George Brown College - St. James
George Brown College - St. James

200 King Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

College Certificate - American Sign Language and Deaf Studies (C114)

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate

Program Summary

Program Description

The American Sign Language and Deaf Studies program is open to both Deaf and non-deaf students and provides intensive training in American Sign Language (ASL) and English. For those who are thinking about entering the Honours Bachelor of Interpretation (ASL – English) program, or want to combine ASL with another career, this program is highly recommended. This program is unique in Ontario.

Students will have the opportunity to:

  • learn, understand and participate in basic conversations in ASL
  • develop stronger skills in spoken and written English
  • develop a basic understanding of the role of the ASL-English Interpreter

Academic Background

Minimum Level of Education Completed

Grade 12 / High School

Minimum GPA

50%

Minimum Language Test Scores

Reading

5.5

Writing

5.5

Listening

5.5

Speaking

5.5

Reading

50

Writing

50

Listening

50

Speaking

50

Production

90

Program Intakes

Open date

September 24, 2025

Submission deadline

July 1, 2026

Open date

September 24, 2026

Submission deadline

July 1, 2027

Cost and Duration

1-Year Post-Secondary Certificate

Program Level

1 year college certificate

Program Length

$20635 CAD

Cost of Living

$110 CAD

Application fee

$16274 CAD / First Year

Gross Tuition

Other Fees

Mandatory Health Insurance Fee: $787 per year
Administration Fee: $553 per year
Materials Fee: $380 (one-time)
Student Activity Fee: $249 per year
Student Levy Fee: $25 (one-time)