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The information about this institution was updated on 22/July/2025.
Institution details
Location
Address
3 Avenue Jean Darrigrand
64100 Bayonne
France
43.4802022, -1.4888277
Campuses
Offices
Disability / Inclusion Office
Contact for Disability Office
Additional information about contacting the Disability/Inclusion Office
International Relations Office
Contact for International Relations Office
Additional information about contacting the International Relations Office
Procedures for students
Procedure to be recognised as a student with fewer opportunities
What is the procedure to be recognised as a student with fewer opportunities?
Students are recognised as having fewer opportunities if they:
- have a disability, an impairment, or a long-term illness
- receive a French government grant at level 6 or 7
- are recognised as such by a social worker or other equivalent professional.
For exchange students, exceptions may be made upon recommendation from the sending institution.
Necessary documents to provide
In the case of disability or long-term illness, a certificate from the MDPH or any other relevant organisation is necessary to arrange a student's timetable and educational organisation.
For exchange students, exceptions may be made upon recommendation from the sending institution.
What can students expect?
Based on the certificate provided, a medical advice and the pedagogical layout at the sending institution, we will be able to come up with solutions to ensure the best educational environment for a student with fewer opportunities.
Procedure to be recognised as a student with a disability
What is the procedure to be recognised as a student with a disability?
Students are recognised with a disability if they can provide a certificate from any medical organisation (for French students or students living in France for more than a year, a certificate from the MDPH is necessary).
For exchange students, exceptions may be made upon recommendation from the sending institution.
Necessary documents to provide
In the case of disability or long-term illness, a certificate from the MDPH or any other relevant organisation is necessary to arrange a student's timetable and educational organisation.
For exchange students, exceptions may be made upon recommendation from the sending institution.
What can students expect?
Based on the certificate provided, a medical advice and the pedagogical layout at the sending institution, we will be able to come up with solutions to ensure the best educational environment for a student with fewer opportunities.
Adjustments for students with disabilities
Adjustments can be made available for students under certain conditions, based on a needs assessment upon arrival at the University.
What adjustments for studies can be made for students?
- May bring a note taker to educational activities
- May bring a personal assistant to educational activities
- May bring a Sign Language interpreter to the educational activities
- May request adjusted courses materials: size, font and font size, braille, etc.
- May request the course material in digital format
- May request to record lectures
- May use a laptop, tablet or iPad during lectures
- May use elevators and other access facilities on campus
What adjustments for exams can be made for students?
- May bring a note taker to oral and written exams
- May bring a personal assistant to the exam for practical help at the beginning and end of the exam
- May bring a Sign Language interpreter to oral exams
- May move the exams to the appropriate catch-up exam period within the same exam period
- May take a seat in separate exam room for written exams
- May take more preparation time before the oral exam
- May take more time for the written exam
- May use a laptop, tablet or iPad with assistive software during exams
- May use a laptop, tablet or iPad with standard software during exams
Other adjustments and services for students with disabilities offered at the institution
Based on the medical certificate and a discussion with the student, ESAPB can make arrangements more suitable for the well-being of the student.
Services and Support
Financial support
Medical and Psychological support
Housing support
Additional services
Activities
Preparatory visits
What is the procedure to request a preparatory visit?
You can send an email to [email protected].
What can be expected from the preparatory visit?
A tour of the campuses and a first exchange to assess the arrangements needed.
Welcoming activities
What specific information is provided for students with disabilities during the orientation days?
A plenary meeting on inclusion and mental health organised for all students