Prepare for a career in signed language interpreting with this full-time, 2-year diploma program.
You’ll learn three ways:
in the classroom
through fieldwork
by immersion. Your classes are at the Alberta School for the Deaf in Edmonton.
Your course work goes beyond American Sign Language fluency. You’ll:
train your brain to work simultaneously with and between two different languages
apply the most recent interpreting theory to your work
explore the professional and ethical side of interpreting
learn how to establish your own interpreting practice
get more involved in the Deaf and interpreting communities |
These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
Applicants are required to have a High School Diploma with a minimum of 70% in English 30-1 or 80% in English 30-2.; advanced American Sign Language skills (ASL); and an understanding of the Deaf community and the field of signed language interpreting. The best way to get these skills and knowledge is through our American Sign Language and Deaf Studies certificate, or an equivalent program. |
| Test Scores: | - Test of English as a Foreign Language (Internet Based) [min. 86] or Canadian Academic English Language Assessment [min. 60] or International English Language Testing System (academic or immigration) [min. 6.0] or Michigan English Language Assessment Battery [min. 80]
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| Application Notes : | Lakeland College classes are taught in English, so you'll need adequate written and oral English skills to be admitted to one of our programs regardless of your citizenship status or country of origin. If English is your second language, you must show English proficiency through one of the following: 1. Meeting program admission requirements, 2. Admission by special status, or 3. An acceptable score on one of: TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) - minimum of 86 on the iBT exam and a minimum score of 21 in each of the four tested areas. If your program requires spoken language proficiency you will need a minimum of 26 points in the speaking component; IELTS (International English Language Testing System) - minimum score of 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 on each band score; CAEL (Canadian Assessment of English Language) - minimum score of 60 overall with at least 60 on each band score; MELAB (Michigan English Assessment Battery) - minimum score of 80 with no component less than 76. Must include the speaking test. |
| Additional Admission Requirements: | A selection process will also be used to determine your eligibility for the program. This may be personal interviews, transition courses and other screening.
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* We make every attempt to provide accurate information on prerequisites, programs, and tuition. However, this information is subject to change without notice and we highly recommend that you contact the school to confirm important information before applying.