British Sign Language Interpreting

To arrange a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter call us on 01908 572600, email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or use our contact page and we’ll gladly help.

The use of professional interpreters is essential to allow the effective exchange of information between people who use only spoken words and BSL users.

When BSL interpreters are not available it leads to an exclusion of a section of society and can cause serious problems.

K International supplies its BSL interpreters for meetings, conferences, health visits and even on screen as BSL video. BSL Interpreters can be supplied to locations all over the UK.

All of our linguists are CACDP (The Council for the Advancement of Communication with Deaf People) approved and registered. We also offer CRB and CTC cleared interpreters on request.

British Sign Language Interpreting Experience

The following provide brief examples of our experience of working on British Sign Language projects.

Scottish Prison Service. As part of a multilingual DVD project K International provided the Scottish Prison Service with a British Sign Language option on their induction material. This was filmed at K International’s media studio in front of a blue screen and later overlaid on top of the original DVD footage. This is played to all inmates on their first day in a Scottish jail. 

Transport for London and Greater London Authority. BSL Interpreters are supplied to each of these public bodies to assist them when they hold public events. We also supply speech-to-text reporting at the same events. This has received very good feedback within the deaf and hard-of-hearing focus groups we have held afterwards. 

Communities and Local Government. BSL Interpreters are used in a face-to-face situation to help with staff training and development issues. 

HM Prison Service. We supply Category A prisons with BSL Interpreting to help with prison induction and communication. All of the BSL Interpreters supplied on these assignments are CTC cleared.

Other Sign Languages

It is a common misconception that Sign Language is the same all over the world. This is not the case and the language has even developed different regional differences (accents). For example, the days of the week are signed differently in Manchester and London and Scottish Sign Language varies from its counterpart signed south of the border.

As well as this each country has its own version of Sign Language, for instance, American, Australian and New Zealand signers all use different techniques. This holds true all for people all over the world.

At international events we use International Sign Language. This is a language that is does not have the complexities of regional sign languages and can be used to convey the basic meaning of most actions. This particular form of sign language is also referred to as International Sign Pidgin or International Gesture.

K International can supply Sign Language Interpreters who can sign different languages. Just let us know at the time of ordering if the event will be attended internationally.

Any Questions?

K International’s team is here to assist you with any questions you have about Sign Language. Call us on 01908 572600 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

We look forward to working with you soon.