Paul Cole is the founder of the Isle of Wight Driving Academy. He is an A.D.I. (Approved Driving Instructor) and D.S.A. (Driving Standards Agency) registered, as well as being Pass Plus approved. He is Graded at 6 which is the highest level possible for an Approved Driving Instructor. Only 6% of Driving Instructors ever Achieve this grade. It’s classed as an accolade within the Industry.

Paul is also qualified in the DIAmond Special Test of Driving Ability, DIAmond Advanced Driver & Advanced Driving Instructor. He is currently training to the standards of the RoSPA GOLD award and the Cardington Test of Driving Ability which is the highest level of driving for a civilian driver. He is at present training with an ex Class 1 Police Driver.

Paul is also qualified as a QCF Assessor which allows him to deliver Nationally Accredited BTEC and NVQ/ CQF Qualifications to students whilst they learn to drive. These hold the same levels as current GCSE Results from A-C and A-Level Qualifications. This is unique as NO other Driving School on the Island can deliver this qualification. If you miss your grades at school then these qualifications could bridge that gap to University Paul himself holds an NVQ Level 3 in Driving Instruction & is Fleet Driving Qualified. He is also currently studying for his Diploma in Driving Instruction ( DIP D.I ) Prior to the IOW Driving Academy, Paul was an Instructor with Elite School of Motoring where he was part of the team for the previous 3 years.

Paul says: "I was originally born in North London but worked my way down to the Island where I now live with my wife, & my 13 year old daughter Maddi. Not too long now before my daughter wants her lessons free but as you guys know if you have been out with your parents it's hard work. I can already imagine her shouting at me and storming off :-) Since becoming a Driving Instructor, which I absolutely love I have endeavoured to strive for the best for my pupils. I pride myself on hard work & getting my pupils through their test to the best of their abilities. I have gained additional qualifications so that I will be able to pass my knowledge onto you guys which I hope will teach you how to become better drivers and drive safely for life!!! I just want to thank the guys at Elite for a great 3 years where I definitely changed my perception of how to teach pupils to learn and just how quickly they are able to pass. In my spare time I am a motorbike lover, I own a Ducati 1098 S Tricolore. I go to numerous track days where I thrash around the track hanging off the side of my bike which is great fun & a great place to meet other bikers... I am very proud to have established the IOW Driving Academy and look forward to getting you on the road........"

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