickup & drop-offNo. 1 choice of high school students
20+years teaching
260+★ Google reviews
99%first-attempt passes
Ontario MTO approved sealMTO-ApprovedBDE Provider
Why City Star

Patient teaching, real results

Twenty-plus years of first-attempt passes across the GTA — built on calm, one-on-one instruction that meets you exactly where you are.

Nervous learners welcome New-to-Canada drivers Flexible scheduling, 7 days Winter, night & highway lessons
Google reviews

What students keep saying

"patient instructor" "never felt rushed" "passed first attempt" "pickup always on time" "knows the test routes" "no hidden fees" "worth every dollar"
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MTO-Approved BDE Course

The full Beginner Driver Education curriculum — 20 hrs theory, 10 hrs homelinks, one-on-one in-car hours with certified instructors. About the course

Lower Your Car Insurance

Completing BDE earns an MTO Driver's Licence History certificate, widely recognized by insurers as a discount factor.

Free Pickup & Drop-Off

Every in-car lesson starts at your door — home, school or work — anywhere in Toronto, Etobicoke, North York and Scarborough.

Road Test, Handled

Real local test routes, mock tests scored like the real thing, and use of the instructor's car for your local road test on Standard & Premium packages.

Gift Certificates

Give the gift of confident driving — any amount, any occasion. Buy a gift card

Your licence path

G1 to full G, mapped

Ontario's graduated licensing, without the confusion — and a faster road test with BDE.

G1

Knowledge test

Pass the written test, then learn with a fully licensed driver beside you.

G2

First road test

Drive independently. BDE grads can book it after 8 months instead of 12.

G

Full licence

The final highway-level road test — full driving privileges in Ontario.

BDE = road test 4 months earlier+ an insurance-discount certificate from the MTO
Packages & pricing

Pick your path, transparent pricing

G2 packages in blue, full-G in violet. Every price is the whole story — plus taxes and certification fee, nothing hidden.

G2 · E-Learning

Basic Package

$575+ Taxes & Certification Fee
  • 10 hrs in-car lessons
  • 20 hrs online theory
  • 10 hours of Homelinks (homework)
  • MTO certificate (insurance discount)
  • Mock tests & road test prep
  • Free pickup & drop-off
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Most popularG2 · E-Learning

Standard Package

$735+ Taxes & Certification Fee
  • 11 hrs in-car lessons
  • Use of instructor’s car for road test (local)
  • 20 hrs online theory
  • 10 hours of Homelinks (homework)
  • MTO certificate (insurance discount)
  • Mock tests & road test prep
  • Free pickup & drop-off
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G2 · E-Learning

Premium Package

$850+ Taxes & Certification Fee
  • 15 hrs in-car lessons
  • Road test booking provided
  • Use of instructor’s car for road test (local)
  • 20 hrs online theory
  • 10 hours of Homelinks (homework)
  • MTO certificate (insurance discount)
  • Free pickup & drop-off
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Full G

Standard G

$795+ Taxes & Certification Fee
  • One-on-one G-level lessons
  • Highway & test-route practice
  • Use of instructor’s car for road test (local)
  • Mock tests scored like the real thing
  • Free pickup & drop-off
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Full G

Premium G

$975+ Taxes & Certification Fee
  • Extended G-level lesson hours
  • Highway & test-route practice
  • Use of instructor’s car for road test (local)
  • Mock tests & full test-day support
  • Free pickup & drop-off
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Prefer to talk? Call 416 996 9395 · 7 days, 9–9

Where we teach

All over the GTA

Four home areas, one promise — every in-car lesson includes free pickup & drop-off.

From Etobicoke's quiet crescents to Scarborough's wide avenues — every lesson runs on the same streets the examiners use, so nothing on test day feels new.

Free pickup & drop-off Home, school or work 7 days a week, 9 AM–9 PM Real test-day routes
Serving the GTA for 20+ years
Questions

Before you register

The things every new driver asks — answered straight. More on the full FAQ page.

Prefer to just ask?

A real person answers, 7 days a week.

416 996 9395 Mon–Sun · 9 AM–9 PM
Is City Star an MTO-approved driving school?

Yes. City Star Driving School Ltd. is an MTO-approved Beginner Driver Education (BDE) course provider, teaching the full ministry curriculum with certified instructors.

What areas do you cover?

We teach across Toronto, Etobicoke, North York and Scarborough — with free pickup and drop-off for every in-car lesson, from home, school or work.

How much do driving lessons cost?

G2 packages are Basic $575, Standard $735 and Premium $850. Full-G packages are Standard G $795 and Premium G $975. All prices are plus taxes and certification fee, and hourly lessons are also available.

What's included in the BDE course?

20 hours of classroom/online theory, 10 hours of homelinks (homework), and your package's one-on-one in-car hours — plus mock tests and road test preparation.

Does BDE really lower my insurance?

Completing the BDE course earns you an MTO Driver's Licence History certificate, which is widely recognized by car insurance providers as a discount factor.

Can I take my road test sooner with BDE?

Yes — BDE graduates can book their G2 road test after 8 months on a G1 instead of the usual 12, cutting four months off the wait.

Do you provide a car for the road test?

Yes. Standard and Premium packages include use of the instructor's car for your local road test; the Premium package also includes road test booking.

What are your hours?

We operate 7 days a week, 9 AM to 9 PM — lessons can be scheduled on evenings and weekends.

I'm a nervous driver. Is that okay?

Completely. Patient teaching is what we're known for — many of our students start anxious, and our instructors specialize in calm, pressure-free lessons.

I'm new to Canada. Can you help me get licensed?

Yes — we work with new-to-Canada drivers every week, from understanding Ontario's graduated licensing to passing the G2 or G road test, often on the first attempt.

Do you offer lessons in winter conditions?

Yes — winter, snow, rain and fog lessons are available, along with night driving and specialized highway lessons.

How do I register?

Register online in a few minutes at our registration page, choose your package and preferred location, and we'll contact you to schedule your first lesson.

Can I pay for individual hours instead of a package?

Yes — hourly in-car lessons are available for both G2 and G levels, with road-test add-ons. See the full menu on our Courses & Pricing page.

Do you sell gift certificates?

Yes — gift cards are available year-round for any amount, perfect for new drivers in the family.

How do I contact you?

Call 416 996 9395 any day between 9 AM and 9 PM, or use the contact page — we usually respond the same day.

Ready when you are

Take the first step toward confident driving

Register in minutes — we'll match you with a patient, certified instructor and build lessons around your schedule, 7 days a week.

Or call 416 996 9395 · 180 John Street, Suite 419, Toronto · 9 AM–9 PM, 7 days