Class 5 Driving School Edmonton: Alberta Licence Upgrade
Working toward a non-GDL Class 5 licence? The Alberta Licence Upgrade gives you 6 private hours with a certified instructor.
- 99%pass rate
- 450+students taught
- 6+years of instructor experience
- 5.0stars, 59 Google reviews
A course for Class 5 non-GDL drivers
Our class 5 driving school Edmonton course for experienced drivers is the Alberta Licence Upgrade, and you can book it as one of two options. Both are offered to Class 5 non-GDL drivers only, so they are not for learners on a Class 7.
Each option gives you 6 hours with a certified instructor. The two options are named Classroom and Online. When you book, the office tells you what your chosen option involves and confirms your dates.
The upgrade suits anyone aiming for a non-GDL Class 5 licence. A typical case is someone licensed in another province or another country who now needs an Alberta licence.
Learning to drive from the start on a Class 7? The Full Course is the one to book.
What the Alberta Licence Upgrade includes
- 6 hours with a certified instructor. Every hour is one-on-one. Road training is only given in Omni vehicles.
- Two options to pick from. Classroom at $350 or Online at $400. The office explains your option when you book.
- Free pickup and drop-off. From the address you gave at registration, in all five areas we serve.
- Feedback in every lesson. Your instructor tells you what went well and what to work on. A 5-minute break is allowed.
- Skills for real roads. City driving, highway driving, parking, lane changes, traffic circles, residential streets and road test preparation.
Some drivers search for a class 5 basic driving course. At Omni, the Alberta Licence Upgrade is that course.
Alberta Licence Upgrade prices
The price is the same in all five areas we serve: Edmonton, Beaumont, St. Albert, Sherwood Park and Leduc.
All prices plus 5% GST.
The Classroom option is the lower price of the two. Each one is offered to Class 5 non-GDL drivers only. You can enroll now and pay later, or pay by e-Transfer or credit card.
Who the upgrade is for
- Drivers licensed outside Alberta. You drove on a full licence in another province or country, and your goal now is a non-GDL Class 5 licence here.
- Drivers who want an instructor's view. Six hours of one-on-one class 5 driving lessons, with feedback in each one.
- Nervous drivers. Our instructors are patient with beginners and nervous drivers.
- Drivers without a car. All road training happens in our vehicles, with free pickup.
This page is not the right fit for everyone:
- Class 7 learners should book the Full Course: the Standard Course with 10 hours of driving, or More Road Time with 14.
- Drivers who only want practice time can book a Brush-Up, by the hour or as the Winter Brush-Up 2hrs.
How to book your 6 hours
Check your goal. The upgrade is for drivers working toward a non-GDL Class 5 licence.
Pick Classroom or Online. Both options give you 6 hours with an instructor. One costs $350, the other $400.
Book online or by phone. Use the booking page or call (780) 975-6000. WhatsApp works on the same number. The office then confirms your option and your dates.
Drive your 6 hours. Be ready 5 minutes early with your licence and closed-toe shoes. Finish within 6 months of registration.
A student who scores below 75% in the driving lessons may need at least 2 more hours.
Why Class 5 drivers choose Omni
- An approved school. Omni is a driver training school approved by Alberta Transportation.
- 99% pass rate. From our own records, with 450+ students taught.
- Experienced instructors. Certified, with 6+ years of teaching experience.
- One-on-one time. Every lesson is you and your instructor, in our car.
- Free pickup and drop-off. Our class 5 driving school Edmonton lessons start and end at your door, in all five areas.
- Open 7 days. Call or WhatsApp from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm, Monday to Sunday.
- Your language. Lessons can be given in Punjabi and Hindi.
What drivers say
Our Google rating is 5.0 stars from 59 reviews. Each review on this site comes live from Google, and we never edit one. See them on our reviews page.
Class 5 course questions
How many hours is driving school?
The Alberta Licence Upgrade is 6 hours with a certified instructor, for Class 5 non-GDL drivers. Class 7 learners book the Full Course instead, with 10 or 14 hours of driving.
Can you take driving school online?
One of the two upgrade options is named Online, at $400. Ask the office what it involves when you book. Your 6 hours with the instructor happen in our car.
Can I book the upgrade if I was licensed outside Alberta?
Yes, when your goal is a non-GDL Class 5 licence. The upgrade is meant for drivers in that position. Check your own licence with a registry agent first, then call us to book.
Do driving schools provide cars?
They do here. All road training is given in Omni vehicles, so there is no need to bring a car. If you also want a car for test day, see our road test car.
How do I start driving lessons?
Book on the booking page or call (780) 975-6000. Pay later, or pay by e-Transfer or credit card. To cancel a lesson, give 48 hours' notice or a $50 fee applies.
Book your Alberta Licence Upgrade
Tell us your option, Classroom or Online, and your area, and we will arrange your first drive. Calls and WhatsApp messages to our class 5 driving school Edmonton line are answered from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm, every day.