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English driving school in Warsaw: how to choose one

14 September 2026 · 6 min read

Not every Warsaw driving school that advertises English actually teaches in English. Here is a practical checklist for choosing a school when you do not speak Polish.

Searching for a driving school near me in Warsaw usually returns dozens of schools — but only a handful genuinely run courses in English. Before you pay, check five things.

1. Instructors who actually teach in English

Ask whether the instructor conducts whole lessons in English — not just basic commands. A good school will name the instructor and let you talk to them before the first lesson. At OSK Lauto, English-language lessons are a standard part of our offer, not an exception.

2. Theory materials and the exam language

The Polish theory exam is available in English — but you need English study materials to prepare. Check whether the school provides an English-language theory course or recommends proven apps with the official question translations.

3. Manual and automatic cars

If you plan to drive an automatic or an electric car, an automatic course is faster and calmer. Remember that an automatic exam limits the licence to automatics (code 78). A serious school offers both options and explains the difference before you choose.

4. Real support with Polish paperwork

PKK registration, district offices, info-car.pl bookings — all of it is in Polish. Choose a school that walks you through each step: we help our English-speaking students with the PKK application, exam booking and the sworn interpreter when needed.

5. Transparent prices

  • Basic Course — 5290 PLN (most popular)
  • Accelerated Course — 5990 PLN (21 days)
  • Intensive Course — 7090 PLN (15 days)
  • Extra hours — 180 PLN / hour, package of 10 hours — 1700 PLN
  • Car for the WORD exam — 290 PLN

Why expats choose OSK Lauto

We are a Warsaw driving school with over a decade of experience, a 4.6-star Google rating and instructors who teach full courses in English. We train on the real exam routes of WORD Bemowo and WORD Odlewnicza, and our office at Ogrodowa 5 is easy to reach from Wola, the city centre and the business districts.

  • Enrol online in English — /en/sign-up
  • See courses — /en/courses
  • See pricing — /en/pricing
  • Find us and read reviews — /en/location

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