How does Mon Ami Driving School ensure transparency in instructor pricing and lesson packages?

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At Mon Ami Driving School, we believe that financial clarity is as important as driving safety. Our pricing model is designed to eliminate guesswork and protect students from unexpected costs. Every lesson is priced upfront at $75 per hour for standard instruction, with no registration fees, administrative surcharges, or fuel costs added later. For students seeking value, our multi-lesson bundles offer clear discounts: a 5-lesson package costs $337.50 (10% off), a 10-lesson package costs $637.50 (15% off), and a 20-lesson package costs $1,200 (20% off). These discounts are calculated automatically at checkout and displayed in writing before payment. To prevent the addition of unnecessary lessons, we implement a mandatory written lesson plan that is reviewed with the student after every session. Each plan outlines the specific skills covered (e.g., parallel parking, highway merging) and the estimated number of lessons needed to achieve competency. If an instructor recommends extra lessons beyond the initial estimate, the reason must be documented and approved by a senior instructor. Additionally, students receive a progress report after every 5 lessons, showing hours completed, skills mastered, and remaining goals. This system ensures that no lesson is added without a clear educational purpose. For example, a student who completes all required maneuvers in 8 lessons will not be charged for the remaining 2 in a 10-lesson bundle; instead, the unused lessons are refunded at the discounted rate. Our policy also includes a 48-hour cancellation window with no penalty, and any unused bundle lessons expire only after 12 months from purchase. We publish all these terms on our website and in our enrollment agreement, so every student knows exactly what they are paying for and why.