The aim of this course is to further develop your linguistic skills in British Sign Language towards intermediate level, or B1 of the CEFR. Teaching begins by briefly re-visiting the vocabulary and grammatical structures covered in Level 2, before moving swiftly onto developing skills, understanding and knowledge in BSL grammar, receptive skills, productive skills and conversational skills.

The course is delivered in an informal and relaxed environment and 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 practice your productive and receptive skills by means of group work, pair work, role-plays, games, presentations and discussions.

The Level 3 course is useful for anybody who is in regular contact with deaf people, be it through work or social life. On completion of this course, learners will be able to further develop their linguistic skills by progressing onto the Level 6 Certificate in British Sign Language course and/or onto professional training in interpreting, translation and communication support.

There are total of 3 assessments for this qualification:

You must have passed the Signature Level 2 Certificate in British Sign Language qualification.

If you studied Level 2 at another centre, you will be required to attend a short interview online before you are offered a place. BSL First students do not need to attend an interview.

When you have completed this course, you will be able to progress on to the Level 4 Certificate in British Sign Language.

Learning BSL isn’t just fun, for many it’s the starting point of a new and exciting career, or professional development in their current role. Popular careers include BSL/English Interpreter, BSL/English Translator, Communication Support Worker, Teacher of the Deaf and BSL Teacher. Our courses are designed to respond to industry demand, which means they won’t just prepare you for the assessment, but also they will equip you with the skills to succeed in your chosen career, or any other career involving the use of BSL.

Our teachers have a wealth of knowledge and experience in British Sign Language, teaching, interpreting, translation and communication support, so no matter what your goals are we will help to achieve them.

Here are some popular careers that require knowledge and skills in BSL.

For more information about how our course fees are calculated, please see our FAQ section.

For individuals paying privately

Option 1 – Pay in full
£50 interview fee payable at the time of application
£135 deposit payable when accepting place
£675 payable within 21 days after the course starts
£171 exam fee payable when the exams are booked

Refund policy:
£675 refundable up to 21 days after the course starts. No refund after 21 days.

Option 2 – Pay in instalments
£50 interview fee payable at the time of application
£135 deposit payable when accepting place
£135 per month x 5 months
£171 exam fee payable when the exams are booked

Refund policy:
£135 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: £810 + VAT = £972

There is no VAT on the exam fee.

PO number and employer financial details required at the time of application.

Refund policy:
£675 refundable up to 21 days after the course starts. No refund after 21 days.