SPRING AND SUMMER CLASSES ARE NOW POSTED FOR REGISTRATION! FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE, WE OFFER BOTH TRADITIONAL AND CONDENSED CLASSES!
REMINDER: Students must be at least 15 and eligible for a VOE from the attendance clerk at their school in order to get a permit from DPS
CONDENSED: class portion is completed in one week. Students will still have the 90 days per contract to complete the driving. Students will bring their lunch and snacks daily. This class is best suited for busy students who are able to focus and process material quickly. Students are eligible to get their permits the second day of class. Driving can begin once the classroom ends. It will be held in the LAKE JACKSON location only.
TRADITIONAL: class is only two hours a day for 16 days but they can do their driving and classroom at the same time if it works with the driving schedule. They still receive 90 days per contract to complete the driving.
There is a $50 non-refundable fee if you request a refund after the 3rd business day of receipt of payment. In the office we only take cash but you can pay with a card online.
We offer the road test for licenses when they’re ready as we are a DPS approved Third Party Facility. The testing is an additional fee so contact us when they’re eligible to test.
We can be reached via TEXT ONLY at 979-529-8816, voice 979-299-0030, or email gcda2021@gmail.com We are in an out throughout the day giving private driving lessons and driver license road tests so there are no set office hours. Please contact us before coming by so we can make certain we are there to offer assistance.
Why Gulf Coast Driving Academy?
We take pride in providing the best and most conscientious driving instruction available.
- Full Teen Course includes all classroom, driving, certificates, forms, and instructions for every step to licensing. We only take cash at the office and there is a $20 discount for paying in full with cash. A receipt must be issued. Cards are accepted through the website only.
- Classroom Only option cost is $360 cash. Classroom certificate will be issued. Check with DPS for the driving requirements.
- Behind the Wheel Only option costs $380 cash. You will have to transfer the driving to us, and will have 90 days to complete the driving lessons. No refunds will be issued once driving begins. Driving certificate will be issued along with instructions for obtaining your license when eligible.
After the first six hours you take your written required DPS test with us and then can go get your permit with the traditional class. You can begin scheduling your driving when you have a permit, zero balance, and driving availability that works with your schedule. You have 90 days for the driving to be completed.
The condensed class you can get your permit after the second day when you take the written DPS test with us. You can begin driving once the classroom is completed and driving availability that works with your schedule. You still have the 90 days per contract to complete the driving.
If you pay on-line, your financial institution may process your payment as: GCDA LLC, PayPal, Square, Apple Pay, or Gulf Coast Driving Academy.
When eligible for your license, we offer the road skills test for an additional fee.
Got Questions?
Contact us at the main branch in Lake Jackson at 1-(979) 299-0030.
STEP ONE
Upcoming Class Sessions
Review our list of upcoming course options.
April 29-May 18 Traditional Classroom
Traditional Classroom portion: 6-8pm Monday thru Friday for 3 weeks with the last classroom day being a Saturday from 9-11am
This is the traditional classroom. 6-8 for three weeks Monday thru Friday and the final is on the last day which is a Saturday at 9am.
Minimum 7 students maximum 20.
May 28 – June 2nd CONDENSED
classroom completed in six days
Classroom portion is TUESDAY through SATURDAY 9-3 and finishes Sunday 9-11am. It will start the day AFTER Memorial Day.
CONDENSED classroom portion is over in six days. 9-3 for five days and 9-11am the last day. Driving can begin once the classroom ends. Best suited for students who can remain focused and process material quickly. Students bring lunch and snacks daily. Students will still have 90 days to complete the driving.
Minimum 7 students maximum 20.
June 3- June 22 TRADITIONAL
10am-12pm
TRADTIONAL: Classroom is two hours per day Monday thru Friday from 10am-12pm for three weeks and finishes on a Saturday 9am-11am.
TRADITIONAL: Classroom is two hours per day Monday thru Friday from 10am-12pm for 3 weeks and finishes on a Saturday from 9-11. Students can do classroom and driving at the same time period if it works with the schedule. Students will still have 90 days to complete the driving.
Minimum 7 students maximum 20.
June 3- June 22 TRADITIONAL
6pm-8pm
TRADTIONAL: Classroom is two hours per day Monday thru Friday 6pm-8pm for three weeks and finishes on a Saturday 9am-11am.
TRADITIONAL: Classroom is two hours per day Monday thru Friday from 6pm-8pm for 3 weeks and finishes on a Saturday from 9am-11am. Students can do classroom and driving at the same time period if it works with the schedule. Students will still have 90 days to complete the driving.
Minimum 7 students maximum 20.
June 24 – June 29 CONDENSED
CONDENSED: classroom portion is Monday thru Friday 9am-3pm. Last day is Saturday from 9am-11am. Classroom is completed in one week.
CONDENSED: Classroom is 9am-3pm Monday thru Friday and finishes Saturday from 9-11. Best suited for students who can remain focused and process material quickly. Students bring lunch and snacks daily. Can get their permit after the second day but no driving can be scheduled until after the classroom ends. Students will still have 90 days to complete the driving.
Minimum 7 students maximum 20.
July 8 – July 27 TRADITIONAL
10am-12pm
TRADITIONAL: Monday thru Friday for three weeks 10am-12pm and ends on a Saturday from 9am-11am.
TRADITIONAL: Monday thru Friday from 10am-12pm for three weeks. Classroom ends on a Saturday from 9am-11am. Can begin driving while attending classroom if it works with the schedule. Students will still have 90 days to complete the driving.
Minimum 7 students maximum 20.
July 8 – July 27 TRADITIONAL
6pm-8pm
TRADITIONAL: Monday thru Friday for three weeks 6pm-8pm and ends on a Saturday from 9am-11am.
TRADITIONAL: Monday thru Friday from 6pm-8pm for three weeks. Classroom ends on a Saturday from 9am-11am. Can begin driving while attending classroom if it works with the schedule. Students will still have 90 days to complete the driving.
Minimum 7 students maximum 20.
July 29 – August 17 TRADITIONAL
6pm-8pm last class for the summer
TRADITIONAL: Monday thru Friday for three weeks 6pm-8pm and ends on a Saturday from 9am-11am.
TRADITIONAL: Monday thru Friday from 6pm-8pm for three weeks. Classroom ends on a Saturday from 9am-11am. Can begin driving while attending classroom if it works with the schedule. Students will still have 90 days to complete the driving. Last summer class.
Minimum 7 students maximum 20.
STEP TWO
Course Payment Information
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