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* Information regarding the Fall 2010 Driver Education Program will be posted here around the beginning September.
Please note that program details & cost are subject to change from term to term.
Learn to drive safely in a Ministry of Transportation approved program which combines in-class and in-car instruction in preparation for the Ontario G2 Driver’s Test. Successful completion of this program allows a reduction of the G1 license driving period and a possible insurance discount (check with your insurance company).
Program is run in conjunction with D.T.S.M. Driving School.
Eligibility:
Open to all secondary school students in the Ottawa-Carleton Region. Students must be at least 16 years of age and have a G1 license prior to June 28, 2010.
Program:
Program consists of:
- 20 hours classroom instruction:
June 28 - July 2 (no class on July 1)
9:00 am - 3:00 pm daily
(includes 1/2 lunch & two 15 minute breaks)
*see locations below*
- 39 hours of group in-car instruction – 13 hours behind-the-
wheel and 26 hours of observation (based on groups of 3
students in the car)
- 7 hours at home assignments
Group in-car sessions take place throughout July & August. Students must be available ALL of July and August in order to complete the required hours in a group lesson format. In-car sessions are scheduled anytime during the day, evening or weekends and this schedule is determined between the 3 students in the group and the instructor. The Driving School will accommodate scheduling for students registered in summer school and/or working summer jobs ONLY.
The Driving School will try to accommodate all in-car sessions starting and ending at the student’s home school if there is sufficient registration. If not, the in-car sessions will start and end at the selected in-class school location.
Please contact 613-228-3338 for more information.
School Locations:
All Saints H.S. at 5115 Kanata Ave. (Kanata North)
Sacred Heart H.S. at 5780 Abbott St. (Stittsville)
St. Joseph H.S. at 3333 Greenbank Rd. (Nepean)
St. Mark H.S. at 1040 Dozois Rd. (Manotick)
St. Peter H.S. at 750 Charlemagne Blvd. (Orleans)
St. Pius X H.S. at 1481 Fisher Ave. (Ottawa)
Registration:
Registration for the Summer 2010 Driver Education Program runs from May 3 – June 16, 2010. All registrations must be received by the Continuing Education Office by that date. Class size is limited; acceptance in on a first-come basis. Call 613-228-3338 to register using either Visa or MasterCard or download the Summer 2010 Driver Education Registration Form for alternate methods of registration.
 Download the Summer 2010 Driver Education Registration form.
Fee:
Total fee is $680.26 ($602 + HST).
May be paid in 2 equal instalments of $340.13.
First instalment is payable at the time of registration. Second instalment will be processed automatically to your credit card one month after the first payment. If paying be cheque, post-date the second cheque one month from the first instalment and remit both cheques at the time of registration.
 PLEASE NOTE:
1. Students must bring a copy (front and back) of their G1 license to the first class, plus a copy of the MTO Driver's Handbook.
2. On completion of the program, there will be a fee of approximately $12 + HST payable online to the Ministry of Transportation in order to process documentation for insurance purposes. Instructions will be made available by the driving school.
Cancellation Policy: The Ottawa Catholic School Board reserves the right to cancel a program due to lack of registration. If a program is cancelled, the student will be notified by phone no later than June 16, 2010. The student may cancel before June 16, 2010, a refund minus a $15 administrative fee will be issued. After this date no refunds will be issued.
Last Updated: 2010-07-12
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