Frequently asked questions
All of our BSL courses are face-to-face which is the preferable way to learn BSL.
However, we appreciate it isn't always possible for everyone to attend a face-to-face course for a number of reasons. If you don't think you can enrol for a face-to-face course, please still get in touch as we can make some suggestions for how you can start to learn BSL in other ways.
Get in touch - hello@famlingo.co.uk
BSL training is £10 per hour and is booked as a full 35-week course that can be paid in instalments.
Full course prices will depend on the course you are enrolling for.
For updated course prices for the next academic year, please contact hello@famlingo.co.uk
Our BSL courses are 35 weeks.
All of our BSL course sessions are 2 hours in duration and run every week during term-time.
Our BSL students are given access to online resources to help supplement their self-study hours.
Our Student Support Assistants offer in-classroom support if needed.
The assessments for accreditation by the Awarding Body Signature are optional. Some students wish to enrol onto a BSL course without the pressure of assessments which is fine.
To gain the qualifications, candidates must sit and pass three module assessments. All assessments are carried out at our venue with your BSL teacher. We do lots of practice before your assessments are booked and we work with the students to ensure they feel confident before taking their exams.
Our courses run from September to June and follow the school academic calendar.
To enrol onto our next course, email hello@famlingo.co.uk
Our September 2024 evening courses will be as follows:
Tuesday
Level 1 (6pm-8pm)
Level 2 (5pm-7pm)
Wednesday
Deaf Awareness and Communication (5pm-6:30pm)
Level 3 (5pm-7pm)
Contact hello@famlingo.co.uk to enrol.
The Birkdale Trust charity exists to provide financial support to children and young people who have a hearing impairment with their first objective being "to advance the education of children and young people, with particular reference to those with hearing impairments."
Guidance on the application process can be found here. The Birkdale Trust offers grants to those up to the age of their mid-twenties. For individuals above this age, there may be local funding available. If you would like some tips on how to start learning BSL for free, please get in touch - hello@famlingo.co.uk
The Birkdale Trust charity exists to provide financial support to children and young people who have a hearing impairment with their first objective being "to advance the education of children and young people, with particular reference to those with hearing impairments."
Guidance on the application process can be found here. The Birkdale Trust offers grants to those up to the age of their mid-twenties. For individuals above this age, there may be local funding available.
If you would like some tips on how to start learning BSL for free, please get in touch - hello@famlingo.co.uk