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Excel Driving Academy is a family run premier driving school serving the Melksham and Chippenham area with an extremely high first time pass rate.
We emphasise professional tuition, therefore giving our students the highest quality of training.
The training of our driving instructors is what makes our driving academy so successful and ensures we are very well qualified to teach you. Our founder, Paul Cole, has even attained Grade 6 Approved Driving Instructor status (only 6% of UK Instructors ever reach this standard (it’s classed as an accolade within the Industry ) Paul has also qualified as a Grade A Driving Instructor under the new criteria. We aim to make our students the safest possible drivers for their test and for the future. Our driving lessons are structured and tailored to each individual pupil’s requirements. We want to make your driving lessons enjoyable, fun and relaxed.
With structured training you will be amazed at just how soon you can get your licence.
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Six 1st Time Passes in a row.
Six 1st Time Passes in a row. The I.O.W driving Academy is proud of our last 6 students who have taken their driving tests after lockdown. All of these students had their tests postponed from Spring and have finally had the chance to give it a go! What a result for...
COVID-19 *IMPORTANT INFORMATION*
COVID-19 *IMPORTANT INFORMATION* regarding restart of driving lessons. The I.O.W Driving Academy is adhering to the current National Guidelines regarding cross infection control. Whilst many things have changed we want to reassure you that we remain committed to your...
Driving Lessons Start again from 4th July 2020
Driving Lessons Start again from 4th July 2020 Driving Lessons can resume from 4th July 2020. Your Instructor will contact you if you are an existing pupil to arrange the start up of your lessons again. We are all looking forward to seeing you again after all of this...
All Driving Tests Suspended until further notice.
All Driving Tests Suspended until further notice. Today the DVSA announced that all rescheduled tests from lockdown have now been suspended. Theory tests have also been suspended up to and including the 3rd July 2020. All students who have had their tests suspended...
Update on Driving Lessons – When we may resume
Update on Driving Lessons - When we may resume. As a team we have come to the conclusion that we probably will not resume regular driving lessons through the month of June. Possibly a start date early July 2020. Any students with tests booked June 2020 or early July...
COVID-19 Driving Lessons update
COVID-19 Driving Lessons update. The IOWDA hope that all of our students, families and friends are staying safe at this horrendous time. After 5 weeks of lockdown we wanted to keep you all updated as to theory tests, practical driving tests and your driving lessons....
