
Intenese Driving Lessons in Oxford
An Intensive Driving Course is a fast-track way to learn to drive. Instead of taking weekly lessons over several months, you complete the same training over a shorter period—often within 1 to 3 weeks.
Example:
| Weekly Lessons | Intensive Course |
|---|---|
| 2 hours per week | 4-6 hours per day |
| 30 hours total | 30 hours total |
| Around 15 weeks to complete | Around 1-3 weeks to complete |
Important: An intensive course is not a shortcut. You still need the same number of hours and must reach the same driving test standard. The key benefit is that lessons are completed over a shorter period. This helps many learners build momentum, improve confidence, and retain driving skills more effectively.
If a full intensive driving course is not the right option, a semi-intensive driving course may be available. This allows you to take several driving lessons each week while maintaining greater flexibility.
| We Recommend Intensive Courses For: | We Don’t Recommend Intensive Courses For: |
|---|---|
| ✅ Learners who need a licence quickly for work or university | ❌ Very nervous or anxious learners |
| ✅ Learners with previous driving experience | ❌ Complete beginners who may benefit from more time between lessons to absorb and practise new driving skills |
| ✅ Learners who can commit to several hours of driving practice each day | ❌ Learners who find it difficult to concentrate during longer driving lessons |
| ✅ Learners who prefer an immersive and focused learning experience | ❌ Learners with limited availability who cannot commit to consecutive days of training |
How Many Hours Will I Need?
- Beginners: 30–45 hours
- Some experience: 15–30 hours
- International drivers: 6–15 hours
How to book your intensive course:
- We require at least 4 weeks’ notice to arrange an intensive driving course for you. Please note that additional notice may be required during school holidays and other busy periods
- Simply call us on 01865 722148 or send us a message via WhatsApp, and we will tailor a course to suit your availability, experience, and individual needs.
| Course price | Normal rate | You save |
|---|---|---|
| 20 hours £820 | £900 | £80 |
| 30 hours £1200 | £1350 | £150 |
| 45 hours £1750 | £2025 | £275 |
Payment Methods
- You can pay your instructor directly by either cash or bank transfer.
- Please note that payment for your first lesson must be made at least 24 hours before the lesson is due to take place.You will get bank details in your confirmation email from LDA once you book the lesson.
- Failure to make payment within this timeframe may result in the lesson being cancelled and the appointment being offered to another learner.
Please take a few moments to read our Terms and Conditions before your first lesson.
We look forward to helping you on your journey to becoming a safe and confident driver.
The LDA team
Not Sure Which Driving Course Is Right for You?
We recommend booking a driving assessment lesson first. This allows our driving instructors to evaluate your current ability and recommend the most suitable intensive or semi-intensive driving course based on your experience, learning style, and goals.
Why Choose LDA?
- Oxford’s largest driving school
- Over 40 local instructors across Oxfordshire
- Over 1,600 Five-Star Google Reviews
- Serving Oxfordshire since 2008
- Experienced Senior Instructors, Trainers and Managers
- Proven track record of helping learners achieve test success

