The aim of this course is to introduce learners to the basics of British Sign Language. Teaching begins by exploring the visual-gestural modality of human language. You will learn about deaf people and their language and culture. There is an emphasis on building vocabulary relating to a wide range of topics, including fingerspelling, eating and drinking, transport, directions, holiday, family, hobbies and interests, work and school.
This course is delivered using a total immersion method. This means all classes are delivered in BSL and are a 'voice off' environment. Your teacher will use a variety of teaching and learning methods to cater for all learning styles and to meet the needs of all learners. The course is designed to be fun, engaging and meaningful and will give you the opportunity to practise your productive and receptive skills by means of group work, pair work, role-plays, games, presentations and discussions.
The Level 1 BSL course is useful for anybody who is in regular contact with deaf people, be it through work or social life.
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Assessments
There are total of 3 assessments for this qualification:
Scheduled start date: 9 September 2025 Scheduled end date: 10 March 2026 Holiday dates to be agreed according to regional term times
Scheduled start date: 11 September 2025 Scheduled end date: 12 March 2026 Holiday dates to be agreed according to regional term times
Scheduled start date: 6 October 2025 Scheduled end date: 20 April 2026 Holiday dates to be agreed according to regional term times
Scheduled start date: 5 November 2025 Scheduled end date: 20 May 2026 Holiday dates to be agreed according to regional term times
Scheduled start date: 6 January 2026 Scheduled end date: 10 July 2026 Holiday dates to be agreed according to regional term times
Scheduled start date: 8 January 2026 Scheduled end date: 10 July 2026 Holiday dates to be agreed according to regional term times
Scheduled start date: 2 February 2026 Scheduled end date: 21 September 2026 Holiday dates to be agreed according to regional term times
Scheduled start date: 4 March 2026 Scheduled end date: 30 September 2026 Holiday dates to be agreed according to regional term times
Scheduled start date: 14 April 2026 Scheduled end date: 27 October 2026 Holiday dates to be agreed according to regional term times
Scheduled start date: 16 April 2026 Scheduled end date: 29 October 2026 Holiday dates to be agreed according to regional term times
Scheduled start date: 1 June 2026 Scheduled end date: 4 January 2027 Holiday dates to be agreed according to regional term times
Fees
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For more information about how our course fees are calculated, please see our FAQ section.
For individuals paying privately
Option 1 – Pay in full £380 payable at the time of application £110 exam fee payable when the exams are booked
Refund policy: £285 refundable up to 21 days after the course starts. No refund after 21 days.
Option 2 – Pay in instalments £95 deposit payable at the time of application £95 per month x 3 months £110 exam fee payable when the exams are booked
Refund policy: £95 initial deposit non-refundable. Remaining payments refundable up to 21 days after the course starts. No refund after 21 days.
For employers and organisations
We do not absorb the VAT for VAT-registered companies. We will raise an invoice for the full course and exam fee. We do not offer employers the option to pay in instalments.
Full course fee: £380 + VAT = £456
There is no VAT on the exam fee.
PO number and employer financial details required at the time of application.
Refund policy: £285 refundable up to 21 days after the course starts. No refund after 21 days.
