Study Abroad Programs

Here is a list of the most popular companies that offer programs in France and their destinations. Be sure to talk to your university's study abroad advisors for more opportunities specific to your school, to see which programs your school has a partnership with, and to discuss your options.

Overall, Paris is likely the most accessible city because of its high amount of tourism and the necessity for it, however, any place is doable with the right research and preparation.

Providers and their programs:

• IES Abroad:

  • Arles

  • Nantes

  • Nice

  • Paris

    • Contact the Chicago Dean of Students Office at 800.995.2300 to start the process of requesting accommodations before you leave.

• CIEE:

  • Paris

  • Rennes

  • Toulouse

• API:

  • Grenoble

• • Paris

• CEA Study Abroad: disability policy, accommodations will be specific to each program depending on the university and/or location

  • Aix-en-Provence: 11 programs

  • Grenoble: 6 programs

  • French Riviera: 3 programs

  • Paris: 11 programs, CEA center in Paris that can provide direct help with accommodations, their other programs work with the local partner universities

    • Fill out the ASNA form below and provide any other additional doctor's or necessary information; you'll have priority on housing and academic scheduling when all of the paperwork is in

• ISA:

  • Lille

  • Paris

• USAC: neither city is considered particularly accessible for a wheelchair or a physical handicap

  • Lyon—offers reasonable accommodations of extended test time, separate space for exams, recording lectures, and flexible assignment deadlines

  • Pau—offers extended test time and separate space for exams

• Contact health@usac.edu with more questions

• AIFS: Student resources page with accommodation forms and other helpful resources (click the square “Access, Mobility, & Disability Abroad")

  • Cannes

  • Grenoble

  • Paris

    • Contact alumni@aifs.com with questions or for more information

    • Specific info on requesting accommodations with AIFS

• University of Minnesota: Montpellier program