Do I need to pay tuition fees again when transferring to a new driving school?
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Transferring to a new driving school requires paying again. Since the new driving school is not affiliated with the original one, you will need to pay the training/registration fees anew. Additionally, transferring schools requires the coach's approval. You must withdraw your records from the original school, negotiate withdrawal and refunds with the coach after the transfer, and then take your student records to the desired driving school for affiliation. The coach will help submit your records to the vehicle management office for review. Once approved, you can continue with the exams. Below is an introduction to the driving school exam subjects: Subject 1: Also known as the theoretical exam, it is part of the motor vehicle driver's license assessment. Subject 2: Also known as the small road test, it includes five exam items: reversing into a parking space, parallel parking, stopping and starting on a slope, turning at a right angle, and driving through curves. Subject 3: Also known as the large road test, it assesses road driving skills for motor vehicle drivers. Subject 4: Also known as the theoretical exam, it is another part of the driver's license assessment.
As someone who has been in the driver training industry for over a decade, I've seen too many students transfer between driving schools. In reality, the tuition you've paid won't be completely wasted - it mainly depends on which stage of learning you're at. Every driving school has a segmented fee structure. For example, there's a big difference between having just passed Subject 1 and having completed 20 hours of practice. I recommend bringing your enrollment contract to negotiate with the new driving school - they can usually convert your tuition based on progress. But a special reminder: when transferring schools, make sure to get a training hours certificate from your original driving school. This document is crucial for transferring your driving records. If the driving school gives you the runaround, file a complaint directly with the local transportation authority - that's what they fear most. As for price differences, the current market rate ranges from 800-2000 yuan depending on your remaining training hours. When choosing a new driving school, pay special attention to the training field location to avoid future hassles.
Last year, my cousin lost out when transferring driving schools, so I need to remind you to be careful about this. You don't have to pay the full tuition fee again—the remaining balance after deducting fees for completed training items will be transferred to the new driving school. For example, if you've completed 8 hours of training for Subject 2, the fee will be deducted based on the 8-hour training price listed in the school's price chart. However, driving schools usually won't proactively inform you about these unwritten rules; you'll need to calculate the balance yourself using your payment receipts. I recommend choosing a chain driving school—they make internal transfers especially convenient. Last week, my neighbor transferred from the main branch to a subsidiary branch and only had to pay an additional 300 yuan for venue adaptation fees. Never simply abandon the remaining balance at your old driving school—even if it's just for Subject 3 road training, it's still worth at least seven or eight hundred yuan.