private learners will take longer to pass. i was talking to the
instructor that day, he said for CDC, earliest test date is in
August, whereas private learners will have to wait somewhere around
october.
same for the theory tests. i cleared my BTT and FTT in April. my
friend who registered as a private learner the same time as time,
has to wait till late may for BTT.
however, one thing about school is that every practical lesson
you'll be driving different cars and every car feels different.
(gear shift, biting point).
so it'd be good if you can find a good private instructor if you're
not in a hurry to get your license.