About
International School of Linguists Ltd
The International School of Linguists is an accredited Training Centre with over a decade of experience in delivering remote interpreting and translation qualifications to linguists in the UK and abroad.
All of our courses are Ofqual registered and accepted by key public service organisations, including the NHS, Social Services, Ministry of Justice, Police and Home Office.
Our training is delivered remotely and is available 24/7 through the use of our personal learning portal. Exams take place online, which means that learners can study and sit the exams from the comfort of their own home.
Once qualified, linguists can register to become self-employed interpreters and translators with agencies based in the UK and abroad. Interpreting work is available face to face and remotely, which makes interpreting a fantastic and flexible choice of career.
Types of Courses Offered
We offer a range of qualifications for interpreters. Those who are just starting out are recommended to take the Level 3 certificate. The Level 3 enables interpreters to register with agencies and work as a paid interpreters in the community setting (NHS, mental health, social services, local government) and it is the minimum requirement for the vast majority of clients. We have two options for the Level 3 preparation: self-study and tutor-led.
Beyond that, linguists can choose to take a Level 6 qualification, which is a longer and more thorough version of the Level 3. The Level 6 enables linguists to work for the police, courts and Home Office.
The Level 6 would not be recommended for complete beginners to the interpreting industry (unless learners opt for the coursework-based Level 6 DCI, which takes 9-12 months to complete). Alternatively, learners with more experience can choose to take the Level 6 DPSI exam with a self-study preparation course.
Finally, for those who want to focus on written translations only, we offer the Level 7 Diploma in Translation.
Feel free to contact us to find out more about our qualifications.
Quick stats
UK's leading provider of interpreting and translation training, qualifications, and CPD courses
50+ world languages covered
Exams are run monthly for all levels
Courses
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| Translation | Length | Price | Location | Reviews | |
| Level 3 Certificate in Community Interpreting (Exam Only) | 3 months | From 498 GBP | Online | ||
| Level 3 Certificate in Community Interpreting (with Tutor Support) | 3 months | From 774 GBP | Online |
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| Level 6 Diploma in Community Interpreting (DCI) | 12 months | From 1,434 GBP | Online |
5.0
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| Level 6 DPSI Full Exam plus Online Self-Study Preparation Course | 6 months | From 849 GBP | Online |
5.0
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| Level 7 Diploma in Translation Exam plus Preparation Course with Language Tutor | 9 months | From 1,080 GBP | Online |
5.0
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Why choose International School of Linguists Ltd
- All of our learning is done remotely with a combination of e-learning, online tutorials, and remote assessments
- Our qualifications are accepted by all interpreting and translation agencies in the UK, meaning qualified learners can work in all settings (medical, social services, education, councils, police, courts, prisons...)
- Our learners enjoy the courses so much that they regularly come back to us to progress to the next level qualification
- Monthly exams mean you can qualify as quickly as within 2 months from enrolment
- Our Level 6 and Level 7 Diplomas are accepted for membership by NRPSI, NRPST, CIOL and ITI
Awards & Accreditations
Ofqual (The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation)
Accredited
Corporate Member of ITI (Institute of Translation and Interpreting)
Accredited
Approved by PAIT (Police Approved Interpreters and Translators)
Accredited
Best Online Distance Learning Programme (Silver)
Learning Technologies Awards (2017)
Reviews
Average rating 5
‘I have recently completed Community Interpreting Level 3. I wanted to thank you ISL team for absolutely fantastic and extremely informative course, your help and support.
My tu...
My special thanks to all of you at ISL for helping me to carry on with the course and finish this course. This is worth every penny I spent. I couldn’t have done it any other wa...
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you all for the relentless efforts with me, you are always there when I needed help because I have learnt a lot . Of course I expe...