WHY CHOOSE IXL?
IXL is committed to teaching students the skills, knowledge, and attitude required to be a proficient driver for life.
- We offer administrative support for all students and parents and a website for students to register and pay for lesson options.
- We provide pick-up and drop-off locations within Nelson City limits.
- We provide individual lessons and the ICBC approved Graduated Licensing Program (GLP course).
- We have calm and patient driving instructors with the ability to teach those with disabilities, anxiety and all levels of experience.
- An electric 2018 BMW i3 car for in-car training, producing no carbon emissions. Our BMW i3 is the first electric car in the driving industry in Canada.
Meet The Team
Glen Foy is the owner and operator of IXL Driver Training Ltd. He has lived in the Kootenays since 1991, where he raised his two sons and has been an active member of this community he calls home. Glen enjoys flying, scuba diving, skiing, sailing, and travelling.
Glen was first trained to drive with the Young Drivers of Canada program in Ontario and has been driving for over 30 years infraction free. He holds a Class 1 Driver's License, is a certified GLP instructor, and is on his way to getting his private pilots licence. These skills combined with his personality and education has created lifelong safe driving habits.
He feels inspired to train both new and experienced drivers to be skilled, safe and defensive. His adaptable and analytical approach, along with his calm and friendly personality, supports effective instruction for all ages, personalities and levels of experience. Glen looks forward to helping people in the Kootenays become highly skilled, and safe drivers.
GLEN FOY – Owner and Instructor
Mission Statement
IXL's mission is to provide each student with the necessary knowledge and skills to become a proficient, confident, safe and responsible driver. To recognize that each student has different learning requirements and challenges and to meet the needs of each students learning style. We strive to create a safe and friendly learning environment, allowing mistakes to become learning opportunities. IXL'S goal is to develop, PROFICIENT, CONFIDENT, SAFE DRIVERS FOR LIFE.
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