Crawler excavatorExcavator
2 months
Excavators dig the trenches, foundations and drains on almost every building and road site. You learn to control the boom, arm and bucket safely and accurately.
GHS 8,000Course fee
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Friendly, patient instructors
Your No. 1 Driving School in Takoradi
Learn to drive with confidence.
Welcome to Gracious Pearl Driving Academy. Friendly instructors, theory first, then practical lessons at your own pace, all the way to your licence. We also train forklift, excavator, crane and truck operators.
See all courses and fees ↓- 3 months full driving course
- 2 weeks of theory first
- Weekdays and weekend classes
Your driving licence comes from the DVLA. We prepare you for it with theory, road signs and practical lessons, and we guide you on what to bring when you apply.
Why learn with Gracious Pearl
A driving school that keeps things clear, from the first call to the last lesson.
Theory first, then the road
You spend the first two weeks on road signs and rules, so you are ready when you sit behind the wheel.
Practical lessons at your pace
Some students move quickly and some need more time. Your practical training follows how you are learning.
Classes that fit your week
Lessons run from Monday to Friday, with weekend classes on Saturday and Sunday after church.
Licences and equipment in one place
Learn to drive a car, a bus or a truck, or train to operate a forklift, excavator, wheel loader or crane.
Our courses
Driving licences, driving polishing and heavy equipment training. Every course includes theory and practical lessons.
3 monthsFull driving course
2 weeks of theoryRoad signs and rules come first
Practical at your paceThe time depends on how fast you learn
Weekdays and weekendsMonday to Friday, plus Saturday and Sunday after church
Driving licence classes
AMotorbikeGHS 1,500
BNormal carGHS 1,800
B+Premium packageClass B, licence processed in 2 weeksGHS 2,500
CBusGHS 2,800
DTruckGHS 3,300
ETractorGHS 1,800
FAsk what it coversGHS 3,500
BEAsk what it coversGHS 2,300
DEAsk what it coversGHS 2,800
These are the fees for each licence class. Call or message us to register, or to ask what you need to bring.
Register on WhatsAppDriving polishing
Already know how to drive but want more confidence on the road? Our instructors polish your driving with practical lessons on the things you need most, such as road discipline, parking, junctions and driving in traffic. Call or message us for the fee and the number of lessons.
Operator courses
Heavy equipment training
Learn to operate the machines that keep construction sites, quarries and warehouses moving. Every course includes theory and practical training.
Diesel forklift
Forklift training
Learn to operate a forklift safely, from controls and load handling to stacking and moving goods. Theory and practical training are both included.
- 2 weeks GHS 2,800
- 1 month GHS 4,500
Crawler excavator
Wheel loaderWheel Loader
2 months
Wheel loaders move sand, gravel and soil quickly on building sites, quarries and yards. You learn to load, carry and dump materials safely.
GHS 6,500Course fee
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Mobile craneMobile Crane
2 months
Mobile cranes lift heavy loads on construction and industrial sites. You learn the controls, safe lifting practice and hand signals that crane work depends on.
GHS 8,000Course fee
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Tipper truckTipper Truck
2 months
Tipper trucks carry and unload sand, stone and soil for building and road work. You learn to load, drive and tip a heavy truck safely.
GHS 6,500Course fee
Enquire about this courseHow to get started
Three simple steps.
1
Choose your course
Pick the licence class or equipment course you want. Call or message us if you need help choosing.
2
Register with us
Fill in the short online form and we will call you. Or visit us at Bankyease, around Logos Town Junction, Takoradi. We will tell you what to bring.
3
Start training
Begin with theory classes, then move on to practical lessons with your instructor.
2,000+Students trained
3Months for the full driving course
8Licence classes offered
6Equipment training courses
About the Academy
Gracious Pearl Driving Academy trains new drivers and equipment operators. Students start with two weeks of theory on road signs and rules, then move to practical lessons on the road or on the training ground.
We teach driving licence classes A to F, BE and DE, and operator courses for forklift, wheel loader, excavator and crane. Classes run Monday to Friday, with weekend classes after church.
Your driving journey starts here
Leadership
Meet our CEO
Micheal Eduah
Chief Executive Officer, Gracious Pearl Driving Academy
Micheal Eduah leads the academy in Bankyease, Takoradi, where new drivers and equipment operators train for their licences and certificates.
Have a question for the academy? Call us or message us on WhatsApp and we will gladly help.
Meet our instructors
The people who will teach you to drive.
Trained to teach, patient with beginners
Every learner at Gracious Pearl is taught by one of our instructors, in class and on the road. They explain each step clearly, correct mistakes calmly and stay with you until you are confident behind the wheel.
- Theory first. Road signs and rules explained in plain language.
- Guided practice. Hands-on lessons with your instructor beside you.
- Your pace. Lessons planned around what you need to learn.
What our students say
Words from people who trained with us.
Life at the academy
Our training cars, our classroom and hands-on lessons with our instructors.
Common questions
How long is the driving course?
The full course takes three months. The first two weeks are theory. How long the practical part takes depends on how quickly you learn.
When are the classes?
Classes run from Monday to Friday. We also hold weekend classes on Saturday and Sunday after church.
Which licence classes do you teach?
We teach classes A (motorbike), B (normal car), C (bus), D (truck), E (tractor), F, BE and DE, and there is a premium package for class B. The fee for each class is shown in the courses section above.
Do you train people to operate heavy equipment?
Yes. We train forklift operators (2 weeks or 1 month), and excavator, wheel loader, mobile crane and tipper truck operators (2 months each). The fees are listed in the courses section above.
How do I register?
Call or message us on WhatsApp, or visit the academy at Bankyease, around Logos Town Junction, Takoradi. We will explain the steps and help you choose the right course.
What should I bring to register?
Please call or message us on WhatsApp before you come. We will tell you exactly what to bring for the course you choose, so you do not make a wasted trip.
I have never driven before. Can I still join?
Yes. We train new drivers. You start with theory on road signs and rules, then move to practical lessons at a pace that suits you.
How much do the courses cost?
The fee for every licence class, and for the forklift, excavator, wheel loader, mobile crane and tipper truck courses, is shown in the courses section above. The premium package for class B costs GHS 2,500 and gets your licence processed in 2 weeks.
Where is the academy?
We are at Bankyease, around Logos Town Junction, Takoradi. Use the Get directions button in the contact section to open the location in Google Maps.
Where does my driving licence come from?
Your licence is issued by the DVLA. We prepare you with theory, road signs and practical lessons, and we guide you on what to bring when you apply.
Contact the academy
Send us your details and your message opens in WhatsApp, ready to send. You can also call us or visit.
Call us0553 111 634 ยท 0544 959 181
WhatsApp0249 448 645
Email supportgraciouspearldrivingsch1144@gmail.com
Opening daysMonday to Friday. Saturday and Sunday classes after church.
Visit usBankyease, around Logos Town Junction, TakoradiGet directions
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