7h mandatory training after 2 years on A2
A2 to A Upgrade in Paris 19e Arrondissement
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Since 2016 direct access to the A license is no longer available: the 7-hour A2 to A upgrade is the only way to ride all motorcycles. Get your free quote from our certified partner schools in Paris 19e Arrondissement (dept. 75).
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Average price of the A2 to A Upgrade in Paris 19e Arrondissement
Expect 250 to 350 EUR for the A2 to A Upgrade in Paris 19e Arrondissement (dept. 75). The exact tariff depends on the lessons volume, the chosen package and the partner driving school presenting your file at the practical test.
Several aids can lighten the cost: CPF financing (900 EUR cap in 2026), the 1 EUR/day permit loan, regional aids in Île-de-France and France Travail support for jobseekers. The partner driving school sums up applicable schemes when contacting you.
*Indicative price ranges. The final tariff is established by each Qualiopi-certified partner driving school, free of commitment, after a free quote sent within 48h*.
Local context
Why prepare your A2 to A Upgrade in Paris 19e Arrondissement?
Administratively linked to the prefecture of Paris, Paris 19e Arrondissement is a French metropolis with 178,691 inhabitants (INSEE) located in Île-de-France. Getting your A2 to A Upgrade here involves knowing both the local context and the prefectural services mobilised for the exam.
Inside the dense Paris fabric, Paris 19e Arrondissement in 75 exposes drivers to continuous traffic, regular roadworks and frequent detours. The network combines urban expressways, one-way boulevards and many 30 km/h zones in older centres. The density of pedestrians, delivery riders and e-scooters requires constant anticipation, especially around RER stations and shopping centres. Within the Paris 19e Arrondissement metropolitan fabric, learning integrates coexistence with dedicated-lane public transport, two-way cycle paths and many pedestrians crossing outside marked spots, all classic exam situations.
For the practical A2 to A Upgrade test, department 75 shows an average waiting time of about 105 days (departmental estimate) between registration and exam date. Sessions take place in the centres designated by the Prefecture of Paris, and the national RdvPermis platform progressively manages slot allocation.
The theoretical test (ETG, highway code) is booked directly online with an approved operator: La Poste, SGS, Pointcode, Dekra or other. For department 75, the official La Poste search engine lists rooms notably in Rosny-sous-Bois, Nanterre, Saint-Denis and Versailles.
According to the ONISR, the 1st-presentation pass rate for the B licence in department 75 stands at 50.6%. This rate is lower than the national average of 58.0%, which reflects the demanding exam conditions often observed in dense urban areas. The rate actually observed for the A2 to A Upgrade may vary depending on the training followed and the driving school's own history.
The A2 to A Upgrade in Paris 19e Arrondissement means mastering plateau manoeuvres, circulation training in real conditions and specific equipment (approved helmet, CE-certified gloves, high-visibility gear). Two-wheelers are particularly exposed to blind spots, lane splitting rules and interactions with heavy vehicles. Our partner schools tailor training to the traffic density observed in the department 75.
Local driving conditions
Driving in Paris 19e Arrondissement : road environment and local specifics
Taking your driving test in the 19th arrondissement of Paris means training in a working-class and contrasting district of the northeast, organised around the Buttes-Chaumont Park, the Villette Park and the Bassin de la Villette. The 19th lies entirely within the Paris Low Emission Zone, where Crit'Air 3 and more polluting vehicles have been banned since 2024. The arrondissement borders Pantin and Aubervilliers to the east and northeast, and provides quick access to the A1 and A3 motorways via porte de la Villette and porte de la Chapelle.
The La Villette, Pont-de-Flandre, Amérique and Combat districts are crossed by busy structuring axes. Avenue Jean-Jaurès runs in a straight line from place de Stalingrad to porte de Pantin, alongside the Bassin de la Villette and the Villette Park. Boulevard de la Villette and boulevard Macdonald, which runs along the old railway belt to the north, complete this network. Place des Fêtes, place du Colonel-Fabien and place de la Bataille-de-Stalingrad are complex intersections that candidates regularly encounter during training.
To obtain a category B licence in Paris 19, candidates must handle the boulevard périphérique on its northeastern section, particularly busy during peak hours between porte de la Villette, porte de Pantin and porte des Lilas. On-ramps and off-ramps near the Cité des Sciences et de l'Industrie, the exhibition park and the Villette sports facilities are frequent training sections. The Ourcq and Saint-Denis canals add a dimension of pedestrian and cycling developments that change the usual routes.
Preparing for the licence in the 19th requires careful anticipation of coexistence with the many buses on lines 26, 60, 75 and PC3, cyclists travelling along the canal banks, and pedestrian density around the metro exits at Jaurès, Stalingrad, Laumière and Pyrénées. The steep streets around the Buttes-Chaumont, such as rue de Crimée or rue Manin, require solid mastery of hill starts and clutch dosage, which makes it a demanding and instructive training ground for passing the exam.
Exam centres
Where to take the practical test from Paris 19e Arrondissement
Candidates registered in Paris 19e Arrondissement are not necessarily assigned to an exam centre within the city itself. Slot allocation is managed regionally through the RdvPermis system, operated by the Délégation à la Sécurité Routière.
The centres most frequently assigned to candidates from Paris 19e Arrondissement and the surrounding area are located in:
- Rosny-sous-Bois (93)
- Nanterre (92)
- Saint-Denis (93)
- Versailles (78)
The final assignment depends on slot availability when the driving school submits the file. Your school handles the entire process via RdvPermis.
Accelerated programme
Accelerated training in Paris 19e Arrondissement for the A2 to A Upgrade
In Paris 19e Arrondissement, the accelerated programme for the A2 to A Upgrade relies on a concentrated schedule (around 4 to 6 daily hours) over 2 to 4 weeks. Theory training, mock exams and driving lessons are linked together to optimise time before the practical test in dept. 75.
Accelerated programmes are subject to instructor and exam-slot availability in dept. 75. The Qualiopi-certified partner driving school confirms feasibility and the timeline during the free quote callback.
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Funding
How to fund your license from Paris 19e Arrondissement
National schemes
"€1 a day" loan
Interest-free loan repaid at €1/day
Ages 15 to 25, in initial training
Service Public ↗CPF (Personal Training Account)
Up to €900 (2026 cap)
Employees, jobseekers with active CPF credits
Mon Compte Formation ↗France Travail support
Up to €1,200
Registered jobseekers with validated career project
France Travail ↗Regional scheme : Île-de-France
Regional driving license support
Up to €1,300 for eligible audiences
Apprentices, vocational trainees, youth in integration programmes (conditions on the region website)
Île-de-France region ↗Some large cities also offer a municipal scheme. Check with your town hall or the Île-de-France regional website for the latest conditions and amounts. Most schemes can be combined under conditions; funding via CPF and Mon Compte Formation is capped at €900 in 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the A2 to A Upgrade cost in Paris 19e Arrondissement?
The price of the A2 to A Upgrade in Paris 19e Arrondissement varies depending on the driving school and the package chosen. Get a personalized price range by filling in our free form: a certified partner in dept. 75 will call you back within 48h with an offer tailored to your profile and budget.
Are driving schools quickly available in Paris 19e Arrondissement?
Our partner driving schools in Paris 19e Arrondissement are selected for their responsiveness. After your request, a certified partner will contact you within 48h* (excluding Sundays and public holidays) to schedule a first appointment based on your availability.
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Fill in our 2-minute form - indicate your city (Paris 19e Arrondissement), the desired training (A2 to A Upgrade), your current level and your availability. An advisor will call you back within 48h with a free, no-commitment quote.
Is DevisPermis.fr available in Paris 19e Arrondissement (dept. 75)?
Yes, DevisPermis.fr has certified partners in Paris 19e Arrondissement and across department 75. Our network covers more than 490 French cities. If no school is directly available in Paris 19e Arrondissement, we will connect you with the nearest one.
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