Auto-école Saint Lazare

Name

Auto-école Saint Lazare

Legal name

PERMIS SAINT LAZARE

Website

https://permis75.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Auto-école Saint Lazare, operating as Permis 75, is a privately held French driving school (auto-moto école) offering car and motorcycle license training across 7 Paris and provincial agency locations to individual students, including youth financed through CPF and Île-de-France regional aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Driving School Services

NAICS

Automobile Driving Schools (611692)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Motorsport Driver Training Schools & Racing Academies (MPAKAJAJ)

Keywords

• Driving school services
• Driver license training
• Motorcycle license training
• Code de la route preparation
• Accelerated driving programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Driving License Training Courses: One-time fees for complete driver training packages including code preparation (theory) and practical driving lessons. Packages range from basic (Zen) to comprehensive (Confort), with options for manual or automatic transmission. Additional revenue from exam registration fees and administrative charges.
2. Provincial Intensive Permis: All-inclusive one-day intensive driving courses in provincial locations 2 hours from Paris, including train transport, accommodation, driving practice, and exam presentation. Single-day packages from 790€.
3. Online Code Subscription: 100% online driving theory preparation accessible for 3 months, sold as standalone product or bundled with driving courses. Sold at 49€ for basic online code.
4. Motorcycle Training: Separate training packages for motorcycle licenses (AM, A1, A2, A categories) and scooter permits, including both plateau and road circulation training.
5. CPF Financing Administration: Assistance with CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation) funding applications. While the government funds the training, Permis 75 facilitates the process as an approved training organization.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Auto-école Saint Lazare, operating under the brand Permis 75, is a French driving school providing car (Permis B) and motorcycle (Permis A/AM) license training across multiple Paris agencies and provincial locations. The school delivers state-certified instruction through traditional in-person driving lessons, intensive code de la route theory courses, an online code preparation platform, and a private motorcycle training track (plateau), with a core promise of guaranteed exam dates within 15-30 days of enrollment.

Product overview

Permis 75 operates as a unified driving school platform offering comprehensive driver licensing services across Paris and surrounding areas. The core offering consists of Permis B (car license) training in both accelerated and classic formats, complemented by motorcycle programs (Permis A, A1, A2), scooter courses (Permis AM), and specialized offerings like province-based intensive courses. Key products include the Formules Classiques and Formules Accélérées for car licensing, the Flash Permis packages providing guaranteed exam dates upon registration, Formules 2 Roues for motorcycle/scooter training, and Conduite AAC/Supervisée for supervised learning. Theory preparation is available through Stage Code 3J (intensive 3-day course) and Code en Ligne (100% online platform with 5,000+ questions). The company also offers a driving simulator as a supplementary training tool. Multiple physical agencies in Paris (Saint Lazare, Montparnasse, Rennes, Murat) and provincial locations (Pithiviers, Varangéville) serve as service delivery points.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Permis B Car License Training (Code + Conduite) Standard driving license training program (Permis B) for individuals seeking a French car license. Includes theoretical code de la route preparation and practical driving lessons with state-certified instructors. Available in manual or automatic transmission, with multiple package tiers (Zen, Classique, Confort, Accélérée) starting from 1,490€.
• Stage Code 3J Intensive 3-day driving theory course (Friday-Saturday-Sunday) including 12 hours of training on 10 mandatory road safety themes plus 12 hours of practice tests with a certified instructor. Priced at 349€.
• Code en Ligne (Online Theory) Self-paced online driving theory preparation platform with unlimited access for 3 months, featuring approximately 5,000 practice questions similar to official exams, accessible 24/7 on any device. Priced at 49€.
• Permis Province Intensive driving license course conducted at provincial locations approximately 2 hours from Paris. All-inclusive packages include train transport, hotel accommodation, driving practice, and exam presentation. Available in 1-5 day packs starting from 790€.
• Flash Permis Paris New accelerated Paris driving course offering all-inclusive package with exam date guaranteed upon registration. Students complete 8 driving lessons over one month with exam scheduled within 15-30 days.
• Flash Permis Province Express driving course at provincial locations 2 hours from Paris. Complete package including 3 hours of training plus same-day exam, all-inclusive with train transport and accommodation provided.
• Formules 2 Roues (Motorcycle/Scooter Programs) Two-wheeler licensing programs covering motorcycle licenses (A1, A2, A categories) and scooter permits (AM), including both plateau (off-road) and road circulation training on private practice tracks. Full motorcycle licenses priced from 850€ (20h) to 1,280€ (30h).
• Stage 125 125cc motorcycle conversion course (7 hours) for car license holders wanting to add A1 equivalent riding rights. Available from 219€.
• Conduite AAC (Accompanied Driving) Anticipated driving learning program starting at age 15. Includes initial 20-hour training followed by supervised driving with an accompanist, requiring 3,000 km minimum over at least one year before the exam. Priced 1,400€ (manual) or 1,500€ (automatic) at Pithiviers.
• Conduite Supervisée (Supervised Driving)

Quantifiable outcome

• Exam date guaranteed within 1 month of enrollment (15-30 days)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CPF (Compte Personnel de Formation)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerGovernment professional training account programme enabling employees and job seekers to use accumulated training credits for driver license financing. Permis 75 is an approved provider (E.20.075.0002.0) listed on moncompteformation.gouv.fr. Since May 2024, a 100€ copay applies to all CPF-funded training.
• Île-de-France Regional GovernmentcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional government cheque programme providing up to 1,300€ financing for young Francilians (18-25) in professional insertion programmes, job seekers in priority zones, or those signed to PACEA/CEJ contracts. Three cheques issued (300€ + 2x500€) directly to the driving school.
• Alma (Pay Later)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPayment partnership enabling customers to spread driving course fees across multiple installments (up to 4x) with small additional fees. Complements free 3x cheque payment option.
• Sarool.frcoreTechnology or IntegrationOnline registration and enrollment platform integrated into Permis 75 website for course signup. Handles customer registration data and course selection processing.
• La Poste (Code Exam Centers)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial code exam center network where Permis 75 students can reserve and take their driving theory examination. Students book directly with La Poste after completing training.
• SGS (Code Exam Centers)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccredited driving theory exam provider where Permis 75 students can take their code examination. Alternative to La Poste for exam scheduling.
• Code'nGo! (Bureau Veritas)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAccredited driving theory examination centers operated by Bureau Veritas, available to Permis 75 students for scheduling their code exam.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• ECF (École de Conduite Française): Large French driving school network and historical category leader. Competes with Permis 75 across all license categories and offers similar accelerated and traditional formats, but at much greater scale and geographic reach.
• CER (Centres d'Éducation Routière): One of the largest French driving school networks with hundreds of franchised agencies nationwide. Competes broadly with Permis 75 on Permis B and motorcycle training, but operates as a federation rather than a single branded chain.

Direct peers

• Ornikar: French digital-first driving school offering online code prep and connected in-car lessons. Directly competes with Permis 75 for the same Paris-based learner market, with a contrasting asset-light model vs. Permis 75's physical agency network.
• En Voiture Simone: French driving school specifically targeting women learners with female instructors. Direct competitor in the Paris market for Permis B customers, with a differentiated brand positioning but comparable curriculum and pricing structure.
• Auto-Ecole Start: French driving school chain with multiple Paris locations offering accelerated Permis B and motorcycle programs. Directly comparable to Permis 75 on format, pricing, and customer targeting in the greater Paris region.

Others

• Code Rousseau: Leading French publisher of road code (theory) training materials and online exam prep. Comparable to Permis 75's online Code en Ligne platform; both serve the same student segment preparing for the official code exam.
• SARool: Online registration and enrollment platform integrated into Permis 75's website. Adjacent enabling technology provider rather than a competitor; relevant as a peer because it sits in the same French driving-school software ecosystem.
• VroomVroom: French auto-école directory and review platform where Permis 75 actively solicits student reviews. Not a direct competitor but an ecosystem player that influences customer acquisition and pricing transparency across the category.

Emerging players

• Le Permis Libre: Online French driving school platform leveraging CPF financing for self-paced learners. Indirectly competes with Permis 75's online code product (Code en Ligne) and accelerated packages, though with less physical in-car lesson support.

Regional players

• CFB Conduite: French driving school chain with presence in multiple regions including Île-de-France. Comparable to Permis 75 on traditional and accelerated Permis B offerings, with a slightly more regional orientation outside Paris proper.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/permis75
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/auto-%C3%A9cole-saint-lazare

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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