Language Interpreter Program

Program Overview

This online, self-guided Language Interpreter program prepares bilingual individuals to interpret in legal, healthcare, and social sectors in Ontario. Students develop skills through coursework and must pass the ILSAT Language Competency Test to complete the program. Graduates typically work as self-employed contractors in various settings.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Are you bilingual? Develop the skills to interpret language in a variety of sectors in Ontario. If you are bilingual and have a desire to become a spoken language interpreter, this Language Interpreter program can help you develop the skills to interpret in a variety of legal, health care and social sectors in Ontario for the thousands of immigrants who access these services yearly.

Highlights:

Students and graduates are prepared to take the ILSAT Language Competency Test.

Careers:

Trained language interpreters usually work as self-employed contractors who offer their services in various settings, including:

• Health care
• Social services
• Legal system

Other:

• The program is delivered online and is self-guided.
• Students must successfully complete a Competency Test (CILSAT or ILSAT) administered by a provincial agency.
• The ILSAT is recommended to be taken after the fourth course – INTR1104 and must be completed prior to registration in the sixth course – INTR1107.
• Any associated expenses for the ILSAT are the full responsibility of the student.
• Opportunities to write the ILSAT are available through:
• ITS Hamilton
• Students do not apply to part-time programs.
Instead, part-time programs are self-guided.
• Enrol in and successfully complete each course listed on the Courses tab – on your own time and schedule.
• Fees are paid on a per-course basis.
• Once you have successfully completed all of the required courses you may apply for your Statement of Completion.
• Recipients of Statements of Completion do not participate in Convocation ceremonies.