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. If you live outside of Kent the price is £780 per person. 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. These prices apply to people aged 19 plus, for people under the age of 19 the outside Kent price applies.

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

Level 1 courses for the new academic year, Sept/Oct 2024, are shown below. Please note that courses will only run if both tutors and venues confirm. Minimum student numbers are also required.

Monday Evenings - COURSE CANCELLED
Delivered: Face to Face - Sittingbourne Adult Education
Time: 18.30 - 21.00
Start date: 30th September 2024
End date: 28th April 2025
Duration: 24 weeks

Tuesday Evenings - COURSE FULL
Delivered: Face to Face - Maidstone Adult Education
Time: 18.00 - 20.30
Start date: 1st October 2024
End date: 22nd April 2025
Duration: 24 weeks

Delivered: Face to Face - Maidstone Adult Education
Time: 9.30 - 12.00
Start date: 3rd October 2024
End date: 24th April 2025
Duration: 24 weeks

Delivered: Face to Face - Folkestone Adult Education
Time: 18.00 - 21.00
Start date: 3rd October 2024
End date: 13th March 2025
Duration: 20 weeks

Monday Mornings
Delivered: Face to Face - Maidstone Adult Education
Time: 10.00 - 13.00
Start date: 13th January 2025
End date: 21st July 2025
Duration: 20 weeks