Delivered in collaboration with GHITA and Gibraltar College, the Government have highlighted opportunities for individuals in Gibraltar to access British Sign Language.

A statement from the Government follows below:

The Ministry and Department of Education are pleased to highlight continued opportunities for individuals in Gibraltar to access British Sign Language (BSL) learning, delivered in collaboration with the Gibraltar Hearing Issues & Tinnitus Association (GHITA) and Gibraltar College. The College has been providing a Level 1 qualification in BSL by Signcode.uk. 

Both the Department of Education and Gibraltar College remain committed to supporting future BSL cohorts and encouraging participation in this valuable area of study. 

British Sign Language plays a vital role in supporting communication with members of the community with hearing impairment and raising awareness of hearing-related challenges. The continued promotion of such courses reflects a wider commitment to equality of access and community cohesion. 

The Principal of Gibraltar College, Daniel Benrimoj, said: "At Gibraltar College, we are committed to supporting inclusive learning opportunities that benefit our whole community. We look forward to continuing to work with specialist providers to expand access to courses such as British Sign Language and raise awareness across all sectors." 

The Minister for Education, the Hon John Cortes, said: “The Gibraltar College continues to expand its offer and increase its role as a community institution, on this occasion supporting the Government’s Equality agenda. I hope that many will take up the opportunity and enrol in this valuable course”.