What is distance learning at middle school or high school or post-graduate level?

Verified 20 March 2025 - Directorate for Legal and Administrative Information (Prime Minister)

Distance education, also known as e-learning, allows you to train without having to go to a school or higher education. It is carried out without the physical presence of a teacher. Several facilities offer distance learning. Here's the information you need to know.

If you want to train but can't travel to attend classes, you can use distance learning.

This is the case, for example, if you are a college student, high school student or student and you are not attending an educational institution (handicapped student, confined student, foreigner student, etc.).

You can learn a lesson remotely schoolboy (middle and high school) or superior (post-bin).

The distance learning courses allow you to obtain diplomas and professional qualifications recognized by the State.

The lessons involved range from sixth to Bin+5.

Distance learning can take many forms.

Digital

Open and distance learning (FOAD) is training using new multimedia and internet technologies (videoconferences, collaborative space, e-mail, forum).

FYI  

Many open and massive online courses (Clom, also called Mooc) are available free of charge on the internet and provide a means of learning new things.

Paper

Distance learning can also be carried out using paper-based materials.

Registration for distance learning is done directly with the chosen organization. For example, the National Center for Distance Education (Cned) or the Inter-University Federation for Distance Education (Fied).

The procedures may differ from one organization to another.

Who shall I contact

The cost of training may vary depending on the type of training and the training organization. Inquire directly with the organization concerned.

Who shall I contact

If you are enrolled in distance education of college level or secondary school or post-bin, you may, subject to conditions, benefit from a scholarship.

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