Useful Tips for Public Service Interpreters

At ISL we know how difficult it can be to work as an interpreter in the public services. We have compiled 5 useful tips to help and support you.   We would like to add to our top tips, so if you have any useful ideas that you would like to share please let us know on our…

Top 6 Reasons Why Learners Love Distance Learning…

According to ‘The 2012 Survey of Online Learning‘ the number of students taking at least one online course has now surpassed 6.7 million. Check out our visual below for reasons why Distance Learning is fast becoming the most popular way to learn.   Learners on our Level 3 Certificate in Community Interpreting agree with this. See…

Earn As You Learn Level 3 Certificate in Community Interpreting RESERVE YOUR PLACE NOW I am bilingual, or fluent in a second language, and I would like to be considered for this qualification, [contact-form-7 id=”2564″ title=”Level 3 Certificate in Community Interpreting sign up”] Are you bilingual? Are you hoping to start a new career without needing…

The International School of Linguists unveils new public sector qualification

LEADING linguist training provider, The International School of Linguists (ISL), has launched a new qualification for interpreters working in the public sector. The Level 4 Certificate in Community Interpreting has been specifically designed to equip linguists with the skills they need to work in the public sector. This new qualification effectively bridges the gap between…

Funding Your Training

ISL’s programmes are not eligible for 24+ Advanced Student Loans yet, however, you may be eligible for other types of funding depending upon your circumstances.  We do offer staged payments to support your studies and discounts for those who are eligible.  Please contact us for more details. Adult learners can apply for grants and bursaries…

New Community Interpreting Qualification to Meet the Demand for Higher Skills

Level 4 Certificate in Community Interpreting is being exclusively provided by the International School of Linguists. The new qualification offers specialist pathways to learners. Qualification answers CBI’s call for ‘earn as you learn’. 10 November 2014 – Public sector employers can be confident their interpreters will be able to cope with the demands of professional…

Ascentis Announce Level 4 Certificate in Community Interpreting

Ascentis is delighted to announce that their new Level 4 Certificate in Community Interpreting has been approved by Ofqual and is available for delivery from 1st November 2014. The certificate consists of 23 credits and has been developed in line with the National Occupational Standards in Interpreting.  This is qualification is aimed at experienced interpreters…

ISL Helping Ebola Crisis

The International School of Linguists (ISL) is working with medics due to fly out to Sierra Leone to provide training in language and the cultural issues of dealing with Ebola victims and their families. ISL has appointed a Sierra Leone national, who is also a qualified tutor, to carry out the training, which provides basic…

International Translation Day

International School of Linguists celebrates International Translation Day The International School of Linguists (ISL) – which creates and delivers accredited courses supporting thousands of professional linguists and businesses across the world – is celebrating International Translation Day, 30 September. The language services profession is becoming increasingly essential in an age of progressing globalisation and international…

Vacancy – ISL Language Specialist

ISL Language Specialist ISL are currently looking for Language specialists to help out with the accredited courses. The details on the role are outlined below. if you are interested in the role please register your interest by completing the form at the bottom of the page Role Description Role Title:  Language Specialist Job Role:  To …

Your Career Progression Plan

Are you a Professional linguist who would like to be able to maximise your earnings? Do you want to become an interpreter or translator but don’t know where to start? Are you an experienced linguist who wants to take the next step in your career? At the International School of Linguists we do more than…

ISL Course Catalogue

ISL offers a wide range of courses for linguists. Click on the latest courses to learn more about them, or browse our catalogue of courses using the categories below. You can also search for courses using the search function above.   Introductory Accredited / Qualifications Business Core Knowledge Skills Specialisms Tests Software Experienced Accredited /…