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A familiar person beside your learner.
Ray is the instructor at the heart of this school. The relationship begins with understanding the learner and what they want to work on.
Meet Ray in his own words and ask about the lesson plan.
For North Shore parents
A new driver.
A familiar face.
A calmer start.
Meet the person teaching your new driver to drive. Ray takes time to explain, welcomes questions, and helps your learner build confidence one skill at a time.
A simple first conversation about your learner and the next useful step.
Practice. Understanding. Confidence.
Ready is something
we build together.
A personal choice for your family
Five reasons to
learn with Ray.
Choose the person, the teaching approach, and the support that fit your learner.
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Confidence grows through encouragement.
Ray uses conversation, humour, and a welcoming approach to help learners feel comfortable enough to ask and practise.
Being nervous is normal. Confidence is what we build together.
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They understand why, not just what.
He asks “What do you think?” and explains the reason behind the action. The aim is independent judgment that lasts beyond the test.
A useful question can help a learner recognize what they already understand.
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Practice follows the skill they need.
A learner working on right turns gets repeated practice on right turns. Ray described this approach directly in our conversations.
Longer lessons give more room for repetition. One-hour sessions provide another focused path.
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Support carries through the test journey.
Both lesson paths include road-test support. The established longer package also carries Ray’s Licence Guarantee: a one-hour lesson between unsuccessful attempts and return test-day support without extra Ray charges until they pass.
Read the applicable package scope, ICBC fee responsibility, and agreed conditions before choosing.
These reasons come from Ray's teaching experience and our discovery conversations. Approved student and parent stories will add first-hand evidence.
A choice that makes sense
Find the right
lesson path.
Tell Ray where your learner is now. He can help you decide how much practice and support would be useful.
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Ten focused one-hour lessons
Ten hours of instruction, with road-test support. New package price to be agreed.
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Ten longer lessons
$1,200 + GST ($1,260 total), road-test support, and Ray's continuing-support promise. Final session duration and terms to be confirmed.
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Electric or gas instruction
Ray is willing to offer both. Confirm the available vehicle and pickup area before booking.
Before you ask
A few parent
questions.
Does my new driver need experience first?
Tell Ray what practice they have had. He can discuss the next suitable step. Being nervous is normal. Confidence is what Ray helps them build.
How can I help between lessons?
Ask Ray what practice would help your learner. Discuss any progress updates with Ray and your new driver rather than assuming a particular reporting service is included.
Is my area covered?
North Shore lessons are the focus. Include your pickup area in the enquiry so Ray can confirm the travel arrangements and availability.
What will happen after I send my question?
Your question and lesson choice are saved in a private enquiry inbox. You receive a reference number on screen. This starts an enquiry; an appointment is confirmed separately. You can also call Ray using the number on this page.
Let's start with your learner
You can
ask Ray.
Where are they now? What would help them feel more ready? A short question is a good place to begin.
Tell Ray about your new driver using the short enquiry form.
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