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