Accessible French Classes in Paris and Online
Novexpat offers accessible French classes designed for learners with disabilities or specific needs.
Since our founding, we have continuously adapted our teaching approach, materials and course organisation to meet the needs of each learner.
Our goal is to create a clear, accessible and reassuring learning environment, allowing everyone to progress at their own pace.
From the application stage, you can share any specific needs or constraints. This helps us anticipate the necessary adjustments and provide tailored support from the very first meeting and throughout your learning journey, including preparation for official French exams.
To better understand how our programmes work, you can explore our French classes in Paris or learn more about our teaching approach.
Examples of possible adjustments
The possible adjustments are numerous as they are specific to each case of disability.
Here are some examples of adjustments we offer in our French classes for people with disabilities. Adjustments are always defined on a case-by-case basis, depending on your situation and needs.
These adaptations are part of our approach to offering accessible French classes tailored to each learner.
Learners with physical disabilities
Our courses can take place online (video conferencing) with a teacher, or face-to-face at your home, workplace, or in a public place whose accessibility has been checked beforehand.
For group lessons, we make sure the space is easily accessible.
Deaf or hard-of-hearing learners
Hearing impairments can range from mild to profound.
Although our teachers cannot speak sign language, we provide adjustments to facilitate comprehension:
- use of chat alongside spoken communication
- written and visual supports used systematically
- subtitled videos
- adaptation of speech pace and tone
Learners with visual impairments
Vision impairment refers to people who are blind or who have partial or impaired vision.
Depending on needs and degree of disability, we can offer:
- adapted written materials (font size, layout)
- audio supports (podcasts, spoken content)
- digital documents that can be zoomed in or used with text-to-speech tools
We do not yet support braille and our online platform does not yet meet all accessibility criteria.
Learners with cognitive or attention-related difficulties
Some people may experience difficulties related to concentration, memory or organization (dyslexia, ADHD, cognitive fatigue…).
In these situations, we prioritize:
- individual lessons to adapt to the learner's pace
- structured and progressive explanations
- repetition and rephrasing
- alternating formats (oral, written, interaction)
- use of digital tools (including some AI tools) to facilitate comprehension and memorization
- adapting the pace and duration of sessions
Our teachers are committed to creating a clear, reassuring environment, free from cognitive overload.
How we accommodate your disability in 4 steps
Our approach is based on best practices recommended by France Education International, the French public entity responsible for the main official French exams (DELF, TCF,...) and those implemented by the French Ministry of National Education for the DCL FLE exam.
Please note that the time to access training may be slightly extended depending on the adjustments required.
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During your application
You can let us know about any particular situation you wish to bring to our attention. -
During the first meeting
We discuss with you to understand your needs and identify useful adjustments for your learning. If necessary, we can rely on external recommendations (healthcare professionals or specialized organizations). -
Setting up the adjustments
If the adjustments can be made within a reasonable timeframe, we offer you a tailored program and explain the arrangements put in place. -
If another solution is more suitable
In some cases, we can refer you to specialized organizations better equipped to meet your needs (see useful resources below).
You are under no obligation to share medical information with us. The goal is simply to better understand your situation in order to adapt your French training in the best possible conditions. However, in some cases, recommendations (for example from healthcare professionals) can help us refine the adjustments we offer.
🔗 Useful resources
If you would like additional information or support with disability-related procedures, you can contact the following organizations.
AGEFIPH
Financial assistance and support for people with disabilities in the private sector.
https://www.agefiph.fr →Cap Emploi
Employment support and job retention assistance for people with disabilities.
https://www.capemploi.info →MDPH
Information, disability recognition (RQTH) and access to rights.
https://mdphenligne.cnsa.fr/ →Mon Parcours Handicap
Official French government platform for information and guidance.
https://www.monparcourshandicap.gouv.fr →FAQ
Frequently asked questions
No. You are free to share whatever information you feel comfortable with. However, telling us about your situation helps us better adapt your learning experience.
Yes. We assess each situation on a case-by-case basis. If needed, we can rely on external recommendations or refer you to specialised organisations.
Yes. Our classes are personalised, and we can adjust the pace, session duration and learning materials to suit your needs.
Yes. All our French classes are available online (video conferencing), as well as in person in Paris.
In some cases, financial support may be available through organisations such as AGEFIPH. We recommend checking the "Useful resources" section below for more information.
