About the course

As an interpreter, you are the crucial link between two very different worlds. You take a message from English, in a hearing-world context and place it in American Sign Language (ASL) in a Deaf-cultural context, without changing or influencing its meaning. And you do the same in reverse. Both worlds depend on you in order to understand each other. As an interpreter, you require excellent social and interpersonal skills, as well as emotional stamina and agility. In your first year, you focus on Deaf culture, advanced-level American Sign Language (ASL), pre-interpretation skills and the theory of interpretation. In your second year, you focus on the practice of interpretation. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Fall (September), 2024	Dartmouth
Fall (September), 2025	Dartmouth

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Nova Scotia Community College

Successful completion of the Deaf Studies Certificate or equivalent.

　　Interview – As a final stage of your application process, you are interviewed, in person, so we can assess your ASL and English skills, as well as your knowledge of Deaf culture. If you do not respond to your invitation or if you miss a scheduled interview, your application will be cancelled.

　　IELTS: minimum score of 6.0 on each test (Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking).

　　TOEFL IBT:80, TOEFL PBT: 550

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　Practice and prepare

　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Nova Scotia Community College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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