7h mandatory training after 2 years on A2
A2 to A Upgrade in Paris 20e 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 20e Arrondissement (dept. 75).
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Average price of the A2 to A Upgrade in Paris 20e Arrondissement
In Paris 20e Arrondissement, the indicative price of the A2 to A Upgrade ranges between 250 EUR and 350 EUR. Each partner driving school in dept. 75 establishes its own pricing depending on the included services, the level of the candidate and the desired exam timeline.
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 20e Arrondissement?
With its 185,140 inhabitants reported by INSEE, Paris 20e Arrondissement is a French metropolis located in department 75 (Île-de-France). Getting your A2 to A Upgrade here requires understanding local road-network particularities and knowing which funding schemes are available to candidates in the department.
Paris 20e Arrondissement is part of the Ile-de-France grid and lies in 75, in an environment where short distances often hide long travel times. From Paris 20e Arrondissement, access to the radial motorways (A1, A4, A6, A13) and the Francilienne (N104) requires good reading of short entries and exits at peak hours. Driving licence candidates quickly face complex intersections, bus lanes and protected cycle paths, all typical of urban driving in the Paris region. Driving in Paris 20e Arrondissement, a metropolitan area, exposes candidates early to constrained parking, double-parked deliveries and trajectories altered by cycling infrastructure. Solid gaze control and anticipation are key to passing the exam calmly.
The average waiting time observed in department 75 for the practical A2 to A Upgrade exam is around 105 days (departmental estimate). The Prefecture of Paris coordinates session scheduling via the licence-and-road-safety inspectors.
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.
The 1st-attempt B licence pass rate is 50.6% in department 75 according to data published by the ONISR. This rate is lower than the national average of 58.0%, which reflects the demanding exam conditions often observed in dense urban areas. For the A2 to A Upgrade, the actual result also depends on the training plan and the assigned exam centre.
The A2 to A Upgrade in Paris 20e 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 20e Arrondissement : road environment and local specifics
Taking your driving test in the 20th arrondissement of Paris means training in a very contrasting and multicultural eastern district of around 185 140 residents, structured around the Père-Lachaise cemetery, Belleville, Ménilmontant and porte de Bagnolet. The 20th lies entirely within the Paris Low Emission Zone, which has banned Crit'Air 3 and more polluting vehicles since 2024. The arrondissement, known as the "arrondissement de Ménilmontant", provides direct access to the A3 motorway towards Seine-Saint-Denis via porte de Bagnolet.
The Belleville, Saint-Fargeau, Père-Lachaise and Charonne districts show marked relief and very heterogeneous urbanisation. Rue de Belleville, rue de Ménilmontant and rue des Pyrénées climb steeply from place du Colonel-Fabien (border of the 19th) to the plateau of the Belleville park and place Gambetta. Boulevard de Ménilmontant, boulevard de Charonne and cours de Vincennes structure south-north traffic. Place Gambetta, a vast roundabout at the heart of the arrondissement, is an unavoidable passage point for candidates in training.
To obtain a category B licence in Paris 20, candidates must master merging onto the eastern ring road via porte des Lilas, porte de Bagnolet, porte de Montreuil and porte de Vincennes. Direct access to the A3 towards Bobigny and Le Bourget airport from porte de Bagnolet is one of the most used passages in north-eastern Paris. The surroundings of the Bel-Est shopping centre at porte de Bagnolet and the multimodal transport hub generate specific traffic to be anticipated.
Preparing for the licence in the 20th also requires handling the very steep streets around Ménilmontant and the Belleville park, where uphill starts are a frequent exercise. Coexistence with the heavily used buses on lines 26, 60, 61, 64, 69, 76 and 96, the cycle paths added along boulevard de Belleville and boulevard de Ménilmontant, and pedestrian density around the Père-Lachaise cemetery and the Belleville and Ménilmontant markets demand from candidates sustained vigilance, good mastery of clutch dosage and a mobile reading of sometimes complex signage.
Exam centres
Where to take the practical test from Paris 20e Arrondissement
Candidates registered in Paris 20e 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 20e 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 20e Arrondissement for the A2 to A Upgrade
Accelerated training for the A2 to A Upgrade in Paris 20e Arrondissement packs lessons over a few weeks rather than spreading them across several months. The candidate keeps a steady learning rhythm, useful for those who can free up dedicated availability before the exam 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 20e 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 20e Arrondissement?
The price of the A2 to A Upgrade in Paris 20e 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 20e Arrondissement?
Our partner driving schools in Paris 20e 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.
How do I get a quote for the A2 to A Upgrade in Paris 20e Arrondissement?
Fill in our 2-minute form - indicate your city (Paris 20e 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 20e Arrondissement (dept. 75)?
Yes, DevisPermis.fr has certified partners in Paris 20e Arrondissement and across department 75. Our network covers more than 490 French cities. If no school is directly available in Paris 20e Arrondissement, we will connect you with the nearest one.
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