Aksum Driving School Brandon — Lessons in English, Amharic, Arabic & Tigrinya
Brandon, MB · MPI-listed school · Owner-instructor Samuel Solomon · Lessons from $65 · Class 4 lessons too
Aksum Driving School is a Brandon school with a feature that few local schools can match: lessons in English, Amharic, Arabic and Tigrinya. The owner and instructor, Samuel Solomon, speaks all four, so newcomers can learn in their first language and prepare for MPI’s tests in a way that isn’t limited to English instructions. The school is on MPI’s official list of permitted Class 5 schools for Brandon, and the site says it is registered as a driver training school under the Drivers and Vehicles Act.
It also posts its prices and has an online booking system, which is more transparency than several nearby schools offer. It teaches Class 4 lessons for taxi, rideshare and ambulance drivers as well as ordinary Class 5 lessons.
Published Pricing
The math: a single hour costs $65, while the two-hour block is $120, or $60 an hour, a saving of $10. The school says the two-hour lesson can be shared between two learners, which could bring the cost to about $60 each for an hour if you book with a friend or family member. Ask how that works, and whether tax is added.
⚠️ Not on the price list: a road test car rental, multi-lesson packages and any retraining package for drivers who have failed three tests. If you need any of those, ask before booking.
What Aksum Actually Offers
Multilingual Instruction
English, Amharic, Arabic and Tigrinya. Useful if you are newer to Canada or want traffic rules explained in the language you think in.
Beginner Driver Education
One-hour or two-hour in-car lessons designed for new drivers, with the longer block meant to build confidence faster.
Road Test Readiness Assessment
A one-hour lesson right before your MPI road test, priced at $65.
Class 4 Lessons
One-hour lessons at $70 for people preparing to drive taxis, rideshare vehicles or ambulances.
Online Courses & Gift Cards
The website lists online courses and gift cards. Course details and prices weren’t visible when we checked.
What We Could and Couldn’t Verify
- Confirmed: the school is on MPI’s Brandon list, and the phone number, 204-730-4103, matches the website.
- Owner: Samuel Solomon is named on the About page as the owner and instructor.
- Reviews: we found a Yelp and a Facebook page, but no rating or review count we could rely on, so we quote none. The school’s Instagram highlights students passing, including in winter, which is marketing rather than an independent review.
- Years in business: not stated on the site.
- Not published: street address, hours and vehicle details.
By the Numbers
Common Questions
Is Aksum on MPI’s permitted list?
Yes. It appears on MPI’s official Find A Driving School list for Brandon, and the phone number matches the school’s website. You can also ask to see the instructor’s valid permit.
Which languages are lessons taught in?
English, Amharic, Arabic and Tigrinya, according to the school’s website. If you need a specific language, confirm it when you book.
Does Aksum offer Class 4 lessons?
The website lists a one-hour Class 4 lesson at $70 for taxi, rideshare and ambulance drivers. Check MPI’s Class 4 requirements yourself, since our MPI list covers Class 5 schools.
Can I book online?
Yes. The school has an online booking page on its website, and you can also call or email.
Will I practise my exact road test route?
No school in Manitoba should promise that. MPI’s rules say instructors can’t teach the routes used in actual road tests, so the road test readiness lesson covers the skills and road types you’ll meet instead.
Who This School Is For
Aksum is the obvious pick for a Brandon learner who wants lessons in Amharic, Arabic or Tigrinya. It is also a reasonable choice for anyone who values published prices and online booking, and for drivers starting on a Class 4 licence.
If you need a road test car rental or a package price, ask first, since neither is listed. To compare, see Shevyboy’s and Driving Academy of Manitoba.
Contact Aksum Driving School
(Street address not published)
Aksumdrivingschool@gmail.com
Info compiled from Aksum Driving School’s own website, Manitoba Public Insurance’s list of permitted driving schools, and public social media pages. Confirm current pricing and availability directly before booking.
