Personalised driving lessons across Central Auckland — beginner to full licence. We come to you, you learn in our dual-controlled car, and we stay with you every step toward driving independently.
$85
1-hour lesson — vehicle included
Founded
2019
Above All L's Driving School is committed to courses that fit every skill level and background — paired with a supportive, personalised teaching approach. Since our founding, our NZTA-approved instructor has helped countless students acquire foundational skills, develop new techniques and confidently move forward in their learning journey.
We support students from all backgrounds and levels — beginners, learners, restricted and full licence drivers — across Auckland.
Meet your instructors30+
Years of driving experience behind the wheel
5
Tailored courses, from first lesson to full licence
40km
Door-to-door service radius around Central Auckland
Since 2017
Started as a volunteer driving mentor, then founded the school in 2019.
Whichever stage you're at, there's a course built for it — each one taught one-to-one in our dual-controlled vehicle.
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Perfect if you already have driving experience and want to regain your confidence behind the wheel. We sharpen your skills, cover the official NZ Road Code, and set you on the path to being a safe, responsible driver. Recently moved to NZ from overseas? This course covers the latest NZ traffic rules and regulations too.
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For those with little to no driving experience. Sitting behind the wheel for the first time is exciting and nerve-wracking — our goal is to make you a safe, confident driver. We recommend 2-hour lessons to build skills faster, and for everyone's safety you'll learn in a modified dual-controlled car that we provide.
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Suitable for anyone preparing for their restricted licence test — the 2nd stage of the graduated driver licensing system. To pass, you need lessons with a qualified driving instructor and practice with a supervisor between each lesson. This exam is more challenging, so we make sure you're well-prepared with the right level of skill and ability.
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Sitting the Full Licence test is the final step towards ultimate freedom. By now you're a more experienced driver with stronger decision-making, good road awareness and the ability to handle yourself in all traffic situations. As one of our most popular offerings, we recommend signing up as early as possible — it tends to fill up quickly.
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Push your skills, techniques and confidence to a new level in a fun, dynamic way. A simulated practical exam that shows you exactly where you stand — and exactly what to polish — before the real thing.
Tell us where you're at and we'll recommend the right starting point — no pressure, just honest advice from instructors who do this every day.
Every lesson includes the vehicle and our door-to-door service — we pick you up and drop you home. Rates depend on your location within our Central Auckland service area.
What's always included
Susan Matencio is an NZTA Approved Driving Instructor — fully qualified to prepare you for every stage.
Lessons aligned with New Zealand's Graduated Driver Licensing System at every stage.
Every lesson is taught in a modified dual-controlled instruction vehicle — safety built in.
We pick you up and drop you home — lessons that fit around your life across Central Auckland.
"Highly recommended! Tita Susan and Coach Noel are really nice, patient and highly competent instructors. Especially recommended to those with driving anxiety like me — they're very understanding and made me feel really comfortable. I can tell they genuinely care about their students. I went from zero driving experience in NZ to getting my full license in 2 months!"
A husband-and-wife team who came to New Zealand in 2011 and turned a passion for safe driving into a school that puts students first.
Head Driving Instructor
NZTA Qualified Driving InstructorIn the Philippines, Susan worked as an Accountant at PLDT and as a Registered Nurse. She has driven extensively in the Philippines and in New Zealand since arriving in 2011, started as a volunteer driving mentor in 2017 and established her own driving school in 2019 — with over 30 years of driving experience. "The most fulfilling part is when students and their families trust your expertise to help them learn to drive safely, pass their practical exams, and eventually drive independently all over NZ."
Book with Susan
Driving Mentor / Coach
Trained & Experienced Driving MentorNoel worked as a Corporate Marketing Manager for 13 years at Bank of the Philippine Islands and as an Area Manager at Philam Life for 5 years. After moving to NZ in 2011 he gained experience as an insurance specialist, security specialist, community volunteer for Migrants' Rights and Welfare, basketball coach — and finally, a driving coach. "The most fulfilling part is when our students pass the practical exam after failing in their initial tries."
Book with NoelStill wondering about something? Give us a call on 021 088 40593 — we're happy to help.
Every lesson includes the vehicle and our door-to-door service — we pick you up and drop you home. Lessons are one-to-one with an NZTA-approved instructor. Rates are $85 for 1 hour, $125 for 1.5 hours and $160 for 2 hours, depending on your location within our Central Auckland service area.
No — a modified, dual-controlled instruction car is provided with every lesson. For everyone's safety, beginners learn in our dual-controlled vehicle from the very first lesson.
It depends on where you're at. Little to no experience? Start with the Beginner's Driving Course. Preparing for a test? Choose the Restricted or Full Licence Course. Returning to driving or new to NZ? The Refresher Course is for you. Not sure — call us and we'll recommend the right starting point.
We recommend 2-hour lessons for beginners — they build confidence and skill more quickly. Refresher and test-prep students often do well with 1 or 1.5-hour lessons. We'll tailor the plan to you.
We serve Central Auckland and surrounding suburbs up to a 40km radius, with door-to-door pick-up and drop-off. Lesson rates vary slightly depending on your location — get in touch for an exact quote.
Absolutely. Our supportive, personalised teaching approach is built for nervous learners. We move at your pace, in a safe dual-controlled car, with patient instructors who genuinely care about your progress.
Call, email or message us — we'll find a time that works and confirm your pick-up location across Central Auckland.
We'll get back to you to confirm a time and your pick-up location.
From your very first lesson to your full licence — personalised, patient, and door-to-door across Central Auckland.
