Alps Driving School LTD Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Considering 49 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the instructors for their patience, professionalism, and supportive approach, which significantly builds confidence and makes learning less stressful. Many people highlight the clear explanations and tailored lessons, making the entire process enjoyable and highly effective. This supportive guidance often leads to successful test passes, with many achieving their driving goals, often on the first attempt. However, some customers also noted issues with instructor professionalism and communication, describing experiences where support was withdrawn unexpectedly or training approaches did not meet their specific needs, leading to feelings of neglect or frustration.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Passed first time in only 28hrs of lessons (including my test), despite taking a 5 month gap to wait for a test to become available. This is thanks to my amazing instructor Ibrahim Baker, who helped g... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ibrahim is an outstanding driving instructor and I highly recommend him . He’s incredibly patient, calm, and clear in the way he explains things, which made learning to drive feel far less stressful a... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Vaida, she did the magic. A huge thanks to my wonderful instructor Vaida– truly a gem! Her calm nature, deep knowledge of the routes, and endless patience made all the difference. Always ready t... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I honestly couldn’t recommend Hasan enough. He’s so patient, calm, and understanding, which made learning to drive much less stressful for me. He explains things in a really clear and simple way and n... See more


Company details

  1. Driving School
  2. Drivers License Training School
  3. Driving Test Centre

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Drive Your Way To The Top! Alps Driving School was founded and created by Ramzi Mansoor in Northampton. Offering Manual & Automatic lessons in Northamptonshire.


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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hasan Ali is the best instructor 😎

I want to say a big thank you to Hasan Ali - my best instructor ever!!! I have passed my practical driving test today 🥳🥳🥳 with 0 faults 😎 I would never do this without Hasan Ali!!! Thanks again for all your support, patience, patience and patience again 😅 I would always recommend Hasan Ali to everyone who is looking for driving instructor!

December 10, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The amazing Helen

Helen was my instructor and was my one and only aswell she is the best at what she does she taught me so much and I passed my test she’s been my emotional support and guided me with everything I couldn’t have done it without her she made me feel comfortable and we had so much laugh together i am happy to have met someone like her ❤️she’s the only one I would recommend to anybody thank you

December 6, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Vaida was my instructor and she has…

Vaida was my instructor and she has been an absolute angel and genuinely could not recommend her enough. She is amazing! I fully hated driving before I met Vaida, I had 0 confidence but now I actually enjoy it and have passed all thanks to her!

December 6, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My instructor Ylli helped me…

My instructor Ylli helped me tremendously in getting myself ready and prepared for my driving test, I will be recommending him to all family members who need to learn how to drive

December 3, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sorina Suciu

Learning to drive with Sorina Suciu has been one of the best experiences ever. She is truly an amazing driving instructor — patient, calm, and incredibly supportive. Sorina explains everything in a clear and simple way, which makes driving feel safe and easy, even for a beginner.
She always stays positive and gives you confidence, no matter how nervous you are. Every lesson with her is productive, friendly, and full of encouragement. You can see that she truly cares about her students and wants them to succeed.
Thank you, Sorina, for your patience, your guidance, and for believing in me! I highly recommend her to anyone looking for the best driving instructor. 🌟🚗💛

November 26, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My instructor is amazing

My instructor Ibrahim is amazing. He is always patient,on time, and explains things in a way I understand. I feel more confident in my driving because of him . I am really happy with his teaching

November 24, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My journey with Alps driving school

Vaida was my instructor and she helped me so much, I am beyond grateful to have worked with her, she encouraged me even when I wanted to give up and helped me fix mistakes i was struggling with. Today I have passed my test and I am grateful to her for helping me and encouraging me throughout my journey.

November 20, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Helen at alps driving school…

Helen was by far the best instructor I’ve had, she is professional friendly and patient. I had some issues regarding lessons with a previous instructor and Helen picked me up as a student short notice and was very accommodating. I honestly can’t express enough how much of a great experience I had with this driving school as Helen as my instructor made it the best possible experience building my confidence after failing my test previously. Helen made lessons fun and enjoyable ! I honestly can’t thank her enough !

October 3, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ibrahim Baker is an amazing instructor

Ibrahim Baker is an amazing instructor! Very patient, clear in his explanations, and always calm during lessons. He helped me gain confidence on the road and prepared me perfectly for my driving test. Thanks to him, I passed my test today! If you are from boston I’ll definitely recommend him.

November 19, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

It was so easy to book lessons in with…

It was so easy to book lessons in with alps and the pricing is what led me to choose them.
I picked Vaida as my instructor who was so calm, bubbly and a great teacher! I started off as a stressful driver but she calmed me down and helped my nerves.
Her calendar was flexible and close to my test date she really prioritised my lessons.
So happy I passed and booked with Alps!

November 17, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you so much for your patience and…

Hassan Ali was my instructor,thank you for your patience and support. I really appreciate all your help and couldn't have passed without you.
I passed the test today!
Thanks for always pushing me and helping me build my confidence.
Thank you

November 17, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hassan Ali, excellent instructor

Hassan was my instructor for a couple of driving sessions that I had to attend in Northampton as I don't live local but my test was booked there.

Top guy, cool headed and very intensional at helping.
Hassan has a keen eye for details.

Many thanks, I have passed my practical driving test today!

November 6, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A Driving Instructor Who Actually Cares

I honestly can't thank Vaida enough. She's been absolutely brilliant as a driving instructor. After several disheartening experiences with another instructor who left me anxious and doubting I'd ever get the hang of driving, meeting Vaida from Alps Driving School completely changed everything.

From day one, everything felt different. She was calm, incredibly patient, and so supportive. Never once raised her voice or made me feel rushed, even when I was struggling. Her gentle, reassuring way of teaching created such a relaxed atmosphere that I actually started looking forward to lessons instead of dreading them.

What I loved too was that Vaida's just lovely to be around. She has this natural way of keeping things light and positive, always putting me at ease with friendly chat and a genuinely uplifting attitude. It never felt awkward, just like learning with someone who really wanted me to succeed.

She was such a reassuring presence throughout everything. Whenever I felt anxious or doubted myself (which, let's be honest, was pretty often), she'd be there with kind words and this unwavering belief that I could do it. What really impressed me was her patience when I kept making the same mistakes over and over. Instead of getting frustrated, she'd stay calm and help me figure out what was going wrong and how to fix it.

Leading up to my test, I was convinced I wasn't ready and genuinely thought about postponing. But Vaida wouldn't let me give up on myself. She reminded me how far I'd come and gave me the confidence I desperately needed to just go for it.

What really sets Vaida apart is how much she genuinely cares about you succeeding and doing well. It's not just a job to her. She's properly invested in helping you reach your goal. When I needed to book lessons, especially during busy times, she always did her best to fit me in, often juggling her schedule to make it work. Even when she wasn't feeling great, she'd still turn up with the same positive energy and commitment. That level of dedication is honestly rare.

I also really appreciated how much she packed into every lesson. There was never any pointless driving around. Every session had structure and purpose, focused on actually helping me improve. And here's something that really stood out: if we got stuck in traffic and she felt too much time had been wasted, she'd actually cut the lesson short to save me money. That kind of honesty and integrity is pretty special and shows how much she respects your time and money.

Her teaching style is spot-on too. Unlike some instructors who waffle on with complicated explanations, Vaida keeps everything clear and practical. She's brilliant at breaking down tricky manoeuvres into simple, manageable steps. Whether it was roundabouts, bay parking, or parallel parking, she always had straightforward techniques that actually made sense.

But what really made the difference was how she taught me proper driving judgement, not just the basics of controlling the car. She helped me understand the really important stuff, like knowing when it's actually safe to go at roundabouts, when to drive defensively, and how to effectively overtake. These are the skills that separate someone who can scrape through a test from someone who's genuinely confident behind the wheel.

After I passed my test, Vaida gave me the most thoughtful gifts. I won't spoil what they were, but they were so brilliant and clearly chosen with such care that I'll treasure them. It's these little touches that show just how much she genuinely cares about her students beyond simply getting them through their test. It meant the world to me and was the perfect way to celebrate such an important achievement.

Now I've passed and will be driving independently, I'm honestly going to miss her. She's one of those people who leaves a real impression. I'll always remember her kindness, patience, and that unshakable belief she had in me. She didn't just teach me to drive. She gave me confidence I didn't know I had.

I'd recommend Vaida to absolutely anyone nervous beginner, someone who's had bad experiences before, or just after proper instruction. She doesn't just teach you to drive; she makes sure you feel supported, valued, and genuinely capable every step of the way. She genuinely cares about her students succeeding and will go the extra mile to help you get there.

October 1, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had an excellent experience with Alps…

I had an excellent experience with Alps Driving School Ltd. My instructor, Brother Ibrahim, was incredibly patient, professional, and supportive throughout my lessons. He explained everything clearly and helped me build the confidence I needed to drive safely and independently. His calm teaching style and encouragement made learning both enjoyable and effective. Thanks to his expert guidance, I passed my driving test successfully. I’m truly grateful for his dedication and would highly recommend Alps Driving School Ltd, especially Brother Ibrahim, to anyone looking for reliable and professional driving instruction.

October 27, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

the best instructor

the best instructor, explains very well I passed the exam on the first try.The best of the best instructor

October 21, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Vaida - the best instructor

Vaida, she did the magic.

A huge thanks to my wonderful instructor Vaida– truly a gem! Her calm nature, deep knowledge of the routes, and endless patience made all the difference. Always ready to explain things again and again with the same positive spirit – she really worked her magic with me.

For anyone in Northampton looking to get their licence, I would definitely recommend this amazing lady. 🌟

September 28, 2025
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Reply from Alps Driving School LTD

We sincerely appreciate your wonderful feedback Jesny. It is always rewarding to know that our efforts have helped make your learning experience smooth and enjoyable.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Passed First Time Thanks to Hasan Ali

I recently passed my driving test on the first attempt thanks to Hasan Ali. He is an excellent instructor—calm, patient, and always clear in his explanations. His lessons were well-organised and focused on building both skills and confidence behind the wheel. I really appreciated the practical tips and encouragement he gave throughout, which made learning much less stressful. Thanks to his guidance, I felt fully prepared on the day of my test. I would definitely recommend Hasan Ali to anyone looking for a reliable and professional driving instructor.

September 27, 2025
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Reply from Alps Driving School LTD

Thank you for your fantastic review Alina. We are very happy to hear that you were satisfied with our Instructor, Hasan. We wish you all the best in your driving journey.

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