Showing posts with label new qualified ADI. Show all posts
Showing posts with label new qualified ADI. Show all posts

BSM or AA driving school franchise

If you are asking the question which driving school franchise should I go for as a recently qualified instructor looking to build up a pupil base before going independent, then my suggestion would be the AA driving school just for the main reason that you are currently only tied into a one month contract as opposed to BSM which can be up to 6 months.

Unless you already have a job and want to start driving instruction on a part-time basis, most newly qualified ADIs have to join a school franchise in order to get their foot into the business, as it takes more than a few family members, friends and neighbours to earn a living.



Some BSM instructors particularly those in metropolitan cities might swear by their franchises, but consider being locked into a 6 month contract in an area where BSM is not very strong, and having to pay £300 a week irrespective of if you have enough learner drivers or not (no franchise ever includes a guarantee of pupil supply in their contract).

While I am no longer with the AA driving school, it would be my option if I ever needed a boost in learner drivers as an existing or newly qualified driving instructor, and the weekly fee of £200 is not too bad even though you still have to pay £40 pounds for every new pupil supplied!