Institut national des jeunes aveugles – Louis Braille (INJA)

In short

The Institut national des jeunes aveugles (INJA) – Louis Braille in Paris is a national public institution that supports blind and visually impaired young people; according to its site it was founded by Valentin Haüy in 1785, and Louis Braille was a pupil and later a teacher there. Among its training courses is a two-year CAP in piano tuning, open to visually impaired people with an MDPH notification, covering tuning, piano technology, acoustics, repair and regulation, with music history, musical training and piano lessons. A preparatory year is possible, adapted support (braille, autonomy and mobility) can be provided, and boarding is available for candidates from outside Paris.