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British Sign Language

We are your one-stop shop for everything British Sign Language. We offer all the levels of BSL courses, professional qualifications in BSL interpreting and BSL interpreting and translation services.

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    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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    BSL Interpreter Training Courses

    Accredited professional qualifications in sign language interpreting and translation. All courses lead to fully qualified status with NRCPD.

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    Interpreting & Translation Services

    Making your content accessible is easy with our professional and qualified face-to-face and online interpreting and translation services.

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Upcoming Online BSL Classes

  • 25 weeks
  • 2 hours/week
  • Online course
  • £380 (inc. VAT) + £110 exam fees
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BSL Level 1 (online)

  • 25 weeks
  • 3 hours/week
  • Online course
  • £500 (inc. VAT) + £172 exam fees
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BSL Level 2 (online)

  • Thursdays 18:00-21:00 starting 18 September 2025 (BSL2-Sep25) FULL
  • Thursdays 18:00:21:00 starting 13 November 2025 (BSL2-Nov25) 4 LEFT
  • Mondays 18:00-21:00 starting 5 January 2026 (BSL2-Jan26) AVAILABLE
  • Tuesdays 18:00-21:00 starting 14 April 2026 (BSL2-Apr26) AVAILABLE
    • 30 weeks
    • 3 hours/week
    • Online course
    • £810 (inc. VAT) + £171 exam fees
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    BSL Level 3 (online)

  • Mondays 18:00-21:00 starting 22 September 2025 (BSL3-Sep25) FULL
  • Tuesdays 18:00-21:00 starting 6 January 2026 (BSL3-Jan26) AVAILABLE
  • Wednesdays 18:00-21:00 starting 15 April 2026 (BSL3-Apr26) AVAILABLE
    • 30 weeks
    • 3 hours/week
    • Online course
    • £1,800 (inc. VAT) + £306 exam fees
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    BSL Level 6 (online)

  • Thursdays 18:00-21:00 starting 4 September 2025 (BSL6-Sep25-Th) FULL
  • Tuesdays 18:00-21:00 starting 16 September 2025 (BSL6-Sep25-Tu) FULL
  • Mondays 13:00-16:00 starting 5 January 2026 (BSL6-Jan26) AVAILABLE
  • Thursdays 13:00-16:00 starting 5 February 2026 (BSL6-Feb26) AVAILABLE
  • Testimonials

    BSL First is the best choice. It met my needs as online at the time, would’ve preferred in person but the experience was paramount for present work. Now having completed online lessons they were just as good, honestly learned more during the time frame. I cannot sing BSL First’s praises anymore than I do when asked. The organisational side is excellent!! This helps 100% as the schedule is so well laid out you cannot go wrong. Feedback is honest, fair and beneficial. Thank you BSL First for giving me insight into me and how to improve my way of working.

    Elaine

    I had a great experience with this online course!
    Being able to take it remotely was super convenient. Andrew was an outstanding teacher throughout. He was always available to answer questions and offered clear, supportive guidance every step of the way. I felt supported and well-prepared for any assessments or exams I had coming up. Highly recommend!

    Katie

    I had a great experience with a friendly, patient tutor. Valuable information with clear instruction. I would rcommend anyone to enrol in BSL first.

    Elizabeth

    I was, at first, dubious about the online course as all my other BSL qualifications had been completed face to face. I was concerned about possible technical issues or problems with learning at such a high level on a computer screen.

    Andrew

    There are lots of additional resources to aid with the learning. Both teachers I have had are knowledgeable and friendly! The small group discussions allow me to practice my BSL more often.

    Alex