Interpreting for the NHS

Overview Who is it for? Are you an interpreter working in public services? Do you want to increase your knowledge about working with specific public services, or do you want to start working for a specific public service but do not currently have the knowledge? This accredited ‘Interpreting for the NHS’ course is designed for…

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…

Introduction to Business Skills for Linguists – taster course offer

[ujicountdown id=”Business Courses Offer” expire=”2015/03/17 00:00″ hide=”” url=””] As mentioned in the email you received, ISL is delighted to offer you a discounted price on the remaining courses within the Introductory Business Skills suite which includes business advice like: What is involved in starting up and running a business The benefits and challenges of your…

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…

Level 4 Certificate in Community Interpreting

Are you a Professional Interpreter and you would like a formal qualification? Or do you already hold a Level 3 Certificate in Community Interpreting Qualification and are looking to develop further and work towards accepting more complex assignments? If you have answered ‘yes’ to these questions, the Level 4 Certificate in community Interpreting is a perfect fit. The…

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…