Irish Sign Language Classes

Our Irish Sign Language (ISL) classes are in Dublin and on Live Sessions (online classes via Zoom).

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Classes in Dublin

ISL classes normally occur at Macro Community Resource Centre, 1 Green Street, Dublin 7.

ISL Basic/Level 1

  • ISL Basic/Level 1 Course
    (QQI Level 3)
  • Date: Wednesday 7th February 2024
  • Time: 6:00 pm for an hour
  • Includes access to Online ISL course
  • There is an option to study for a whole Level 1 certificate if you wish to continue after the Basic course is completed.

Book your place with €20.00 deposit above and pay the remaining €110.00 cash on the 1st day of the class. The total cost is €130.00, including the deposit.

ISL Level 1 Continuing

When you have completed the Basic ISL classes and wish to continue to study for a whole Level 1 ISL certificate

  • Irish Sign Language Level 1 Course
    (QQI Level 3)
  • Time: 6:00 pm for an hour
  • Study for a whole Level 1 certificate
  • Includes access to Online ISL course
  • Three exams included

Continuing Level 1
€260.00
to be paid in class

Notice on ISL Level 1 Continuing – Anyone doing the ISL Level 1 Continuing must have completed Basic ISL in classes (whether online face-to-face or in the classroom), not via the online course at your own time. If the online Basic ISL has been completed, extra time will be required to prepare for the first exam. Contact us for further details.

Full ISL Level 2

  • Level 2 course (QQI Level 4)
  • Date: TBC
  • Time: 7:00 pm for an hour
  • Length: 24 weeks
  • Three exams included, if pass them all get a certificate.

Book your place with €20.00 deposit above and pay the remaining €435.00 cash on the 1st day of the class. The total cost is €455.00, including the deposit.

Notice: Level 1 assessments are required before doing the Level 2 course

Full ISL Level 3

Notice: Level 2 assessments are required before doing the Level 3 course

Live Sessions Online

Learn Irish Sign Language online with our tutor through Zoom Meetings

Zoom Meetings

Live Sessions Online: One-to-One ISL Class

  • Learn ISL live online on your chosen day and time regularly.
  • Unsure which course to go for? Unsure whether you would like to learn ISL? You can have one session and see from there.
  • How many sessions you require is up to you. You can pay as you go or pay for a few sessions. Each session runs for up to one hour. Basic Course requires up to 8 sessions, while Full Level 1 course requires up to 20 sessions.
  • You must have a device with a working webcam to use this.
  • Exams are not included but can be added if required. Certificates will be issued only after three exams are passed.
  • It is also suitable for children.

Live Sessions Online: ISL Basic/Level 1

  • ISL Basic / Level 1
  • Date: TBC
  • Up to 1-hour session once weekly on Tuesdays at 5:00 pm (time subject to change).
  • Places are limited, so please book your place as soon as possible.
  • Details will be sent beforehand

Live Sessions Online: Level 1 Continuing

  • ISL Level 1 Continuing course for those who have completed ISL Basic
  • Up to one-hour sessions twice weekly
  • Includes access to online course
  • Places are limited, so please book your place as soon as possible.
  • Details will be sent beforehand

Live Sessions Online: Level 2

  • ISL Level 2 Course (Approx 24 classes)
  • Date: TBC
  • Up to one-hour session once weekly on Thursdays at 5:30 pm
  • Includes access to online course
  • Places are limited, so please book your place as soon as possible.
  • Details will be sent beforehand

Further information:

For more information about sign language classes, please download below:

Signature level 1, 2 & 3 courses outlined above, are the equivalent of
Quality & Qualifications Ireland (QQI) level 3, 4 & 5.
Quality & Qualifications Ireland