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5 minOnline sign-up
5 minutes. Your info, a photo ID, a quick medical self-declaration, and your card is held (not charged) while we review.
Your licence,step by step
A Montreal driving school for car and truck lessons.
4.9312 reviews
Class 1: $8,500 taxes included instead of $10,000 · 4 payments of $2,125 · until December 31
See the offer- SAAQ-recognized driving school
- Family-run · since 2003
- Montreal · Laval · Longueuil
- FR · EN
Car lessons (Class 5), Class 1 truck training (PESR) and Class 3. A family-run school at 786 Jean-Talon Street West that's with you from your first lesson to your SAAQ test.
How it works
Three steps to your licence.
We take you from sign-up to your SAAQ road test with no surprises in between.
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~12 monthsPhases 1 to 4
24 h of theory online, 15 hours behind the wheel with a bilingual instructor. We move at your pace — not factory pace.
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Test daySAAQ road test
We drive you to the centre, provide the vehicle, and warm you up on the actual exam routes. You arrive ready, not stressed.
Our story
One school.One family.
For over 20 years.
Qazi opened its doors in Montreal in 2003. Three generations of the same family have taught here — some of our former students are now our instructors. We know every student by name, their schedule, their fears behind the wheel. This isn't an industrial training centre. It's our home, and you're family here.
22+
Years of experience
Founded in 2003. We've seen SAAQ program changes, seasons, and generations come and go.
4,800+
Licences earned
Thousands of drivers trained across Montreal, Laval, and the South Shore.
100%
Family-run
Owned and operated by the Qazi family — we treat every student like one of our own.
Packages
Pick your path.
All packages include pickup in Montreal and Laval, bilingual instructors, and access to the Qazi student portal.
SAAQ program · Phases 1 to 4
Full course
$1 000
24 h theory · 15 h practical
- 12 theory classes · online
- 15 hours behind the wheel
- Vehicle rental for the SAAQ road test
- Official completion certificate
Hourly · no commitment
Extra hours
$50/ hr
As much as you need
- Targeted practice (parking, highway…)
- Pickup and drop-off included
- Bilingual instructor of your choice
Vehicle rental · test day
Exam rental
Depends on centre
Rate varies by SAAQ test centre
- Dual-control vehicle
- Warm-up on the test route
- Call us for the exact rate
Reviews
What our students say.
Hundreds of verified Google reviews — here are a few that mean the most to us.
4.9 · 312
4.9
★★★★★ · Google
312
Avis vérifiés
4 800+
Permis obtenus
The best choice I made. Patient instructor, clean car, and they walked me through the exact SAAQ route in Lachine. Passed on the first try.
Sofia M.
2 weeks ago"After two failed attempts with another school, my brother recommended Qazi. Completely different approach — treated me like a human, not a number. Thank you Mr. Qazi."
Julien T.
1 month ago"Bilingual instructors, really flexible with my student schedule. I was terrified of highways — they had me driving on the 40 like it was nothing."
Amira K.
2 months ago"Did my Class 1 here. Serious training, a bit old-school in the best way — you leave ready to work. They put me in touch with a carrier directly."
David B.
3 months ago"Took lessons in English. The instructor knew every SAAQ exam route by heart. Fair price, no hidden fees, and they picked me up near Jean-Talon metro every time."
Priya R.
4 months ago"Two of my kids did their course here. Same seriousness, same attention, ten years apart. That says it all."
Marc-Antoine L.
5 months agoBlog
Guides to help you get your licence
All articlesQuébec Class 5 Licence: The 5 Steps From Learner to Probationary
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Class 1 Licence in Québec: 8 Requirements to Check First
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How Much Does a Class 1 Licence Cost in Québec in 2026?
PESR Class 1 training price, 2026 SAAQ fees, the medical report and the $1,425 Québec aid: the real cost of a Class 1 truck licence in Québec.
Frequently asked
Real answers to real questions.
The questions students ask us most often. Anything else? Just call.
More questions? Contact usSAAQ's mandatory program runs ~12 months minimum: 4 phases alternating theory and practice. You must hold the learner's permit for at least 10 months before the SAAQ knowledge exam, and 12 months before the road test.
$1,000 for the complete Class 5 program (12 SAAQ modules + 15 hours of practice + vehicle for the exam). Payable in 6 installments: $250 at signup, then 5 × $150 at key milestones.
For Class 5, the first $250 instalment is paid at registration through Clover’s secure page, and only after your file is approved. A Class 1 callback request asks for no card and no charge.
Yes. Practical lessons are offered in English, French, Urdu or Arabic, depending on the instructor.
For a missed theory class, you pick up with the next group covering the same material — no additional fee. For a missed practical, we require 24 h notice; otherwise a $40 + tax fee applies.
The PESR – Class 1 is at least 125 hours: 75 h of group theory (Tuesday and Thursday evenings, Saturdays) and 50 h of practice scheduled around your availability. We confirm your timeline during the call.
Our office is at 786 Rue Jean-Talon Ouest, Montréal QC H3N 1S2. We serve Montreal, Laval, and Longueuil with pickup included in our packages.
Yes — if you already have your learner's permit from another school and want to transfer to us, we pick up your file and start where you left off. Call us and we'll walk you through.
Ready to start
Your licence,at your pace.
Next Class 5 group is coming up. Reserve your spot in 5 minutes — no charge until we approve.
Next group · November 2026