Next Level Driving School

5.0(37)

3 Coutts Cres, Collaroy, New South Wales, 2097

Northern Beaches Driving School in our 10th Year of Operation

Next Level Driving School in Collaroy
Patient with Nervous LearnersGood with TeensTest-Day PackageHome PickupOverseas LicenceHigh Pass RateNamed Instructors
Lessons:Automatic
Instructors:Phil Chant

Why Choose Next Level Driving School?

Customers consistently praise Phil's calm, patient approach with nervous and anxious learners, making Next Level Driving School a strong choice for first-time drivers and those converting from overseas licences on the Northern Beaches. With a decade of experience and a track record of learners passing their test on the first attempt, Phil combines clear instruction with supportive teaching that builds genuine driving confidence.

About Next Level Driving School

Phil Chant has built Next Level Driving School into one of the highest-rated driving schools on the Northern Beaches over the past decade. Operating from Collaroy and covering the wider Northern Beaches area, Phil specialises in automatic driving lessons for learners at all stages, from first-timers to those refining skills before their test. Feedback consistently praises Phil's calm, patient approach with anxious and nervous learners. Many students arrive feeling genuinely scared behind the wheel, but Phil's clear explanations and supportive teaching style help them gain comfort quickly. Teenagers and young first-time learners make up a large part of his clientele, and parents consistently praise how he builds confidence in learners who started with zero driving skills. Phil also works with overseas licence holders adapting to Australian road rules, sharing practical techniques that go beyond what's in the guidebook. The school offers door-to-door pickup and drop-off across the Northern Beaches, which makes lesson logistics easier for families. Phil teaches from a Mazda CX3 and holds Certificate IV in Driving Instruction, plus membership with the Australian Driver Trainers Association. He's passed police and working-with-children checks, and each supervised hour with him counts for three logbook hours under NSW rules (up to a maximum of ten tutoring hours). Test preparation is a real strength here. Phil provides a driving test day package that pairs a pre-test lesson with use of the school car on test day. Learners frequently mention passing on the first go, crediting Phil's thorough prep and calm presence. Nervous beginners in Collaroy, parents looking for patient instruction for their teenagers, and overseas drivers getting test-ready all find a trusted choice in Next Level Driving School. Phil's decade of experience and near-perfect Google reputation make him highly respected on the Northern Beaches.

Lesson Prices

Published lesson prices from $75
Lesson / PackageDetailsPrice
Initial Driving Lesson90 min$75
Subsequent Lessons60 min$75
Driving Test Preparation120 min$140
Driving Test Day Package120 min$160

Prices are published by Next Level Driving School and may change — confirm current rates when booking.

Services

  • driving lessons
  • initial driving lesson
  • subsequent driving lessons
  • test preparation
  • driving test day package

What Customers Say on Google

Instructor

Phil helped with overseas licence conversion and passed the driving test on the first attempt after just a week of lessons, demonstrating his ability to fast-track drivers familiar with international rules.

Patience

Started anxious about driving but felt incredibly comfortable with Phil's patient, supportive approach, gaining confidence through his clear explanations and calm teaching style.

Confidence

Switched from another driving school after 20 hours of lessons and found Phil's techniques and confidence-building approach made a significant difference in readiness for the test.

Source: Google Reviews

Frequently Asked Questions About Next Level Driving School

Yes, Next Level Driving School offers a driving test day package that includes a final lesson and use of the school car for your test. Phil Chant has taken many learners through this package, often with strong results, families tell us learners who've completed lessons with Phil frequently pass first go. The test-day package is available across the Northern Beaches, and Phil knows the local testing routes well, which helps learners feel prepared and confident on the day.

Published lesson prices at Next Level Driving School start from around $75 per hour, confirm current rates when you book. Phil Chant recommends tailoring lessons to each learner's progress rather than locking in prepaid packages, so you pay as you go based on what your learner actually needs. Under NSW rules, each hour with an accredited instructor like Phil counts for three hours in the logbook, up to a maximum of ten tutoring hours.

Yes, Next Level Driving School works with people converting overseas licences and adapting to Australian driving rules. Instructor Phil Chant teaches the local road rules, roundabout techniques, and Northern Beaches routes that aren't always covered in guidebooks. Learners converting overseas licences have passed their NSW test after just a few lessons with Phil, often on the first attempt, because he focuses on the specific skills and knowledge NSW Roads & Maritime require.

Very much so. Phil Chant is known across the Northern Beaches for his calm, supportive approach with learners who start out genuinely scared behind the wheel. Families tell us teenagers and older learners alike have gained confidence quickly under Phil's teaching, he listens to concerns, explains everything clearly, and breaks down the mechanics of driving in a way that helps anxious learners relax. Many learners who were terrified at first lesson went on to pass their test first go.

Yes, Next Level Driving School offers pick-up and drop-off service right across the Northern Beaches, including Collaroy and surrounding suburbs. Phil Chant collects learners from home for each lesson, which makes scheduling easier for busy families. The school uses a comfortable automatic vehicle, and Phil tailors the lesson route to cover the roads and conditions each learner needs to practise before their test.

Contact Details

Address
3 Coutts Cres, Collaroy, New South Wales, 2097

How Next Level Driving School Compares

in Sydney

Rated 5.0 above the Sydney average of 4.9
This biz
5.0
Average
4.9

More reviews than 61% of driving schools in Sydney

Home Pickup — 1 of 69 in Sydney

Overseas Licence — 1 of 238 in Sydney

Opening Hours

Monday
Closed
Tuesday
7:30am-7:30pm
Wednesday
2-7:30pm
Thursday
7:30am-7:30pm
Friday
7:30am-7:30pm
Saturday
11:30am-4:30pm
Sunday
Closed

Business Details

Service Areas
Northern Beaches
Certifications
Certificate IV Driving Instructor, Australian Driver Trainers Association member, NSW Driving Instructor License, police checks passed, working with children checks passed
Years in Business
10+
Payment Methods
Credit cards, Debit cards
Pricing
The school recommends tailoring lessons to individual student progress rather than prepaid multi-lesson packages. Each 1 hour with an accredited instructor counts for 3 hours in the NSW learner driver logbook (maximum 10 tutoring hours = 30 logbook hours).

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