RainCity Driving School Ltd.

5115 Willingdon Ave, V5G 3J2, Burnaby
RainCity Driving School Ltd.
5115 Willingdon Ave
V5G 3J2, Burnaby
+1604-857-4857

Opening hours

  • sunday: 10h-18h
  • monday: 10h-19h
  • tuesday: 10h-19h
  • wednesday: 10h-19h
  • thursday: 10h-19h
  • friday: 10h-19h
  • saturday: 10h-19h

Our school is all about providing superb learner focused driver training. We are available for private lessons and are excited to help you take your driving to the next level. RainCity Driving School is an ICBC Approved driving school, specializing in training for ICBC examination courses and for advanced driving skill and knowledge.

Our comment from DrivingSchools.Directory about RainCity Driving School Ltd.:

RainCity Driving School Ltd. is a leading driving school in Canada renowned for its exceptional teaching and supportive environment. Many students have praised their instructors for their patience, professionalism, and ability to create a calm atmosphere during lessons.

  • Instructors like Nicaelo and Edgar have received accolades for making lessons enjoyable and informative, often helping students pass their driving tests on the first try.
  • The school offers flexible scheduling, making it easy for students to book lessons that fit their hectic lifestyles, thanks to the efficient administration by Roanne.
  • Students have expressed their gratitude for the clear instructions and constructive feedback they received, which significantly boosted their confidence on the road.
  • RainCity's focus on safety and technique equips learners not just to pass the road tests but to become competent and responsible drivers.

While some users noted challenges with booking additional lessons due to popularity, the overall feedback highlights a commitment to student success and satisfaction, making RainCity Driving School a top choice for anyone looking to learn how to drive.

RainCity Driving School Ltd.: Reviews

5/5 (200 Reviews)
Myat Phone “Audrey” Pyae Hmue 9 months ago

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Nicaelo and Raincity Driving School! Nicaelo was patient, professional, and incredibly supportive throughout my lessons. I was nervous about learning to drive, but my instructor's calm demeanour and clear instructions made every session stress-free. He never raised his voice, even when I made mistakes, and instead offered constructive feedback that helped me improve quickly. Thanks to his excellent teaching, I passed my driving test on the first try! If you're looking for a skilled and friendly instructor, Nicaelo is the best choice.

Jamil Minhas 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Doel helped me pass and pointed out my areas of improvement.

Shannon Batten 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: Doel was my instructor. He was awesome! Helpful, answered all my questions, patient, practical, and efficient. He set me up for success to pass my class 5 and I did, on my first drive. Highly recommend!

MissJJ Land 10 months ago

Fantastic experience: I would like to Thank you my instructor, Nicaelo. He is a very nice instructor. I had classes with him since June 2024 for 18 hours), he is very calm and polite. He helped me a lot with my driving skills, he guided me and cheered me up for any driving anxiety I had. I decided to practice more with him after I finished my first 18 hours, for myself to feel confident, I kept practicing with him until my 1st Road test date, Nov 2024. And I passed the road test for the 1st time I tried! ✌️ So THANK YOU so much for that amazing experience. Also thank you to the admin of school, Roanne to always revising my schedules. She is very helpful and happy to help. Thank you RainCity Driving School.

Raymond S 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Edgar is a phenomenal driving teacher. Glad to have someone who knows exactly what they're doing

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Ondřej Vičar 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Coming from the EU I struggled with the Canadian driving style and different requirements for passing road test. Nicaelo was able very quickly to help me adapt my driving style and prepare me for the road test. Planning with Roanne was quick, smooth and organized.

Danny Yang 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I couldn't imagine having a better driving Instructor than Edgar. He really understands what it's like for new drivers to get behind the wheel and is such an amazing and patient teacher. I passed my N test on my first try, and it's all due to Edgar being able to create such a safe and effective learning environment. I would give him a 6 star rating if I could but google only lets me give out 5.

Kris 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: If you are going to learn to drive, this is the school to use. Top notch instructor Nicaelo taught me how to be confident and safe while making me extremely comfortable while teaching me. I had issues in the past with confidence, with another driving school, but all that was erased with Nicaelo. He is patient and clear with his instruction, warm and kind with is demeanor. I took a number of lessons, over a period of a few months, with RainCity. When it came to my Driving Test with ICBC, I passed on my first try! I highly highly recommend Nicaelo and RainCity driving to get you on the road driving with confidence. Thank you Nicaelo and RainCity for such a positive experience!! I couldn't have done it without you!

Maria Angeles Estrada 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I had a great learning driving experience with Raincity! Passed my Road test on my first attempt. Edgar was so encouraging and very detailed in everything he taught me from day 1. Without any hesitation I would highly recommend Raincity Driving school.

Macklin Tsang 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Had an awesome experience with Doel & Rain! Purchased a lesson package and went on the road for the first time with Doel. Very chill, informative on the basics, and instilled good driving habits. Purchased additional lessons specifically for mock tests with Rain. Great teacher as well! Was very anxious for the road test and he helped me prepare well + was very knowledgeable on super specific scenarios to make the correct and safe decisions.

Aprille Ann 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I never imagined that I would be driving in my life. It is one of the last things to do on my list, but when I enrolled in RainCity all my anxiety about driving was gone. Rain is my instructor, he's the best. He was so calm and patient throughout my driving journey. I like how he commends me for every improvement in my driving and how he always makes sure that I learn how to drive properly and drive safely. RainCity is highly recommended. I passed my Class 7 road test because of their dedication to help. They are the best. Thank you.

Andrea Corrado 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Passed my class 5 test on the first try after booking with RainCity! Nicaelo was an excellent and helpful instructor, I felt super prepared for the test. Their office is also super easy to get in contact with!

Hannah He 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Edgar was an incredibly patient instructor who made me feel safe and confident every step of the way. If you're worried about safety or just comfort levels, I highly recommend him. He truly understands how to create a comfortable learning environment and ensures that you feel secure behind the wheel. Great pick for anyone looking to improve their driving skills!

Sam Santa Maria 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Highly recommended! My daughter passed her new driver's test easily. Scheduling hassle free. Their back office is a breeze to work with. I am enrolling my son this summer for his N license test as well. Do not hesitate to avail of their services

Kelsey Guo 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: As someone who's had two batches of lessons with RainCity over two non-consecutive years, I would highly recommend this driving school. Their service has been consistently friendly, clear, and reasonable. I had Edgar as my instructor for 9 lesson-hours leading up to my class 7 exam and 3 mock exams leading up to my class 5 exam, both of which I passed on my first try. Edgar's teaching is very patient and clear, with lots of great tips. I really appreciated him being extra strict for my mock exams which made my actual exam feel easy!

Isaac 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Roanne was very accommodating and quick with finding time slots and lessons. Thank you to Edgar as well. He is a great teacher and will help you pass your road test, giving you the confidence and skills that you need.

Jonathon Madam (Johnny) 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I just passed my class 7 N driving test. Thank you, raincity driving school and a BIG thank you to Nicaelo. What an amazing and knowledgeable driving instructor, I couldn't have asked for somebody better.

Eugene 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I recently passed my Class 5 road test on my first try. All thanks to my driving lessons with Nicaelo at RainCity Driving School. From the very first lesson, Nicaelo demonstrated a level of professionalism and patience that immediately put me at ease behind the wheel. He has an excellent way of communicating complex driving concepts in a manner that is both easy to understand and remember. Whether it was parallel parking or navigating through heavy traffic, his instructions were clear and concise. Learning to drive can be a stressful experience, but Nicaelo's calm demeanor and supportive nature made all the difference. He provided encouragement when I succeeded and constructive feedback when I needed to improve, which greatly boosted my confidence. He has great knowledge of driving rules and safety protocols as well as tips and tricks for safe driving that have been invaluable. I also want to give thanks to Roanne for the flexibility in scheduling that made it possible to maximize my driving lessons. Overall, I highly recommend Nicaelo to anyone looking to learn how to drive. His dedication to my success was apparent in every aspect of his teaching. If you're seeking a driving instructor who is knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely cares about your journey to becoming a confident driver, look no further than Nicaelo.

RainCity Driving School Ltd.
RainCity Driving School Ltd.

Thank you Eugene for your kind words. Your review will continue to inspire us to do and be our best in providing excellent service. It has been our aim since from the start to define Raincity Driving school based on our performance. We wish you all the best Eugene.

Jade Duan 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Passed class 7 recently with only rented vehicle and instructors' tutoring from this school. I tried 3 times, from which anyone can see that it required great patience to help me improve, going against my clumsiness and forgetfulness. And they did it. I had Doel first and then Edgar, and both had been very supportive, patient and skilled at teaching. Also great thanks to scheduling master Roanne, who had been immensely considerate. I hope everyone working at this school can be healthy, happy and successful. Note: extra fun talking with Edgar if you play PC/console games, although don't let the convo distract you while driving.

Fifi R 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Driving instructor was really chill and calm as well as super friendly ; I picked up lots of good skills and driving habits ; would highly recommend for anyone learning to drive

John Dela Cruz 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Just passed my road test. My instructor Nicaelo presents his lessons in a coherent manner. The information he offers is very practical for what is assessed on the road test. Nicaelo is very patient and comfortable to learn with. Overall great service!

Arxen Recalde 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I just recently passed my Class 7 Roadtest, my instructor was Nicaelo, from the get go I knew I was in good hands. Nicaelo was very easy to talk to and I picked up everything he taught me very quickly. Nicaelo was always on time and very patient with me during my lessons, all though our time together was short, he was able to teach me effectively with the time we had till my roadtest. 1 of the things I liked the most about our lessons was that Nicaelo can relate to the younger drivers, unrelated to driving we had good conversations and made me feel comfortable on the road and it was never awkward. I highly recommend Nicaelo, and Raincity Driving School, especially to younger drivers.

J Ha 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: RainCity is a fantastic driving school. I had a much later start to driving than most people because of my driving anxiety, but my instructor Edgar was very calm, patient, and timely for all of my lessons. His instructions were very clear and he used pictures to help demonstrate difficult maneuvers. I passed my N test on my first try, and have already recommended 2 friends to RainCity as well. Thank you so much!!

Maecel Enriquez 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I only learned how to drive a few months ago and I passed my Class 7N (New Driver) License the first try at ICBC Lougheed. Thanks so much to Rain and RainCity driving school for all the lessons and help! I took 11 hours of driving lessons from Rain and it was all worth it! He is definitely a good instructor—patient, kind, knowledgeable, and willing to go out of his way to teach you properly. For me who has never owned a car and drove before, Rain was a big help—very clear with his instructions, well-versed with the laws in driving and the ICBC guidelines, and surely has quick reflexes to keep you safe! Wishing you more success to Rain and RainCity Driving School in teaching students to drive smart and safe (and of course pass their road test right away)!

Hana D 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: My instructor was awesome, he always made time for me and helped me pass my N! Reasonable price for my classes too:)

Jaren Fortaleza 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Great experience overall. Was able to understand and perform what was being taught to me. Instructor was professional and easy to get along with. Definitely recommend for upcoming drivers. Thanks Nicaelo!!!

RainCity Driving School Ltd.
RainCity Driving School Ltd.

Thank you Jaren for your nice review. We will continue to strive providing excellent service. We appreciate you kind and uplifting words.

Leo Motut-Firth 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I went to RainCity Driving School with hardly any experience (I had only driven once or twice before) and in about eight classes I managed to pass my driving test with no demerits. It’s the best my family has ever done in our history of driving. If there was a sixth star option possible I would’ve picked it, the staff is so friendly and all the directions are easy to understand. Can’t thank them enough!

rach br 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I appreciate that you can pay 50 % of the fee to keep your lesson appointments! Communication with booking and paying was straightforward, the only hassle was booking lessons since I didn't book early. My instructor was Edgar and he helped me learn how to maneuver the car and my confidence in driving. Thanks to him, I passed my road test on the first try!

Teya Johnson 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend RainCity Driving School and Edgar! I was very anxious when first learning but after taking lessons with Edgar I felt much more comfortable and confident when driving. He is very patient and always explains your mistakes, as well as how you can improve. With his help I was able to pass my test on the first try!

Samantha Francey 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend RainCity Driving School. I took lessons with Edgar and passed my road test in my first try! I learned to drive later in life so I was a bit anxious, but Edgar's calm and patient demeanour was reassuring and helped me build confidence. He was thorough and detailed, drawing out certain manoeuvres, quizzing me on the 'why' of certain driving decisions, and sending followup notes with additional resources to review after the lesson. Learning to drive was way less scary than I thought, and even fun, thanks to Edgar.

Alex Wong 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend Edgar from RainCity Driving School as an instructor. Patient, on time, knowledgeable, and great at communicating. You can count on him to be honest about your skills, and I appreciate that he gives you room to learn from your own mistakes. I couldn't believe my own progress over the course of my lessons. I passed my exam with no mistakes (something that I didn't think would happen) and I attribute my success wholly to Edgar's guidance. If you need driving lessons, choosing RainCity Driving School is a no brainer.

Michael Ma 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Had my initial application get lost in the crowd, but Roanne responded promptly after I sent a follow up. Edgar was a great instructor, using diagrams and drawing out scenarios on his phone. Passed the Class 7 test on the first try!

Oliver Izen 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: Edgar at RainCity made learning to drive easy and fun. The lessons prepared me well for my driving test. Thank you Edgar for my perfect score!

Davry Hwang 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: My experience learning to drive here was excellent, thanks to my instructor, Rain. He was super helpful in getting me prepared for the driving exam. Rain was great at pointing out areas where I needed improvement, but also quick to praise the things I was doing well. I also really appreciated his honesty when it came to scheduling more lessons. He gave me a spot-on estimate of the additional hours I would need to be totally ready for my exam. It never felt like he was trying to oversell or add unnecessary lessons. Overall, I felt really supported and well-prepared. Big thanks to Rain for making my learning experience so positive!

Anthony B 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: RainCity is a great driving school. Used them for both my N & Class 5 and passed both times on my first try. Recently passed my Class 5 and can't recommend Edgar enough. He was very patient, technical and punctual for my classes. He gave me great tips and actively tested me in some challenging areas. Had Gene for the day of the test, and he was also really great. Thanks again RainCity!

Charlyn Ruiz 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: "I Highly recommend RainCity Driving School! I am extremely happy that I made the right choice by choosing them. I took my N test last friday, and I passed my road test. A big thanks to Ate Roanne for Scheduling my in-car lessons based on my hectic schedule was a smooth process and fast to respond. She is sweet,friendly and she also cares about their students. I had Edgar as my first instructor and then later Doel. They really helped me to build my confidence on the road and helping me to overcome my nervousness. Both of them are absolutely professionals, honest,patient ,organized and responsive. I am thankful for both of them, for transforming me into a confident driver on the road. I've gained new driving strategies and techniques, driving with discipline that helps me to be a safe driver on the road in different traffic conditions. Edgar and Doel are always on time. They were both very nice and helpful,very friendly and good listeners.They made my driving experience enjoyable and very supportive . A BIG THANK YOU Doel and Edgar you guys are absolutely amazing instructors. RainCity Driving School is the BEST!

Carmen Chan 1 year ago

Fantastic experience: I booked two 60-minute lessons as refreshers for a Class 5 test. Despite some hiccups in the beginning to due to some miscommunication with RainCity, Edgar, my instructor, was the perfect teacher. He walked me through what an ICBC would look for and immediately pointed out what I needed to work on given our limited time together. Edgar didn't beat around the bush; he told me what would fail me and made notes for me practice/remember during my own time. Thanks to Edgar, I passed my test on my first try the following week!

Jett Hiroti 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Excellent instructors that make you feel safe and confident on the road. Communication was clear and concise and allowed me to progress as a driver very quickly.

Saki K. 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Rain helped me a lot on improving my driving skills. His feedback by email after each lesson was also helpful to know which driving skills I need to work on. I was able to obtain my N license thanks to him, highly recommended!

Pong Jeed 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Had 3 sessions with Rain and it was awesome! He helps me fix my old habbit of how I drove in Thailand to meet the law and rules in Canada. His teaching style is very nice and calm, step by step, which really help when you get nervous driving in the foreigh country. really recommend this place!

Monique Tang 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Edgar is an amazing instructor. I only booked with Edgar as he was the only instructor that was recommended to me. He was patient, calm, encouraging, honest and detailed in his feedback. He taught me everything I needed to know as a driver. I was anxious when I first started driving but he helped me feel comfortable and confident as a driver. I passed the road test on the first try thanks to Edgar and Roanne's helpful scheduling.

Cassandra Hung 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Doel is the best instructor ever. He didn’t just teach for the sake of passing the road test but how to be a good driver! Never thought I’d be able to drive confidently few months back, and Doel’s patience and encouragement made it possible! Thank you!

MIND KRAFT 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing times!! I had the pleasure of working with Rain Edgar and Gene they are exceptional teachers and I owe a huge amount of gratitude towards them. The office was polite helpful and friendly. I suggest if you need lessons you go here. Thanks guys you are the best much love.

ashhh 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Had Edgar as my instructor- super patient, kind and explained things thoroughly that were easy to understand. He took the time to draw things out to further better his explanation. Took my N test yesterday, and I passed first try :) It really helped having Edgar be super encouraging and giving me the confidence I needed by reminding me that I already know the maneuvers (all thanks to him). He even took the time to do a session before my test to further make sure I was prepared. Highly recommend them!

Niki Nguyen 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend RainCity Driving School! Roanne was very helpful with scheduling. Edgar was my instructor and he was really patient and gave me the confidence to take the N test and pass on my first try! I had never driven prior to taking lessons and he really took the time to explain and draw out diagrams for me. Very good at giving feedback whether it be compliments or constructive criticism.

Manny 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Roanne was great through email, phone call and scheduling. Before our call, I wrote down a bunch of questions and want to ask her, and during the call she pretty much answered everything without me even asking anything. That shows how experience she is and how much she know what the students want to know or care about before signing up with them. The price is very reasonable imo. It’s cheaper than some of my friends’ driving schools in Vancouver. I had Doel as my first instructor, and then in the later half had Doel and Edgar switch between the lessons. Both of them are very good instructors, different style, both very informative, knowledgeable and patient. Even on the days when they are not in the best mood (very rare), they would try very hard to be patient, and would apologize if they think they were being too loud or anything, which I really appreciate but I really didn’t think it was that bad tbh. If I have a student who is about to hit another car, I would probably yell… but It shows a lot of their professionalism and how much they actually want you to have the most comfortable experience. Before the test they take you to mock test and help you identify what you need to improve and pay attention to in the road test. On the day, they also take you for an hour drive before the road test, which was SUPER helpful. They were also super encouraging and help you feel as confident as you can get. I didn’t do well with all of my mock test, and they still told me that I could pass, just need to relax, focus and be confident. Those words didn’t sound like a lot, but it definitely helped. I passed first try with only 2 errors for my N! Thanks Doel, Edgar and Roanne for helping me through the journey. Will definitely come back before my class 5 test in the next couple years!

Sue Ko 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Edgar and Doel were amazing instructors, both were calm and friendly and made me feel very at ease. They gave me lots of compliments/encouragement & constructive criticism where appropriate. They helped me feel thoroughly ready for my test, tailored lessons to my needs and requests and were always happy to answer any questions I had. Passed my test first try. scheduling was also super flexible :) I can’t recommend RainCity enough!

Coleen vlogs 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Raincity driving school provided me the knowledge and skills that I need for my class 5 exam. Rain who is one of the many instructors’ professional and knowledgeable. Also, he is patient and provides the feedback that I needed to learn and improve on my driving skills. The sessions that I had with Raincity had been all worth it. In fact, I took the test and passed in one take. I would highly recommend this to international drivers trying to get licensed here in BC. Thanks again Rain City!

Alexia Gendron 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Amazing school! I got 2 different instructors (Gene and Edgar) and they were both very nice and helpful ! After just a few sessions I was able to retake my N test and successfully pass it :) The person behind the phone number is so nice and accommodating. I rescheduled classes and road tests 3 different times and they were still able to fit me in with short notice !

Luciana Brewer 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I drove for almost a year with just my parents without taking any formal lessons and a month before my novice test I decided to take a couple lessons with RainCity, which was definitely the right choice to make. I had Edgar as my instructor a couple times and Doel once, and both of them were such amazing instructors. Edgar gave me concise and easy-to-understand instructions and helped me whenever I was unsure of what to do. He answered all my questions and gave me so many useful tips to improve my driving. The first time I had a lesson with him, I did a mock road test and I failed six times. My second lesson with him, I only messed up once, thanks to all the advice he gave me during our first lesson. Doel was also an awesome instructor, he was very patient and friendly and didn’t judge me for the ridiculous amount of dumb mistakes I made, but gave me plenty of tips on how to fix them. I can confidently say that the reason I was able to pass my drivers test on the first try was because of how well they taught me during our lessons. I would very highly recommend taking lessons with RainCity and if you want instructors that are patient, knowledgeable and helpful, ask for Edgar and Doel!

Anne C. 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: I highly recommend Raincity Driving School! Thank you for helping me get my Class 5 license, indeed a Happy New Year! From start to end, my transaction with Raincity has been smooth and very convenient. Roanne, who handled the booking/scheduling has been so kind and helpful, very insightful as well. My instructor, Edgar, is very knowledgable and an expert in his field. I like that Edgar's teaching style has some structure; he uses visuals and helped me maximize the dates I booked with them by streamlining the lessons to areas I need guidance the most. I agree to all the 5star reviewers of Raincity, it is a reliable and trustworthy driving school!

triton 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Passed my N test first try!!!! Had 3 lessons, wasnt nerve wracking at all, the instruction was excellent and ended up getting me my N plates on my first try!! Would definitely recommend.

Chelsea Gy 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: Exceptional driving school … I hadn’t driven in 10 years, and I started my first few lessons with Gene. I could not have been paired with a better first instructor- He is very kind, and provides very clear instructions. He helped me to learn the processes and instilled my confidence in driving. At one point I jumped the curb, and I truly appreciated his calmness in that moment. I then had lessons with Rain. Truly an amazing instructor, who went above and beyond helping me learn the rules of the road. He is very adaptable and has strong communication and listening skills. Edgar was my instructor on road test day and I found his teaching style mirrored Rain’s. He knew exactly the pre road-test lesson I needed. I ended up passing on my first road test attempt (N). Thank you RainCity Driving for being such a high quality driving school.

Jennifer Tinsley 2 years ago

Fantastic experience: We moved from the island and wanted our daughter to learn how to drive in the city from an expert. We are so pleased we chose Rain City Driving School! They were great at communication and very flexible in their scheduling. Doel was an excellent instructor who taught our daughter everything she needed to know to safely drive in the city. He was very patient and knowledgeable and had great tips for parking. It was wonderful to see our daughter grow in her confidence on the road after each lesson. Doel did a great job preparing her for the road test and she passed on her first try! We will definitely be choosing Raincity Driving School again when our other two kids are driving age. I highly recommend them!

Tammy lo 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Roanne was good at scheduling my driving lessons despite having a busy schedule. Doel is a good driving instructor as he is very patient and understanding with my lack of driving skills. I was able to pass my road test on my first try.

Katya SUVOROV 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I got three lessons from Edgar to brush up on skills that I was struggling with before the road test for my N. He was extremely helpful and patient and I wouldn't have passed the test without him!! I highly recommend RainCity Driving School :)

Ashley Loo 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had my lessons with Rain as my instructor and he was the best! Super chill and relaxed but strict when needed and it was great to learn everything I needed to know from him. One of the best instructors for sure :)

L S 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Passed my Class 5 test on the first try after having my N for ages. Edgar was a great instructor and helped fix my trouble areas. Super glad I went with RainCity!

Khaye Marcelino 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Rain & Edgar are very patient with me. They really helped me a lot. Doel and Gene are good teachers too. For driving school in Vancouver and surrounding areas, you should definitely book with them. Highly recommended!

Maggie Lee 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Best driving school ever! Edgar was my instructor and he was really patient and gave me the confidence to take the N test and pass on my first try! Edgar made my driving experience enjoyable even though I started off really nervous behind the wheel! Scheduling was amazing as well, very flexible and accommodating to the needs of their students! Highly recommend Edgar for anyone who's looking for lessons!

Sophie Tang 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend RainCity Driving School! They were able to squeeze in my desired driving package before my road test even though they had a jam packed schedule. Roanne was quick and easy to communicate any changes to driving schedules. My instructors were Gene and Edgar. Gene is great at nailing down good driving habits by sharing his simple processes for safe driving. Edgar is incredibly knowledgeable and approachable with any driving question. He will boost your confidence in driving safely in any situation. I can’t say enough about the quality of lessons from this team (and I’ve been to a couple in Vancouver).

Andrew R 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Attending Raincity driving school has probably been the best choice that I could have ever made! I was to take my class 5 license and I wanted to increase my chances if passing my road test so I chose this school among many other options as I particularly liked the way Roanne made it so convenient to make bookings on top of being very professional and likeable. Among the instructors, Gene has been the one I spent most of the sessions and has helped me a lot to gain confidence in driving. Edgar has given me very useful tips on top of my confidence and Rain has been extremely helpful for the session preceding my road test. All of the instructors there were extremely patient and helpful and each of them gave me very useful tips to help me gain a lot of confidence in driving on big and busy roads (where I come from, we do not have such roads) and to pass my road test with success. This school is really worth the price you pay for it and if you are not confident like I was to drive in BC roads, Raincity is definitely the place to go to!

john luong 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I went to Raincity driving school in a pinch with my driving test in a couple weeks. The instructors were patient, informative and practical in their teaching style. They were able to help me to successfully pass on the first try. I would definitely recommend new drivers going here.

Charlie Limchareon 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great overall service and instructor. I had an amazing instructor who was very friendly, informative, and gives very good feedback/criticism. He prepares very well-designed and well-organized classes that will definitely help you pass every element of the Road Test.

Sam Spinetto 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I’m super happy I decided to go with RainCity! Not only were they extremely helpful when it came to the scheduling of my lessons but my instructor, Edgar was absolutely amazing!!! He was extremely patient, knowledgeable and friendly. He made the entire experience enjoyable rather than nerve racking! And yesterday I passed my N on my first try with an almost perfect test! This is all because of the time that Edgar gave to making sure I had all the necessary skills down! Anyone looking to learn to drive, please use this family run business! Great knowledge and great people!

Kat Lewis 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: had an amazing experience! everyone was super flexible with my schedule and rescheduling my appointments. taught me all the skills i needed to know and more on short notice and helped me pass my exam!! definitely recommend raincity because of how helpful and encouraging they were!!

Valerie Zeng 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Highly recommend RainCity Driving School and Edgar! I decided to give RainCity a try after failing the Class 7 Road Test for the second time. At that time I was a new driver with little confidence on the road. But after four lessons with Edgar, who’s very knowledgeable and patient, I passed my third road test and got the N licence with ease! I wish I had come to RainCity before my first road test.

Jasmine Li 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Took one brush up class with these guys for my Class 5 exam. The booking process was speedy and simple and the instructor was friendly and helpful. I appreciate that they let me use my own car, which a lot of the other places that I contacted did not. Also, one other driving school pretty much insisted that I needed at least two classes during initial booking despite not knowing anything about my skill level so I really appreciate the Raincity instructor telling me that I didn’t need further lessons at the end of our session. The honesty and integrity is respectable.

Jenna Lin 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Raincity is a reliable driving school with professional driving instructors and staff. They have helped me to transform into a safe and responsible driver. Great value and great experience!

GT Nacino 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: After 9 hours of driving lessons with Edgar, my son passed his driving test for Class 7 license(N) for his first try. 5 years ago I also got my N license for my first try after my lessons with Kuya Ed. Roan is considerate and accommodating too. Once again Rain City Driving School proves that it is one of the best driving school in Metro Vancouver!

Diofel Torricer 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Passed on my first try! Edgar was very helpful and patient while teaching me every skill needed to pass. Thanks Edgar!

kay de vera 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Passed my road test the first try!!! Wouldn't have done it without my driving instructor Edgar. He was fun, knowledgeable and had lots of patience. Don't hesitate in booking RainCity Driving! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!10/10 experience from the start (Inquiring/booking my lessons) to the end.

Nnamdi Eyisi 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great driving school. Edgar is an amazing teacher; very knowledgeable, and patient. An experience I highly recommend.

Matthew Nguyen 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great instructing. Helped me overcome my fear of driving. Each lesson was very thorough; they provided notes on what was covered or needed improvement. Gave lots of good driving tips that transferred to the driving test and safe driving in general. Would recommend

louis p 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I learned from the trifecta of brothers and can positively say that each one is excellently equipped with the patience and people skills to make you feel as comfortable as possible when getting used to the road. Raincity offers exceptional insight as to what to expect on the test which greatly helped me steer clear (lol) of any surprises and stay in control of my nerves when test day came. It's a great experience and you will no doubt come to love any and all instructors you are paired with. Thank you RainCity!!

Shivaun Bartoo 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Rain is patient, knowledgeable, and gives feed back a little humor, which softens the embarrassment of novice mistakes! I’d highly recommend him. I passed my road test on my first try (!!!) after 15 hours of driving instruction (plus practice in between lessons)

A 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: people i've recommended and myself have passed our N's first try thanks to Robert & Rain

matthew black 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: They are very friendly and helpful with learning how to drive, ended up getting my license before the end of the classes!

Sea Patina 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: RainCity Driving School offers sound knowledge and safe driving advice. Their instructors are patient and communicate clearly. If you’re ever unsure of something, you’re welcome to ask any questions you may have. You’ll have confidence when you take your Road Test — and of course driving knowledge you’ll apply even after your Road Test! You’ll likely be driving a Toyota Prius. (Downloading the owner’s manual online can help with familiarity of the 'windshield wiper lever' and the 'lights lever', which will be a part of your ‘Pre-trip’ Road Test).

Alex Mcqueen 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Passed my N first time with flying colours strictly because of Edgar and gene!! Amazing humans who really teach you more than just how to drive. Gene pushed me to up my speed and gain confidence because I was being to hesitant and to remember my hill parks. And Edgar helped me understand real life driving situations and how to get myself out of them. He also was so amazing at explaining everything with drawings and talking! Which helped me because I learn best by seeing things. Would highly recommend this place ❤️ if I ever need "brushing up" one day I'll definitely be coming here again. Would give 6/5 if I could!

Sophia Lau 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Doel and his brother, Rain, were really great instructors to have for someone learning to drive with zero experience. They were very patient and created a low pressure environment to learn in. That helped with my stress levels when I first started and eventually, I managed to pass my N on the first try! The only downside is that they're fairly busy, so it was difficult to book any additional lessons without tons of notice, but that wasn't anything on their end.

Arlene H 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Rain was very observant and made me aware of my mistakes which prepared me for my test. I definitely recommend him for beginners and anyone who needs to improve. He took me through every situation to prepare me. Am very grateful.

Rafael Kuhnen 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I chose the driving school for me based on reviews and I wasn't disappointed. Booking my sessions was painless and Doel was an excellent instructor all the way through and I passed my road test on the first try. Highly recommended!

Sky Langille 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Edgar's awesome!! He's an amazing teacher, very calm, patient, and makes lessons fun while still being informative. Wouldn't have passed without him! :)

J H 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I almost gave up hope on getting my N license before I found Raincity Driving School. Roanne makes scheduling lessons super easy and both Doel and Rain are some of the most patient, kind, and chill instructors I've met (and I've met quite a few). Despite being easy going they are VERY serious about road safety and will help hammer the good driving habits into your system. I highly recommend them if you're also struggling with getting your N license (I passed with them in the rain!). I'm already considering them for getting my full license in the future. Good luck!

Lena Premack 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Doel was a great teacher and I felt he explained concepts very clearly and effectively! Would definitely recommend RainCity Driving School :-)

Ona Albano 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Passed my N license in one go. RainCity’s driving instructors are knowledgeable, professional and VERYYYYY patient. I do not have any experience nor background in driving however they all made me understand the basics and was able to demonstrate my skills that’s essential in driving (although I have tons to polish) I would like to thank Doel, Rain and Edgar for all their talent and skills that really helped in unlocking and completing a task in my life. Highly recommended!

RainCity Driving School Ltd.
RainCity Driving School Ltd.

Thank you Ona, you were a wonderful student with a great attitude. Safe driving!

The Salles Species 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Great place to learn to drive and prepare you for the tests. They'll offer a free class to gauge your knowledge and then give a recommendation to how many classes you might need, I actually went with the recommendation and was not disappointed. I got my license with ease.

tofucurds facey 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Super happy to have had the chance to learn from Rain even for just one session the day right before my class 7 road test as I found it highly instructive & vital in helping me pass! Great pointers were brought to my attention for practice that prepared me well and made a lasting improvement to my road skills despite my booking for a last minute crash course (bad pun not-intended as it was a very safe driving experience with zero crashes haha ). He listened to my main priorities of focus at the beginning & made instant adjustments to the mock run with those in mind, was well-versed with the testing routes and clearly addressed all my weaker maneuvers with practical feedback for correction. A thorough summary of the session along with pertinent advice is also emailed to you upon completion which I thought was nice to have for personal review afterwards. Another big kudos to the warm & friendly service from the kind ladies as well who were able to schedule me in on short notice based on a restricted availability, I could tell they cared to accommodate as best they could and the rates here are more than reasonable compared to others. All in all I'm very grateful to have come across RainCity and definitely plan to return for more lessons when getting ready for the class 5 in the future!

Lucie Price 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Raine really help me improve on the areas I wasn’t confident in and made me feel completely ready for the road test. I was able to pass with his help.

Jade Chunnananda 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Doel & Rain are the absolute best instructors that you can ever ask for. Knowledgable, patient, incredibly experienced, and exceeded all expectations. Within a few months I was able to pass my first N test with flying colours thanks to them. Now I drive with ease and I am comfortable behind the wheel knowing that I have been taught to become a great defensive driver. Would recommend this school to anyone I know, I'm very glad to have taken lessons with RainCity.

Victor P 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I just passed my Class 5 test on the first try and I couldn’t have done it without Doel’s help! Doel is an outstanding and patient instructor. He is very friendly and provides a comfortable learning environment. I definitely recommend RainCity for anyone wanting to build their confidence driving on the road!

Troy Taurere 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: 10/10 would recommend RainCity Driving School. Affordable and efficient. I had Rain and Doel as my driving instructors. I enjoyed Rain's patients and the learning environment he provided, each lesson it proved efficient for my driving. He was sure to point out any bad habits or actions in a calming, non-judge mental manner. While driving on the road I think this is important, and one of the things I had feared would not happen before starting my lessons. At some point in time it didn't even feel like a lesson anymore, just a drive. The first time I met Rain I knew I would be comfortable learning from him, I really appreciate all the support I received. Thank you Rain! Doel assisted me with my pre-test lesson. He was able to ease my pre-test anxiety and correct any actions that wouldn't get me a pass. Doel also provided a wonderful learning environment that helped me get comfortable on the road. Our lessons were always fun. I appreciate his feedback and answering all my questions, dumb or not. Without Doel I'm not sure I would be able to pass on the first try! Thank you Doel. Thank you Andrew for keeping everything coordinated and consistent. It was awesome meeting you. This is a delightful team. I hope to work with you again in the future. Till then.

Quinci Cohen 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: This is an excellent driving school and worth every penny. I had the pleasure of having Rain and Doel as my instructors. They were both knowledgeable, encouraging and made sure I was more than ready for my Class 7 road test. Would absolutely recommend Rain City to any new driver preparing for the N.

Goolzio Kul 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Both Rain and Doel from RainCity Driving School were very friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. They fixed my technique and overcome my daily bad driving habits in order to prepare me for the class 5 exam. I passed and now have my full class 5 license. Great team at RainCity Driving School!

Aoife 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Awesome driving school. I passed my N test on the first try :))) Doel is so great! He is very nice and super patient, which is very helpful for learning drivers. He offers a lot of good advice regarding technique and skills. I was comfortable enough to ask questions, even ones I was embarrassed of for not knowing the answer. Doel has a neat teaching style that helped me learn to drive very quickly, and I never felt out of my comfort zone. He stayed calm and collected, even when I was making mistakes. The company was so awesome for letting me use their car to practice on, as well as on the test. It was a huge help, as it would’ve been a hassle to find a different one (my family car is not a sudan, so it’s not easy to learn to drive on it). They are very accommodating, easy to contact, and overall very friendly! Most driving schools are fairly expensive, but Raincity is a great bang for your buck. I used the 9 lesson package that included a practice session right before my test so I was extra prepared. Thank you RainCity, thank you Doel!! 10/10 recommend.

Cassidy K 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I had a great experience learning with Rain! His knowledge was super valuable, lessons helped me build habits that examiners look for and gave me confidence for what to expect on my road test. Having the chance to practice with an instructor in the neighbourhood where I was testing was a game changer, and definitely contributed to me passing my N on the first try

Anastasiia Nosach 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Rain is a great instructor. Very professional and taught me all the skills I needed to know to pass my exam. He provides very detailed constructive feedback. He also makes you feel confident when you drive and gives you freedom to learn from your own mistake (e.g. parking etc). 100% recommend!

Vero L 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: I took several lessons - off and on, a couple of lessons with Robert and half dozen with Doel recently this summer/fall (as well as a car rental mini lesson with Rain). DOEL They’re all good, but I found Doel’s instruction, clear precise and calm. His patience / natural calmness really lent itself to being a great instructor. I’d wholeheartedly recommend Doel to anyone who needs a brush up or is starting from the beginning. Awesome all around. By the end of the half-dozen lessons with Doel, I felt really comfortable and confident, so can only recommend! RAIN For my last lesson, it was a pre-test mini lesson car rental for my Class 7, and was with Rain. I can't say too much about it since my time with him was short, but he was great in that time. BOOKING The booking process and communication with Roni was also great. She was flexible and pretty prompt. Email and text. Easy to work with. VEHICLES The cars were all easy to maneuver and I felt safe driving under their supervision. Passed my test on the first go. So yay!

Kayla Lee 3 years ago

Fantastic experience: Rain was a patient teacher with a contagious calm demeanour. He taught me everything I needed to know for my exam and then some. I passed on my first try :) I definitely recommend RainCity for anyone looking for affordable and comfortable driving lessons.

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