Drivers Ed for Denver School of the Arts
DSA students, getting your license shouldn’t cost you a rehearsal. Our Capitol Hill classroom is a short drive west from your Montview Boulevard campus, and every course is flexible enough to work around rehearsals, performances, and showcase weeks. Every DSA student qualifies for our partnership discount on drivers ed, permit testing, and behind-the-wheel lessons.
Drivers Ed That Works Around Your Rehearsal Schedule
DSA students don’t have typical after-school schedules. Rehearsals run late, performances fill weekends, and showcase weeks can take over a month. American Driving Academy has built a partnership that fits around all of it: a self-paced online course, weekend-and-break in-person classes, and behind-the-wheel lessons seven days a week.
Every DSA student qualifies for our partnership discount on the full lineup of courses, lessons, permit testing, and the Colorado road test. Our Capitol Hill classroom is your nearest ADA location — a short drive west down Montview or Colfax.
The Closest ADA Location to DSA
Your campus sits on Montview Boulevard in Park Hill. Our Capitol Hill classroom is a short drive west on Montview or Colfax — under 15 minutes even in typical Denver traffic.
American Driving Academy — Capitol Hill
1245 E Colfax Ave, Ste 401
Denver, CO 80218
Closest ADA classroom to DSA · Short drive west from Montview Blvd
From Denver School of
the Arts' campus
Other ADA classrooms DSA families can use:
Montbello / Northeast
12015 E 46th Ave, #450
Denver, CO 80239
Southeast Denver
2055 S Oneida St, #220
Denver, CO 80224
Southwest Denver
1934 W Mississippi Ave
Denver, CO 80223
Why DSA Families Trust Us
Over 25 years of teaching Colorado teens has taught us that every learner is different — and pace and patience matter as much as the curriculum. Our instructors calibrate to the student, not the other way around, and stick with real skill-building past what it takes to pass a test.
Take a quick look at how we prep students from permit through license.
Courses & Pricing for Denver School of the Arts Students
Every option below is priced at the DSA partnership rate — discounted from our standard public pricing. DSA students must be at least 14 years and 6 months old to begin the 30-hour course.
Online 30-Hour Course
Colorado’s top online drivers ed program. Self-paced, so you can work around rehearsals, shows, and tech week without falling behind.
- Start any time, pause any time
- 100+ video lessons and quizzes
- Satisfies Colorado’s 30-hour requirement
Online Course + Permit Test + 3 Lessons
Our best-value bundle. 30-hour online course, permit knowledge test, and three 2-hour driving lessons — most of what DSA students need before the road test.
- 30-hour online course built in
- Permit test at our Capitol Hill office
- 3 two-hour driving lessons
- Best overall value for most students
In-Person 30-Hour Course + Permit Test
Classroom-led instruction at Capitol Hill. Weekends and school breaks — designed to coexist with DSA’s academic calendar.
- Held at 1245 E Colfax Ave
- Weekends & school-break schedules
- Permit knowledge test included
- Short drive west from campus
In-Person Course + Permit Test + 3 Lessons
The full in-person bundle: 30 classroom hours, permit test, and 3 two-hour driving lessons — great for students who thrive with structured, instructor-led learning.
- 30-hour in-person classroom course
- Permit knowledge test included
- 3 two-hour driving lessons
- Calm, supportive classroom
Colorado Driver’s License Test
Skip the DMV line and road-test with us. About 20 minutes on familiar central Denver streets — no parallel parking, no highway.
- ~20 minute road test
- No parallel parking
- No highway driving
- 1-year permit hold required (under 18)
6-Hour Behind-the-Wheel Package
Three 2-hour lessons with a certified instructor. Neighborhood streets, highway merges, parallel parking, road-test prep — scheduled 7 days a week, so we can work around opening nights.
- 3 lessons, 2 hours each
- Neighborhood & highway driving
- Parallel parking practice
- Lessons 7 days a week
Your Path from DSA Student to Colorado Driver
Colorado uses a Graduated Driver Licensing system. Here’s the six-step path — and where American Driving Academy fits in.
Age 14 ½ — Start the 30-Hour Course
Begin Colorado’s required drivers education course. Take it online at home ($29.85, self-paced) or in-person at our Capitol Hill classroom ($150, weekends and school breaks).
Pass the Permit Knowledge Test
Once the course is done, sit the permit test at our office. ADA is an authorized testing site — no DMV trip needed.
Age 15 — Pick Up Your Permit
Visit the DMV with a parent or guardian and your test results to receive your Colorado instruction permit.
Start Behind-the-Wheel Lessons
With your permit, begin lessons with a certified ADA instructor. Students under 16 ½ need at least 6 professional hours.
Hold the Permit 12 Months
Colorado requires a 12-month permit hold (if under 18) before the license test. Stack up practice miles with a parent between shows and rehearsals.
Pass the License Road Test — $85
Road test with us: about 20 minutes on familiar streets, no parallel parking or highway. Pass and walk out a licensed Colorado driver.
Lessons That Actually Build Confidence
Behind-the-wheel is where it all comes together. Your student rides with a calm, patient instructor through real Denver traffic, highway merges, weather driving, and the kind of practice parents often don’t have time for. Scheduled around your rehearsals and performances.
- One-on-one with a certified instructor
- Neighborhood, highway, and parking practice
- Road-test route familiarity
- Lessons 7 days a week, scheduled around shows
- Pick-up & drop-off available
Why DSA Families Choose American Driving Academy
More than 25 years of teaching Colorado teens. Here’s what makes us the right fit for DSA students.
AAA Approved
One of only 2 AAA Approved Driving Schools in Colorado. Independently verified curriculum, certified instructors, and inspected training vehicles.
Short Drive West
Our Capitol Hill classroom is a quick drive west on Montview or Colfax — under 10 minutes in typical traffic.
Exclusive DSA Pricing
DSA students qualify for our partnership discount on every course and lesson. Below-public pricing, same instructor quality.
Flexible Scheduling
Self-paced online course, weekend in-person classes, driving lessons 7 days a week. Built to work around rehearsals, shows, and tech weeks.
25+ Years in Colorado
More than two decades teaching Colorado teens to drive safely. Proven curriculum, proven instructors.
Patient Instructors
Our instructors teach like they’re teaching their own kids — calm, clear, focused on real skills.
Trusted by Colorado Families
Hear directly from parents and students who’ve been through our program.
Frequently Asked Questions
The questions DSA parents and students ask us most.
How close is ADA to Denver School of the Arts?
What discount do DSA students get?
Can I fit drivers ed around my rehearsal and performance schedule?
When can my DSA student begin drivers ed?
Is the permit test available at your office?
Online or in-person — which works better for DSA students?
Can DSA students take the road test with ADA?
Ready to Take the Stage, DSA?
Pick a course below to get started, or call us and we’ll walk you through what fits your DSA schedule best.
Or give us a call: 303-623-1404