I think my options would either be 'Sack them' for the whole obvious issue or call them out on it which may not be ideal and still have the same result.
I don't think I'd be able to just put up with it and constructively learn over time. Are they really the only option? you might find instructors from nearby areas willing to travel out their normal area to you if you book 2 hour slots or a package etc, I did.
You'll know better than us, but I would consider the possibility that he is just winding you up a bit and putting you on the spot which may put a different slant on it, just a possibility though and doesn't make it professional or ok