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.
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- Introduction to BSL
Course start date: Wed 4 Jun 2025 (and 10 other dates)Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alexia LumleyInterested in learning British Sign Language? Learn some basic vocabulary and grammar, and decide if you want to progress to the level 1 qualification.Full fee £259.00 Senior fee £207.00 Concession £181.00 - Beginners BSL Course start date: Wed 4 Jun 2025 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: Online
Tutors: Alesia Parshutsina
This course will be delivered online. See the ‘What is the course about?’ section in course details for more information.Full fee £129.00 Senior fee £103.00 Concession £90.00 - BSL level 1 Course start date: Wed 17 Sep 2025 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Antony RabinHave you always wanted to learn British Sign Language and communicate with Deaf people? Develop the skills you need to gain the level 1 BSL qualification, accredited by Signature. The fees for BSL level 1 courses include a year's subscription to Signworld.
You may wish to study BSL without the pressure of an exam, or just for fun. We can arrange for you to be taught without a formal final assessment and you will receive a certificate of attendance.Full fee £779.00 Senior fee £779.00 Concession £584.00 - BSL level 2 Course start date: Wed 24 Sep 2025 (and 8 other dates)
Location on this date: Keeley Street
Tutors: Alesia ParshutsinaHave you passed your BSL level 1 and are you ready for a level 2 course? Build your skills and knowledge and achieve a level 2 qualification, accredited by Signature.Full fee £889.00 Senior fee £751.00 Concession £681.00 - Level 3 certificate in BSLCourse start date: Wed 25 Sep 2024 (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 £1,579.00 Senior fee £1,579.00 Concession £1,579.00 - 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. - 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
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