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Columbia Training Systems Ltd.
Take control. Drive forward.
Learn to drive a car or take the next step in commercial driving. Explore Class 5 car lessons, Class 1 refresher training and ICBC retest preparation, Class 3 automatic and manual truck training, Class 4 passenger-service training and air brake courses with our Surrey team.
01 Driver training courses
Build confidence for everyday journeys with Class 5 car lessons at $1.00 per minute and a 1.5-hour minimum. Road-test car: $170.00 Surrey or $220.00 at Langley, Burnaby or New Westminster ICBC. Different-location pickup/drop-off: $1.50 per minute extra.
View course details →Professional on-road refresher training: $2.00/min automatic or $2.50/min manual, with a 1.5-hour minimum. Truck provided at ICBC for your Class 1 retest: $599.99.
View course details →Automatic package: $1,499.99 for 7 road hours, 4 yard PTI hours and one road test. Manual lessons: $2.00/min, minimum 1.5 hours. Manual truck provided for the road test: $500.00.
View course details →Two hours of Class 4 training, including pre-trip inspection, for $250.00 CAD. Road-test-day car use is priced separately: $170.00 Surrey or $220.00 at Langley, Burnaby or New Westminster ICBC.
View course details →Learn air-brake components, operation, warning systems and inspection routines for your endorsement path.
View course details →02 Plan your training
Compare Class 5 car lessons, Class 1 refresher training and ICBC retest truck provision, Air Brake courses, Class 3 automatic and manual training, and Class 4 training. Contact the school to confirm your dates and arrangements.
$1.00 / min CAD
Minimum 1.5 hours (90 minutes) per lesson
$170.00 CAD
Car provided for your road test in Surrey
$220.00 CAD
Langley, Burnaby or New Westminster ICBC
$1.50 / min CAD
Additional charge per minute
The road-test-day car and different-location pickup/drop-off prices above also apply to Class 4.
$2.00 / min CAD
Minimum 1.5 hours (90 minutes) of training per session
$2.50 / min CAD
Minimum 1.5 hours (90 minutes) of training per session
$599.99 CAD
Truck provided at ICBC for your Class 1 retest
$1,499.99 CAD
11 training hours + one road test
Contact the school to arrange your training sessions and included road test.
View course details →$2.00 / min CAD
Minimum 1.5 hours (90 minutes) per manual-truck lesson
$500.00 CAD
Manual truck provided for your Class 3 road test
$199.99 CAD
7 hours of theory
Saturdays only, starting at 6:00 AM. Breaks are additional to the seven training hours.
View course details →$399.99 CAD
7 hours of theory + 4 hours of practical training
Theory: Saturdays at 6:00 AM. Practical training: weekdays, by arrangement with the school.
View course details →$250.00 CAD
2 hours of training, including pre-trip inspection
Contact the school to arrange your Class 4 training session.
View course details →
03 Your instructors and equipment
Precision trainingFrom regular car lessons to commercial vehicle training, build skills for the driving you plan to do. Talk with an instructor about your experience, licence goals and the next step in your training.
03 Instructors and equipment
Inside the trainingExplore our commercial training gallery, from air-brake theory and pre-trip inspections to mountain roads and successful test days.
04 Student reviews
Public feedback from the Columbia Training Systems Google listingReal student feedback about clear instruction, hands-on air-brake training and the confidence to move forward.
“He explains everything clearly.”
Saqib praised Vishal’s knowledge, dedication and care in making sure every concept was understood.
Clear instruction“Everything was explained clearly.”
Vicente completed the air-brake endorsement with his brother and appreciated the clear theory, practical training and time given to questions.
Air-brake endorsement“I got detailed understanding.”
Gurpreet highlighted the detailed Class 1 air-brake instruction and recommended the training to other commercial-driving students.
Class 1 air brakesReview excerpts and names are from the public Columbia Training Systems Ltd. Google listing. Summaries are shortened for readability.
Choose a dedicated practice quiz for Classes 1–5 or air brakes. For hands-on study, explore illustrated pre-trip checks and commercial licence requirements. Our quizzes are study aids, not official ICBC exam questions.
Plan your next lesson
Each course has its own calendar and training options. Select your course, request a date and time, and send your request to the school for confirmation.
06 Contact and location
Surrey, British Columbia8363 128 St #203, Surrey, BC V3W 4G1
General enquiries: Monday–Saturday, 8AM–8PM
Air Brake theory: Saturdays, starting at 6AM
