The number of students in each group will vary, but we like to have at least 10 so that there is enough interaction during class. We try not to have groups larger than 20.

No.  This is an introductory course and like any language it take years for full fluency and acquisition. You will however learn at least 400 signs and be able to have a basic conversation in sign language with a Deaf person.

No. We assume you don't know any sign language but if you do know some basic signs it will help. If you want to get a head start, you can take a look at the alphabet shown below. That is the foundation of our Level 1 course.

Just like any other language group, sign language varies from region to region, country to country, and even has local dialects. Within the Caribbean, you will find similarities between countries but there are differences based on cultural and visual context , so you have Jamaican Sign Language, Trinidadian Sign Language etc. American Sign Language (ASL) and British Sign Language (BSL) also have their own sign languages.

JSL and ASL share the same alphabet which is most handy.  JSL shares a lot of other similarities with ASL (the explanation  for this is covered in the course).

However, there are many differences, so you have to be careful with using YouTube as you may get attached to incorrect signs. We also recommend that you practice based on actual instruction from a Deaf person who has been trained or has experience in teaching JSL.

Because there are similarities, especially within a region, once you learn JSL, you will be able to communicate with users of other sign languages. You will understand some of what they say and they will understand some of what you say. How much mutual understanding depends on how close the two languages are.

We recommend consistent short practice sessions every day. With class once a week, those people who practice some JSL every day, progress much faster. It doesn't need to be several hours, even a few minutes (5-15) daily can add up.

The course is 10 weeks. Once a week for 2 hours for each session.

Once you are not absent for the test days, if you are unable to attend some sessions, indicate those dates to your instructors as soon as possible so that the necessary arrangements can be made.

Once you have paid the deposit which is half of the cost for the course, you have 4-5 weeks to pay the outstanding balance.

Yes. You will get a certificate of completion. In addition to a certificate, you also will receive a workbook and DVD to accelerate your learning experience.