Intensive Courses Driving School

4.7936507936507935 out of 5 stars
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Intensive Courses Driving School is exceptionally well-rated by customers. Customers particularly appreciate service and professional, though some mention concerns about communication and expensive.

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1 out of 5 stars
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I wouldn't recommend this company.

I wouldn't recommend this company. I deposit my money and didn't recieve any calls to book an instructor as stated on th...Read more

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5/5

Intensive driving is the way to go, highly recommend.

My experience with intensive driving from start to finish has been nothing short of excellent. Glenn, over my two week d...Read more

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Excellent job

Everyone involved did an excellent job. The team who organised my lesson and tests and my instructor, Mike, were superb....Read more

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Total unprofessional and do not deliver

I'm putting 1 star due to the failure of delivery of service, no communication via the agent given to me, promises of te...Read more

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HC Auto's
1 reviews
over 2 years ago
5 out of 5 stars

I cannot praise Noel and his team…

I cannot praise Noel and his team highly enough. I was in an awkward situation and they did their utmost and found a solution for me rather than waiting for months. Friendly, helpful, professional and efficient - who could ask for more!

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over 2 years ago
1 out of 5 stars

Very bad service I have ever seen

The company is not trusted and specifically the instructor named Laurence. They got the money and never return so we have to meet them in the court.

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Adam
Adam
1 reviews
over 2 years ago
5 out of 5 stars

Successful Lessons and Pass

I got assigned Sham as an instructor and could not be happier with the process. Guy was an absolute star, very laid back teacher who efficent taught me both how to drive and how to pass a test. I'd needed to pass to start a new job role, having never driven before and I had slight concerns heading into the process, but Sham managed to completely alliviate those concerns and helped guide me to a comfortable first time pass. ICDS have also been very efficent in thier communication with me when needed and the booking of the test process. Obviously they have many instructors and I can't speak for all of them, but all my interactions with a company were faultless and I could not recommend Sham any higher as an instructor. Honestly, if I had failed my review would be unchanged. I could not recommend him higher.

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Ben Brimmer
Ben Brimmer
1 reviews
over 2 years ago
5 out of 5 stars

Passed first time, great instructing

Last tuesday I'd never really been in the drivers seat and then two weeks later I passed! Glen was a calm and helpful instructor so I could learn very easily. Both how to drive properly, and the particulars of the driving test too. Can't wait to get on the road.

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Sue
Sue
1 reviews
over 2 years ago
5 out of 5 stars

My daughter's experience of learning to…

My daughter's experience of learning to drive with Intensive Courses was flawless. The booking process was clear and the staff on the phone were incredibly helpful and reassuring. My daughter took her course in Bishops Stortford with Glenn who was amazing. Communication from him was excellent and the lessons she received were outstanding, thank you Glenn. She passed first time with 2 minors, all down to great teaching. Cannot recommend Intensive Courses and especially Glenn, highly enough.

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over 2 years ago
5 out of 5 stars

Best intensive driving school in Essex

Best intensive driving school in Essex I have tried many many intensive schools and none of them could keep even basic promises (ex: like the instructor committing and showing up to lessons). Intensive courses school stands apart from the pack by only making promises that it can keep and delivering on them. Steve Lowrie was my instructor and his boundless patience helped me work through my anxiety and nerves through a long course. He got me to a point where I could pass my driving test on the first attempt with just 3 minors. Highly recommend!

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Leila Morris
Leila Morris
1 reviews
over 2 years ago
5 out of 5 stars

First time pass in 1.5 weeks

Intensive Courses found me a test date in the month I requested and much sooner than I could find myself on Gov.uk. There was good communication throughout with Noel and the team. My instructor Stephen was kind, calm and positive, and taught everything methodically, helping me to feel comfortable behind the wheel from the first lesson. I did 30 hours of lessons in 1.5 weeks and passed with 0 minors first time. Overall a really smooth and enjoyable process all round. Thanks Intensive Courses and Stephen!

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Shayle Gibbs
Shayle Gibbs
1 reviews
over 2 years ago
5 out of 5 stars

I couldn’t recommend this more

I couldn’t recommend this more! My driving instructor, Jay, was extremely patient and kind when helping me learn how to drive. He has always given clear and consistent instructions that were easy to follow and never made me feel like any question was a silly question. I used to be extremely nervous when driving and now am confident and have passed my test! Honestly couldn’t recommend it more!

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over 2 years ago
5 out of 5 stars

Mak was a brilliant instructor patient

Mak was a brilliant instructor patient, assertive, extremely wise in his craft and made me instantly feel comfortable. You want a instructor that cares and not just in it for your money I’ve had many trial and error’s with past instructors but Mak assures you there is instructors who want to see you progress by achieving your driving licence. Well worth every penny!

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Joel
Joel
1 reviews
over 2 years ago
5 out of 5 stars

Very happy with service

Very happy with service, done 30hr intensive driving course my driving instructor, it was very good and professional - Jay was calm throughout lessons and didn’t put any stress on me throughout the course. Passed 1st time doing my test.

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Jessica
Jessica
1 reviews
over 2 years ago
5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant experience - highly recommend

I cannot begin to explain how phenomenal Noel and the team at Intensive Courses have been these past few months. As an older driver, I was incredibly nervous about getting behind the wheel but they partnered me with Shams who I cannot recommend highly enough. Patient, kind and totally supportive, Shams works out how you learn best and tailors his style accordingly. He balanced theory with practice, rules of the road with presence of mind while driving. I have now passed first time. A huge thank you to the whole team for giving me this freedom to drive my young boys around, both in and out of London!

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Beth
Beth
1 reviews
over 2 years ago
5 out of 5 stars

Had an amazing experience with this…

Had an amazing experience with this company. Great communication from start to finish, test date through quickly, my instructor Glenn was brilliant, I started off as a very anxious driver with very basic knowledge, with just a 24 hour course Glenn completely transformed my driving and my mindset which has massively helped my confidence. As a result of this passed my test with only 3 minors. Massive Thankyou to the company and especially Glenn.

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AR
AR
1 reviews
over 2 years ago
5 out of 5 stars

Passed first time from 38 hours driving with Elaine

I had 38 hours driving with Elaine, who was fantastic - extremely knowledgable and supportive. I passed first time with her help! Highly recommend the intensive course driving lessons and of course, Elaine. Great experience, thank you.

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customer
customer
1 reviews
over 2 years ago
1 out of 5 stars

HORRIBLE !! IRRESPONSIBLE !!Never trust the review with this company.

This company colludes with its driving instructors to cheat people. When you have a problem, they don't solve it immediately, but instead drag it out. My instructor didn't show up for a lesson and made excuses saying he was there on a Saturday. but I stood there for half an hour and didn't see him or receive a call. I emailed the company immediately on that Saturday to request a new instructor or a refund, but they only responded to me on the day of my driving test ,by which time it was too late for a refund. Everyone needs to be wary of such unethical companies. I paid £240 for their service fee, and the instructor's 21 hours totalled £798, making a total of about £1200. They even refused to refund the remaining eight hours of lessons, claiming it was my fault. What is the difference between them and scammers? As for the instructor's attendance, they didn't provide any evidence of where he was. I'm confused because I had already told him I would be there at 2:20pm. If he wasn't there, why didn't he tell me where he was? Who is paying whom? This should be made clear. Totally lied !!!!! Regarding the instructor, he had a bad temper, no patience, and repeatedly shouted at me. Whenever I turned, he would shout at me and even grab the steering wheel. His language was particularly unfriendly. At the beginning of my lessons, he told me that I couldn't pass and said this every time, which made me lose confidence in myself. Then before the test day , he said someone cancelled his lessons and ask me if I want to book . This kind of attitude and behaviour is unacceptable. I have been driving for 6 years in another country and only needed to familiarise myself with the test route. Don’t book lesson in Hendon with chris and this company ! Totally awful !!and you will never forget this experience with this people !

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over 2 years ago
5 out of 5 stars

🥳 Honk If You Love Elaine

Elaine was a fantastic instructor for my 2.5 week intensive course. She was really relaxed and reassuring in the car, and shared lots of simple ways to remember important things and build that habits that will ensure you pass. I felt really calm and confident going into my test. Also she bought me 2x KitKat Chunkies from various South London petrol stations - it's the little things. :)

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almost 3 years ago
5 out of 5 stars

Superb from Noel and his team

Superb from Noel and his team. Most of all I was lucky enough to be taught by Shams: a kind, patient and wonderful instructor. Highly recommended!

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Katie Dearman
Katie Dearman
1 reviews
almost 3 years ago
5 out of 5 stars

fantastic service from beginning to end…

fantastic service from beginning to end ! we had previously had a terrible experience with an intensive course company . Noel was reassuring and said he would make things run smoothly and work dates round my daughters university holidays. We were then lucky enough to get paired with Steve who was a superb instructor , friendly and patient putting my daughter at ease straight away and giving her the confidence to then go on and pass first time . we will definately be using this company for my son later this year !

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Manos M
Manos M
1 reviews
almost 3 years ago
5 out of 5 stars

Top marks!

Noel from Intenstive Courses, has been extremely proactive to set everything up on my behalf, especially given the huge driving test backlog. Sufice to say, I had 4 failed attempts in the past & my instructor Elaine has managed to turn this around with her relaxed & methodical teaching methods & extremely useful hints that definitely work - Elaine is an absolute star! Intensive Courses is the way to go if you want to pass your driving test

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Duncan
Duncan
1 reviews
almost 3 years ago
5 out of 5 stars

Passed first time

I took my intensive driving course in October as was struggling to pass my theory test and passed this first time I then passed my driving test first time on the 8th December great instructor was worth the money to get passed so quickly

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Sami Nathan
Sami Nathan
1 reviews
about 3 years ago
5 out of 5 stars

Finally passed my driving test with…

Finally passed my driving test with Jay. He is a great teacher and lovely man. So grateful for his patience! Would highly recommend.

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