The Driving Instructor Training Academy (DITA)

Driving instructor training in Essex

The Driving Instructor Training Academy (DITA) is a British academy dedicated to training people who want to become driving instructors. With more than twenty years of experience in the sector, it prepares its students to obtain the DVSA pink trainee driving instructor licence and to develop a professional career in driving instruction.

The academy operates from Mapline House, in Rayleigh (Essex), and works alongside its sister company System Driving School, a family-run driving school founded in 1971 that provides lessons in Essex, Havering and Kent.

A method based on real practice behind the wheel

DITA advocates in-person learning in a real vehicle rather than virtual reality solutions. Its team of trainers, with ORDIT qualification, delivers one-to-one sessions tailored to the needs of each student. Training is carried out in dual-control vehicles, both manual and automatic, and the academy has established a partnership with Renault for the cars used in training.

The company reports a 98% pass rate and offers interested parties the chance to meet the team, watch a training session or review video testimonials before deciding.

Career opportunities and guaranteed employment

Those who complete the programme can join System Driving School with a discounted instructor franchise, subject to conditions. The academy presents this route as a way to reduce weekly payments and guarantees a job at the sister company. Promotional material includes potential earnings scenarios with portfolios of 15 and 20 pupils.

Prices and payment methods

Training starts at £50 per week and the academy offers payment plans to facilitate access. The website allows you to check training fees and download an information brochure.

Sister company activity

System Driving School, founded in 1971, provides driving lessons with modern, well-maintained vehicles, in manual petrol and automatic hybrid versions. Its instructors support students from theory test preparation through to the practical test, and include the Pass Plus course. The driving school presents itself as the highest-rated in the United Kingdom on Trustpilot.

Partnerships and recognitions

DITA and System Driving School work with organisations such as ADINJC, DualDrive, Ca Cars, Stradcom, IAM RoadSmart, Golding Accountancy, South Essex College, National Autistic Society, Trustpilot, Theory Test Pro and the DVSA. The academy holds ORDIT number 0584 and DVSA number 0584.

Location and contact

Mapline House, 14 Bull Lane, Rayleigh, Essex SS6 8JG · Phone: 01268 947764 · Email: pdi@thedita.co.uk