A driving school that teaches it right.
CTN’s driving school across Nigeria gives every learner their own car for every lesson, no sharing the seat with three other students while the clock runs.
Eight classes. Real road time. A certificate you really earned.
A driving certificate means nothing if the person holding it cannot drive. That is the problem with most schools in Nigeria. They prioritise throughput. Classes are overcrowded. Road time is split across four students per car. Theory is rushed. Driving school in Nigeria done properly looks different. Our school is FRSC certified, with FRSC-approved instructors. FRSC driving school in Nigeria certification means the curriculum, the instructors, and the vehicles meet the federal standard, beyond the local one.
One car per student. Genuinely.
Most schools say one car per student and then pair up. We genuinely do not. Each session is your session. The instructor is yours. The car is yours for the hour. No watching from the back seat while another student tries reverse parking.
FRSC-certified instructors, not whoever the school could hire.
FRSC-approved instructor certification is a separate process from school certification. We hold both. Our instructors are individually FRSC-approved, meaning they have completed the federal instructor curriculum, beyond the school's internal training.
Road time on real Lagos / Abuja / PH routes.
We do not teach in empty car parks. Road time happens in actual traffic, on actual routes you will drive after licensing. By class 6, you are doing rush-hour Apapa or Maitama-Wuse in your own car with the instructor beside you.
Why Nigerian learners pick CTN Driving School.
FRSC certified school + instructors
8 practical classes per programme
1 car per student per session
Manual and automatic available
Class group, one-on-one, refresher
From enrolment to licence in four steps.
Enrol on WhatsApp
Choose your programme (class group, one-on-one, or refresher), transmission (manual or auto), and schedule (weekday or weekend). We confirm fee and start date.
Theory and traffic rules
Highway code, Nigerian traffic signs, road rules. Class-group programmes attend shared theory sessions. One-on-one programmes get the theory delivered as part of the dedicated instructor time.
Eight practical classes
Urban driving, expressway, night, reverse parking, parallel parking, three-point turns, hill starts, emergency response. One car per student per session. Real road time on Lagos / Abuja / PH routes.
FRSC certificate & licence support
Final assessment by an FRSC-approved instructor. Pass and you get the FRSC-recognised driving school certificate. We support the licence application process if you need it.
How driving school in Nigeria actually works.
The detail buyers and search engines look for, in plain language.
A driving certificate means nothing if the person holding it cannot drive. That is the problem with most schools in Nigeria. They prioritise throughput. Classes are overcrowded. Road time is split across four students per car. Theory is rushed. Driving school in Nigeria done properly looks different. Our school is FRSC certified, with FRSC-approved instructors. FRSC driving school in Nigeria certification means the curriculum, the instructors, and the vehicles meet the federal standard, beyond the local one.
Every student gets one car per session. No sharing. No watching from the back seat while another student drives. Driving school installation of skills happens through real practice, not observation. Eight practical classes cover urban driving, expressway driving, night driving, reverse parking, parallel parking, three-point turns, hill starts, and emergency response. Theory covers Nigerian highway code, traffic signs, and Lagos / Abuja / PH specific road rules. We are the best driving school in Nigeria for learners who really want to drive at the end of the programme, beyond simply holding a certificate.
The driving school price in Nigeria varies by programme type. Class group (₦120,000) runs the 8 classes with shared theory and individual road time. One-on-one (₦250,000) gives you a dedicated instructor across all 8 classes. Refresher (₦80,000) is the 4-class programme for licensed drivers who have not driven in years. Lagos driving school enrolment opens weekly with new cohorts starting Monday and Saturday. Manual and auto transmissions both offered. After licensing, our Driver Verification service runs the 6-check background verification if you need formal employment.
What it costs
Pricing for driving school is from N80,000 one-time enrolment. One-time programme fee. Class group (₦120,000) is the 8-class group programme. One-on-one (₦250,000) is the 8-class private programme with dedicated instructor. Refresher (₦80,000) is the 4-class programme for licensed-but-rusty drivers. All programmes include vehicle, instructor, theory materials, and final FRSC-approved assessment.
Driving school by the numbers.
The figures a buyer, an insurer or an AI assistant can quote back in one line.
- Certification
- FRSC certified school + instructors
- Class count
- 8 practical classes per programme
- Car allocation
- 1 car per student per session
- Transmission
- Manual and automatic available
- Programme types
- Class group, one-on-one, refresher
- Schedule
- Weekday or weekend, mornings or evenings
Who enrols at CTN Driving School.
First-time drivers. Most common enrolment. Class group programme is the standard choice. Manual or auto depending on the family vehicle. 4 to 6 weeks to complete.
Learners who want a dedicated instructor and a private schedule. One-on-one programme (₦250,000) gives you the instructor across all 8 classes. Common for executive spouses and women learners.
Drivers who have a licence but have not driven in years. 4-class refresher (₦80,000) covers the skills that fade: parallel parking, hill starts, night driving, emergency response. Common for returnees from abroad.
A record you can check.
Questions, answered.
How long does the programme take?
4 to 6 weeks for the 8-class programmes (class group or one-on-one), depending on how often you can attend. Refresher (4 classes) typically completes in 2 to 3 weeks. Weekend-only schedules take longer than weekday.
Can I learn manual and automatic?
Yes. We offer both transmissions. Most learners pick the transmission matching their family vehicle. For learners planning to drive commercial vehicles, we recommend manual. Combined manual + auto programmes are available on quote.
Will I get a driver's licence at the end?
You get the FRSC-recognised driving school certificate, which supports your FRSC licence application. The licence itself is issued by FRSC, not the school. We help you navigate the application paperwork.
What if I need more practice after the 8 classes?
Additional individual sessions are available at ₦8,000 per session. Most students finishing the 8-class programme do not need them. Refresher students sometimes book additional sessions on specific weak skills.
How much does driving school cost in Nigeria?
Class group (8-class) ₦120,000. One-on-one (8-class) ₦250,000. Refresher (4-class for licensed-but-rusty drivers) ₦80,000. All include vehicle, instructor, theory materials, and final FRSC-approved assessment.
Pair this with more protection.
Background check after licensing for employment. ₦35,000 per driver.
View →Corporate retraining for existing fleet drivers. ₦75,000 per driver.
View →Vetted driver placements. We source already-licensed drivers.
View →Travel overseas with the recognised IDP. We process the paperwork.
View →Learn to drive properly with CTN.
Tell us your level and how fast you want to learn. We recommend a package, schedule your one-on-one lessons and handle your licence at the end.
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