Level 1 Course Dates And Times

We offer face-to-face courses as well as some delivered online, via Zoom. We also provide a choice of daytime or evening class times.

HI Kent BSL courses are run in partnership with Adult Education, so they run in line with the academic year. New courses may also start January/February time. Please see information below on all current planned courses.

Please note: All courses generally take a break during school holiday times.

Level 1 courses currently cost £580 per person, including assessment fees if you live in Kent. There may be a surcharge if you live in certain areas, but please contact us for more information. Other discounts may be available if you are in receipt of certain benefits, or have D/deaf family members. For more information about the course, prices, and payment, please click here

To register your interest in a course, please download, complete and return the application form to Bethany by email to BSL@hikent.org.uk. The link is at the bottom of the page.

Level 1 courses for the new academic year, 2026/2027, are shown below. Please note that courses will only run if both tutors and venues confirm. Minimum student numbers are also required.

 

Tonbridge – Tuesday Evenings

Delivered: Face to Face – Tonbridge Adult Education Centre, Avebury Avenue, Tonbridge, Kent, TN9 1TG

Time: 18.30 – 21.00

Start Date: 6th October 2026

End Date: 27th April 2027

Duration: 24 weeks

 

Maidstone – Tuesday Evenings

Delivered: Face to Face – Oakwood House, Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AE

Time: 18.00 – 20.30

Start Date: 6th October 2026

End Date: 27th April 2027

Duration: 24 weeks

 

Online – Wednesday Evenings

Delivered: Online

Time: 19.00 – 21.30

Start Date: 7th October 2026

End Date: 28th April 2027

Duration: 24 weeks

Maidstone – Thursday Mornings

Delivered: Face to Face – Oakwood House, Oakwood Park, Maidstone, Kent, ME16 8AE

Time: 9.30 – 12.00

Start Date: 8th October 2026

End Date: 29th April 2027

Duration: 24 weeks

 

Canterbury – Thursday Evenings

Delivered: Face to Face – Canterbury Adult Education Centre, Canterbury High School, Knight Avenue, Canterbury, Kent, CT2 8QA

Time: 18.00 – 20.30

Start Date: 8th October 2026

End Date: 29th April 2027

Duration: 24 weeks

 

Ashford - TBC