British Sign Language

Course Information

Introduction

We can now offer both Level 1 and 2 British Sign Language Courses available from September 2025.

Level 1 - This 20 week course is designed to teach you how to communicate with deaf people in British Sign Language (BSL) on a range of topics that involve simple, everyday language use. You will gain the basic skills and confidence in production and reception of British Sign Language.

Level 2 - This 30 week course is designed to teach you how to communicate with deaf people in British Sign Language (BSL) on a range of topics that involve simple, everyday language use. You will gain the basic skills and confidence in the production and reception of British Sign Language.

Overview

BSL Level 1 – Learners will focus on introducing themselves, exchanging greetings, discussing simple topics like weather, family, and daily routines, and understanding basic instructions.

£350 (tuition £200 and registration £150)

BSL Level 2 – Learners cover more advanced linguistic features, cultural aspects, and practical applications of BSL in various contexts.

£500 (tuition £300 and registration £200)

Who is this course for?

These courses are aimed at learners who wish to either learn new or further develop their communication skills and a whole new language. These British Sign Language (BSL) Level 1 and Level 2 courses will teach you the skills to help people with complex communication disabilities. These courses will prepare you to communicate effectively in sign language.

Benefits and skills

• Fingerspelling
• Numbers, Colours
• Introductions,
• Family/Relationships
• Time, Money, Days, Months, & Seasons
• Food & Drink
• Conversation

Entry requirements

Aged 19+

For L2 BSL: Level 1 English Functional Skills or GCSE E/2

Available apprenticeships and progression options

• Support worker for deaf learners
• Sign language interpreter
• Communication Support Worker
• Social worker for the deaf

Assessment types

BSL Level 1 - This qualification runs for 20 weeks and is assessed through conversations in British Sign Language and a practical assessment of skills.

BSL Level 2 - This qualification runs for 30 weeks and is assessed through conversations in British Sign Language and a practical assessment of skills.