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About City Star

Driving is a life skill.
We've taught it for 20+ years.

City Star Driving School is an MTO-approved Beginner Driver Education (BDE) provider — patient, certified instructors teaching new drivers across Toronto, Etobicoke, North York and Scarborough, with free pickup & drop-off across the GTA.

Questions? Call 416 996 9395 — open 7 days, 9 AM–9 PM.

G1 G2 Full G Free pickup & drop-off
Ontario Ministry of Transportation approved seal MTO-ApprovedBeginner Driver Education
Free pickup & drop-offAcross the GTA
Our story

Built in Toronto, one safe driver at a time

City Star Driving School started with a simple belief: anyone can become a safe, confident driver with the right teacher. More than 20 years later, that belief still runs every lesson we teach.

From our office at 180 John Street in downtown Toronto, we've spent two decades teaching new drivers across Toronto, Etobicoke, North York and Scarborough — and become the No. 1 choice of high-school students along the way.

We're still proudly local. The phone is answered 7 days a week, the pricing is itemized, and every student gets a certified instructor who knows the streets — and the test routes — of the GTA.

Want to talk to us? Contact City Star →

Patience is the method

Nobody learns under pressure. Lessons move at your pace with calm, clear coaching — especially for nervous drivers and newcomers to Canada taking driving lessons in Toronto for the first time.

Safety beyond the test

We prepare you for the G2 road test — and for everything after it. Defensive habits for real GTA roads: busy intersections, changing weather, and the situations no test can fully cover.

No surprises

Transparent, itemized pricing on every G1, G2 and full G package — a clean whole-dollar price plus taxes and certification fee. Nothing hidden, nothing added later.

No. 1 choice of high-school students Across Toronto & the GTA
In pictures

Real lessons, real streets

Our instructors, our students, and twenty-plus years of first passes across the GTA.

How we teach

The MTO BDE program, taught properly

Every Beginner Driver Education package follows the Ontario Ministry of Transportation's approved curriculum — three parts, one certified new driver.

In the classroom

20 hours

Rules of the road, signs, right-of-way and hazard awareness — the foundation every safe driver in Ontario builds on, taught by certified instructors.

Behind the wheel

10 hours

One-on-one, in-car driving lessons across Toronto and the GTA with free pickup & drop-off — real streets, real traffic, real coaching.

Flexible learning

10 hours

Guided homework and flexible instruction that connects classroom theory to what you practice in the car, at your own pace.

Complete all three parts and we record your official BDE certification with DriveTest. See what's included in each G1, G2 and full G package →

Female instructorsAvailable on request — just ask when you register.
Nervous & new-to-Canada friendlyCalm, patient coaching at your pace.
Free pickup & drop-offHome, school or work — across the GTA.
Open 7 days9 AM–9 PM, including evenings and weekends.
Credentials

Approved, certified, recognized

"MTO-approved" isn't a slogan — it's a standard we're inspected against. Here's what it actually gets you as a student.

Ontario Ministry of Transportation approved driving school seal

MTO-Approved BDE Provider

Ontario Ministry of Transportation · Beginner Driver Education
  • Ministry-approved curriculum, classroom and course materials
  • Licensed, certified driving instructors for every lesson
  • Official BDE certification recorded with DriveTest on completion
  • Take your G2 road test after 8 months with your G1 — instead of 12
  • Graduates may qualify for a car insurance discount with many insurers

Recognition

Two decades of teaching across Toronto and the GTA hasn't gone unnoticed.

260+ five-star Google reviews From students across Toronto, Etobicoke, North York & Scarborough
FAQ

Questions about City Star

The things new drivers and parents ask us most about who we are, how we teach, and what MTO approval means for you.

Didn't find your answer?

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Is City Star Driving School MTO-approved?
Yes. City Star Driving School Ltd. is an MTO-approved Beginner Driver Education (BDE) provider. Our curriculum, instructors and classroom meet the Ontario Ministry of Transportation's requirements, and your BDE certification is officially recorded with DriveTest.
How long has City Star been teaching new drivers?
City Star has been teaching new drivers across Toronto and the GTA for more than 20 years, and is the No. 1 choice of high-school students — backed by 260+ five-star Google reviews.
Are your driving instructors certified?
Yes. Every City Star instructor is licensed and certified to teach in Ontario, with years of experience coaching first-time, nervous and new-to-Canada drivers.
Do you offer female driving instructors?
Yes. Female instructors are available on request — just mention your preference when you register or call us at 416 996 9395.
Which areas does City Star serve?
We serve Toronto, Etobicoke, North York and Scarborough, with free pickup and drop-off across the GTA for in-car driving lessons.
Will a BDE course lower my car insurance?
Completing an MTO-approved BDE course can qualify you for a car insurance discount with many insurers. Ask your insurance provider how much you could save as a certified new driver.
Can I take my road test sooner if I finish the BDE course?
Yes. With BDE certification you can book your G2 road test after 8 months with your G1 instead of the standard 12 months — a four-month head start.
I'm a nervous driver — is City Star right for me?
Absolutely. Patient instruction is what we're known for. Our instructors specialize in helping nervous drivers and newcomers to Canada build confidence step by step, at a pace that works for you.
Do you really offer free pickup and drop-off?
Yes. For in-car lessons we offer free pickup and drop-off across the GTA — home, school or work.
How do I register with City Star?
You can register online, call us at 416 996 9395, or visit our office at 180 John Street, Suite 419, Toronto. We're open 7 days a week, 9 AM–9 PM.
Join 260+ five-star students

Twenty years in. Your turn behind the wheel.

Pick your G1, G2 or full G package, and learn with the MTO-approved driving school Toronto students have trusted for two decades — free pickup & drop-off included.

Call 416 996 9395 — open 7 days, 9 AM–9 PM · 180 John Street, Suite 419, Toronto