British Sign Language Courses in London
"The perfect place to hone your BSL skills" —Evening Standard
British Sign Language (BSL) is an officially recognised language in its own right, with a unique grammatical structure. Using BSL will enable you to communicate with Deaf sign language users. Progression to advanced levels can also open up a range of employment opportunities to work with Deaf people. City Lit offers the fullest range of courses, enabling you to progress from introductory or beginner level right through to advanced level 6.
From our blog: Why learn BSL as a hearing person.
Browse by level
- Level 3 certificate in BSLCourse start date: Fri 10 Jan 2025 (and 4 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pat ParkeIdeal if you have passed level 2 in BSL and are ready to develop the knowledge and skills you need to achieve the level 3 qualification, accredited by Signature.Full fee £1,469.00 Senior fee £1,469.00 Concession £1,469.00 - Level 4 certificate in BSLCourse start date: Tue 30 Sep 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Emma IliffeIdeal if you have completed level 3 in BSL and are ready to develop your skills to level 4 standard. This is a new way to progress onto level 6. This is a Level 4 qualification course accredited by Signature. You will work though a practical programme designed and taught by our experienced teacher. - Pre-level 3 in BSL
Course start date: Thu 1 May 2025 (and 2 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Pat ParkeHave you have passed your level 2 in BSL but need more confidence and advice before moving on to a level 3 course? You will improve the standard of your productive and receptive BSL skills to enable you to converse comfortably with a BSL user.Full fee £629.00 Senior fee £503.00 Concession £440.00 - Pre level 6 in BSLCourse start date: Wed 8 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Emma IliffeThis course is the language development part of the Level 6 in BSL Studies. Ideal for you if you have passed level 3 in BSL or Level 4 in BSL - depending on your BSL skills. This course is suitable for you if you want to continue to develop your skills up to the appropriate standard for progression to the Level 6 in BSL. - Teaching methods for BSL teachers workshop Course start date: Fri 24 Oct 2025
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Richard CarterAre you a BSL teacher? Would you like to improve or learn new ways to teach BSL in your class? Richard Carter comes highly recommended - he will teach you how to find the best way for your students to learn BSL. This will help you to become confident and motivate your teaching. - Level 6 in BSLCourse start date: Wed 14 Jan 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Emma IliffeIdeal if you have achieved your level 3 or level 4 in BSL, depending on your BSL skills, and are ready to progress to Level 6. This course is suitable for you if you want to continue to develop your skills up to the appropriate standard at level 6 in BSL. This course will enable you to understand and use complex BSL in a range of work and social situations. By the end of the course you will need to achieve all 6 assessments to gain a qualification at level 6.Full fee £1,949.00 Senior fee £1,949.00 Concession £1,949.00 - Level 3 BSL receptive skills practiceCourse start date: Sat 28 Feb 2026
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Emma IliffeAre you currently on a Level 3 course in BSL? If you need some guidance by an experienced teacher, this course will provide guidance and tips to help you develop strategies for how best to approach the level 3 receptive exam (Unit 321).Full fee £89.00 Senior fee £89.00 Concession £89.00
Can't see a course you want?
Add this category to your waiting list to set up alerts and we will update you when new courses are released online.
Add me to waiting list