Interpreting & Translation

We are specialists in sign language interpreting and translation services, and offer professional qualifications in sign language interpreting, translation and communication support.

British Sign Language Courses

Learn from anywhere and at your own pace with our Signature-accredited online Level 1 to Level 6 BSL courses.

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Interpreter Training

One of a kind interpreter training courses. Start training from Level 3. All courses lead to NRCPD registration.

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Interpreting & Translation Services

Specialist services in sign language interpreting, translation, subtitling, localisation and more. Contact us for a quote.

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Level 1 BSL (online)

Upcoming courses:
• Thursdays 13:00-15:00 starting 8 May 2025 (BSL1-May25)
• Tuesdays 18:30-20:30 starting 9 September 2025 (BSL1-Sep25-Tu)
• Thursdays 18:30-20:30 starting 11 September 2025 (BSL1-Sep25-Th)
• Mondays 18:30-20:30 starting 6 October 2025 (BSL1-Oct25)
• Wednesdays 18:30-20:30 starting 5 November 2025 (BSL1-Nov25)
• Tuesdays 18:30-20:30 starting 6 January 2026 (BSL1-Jan26-Tu)
• Thursdays 18:30-20:30 starting 8 January 2026 (BSL1-Jan26-Th)
• Mondays 18:30-20:30 starting 2 February 2026 (BSL1-Feb26)
• Wednesdays 18:30-20:30 starting 4 March 2026 (BSL1-Mar26)
• Tuesdays 18:30-20:30 starting 14 April 2026 (BSL1-Apr26-Tu)
• Thursdays 18:30-20:30 starting 16 April 2026 (BSL1-Apr26-Th)
• Mondays 18:30-20:30 starting 1 June 2026 (BSL1-Jun26)
• Wednesdays 18:30-20:30 starting 1 July 2026 (BSL1-Jul26)

25 weeks
2 hours/week
Online course

£380 (inc. VAT)

Level 2 BSL (online)

Upcoming courses:
• Wednesdays 18:00-21:00 starting 17 September 2025 (BSL2-Sep25)
• Thursdays 18:00:21:00 starting 2 October 2025 (BSL2-Oct25)
• Mondays 18:00-21:00 starting 5 January 2026 (BSL2-Jan26)
• Tuesdays 18:00-21:00 starting 14 April 2026 (BSL2-Apr26)

25 weeks
3 hours/week
Online course

£500 (inc. VAT)

Level 3 BSL (online)

Upcoming courses:
• Mondays 18:00-21:00 starting 15 September 2025 (BSL3-Sep25)
• Tuesdays 18:00-21:00 starting 6 January 2026 (BSL3-Jan26)
• Wednesdays 18:00-21:00 starting 15 April 2026 (BSL3-Apr26)

30 weeks
3 hours/week
Online course

£810 (inc. VAT)

Level 4 BSL (online)

Upcoming courses:
• Mondays 18:00-21:00 starting 1 September 2025 (BSL4-Sep25)
• Wednesdays 18:00-21:00 starting Wednesdays 15 April 2026 (BSL4-Apr26)

30 weeks
3 hours/week
Online course

£900 (inc. VAT)

Level 6 BSL (online)

Upcoming courses:
• Wednesdays 18:00-21:00 starting 25 June 2025 (BSL6-Jun25)
• Tuesdays 18:00-21:00 starting 16 September 2025 (BSL6-Sep25-Tu)
• Thursdays 18:00-21:00 starting 4 September 2025 (BSL6-Sep25-Th)
• Mondays 13:00-16:00 starting 5 January 2026 (BSL6-Jan26)
• Thursdays 13:00-16:00 starting 5 February 2026 (BSL6-Feb26)
30 weeks
3 hours/week
Online course
£1,800 (inc. VAT)

Diploma in Sign Language Interpreting (In Person)

Upcoming courses:
• Saturday & Sunday once a month - starting 6 September 2025 (INT-25/26)
• Saturday & Sunday once a month - starting 12 September 2026 (INT-26/27)

2 years
1 weekend per month
London venue

£3,650 per year (inc. VAT and exam fees)

Diploma in Sign Language Translation (In Person)

Upcoming courses:
• Saturday & Sunday once a month - starting 11 October 2025 (TRA-25/26)

2 years
1 weekend per month
London venue
£3,650 per year (inc. VAT and exam fees)

Interpreter Development Programme for Heritage Signers (In Person)

Upcoming courses:
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3 years
1 weekend per month
London venue

£3,000 per year (inc. VAT and exam fees)

Explore our interpreting and translation services

BSL interpreting

Make your event accessible by booking a BSL/English interpreter. We offer face-to-face and remote interpreting services. All our interpreters are registered with NRCPD and specialise in a wide range of areas.

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BSL Translation

Make your content accessible with BSL translations. We specialise in a wide range of areas and can translate documents, websites, pre-recorded videos and more. All our translators are registered with NRCPD.

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Rinkoo

“Thank you for the BSL Level 6 you arranged, and to especially thank you for sending Alan Murray to be our leading instructor. He did his a very helpful attitude, and was more aware of my needed. I appreciate the time he took to work samples of my study in advance so his comments were immediately applicable. BSL First always find a way to get it done – and done well! Thank you.”

Iona

"I feel that finding this course and being with other CODAs was fate for me. I have wanted to do a course like this for a while, but being in a group with the people I am with now is better than I had imagined. With great tutors and leadership along the way, I look forward to what the future brings!"

Kerri

Being with BSLFirst has probably been THE Best learning experience I've had. I've met many wonderful people, there has been so much support and never been more comfortable in a learning environment, either classroom based or online (blended). Would do it all over again!"

Sophie

"I am really enjoying my course with BSL First, Akbar and his team have a wealth of knowledge and I really trust that I’m in good hands. The teaching is varied and there are always opportunities to feedback on any area of the course as well."

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