Interested in learning a deaf language and exploring a new culture? Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) is our native sign language recognised and accepted by the Deaf community in Singapore. SgSL comprises a combination of Shanghainese Sign Language (SSL), American Sign Language (ASL), Signing Exact English (SEE) and locally developed signs.
A “no-voice” teaching method is used to reinforce the learning experience. Participants learn through classroom instruction and role-play, as well as storytelling and handouts.
The SgSL course comprises of three levels:
Courses and Programmes We Offer
We offer a range of sign language courses and customised Deaf awareness workshops/programmes. We also cater to the needs of frontline professionals such as medical staff, police, emergency and social workers.
Singapore Sign Language (SgSL) Course
Classes and workshops are conducted in the weekday evenings and held at SADeaf premises, and open to everyone above 16 years old only.
| Course Title | Duration | Course Fee | Pre-requsite |
|---|---|---|---|
| DCCL and Level One (Physical) | 26 hours (once a week) 13 lessons X 2 hours | Internal - $250 (member) & $280 (non-member) External - $270 (member) & $300 (non-member) | Beginners with no previous knowledge of the Deaf Community, Culture and sign language. |
| DCCL and Level One (Online) | 26 hours (twice a week) 13 lessons X 2 hours | $280 (member) & $310 (non-member) | Beginners with no previous knowledge of the Deaf Community, Culture and sign language. |
| Level Two (Physical) | 24 hours (once a week) 12 lessons X 2 hours | Internal - $300 (member) & $330 (non-member) External - $320 (member) & $350 (non-member) | Those who have completed and obtained certificate of attendance in Level One. |
| Level Two (Online) | 24 hours (twice a week) 12 lessons X 2 hours | $330 (member) & $360 (non-member) | Those who have completed and obtained certificate of attendance in Level One. |
| Level Three (Physical) | 24 hours (once a week) 12 lessons X 2 hours | Internal - $350 (member) & $380 (non-member) External - $370 (member) & $400 (non-member) | Those who have completed and passed SgSL Level Two. |
| Level Three (Online) | 24 hours (twice a week) 12 lessons X 2 hours | $380 (member) & $410 (non-member) | Those who have completed and passed SgSL Level Two. |
| Level Four (Physical) | 24 hours (once a week) 12 lessons X 2 hours | Internal - $400 (member) & $430 (non-member) External - $420 (member) & $450 (non-member) | Those who have completed and passed SgSL Level Three. |
| Level Four (Online) | 24 hours (twice a week) 12 lessons X 2 hours | $430 (member) & $460 (non-member) | Those who have completed and passed SgSL Level Three. |
Course fee update: To ensure the continued sustainability of our SgSL courses, we’ve updated our fees. This change comes in response to rising costs that affect how we run and support our programmes.
We want to assure you that this decision was made with care. Our commitment to keep sign language learning as welcoming and inclusive as possible remains unchanged, and we look forward to welcoming you, whether it’s your first class or a return to the community.
If you wish to have SgSL courses to be conducted at your school or company premises, please contact us for queries.
Thank you!
SgSL Workshop (Half/Full Day)
This workshop will introduce participants to strategies and techniques for dealing with individuals with hearing loss. Participants will learn the SgSL alphabet, basic sign language for daily communication, and communication strategies. Participants will also learn about deaf culture in order to have a better understanding on how to integrate with individuals with hearing loss.
Key Outcomes
This workshop gives participants an opportunity to :
The content of this workshop will include
This workshop will be conducted by a Deaf individual with experience in conducting workshops related to deafness and teaching of SgSL.
There is no formal assessment and each participant will receive a certificate upon completion of the workshop.
Work and Professional Programme
The Professional & Workplace course is specifically designed to fit your communication requirements. We will tailor a curriculum to suit your special professional needs using common vernacular and vocabulary. This will help your employees better understand the communication needs of the Deaf community, or be better prepared to work with Deaf colleagues or clients.
The eight-week course programme aims to provide employers with the appropriate and relevant information about people who are Deaf or Hard-of-hearing and provides an introduction to learning the sign language used by the Deaf community in Singapore.
The content of each session will vary according to the audience and context. Generally, we provide information on the following topics:
Number of participants
Minimum of 10 and maximum of 15 per class
Duration
Eight weeks, two hours per week, or it can be tailored to suit your needs.
Key Outcomes
This course gives your employees an opportunity to:
Course Cost
Course costs vary according to the programme which best meets your needs. We can customise the training to fit with your organisational requirements. The classes can be conducted at any time during working hours according to your organisation’s needs, and can be taught at your organisation or at the SADeaf premises. For classes outside SADeaf, travel expenses may be charged.