Business Details
14 Years
experience
Certified Driving School in Malden, MA
Emile Driving School has been certified by the Registry of Motor Vehicles to provide comprehensive driving instruction and safety training for individuals aged 16 and older. With over 30 years of experience, owner Joseph Emile Marsan specializes in teaching teens and adults, offering personalized attention through small class settings and multilingual instruction in English, French, and Kreyol. Our programs emphasize safety, defensive driving techniques, and practical skill development to prepare students for real-world driving scenarios. We offer structured 30-hour classroom courses alongside hands-on on-road training, ensuring students master essential driving fundamentals before taking their road test. Our commitment to quality education has earned a strong reputation in Malden and surrounding communities, with graduates consistently demonstrating improved driving confidence and proficiency.We provide flexible scheduling options, including evening classes during the week and appointments on weekends to accommodate diverse client needs. Our driving tuition packages combine classroom instruction with practical driving hours, designed to meet Massachusetts licensing requirements while prioritizing long-term driving safety over mere test preparation. The school also offers specialized programs for parents of student drivers and provides documentation that may qualify graduates for auto insurance discounts. Our instructors focus on developing comprehensive driving skills including vehicle familiarity, traffic sign recognition, highway navigation, and advanced maneuvers like parallel parking and three-point turns. Through consistent training and expert guidance, we aim to cultivate responsible drivers who maintain safe practices throughout their driving careers.
Services
Driving Tuition
Defensive Driving
Road Test Prep
Teen Driving School
Parent Classes
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of driving instruction experience
- DMV-certified curriculum with structured 30-hour courses
- Multilingual instruction in English, French, and Kreyol
- Insurance discount documentation available
- Comprehensive training covering all driving scenarios
Associations and certifications
- Registry of Motor Vehicles
Services
Driving Tuition
Structured driving instruction combining classroom theory with practical on-road experience. Features 30-hour comprehensive courses, multilingual instructors, and personalized attention. Covers vehicle operations, traffic rules, and safety procedures to prepare students for Massachusetts licensing exams and real-world driving scenarios.
Road Test Prep
Specialized training focusing on state licensing requirements. Includes vehicle checks, parallel parking, highway driving, and traffic sign recognition. Offers simulation of official road tests to build confidence through repeated practice in test-specific scenarios and maneuvers.
Teen Driving School
Tailored instruction for drivers aged 16-18 with 30 classroom hours and 18 driving hours. Combines theory instruction with practical skill development. Requires parent participation through mandatory 2-hour classes to ensure comprehensive understanding of driving responsibilities.
Defensive Driving
Advanced techniques for safe driving in challenging conditions. Teaches hazard perception, emergency response, and accident prevention strategies. Emphasizes responsible decision-making and risk mitigation through both classroom instruction and practical demonstrations.
Parent Classes
Mandatory 2-hour program for parents of minor drivers. Covers state licensing requirements, supervised driving practices, and co-signer responsibilities. Provides tools to support teens during their learning period and maintain safety during practice driving sessions.
People
Joseph Emile Marsan
Owner/Founder
With 30+ years of driving instruction experience, Joseph teaches safety-focused driving techniques in English, French, and Kreyol. His structured approach emphasizes personalized attention and real-world preparedness through comprehensive classroom and practical training programs.
Questions
What driving packages do you offer?
We provide 3 packages: 6 hours for $350, 10 lessons for $585, and Ultimate Package with 30 classroom hours and 18 driving hours for $875.
What age requirements exist for students?
Students must be at least 15 years and 10 months old for classroom instruction, with a learner's permit required for behind-the-wheel training at age 16.
What's included in the Ultimate Package?
30 classroom hours, 12 driving hours, 6 observation hours, and all materials needed for Massachusetts driver's license preparation.
Do you offer insurance discounts?
Yes, graduates receive documentation qualifying for 10-15% auto insurance discounts.
Are evening classes available?
Yes, classes run Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday evenings from 5:00-8:15 PM.
Is road test preparation included?
All packages include comprehensive road test preparation covering vehicle checks, maneuvers, traffic signs, and highway driving.
Reviews (6)
Flora Raphael Flo
Apr 27, 2020
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I had a great experience with Emile driving school. I drove with Junior and he was patient, took his time making sure I was well prepared not just for my road test but beyond that. I highly recommend anyone who is looking for a great place to teach them how to drive to go here. You won't regret it.
Nalia Leviner
Dec 28, 2019
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I'll give 3 stars because I had an incredible experience with the first driving instructor, It was my first driving experience and he made me feel super comfortable and confident. The next 3 sessions I had a different instructor, Emile, all I can say is I ended up crying because of all the pressure and bad energy. I wouldn't recommend it if you are a first time driver and are anxious about it.
D. J.
May 29, 2019
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It was a wonderful experience, Vardim was an excellent instructor, as well as Baden. I would definitely recommend Emile's driving school to anyone, they are very patient and the price is reasonable. Wonderful experience overall. Thank you Emile!
Kevin Sharer
Sep 22, 2018
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Took a 1 hour drive with the instructor here, and I have to say, I'm normally a really calm person on the road however I felt nervous with him. Constantly grabbing the wheel and constantly pumping the brake 100+ feet from stop signs going only 15-20 mph. hit 21 mph and tells you to lay off the gas in a 35 mph zone. picked up phone while I was driving and constantly telling you to not step on the gas. we can't go if you don't hit the gas.
Tushia Akhter
May 20, 2018
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Worse driving school ever. I took 10 lessons from him but didn't learn anything. He keeps himself busy talking over phone at his native language that is totally disgusting. I never recommend this driving school. Don't waste your money for nothing!
Gigi Hunermund
Jan 20, 2018
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Emile is a fantastic instructor! I had a real fear of driving, so much so, I didn't get my license until I was well in my 30s. I was so afraid the first time my legs were shaking. He was very patient but didn't coddle me too much. I had tried many times in the past to learn to drive but Emile was the only one that could get me there. The first couple of lessons he was patient but by the third, he had more of a tough love approach which I really needed otherwise, I would have quit. I highly recommend Emile, he is especially good with foreigners and those who are older and learning to drive for the first time.
