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Oxford Intensive Driving School

Oxford Intensive Driving School

5.0(298 reviews)See reviews ↓·Oxford

About the company

Oxford Intensive Driving School is a driving school in Oxford. It offers regular driving lessons and intensive courses. The school uses DVSA approved instructors. Its service area includes Oxford and surrounding areas. It provides both automatic and manual driving lessons. Instructors have local knowledge of Oxford and Banbury roads and test routes.

The school offers Pass Plus, a 2 Hour Assessment, a 10 Hour Block (Prepaid), a 10 Hour Block for Student/NHS, a Refresher Lesson, 20, 30, 40 and 45 Hour Intensive courses, an Oxford Test Day Package, a Banbury Test Day Package, and 1, 1.5 and 2 Hour Lessons. It covers Oxford, Summertown, Cowley, Headington, Kidlington and nearby areas. The school has helped hundreds of learners build confidence and pass their driving test.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Frenchay Road in Oxford is home to a driving school where several instructors, named repeatedly across reviews, feature prominently in learner accounts. Mr Dirin, Nader and Ali each receive frequent mention for their calm, patient manner and for building confidence in pupils who had little or no prior experience behind the wheel. A theme that comes up often is passing first time, sometimes within as few as twenty to thirty hours of tuition, with several learners crediting clear, well-structured explanations of manoeuvres and test routes around Oxford and Banbury.

Automatic car tuition is highlighted by more than one reviewer as particularly well taught, with instructors breaking lessons down into manageable steps rather than taking over control unnecessarily. Instructors are also described as flexible, fitting pupils into busy schedules, and as encouraging independence behind the wheel so that confidence grows naturally rather than through constant intervention.

Nervous beginners and those returning to driving after a break both appear among the pupils praised for the support they received. The school operates long weekday hours from eight in the morning until eight in the evening, with Saturday and Sunday availability also offered, giving learners a wide choice of lesson times to fit around work, college or other commitments in the Oxford area.

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Oxford Intensive Driving School — Customer photo
Oxford Intensive Driving School — Customer photo
Oxford Intensive Driving School — Customer photo
Oxford Intensive Driving School — Customer photo
Oxford Intensive Driving School — Customer photo
Oxford Intensive Driving School — Customer photo
Oxford Intensive Driving School — Customer photo
Oxford Intensive Driving School — Customer photo

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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EarthUPC4 September 2026

Thank you Ali, passed first time only 3 minors! Very calm and effective teacher that makes you relaxed, but makes sure you're learning everything you need to be a safe driver and pass the test. Would definitely recommend 👍🏻

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Freya MacLeod7 August 2026

I would highly recommend Ali as a driving instructor. He is kind, patient and good company! I always felt relaxed when driving with him, even though I was very nervous before I started. He made sure I was ready before my test and made me feel calm and confident going into it - I passed my test first time, thanks to him!

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rosie ward30 July 2026

Thank you Ali for being a great driving instructor. I would definitely recommend to anyone, he helped me hugely to pass first time in Oxford, with no faults! Very clear good explanation of everything whilst being very patient and calm to help me learn.

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Petra Kenny28 July 2026

Ali is a very patient instructor with a great deal of knowledge and attention to detail. I was able to quickly regain confidence behind the wheel with his guidance and passed my test amassing only 3 minors! Thank you

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Reema17 July 2026

Nader has been an amazing driving instructor! I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a driving instructor. He has really helped me to be a confident, safe, and calm driver. I'm delighted to say that I've passed first time on an automatic car in Oxford. Thank you Nader!

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Hossein Eskandari7 July 2026

I’m delighted to have passed my driving test first time at the Cowley Test Centre, and a huge part of that success is thanks to Nader. He is an excellent instructor with a deep understanding of the driving test, including all the important details and what examiners are looking for. His knowledge of Oxford and the potential test routes was invaluable. In fact, the exact route he had prepared me for came up on my test day, which made me feel confident and well prepared. I highly recommend Nader to anyone who wants the best chance of passing their test first time!

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Vienna Luk28 June 2026

I had only 20 hours of lessons with Mr. Dirin and successfully passed my driving test in Banbury! Before that, I had 10 hours with a trainee instructor, but the difference in teaching quality was huge. Mr. Dirin helped me become a confident driver by giving me the freedom to learn without constantly interfering. Unlike my previous instructor, who often took control of the car, Mr. Dirin only stepped in when necessary, which really helped build my confidence. He teaches not just what’s needed to pass the test, but also practical driving skills for real-life situations. I always asked him random questions, and he was patient and happy to explain everything! 😂 He also made sure to cover as many test routes as possible, which helped me become familiar with the Banbury area. As someone from Oxford, this made a big difference and gave me much more confidence on test day. I highly recommend Mr. Dirin to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, patient, and supportive driving instructor. Thank you for helping me pass! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Oxford Intensive Driving School (this page)★ 5,0298Yes
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Contact
+441865950859www.oxfordintensive.co.ukFrenchay Rd, Oxford OX2 6TG
Working hours
Monday08:00–20:00
Tuesday08:00–20:00
Wednesday08:00–20:00
Thursday08:00–20:00
Friday08:00–20:00
Saturday09:00–17:00
Sunday09:00–13:00