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British Sign Language Classes

British Sign Language (BSL) is the first or preferred language of many Deaf people in the UK. It is a language of space and movement using the hands, body, face and head. Many hearing people also use BSL, meaning it is used more than Welsh or Gaelic.

Please note that all our current BSL courses are fully subscribed, if you would like to be sent information once the new programme of training courses becomes available, please sign up to receive our 'I'm interested in Donaldson's training courses' newsletter.

The BSL courses that we are currently running are:

• Introduction to BSL (10 weeks) (** NOW FULL **)

This class is for anyone who wishes to learn the basics of British Sign Language, no previous experience is necessary. Certified by Donaldson's School this weekly 2 hour class runs for 10 weeks, including school holidays, and is delivered by a qualified BSL Tutor. The class fee is £150 in total. However it has been approved by ILA Scotland for funding should applicants be eligible.

Starts: Thursday 19th January - Thursday 29th March 2012 between 6.30-8.30pm. 

• BSL Level 1 (26 weeks) (** NOW FULL **)

This class is designed for students who have completed Donaldson's Introduction to British Sign Language course or have a basic facility with BSL.  Fully accredited by Signature this weekly 2.5hr class runs for 26 weeks in total, breaking only for Christmas, and is delivered by a qualified BSL Tutor. Students will be able to communicate with Deaf people and BSL users using simple everyday launguage over a range of common topics.

The fee for this course is £370, this price includes all course and examination fees. Please note that this course has been approved by ILA Scotland and you may be eligible for funding. Download the course application form for further information.

Starts: Wednesday 23rd November, 6.30pm - 9pm every Wednesday until 6th June 2012.

• BSL Level 2 (40 weeks)

This course has been postponed. If you are interested in learning BSL Level 2 then please check our website regularly or register for our 'I'm interested in Donaldson's training courses' e-newsletter so we can let you know when the next course starts.