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Overview
You must have approval from the Government of Alberta to operate a driver training school.
A driver training school licence allows you to provide:
- driver training for any class of licence, including Class 1
- Professional Driver Improvement Courses
- Defensive Driving Courses
- endorsement training, such as Q (air brake) or S (school bus)
You will not receive a licence until all approval steps are complete.
How to apply
Step 1: Confirm eligibility and apply
Your school must employ a Senior Driving Instructor. This person is responsible for supporting staff and ensuring training meets provincial standards.
Complete the Driver Training School Licence Application form and pay the licensing fee (if required) at an Alberta registry agent.
You must also send the following documents:
- Surety Bond or Guarantee of at least $10,000 (not required for school boards, government agencies, or unpaid training programs)
- Certificate of Incorporation or Amalgamation
- business licence
You must complete and submit both:
Step 2. Get a Criminal Record Check
Each school owner, director or partner must provide a Criminal Record Check.
The check must:
- be original
- come from an approved police agency
- be dated within 90 days before your application is received
Step 3: Sign the Code of Conduct
Print and review the Driver Training School Licence Code of Conduct and Ethics.
Make sure you understand the document before you sign it.
Step 4: Submit your documents
Email electronic copies of all required forms and documents to [email protected].
Curriculum requirements
You must submit the training curriculum you plan to use. The requirements depend on the type of training you offer.
Class 5 curriculum
You have the option of using the government’s standardized Class 5 curriculum or you can submit a curriculum proposal. The Government of Alberta’s Class 5 classroom curriculum is included in the Class 5 Driver Education Instructor Guide. The Class 5 Driver Education Instructor Guide will be provided to all driver training schools licensed to deliver Class 5 classroom curriculum.
To use your own Class 5 classroom curriculum, see the Class 5 curriculum criteria and Definitions of Class 5 Curriculum Components.
- You must complete the Classroom Curriculum Outline and Approval Checklist and submit it with your proposed curriculum.
Note: You are only permitted to submit a maximum of 3 versions for approval.
If we do not approve the third version of the curriculum, you must use the standardized Government of Alberta’s Class 5 Curriculum.
- For more information, see Delivering Class 5 Driver Training.
Professional Driver Improvement Course
- Requirements for approval of a Professional Driver Improvement Course
- Requirements for approval: light vehicle - Professional Driver Improvement Course
Defensive Driving Course
Class 1 Training
You must follow the government’s standardized curriculum for Class 1 using the Class 1 Learning Pathway.
Air Brake Program
School Bus Driver Improvement Program
Licensed S-endorsement instructors will receive a copy of the instructor’s manual for the School Bus Driver Improvement Program.
Resources
Fillable PDF forms may not open properly on some mobile devices and web browsers. See the step-by-step guide or contact PDF form technical support.
Contact
Connect with Examinations and Licensing:
Hours: 8:15 am to 4:30 pm (open Monday to Friday, closed statutory holidays)
Phone: 780-427-8230
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)
Email: [email protected]
Address:
Examinations and Licensing
1st Floor, Twin Atria Building
4999 98 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta T6B 2X3
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