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IDS offers a range of course programmes for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HoH) adults across Ireland. These including Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) accredited and non-accredited course, as well as community and interested-based courses. We also provide Irish Sign Language (ISL) courses for both Deaf/HoH learners and hearing learners, including families members and work colleagues who wish to ISL.

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We offer course programmes for Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HOH) Adults who are over 16 years of age. All our courses for Deaf and HOH are taught through Irish Sign Language by subject matter experts and qualified Deaf ISL teachers.

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Book ISL Courses

If you want to learn or improve your Irish Sign language, you’ve come to the right place! We provide fun and easy ways to learn ISL. We offer ISL QQI level 3, 4 and 5 for hearing adults over 16 years of age. Our courses are open to anyone, including families, professionals, people working in both private and public sectors.

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Did You Know?

80–90%

of Deaf children are born to hearing parents

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Source: Health Service Executive / World Health Organisation

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