Sign Language
Sign Language
Botswana Sign Language courses are BQA Accredited; the courses are aimed at developing the skill and knowledge needed to communicate with Deaf people. The Sign Language courses are one of the key ways in which advocacy is carried out, the more people know and understand sign language, the more the barrier of communication between the hearing and the Deaf is challenged.
Sign Language courses offered vary from Level 1-3 over durations of 6-9 weeks during the week and on weekends. Via our Sign Language courses learners enrolled with us are able to understand Deaf culture and know basic vocabulary and possess grammar skills for basic communication
Bring the deposit slip to the Office/email as proof of payment, stating the level of program you paid for.
Admission Fees for New Students
REGISTRATION FEE | P250 |
LEVEL | TUITION | EXAM FEE | TOTAL FEE | Duration |
LEVEL 1 | P1 320 | P80 | P1 650 | 7weeks |
LEVEL 2 | P1 925 | P175 | P2 100 | 9weeks |
LEVEL 3 | P2 750 | P 300 | P3 050 | 3months |
Notes
- The Registration Fee is payable once, is non-refundable, and is invoiced on acceptance of an enrolment offer. This payment confirms an enrolment or holds space on the waiting list.
The Tuition fee the student has an option of paying the full tuition fee or can pay 50% of the tuition fee for Level 1, Level 2, and 30% for Level 3. The remaining balance can be paid in installments which should be complete before the
Botswana Society for the Deaf offers Sign Language workshops from Beginners to Intermediate to Government Ministries, Parastatals and private companies to help them challenge the communication barrier. This is one of the ways in which BSD continues to lobby for the Deaf by assisting organizations to be fluent in Sign Language such that the Deaf can easily access their various services. The duration of these workshops vary from 1-4 weeks
Corporate Sign Language courses vary from Level 1-3 at the following costs:
Level | Price Per Individual | Minimum # of Participants | Duration |
1 | P1,580.00 | 10 | 1 week, Monday to Friday 08h30-16h30 at your organization |
2 | P1,675.00 | 10 | 4 weeks, Monday to Friday 08h30-16h30 at your organization |
3 | P2,440.00 | 10 | 4 weeks, Monday to Friday 08h30-16h30 at your organization |
*** All our courses are BQA Accredited.
Whether it is a conference, interviews, training, court hearing or medical appointment, Botswana Society for the Deaf provides sign language interpretation services across Botswana for the Deaf and hard of hearing population using Botswana Sign Language. Interpretation services for the Deaf are offered at no cost, this is one of the ways in which BSD tries to ease the lives of the Deaf and assist with the communication barrier presented. Interpretation services are also offered to various corporate and government offices at a cost, this need may arise during events and ceremonies where Sign Language interpretation may be required.
