Class 2 bus driver training
Class 2 Commercial Bus Driver Training & Licensure
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A commercial driver training program preparing you to pass ICBC testing and operate transit, tour, and school buses safely.
How long
12 to 51 Hours (1 to 4 Weeks)
Cost
$1,125–$4,500
Schools
12 in BC
🏫Where you can take this: 12 schools
THE ROUTE
How this program works, step by step
Grade 11 to the job. Open any step to see what is inside.
The route (8 steps)
1Grade 11 Preparation
2Grade 12 Graduation
3Admissions & Prerequisites
4Application Process
5Program Curriculum
6Where to Take It
7Licensing & Certification
8Career Destination
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STEP BY STEP
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Step 1 of 6
What you need to get in
- At least 19 years old
- A full BC Class 5 licence (motorcycle licences do not count)
- Driver's medical exam sent to RoadSafetyBC
- Class 2 knowledge test and air brake course + test
- Minimum 19 years of age
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Step 2 of 6
How to apply
- Obtain ICBC commercial driving learner kit and schedule commercial knowledge tests
- Complete ICBC driver medical examination form with a family physician or nurse practitioner
- Enrol directly with an ICBC-licensed commercial driving academy across BC
- Choose between flexible individual lesson packages or comprehensive 12-to-51 hour bus programs
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Step 3 of 6
Class 2 bus driver training
⏱ 12 to 51 Hours (1 to 4 Weeks)- 2 to 4 weeks of blended training including 16-hour ICBC-approved air brake course
- Pre-trip commercial bus mechanical inspection procedures and air brake leak-down testing
- Behind-the-wheel dual-control bus driving: rear overhang clearance, passenger mirror checks, and cornering
- Defensive driving techniques, emergency stopping distances, and passenger safety management
- Preparation for BC transit transit authority and school district recruitment assessments
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Step 4 of 6
Where to take it
⏱ 12 schools in BC- B.V. Driving School Ltd. — 5 days ($1,125)
- Burnaby Professional Driving School Inc. — 21 hours ($2,100)
- CSTT Complete School of Truck Transportation Ltd. — 4–8 hours (Not published)
- Extreme Professional Driver Training Inc. — 21 hours (Not published)
- Gold Star Professional Driving School Inc. — 4–8 hours (Not published)
- Insurance Corporation of British Columbia — 1.5 hours (Not published)
- Integrity Driving School Ltd. — 12–24 hours ($1,999)
- Mountain Transport Institute (Kootenay Driver Training) — 51 hours ($4,500)
- and 4 more, see the list below
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Step 5 of 6
Exams and registration after
- Class 2 road test, including a pre-trip inspection
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Step 6 of 6
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SCHOOLS
Where you can take this(12 schools)
Compare tuitions, campus locations, and delivery formats across approved institutions in British Columbia.
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Duration5 days
Tuition$1,125
DeliveryIn-Person
“Intensive 15-hour commercial bus driver training course in Houston, BC, featuring 3 hours per day over 5 days covering pre-trip inspection and hands-on driving.”
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Duration21 hours
Tuition$2,100
DeliveryIn-Person
“Comprehensive 21-hour commercial bus package combining 12 hours of practical road training, 7 hours of air brake certification, and vehicle rental for the ICBC road test.”
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Duration4–8 hours
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“Hands-on commercial bus driving lessons, pre-trip vehicle circle-check coaching, and ICBC road test preparation for Greater Victoria and Vancouver Island drivers in Sidney.”
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Duration21 hours
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“Practical 21-hour commercial bus driver training using school-provided bus, covering pre-trip mechanical circle checks and in-traffic driving in Kamloops, Kelowna, and Vernon.”
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Duration4–8 hours
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“Specialized bus driver training covering commercial pre-trip inspections, turning radius management, air brake checks, and ICBC road test preparation in Burnaby.”
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Duration1.5 hours
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“Official provincial commercial knowledge examination, air brake test, and commercial vehicle road driving evaluation.”
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Duration12–24 hours
Tuition$1,999
DeliveryIn-Person
“Practical commercial bus training program covering thorough vehicle pre-trip circle checks, passenger safety, in-city transit maneuvering, and road test rental.”
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Duration51 hours
Tuition$4,500
DeliveryIn-Person
“Extensive 51-hour commercial bus training program in Castlegar featuring 25 hours of 1-on-1 behind-the-wheel driving, 7.5-hour air brake course, defensive driving, and pre-trip inspection.”
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Duration4–8 hours
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“Northern BC commercial bus driver training and pre-trip vehicle inspection preparation for Prince George and surrounding regional transit and charter drivers.”
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Duration21 hours
Tuition$2,415
DeliveryIn-Person
“Structured 21-hour commercial bus driving program in Kelowna and Vernon providing practical in-cab instruction, pre-trip vehicle inspections, and road test booking.”
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Duration12 hours
Tuition$1,799
DeliveryIn-Person
“Comprehensive 12-hour practical coach bus training covering pre-trip inspection, air brake procedures, turning clearance, and ICBC road test prep.”
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Duration4–8 hours
TuitionNot published
DeliveryIn-Person
“One-on-one commercial bus driving lessons and pre-trip mechanical inspection training on Vancouver Island serving Duncan, Victoria, Nanaimo, and the Gulf Islands.”