Sign Up for British Sign Language courses
Always wanted to learn British Sign Language? Looking for courses with tutors who are native BSL users? ELDS runs BSL courses in Blackburn, Burnley, Lancaster and Preston – make sure you won’t miss out!
If you compare our prices to other BSL training providers, you will see a difference. This is because we do not aim for profit – we want to see a positive change in society.
Please note we operate on a waiting list basis – when we have a satisfactory number of candidates, we look into setting up a course. Send e-mail to training@elds.org.uk or phone 01772 250117 to add your name on our waiting list.
If you are looking at BSL as a career option and want to gain an accredited BSL level 1 or 2 qualification with iBSL or Signature, we will be happy to help you find a registered centre near your home.
BSL Level 1
BSL Level 1 | 30 weeks | Blackburn
BSL Level 1 | 30 weeks | Burnley
BSL Level 1 | 30 weeks | Preston
BSL Level 1 | 30 weeks | Lancaster
BSL level 1 consists of three 10-week stages. Students can choose to do only one or two stages, or go through all three stages. At the end of each stage students will attend assessments and when they pass, they will receive a certificate of achievement awarded by ELDS.
Each stage costs £70 and you can pay as you go. Those who wish to take all three stages and pay in full in advance, the discounted price for this is £190. Under 18′s are welcome and will be offered a discounted price: £50 per 10-week stage or £130 when paid in full in advance.
BSL Level 2
BSL Level 2 | 50 weeks | Blackburn
BSL Level 2 | 50 weeks | Burnley
BSL level 2 runs for a total of 50 weeks, providing you with 100 guided learning hours. Students will be required to spend 50 hours of additional study hours doing private study, homework, practice etc. Students will attend three assessments during the course and when they pass, they will receive a certificate of achievement awarded by ELDS.
The course costs £300 if paid in three instalments (3 x £100) and £280 if paid in full in advance. For under 18′s, the course costs £255 when paid in three instalments (3 x £85) or £240 when paid in full in advance.
