Singapore Sign Language Level 3
Programme Description
In our Singapore Sign Language Level 3 course, students will delve deeper into the various features of SgSL that they have learnt in Level 1 and 2, while further strengthening their foundation in SgSL grammar and syntax.
This also includes learning more advanced expressive skills in SgSL by further exploring the use of unique features in signed languages, such as the grammatical use of signing space and mouth movements. Students will also further explore topics relevant to the Deaf community and participate in discussions on these topics.
Prerequisites
Currently, SgSL Level 3 is open only to those who have completed and passed Equal Dreams’ SgSL Level 2.
Learning Outcomes
- Participants are able to apply the use of signing space as a grammatical feature.
- Participants are able to add meaning to their signed production using mouth morphemes.
- Participants are able to modify the movement parameter of signs to indicate distributional and temporal aspects.
- Participants are able to produce stories in SgSL independently.
- Participants are able to discuss topics relevant to the Deaf community in SgSL.
The design and development of Equal Dreams’ SgSL curriculum are led by our SgSL specialist, Andrew Tay, and curriculum co-developer, Yew Hau En, in consultation and collaboration with Deaf leaders and hearing interpreters.
Learning Platform
Google Classroom will be the central hub for your learning journey where you will be able to access course materials, assignments, discussions, and additional resources.
Participants will be registered onto our exclusive learning platform, SgSLcore. This platform contains additional resources to enrich your learning experience.
A Telegram group chat will be used for ease of communication between participants, instructors, and administrators. Announcements and other ad-hoc communications will be communicated through this channel.
Course Requirements
- Prepare for class by reading session notes
- Weekly recorded homework in SgSL (participants will be working in pairs outside of contact time), where students will get individualised feedback from their instructors
- Self-Reflection about learning SgSL and Deaf community culture
- 80% attendance is required to take the final SgSL competency assessment. Certificates are awarded upon passing.
Class Size
Each class is limited to 8 to 12 students.
Note: If the minimum number of 8 students is not reached, you will be contacted before the start of the programme.
Accessibility
Please let us know if you have any access requirements in the registration form, and we will do our best to work with you to provide them.
Pricing
Introduction to the sliding scale pricing model
- Our goal: do our best to ensure finances are not a barrier to anyone interested to sign up.
- There are 3 tiers: Reduced, General and Supporter.
- We invite those with more financial privilege to pay a higher rate (e.g. General or Supporter Rate), and contribute to addressing inequalities; to give more from a place of solidarity, not charity.
- We trust your judgement to select the tier that best fits your financial situation, no questions asked. The descriptors of each tier may not fully reflect your situation — please choose one that feels most relatable.
- Our rates also honour the time, intention and care that went into designing this programme. By signing up for this programme, you are also contributing to sustaining our small staff team in our ongoing work to deepen disability inclusion and accessibility.
- Existing discount codes or vouchers do not apply to this programme.
Supporter Rate – $400
1. You have sufficient income to pay for a programme like this, and you can afford to subsidise the cost for those who have financial difficulties.
2. An organisation is paying for you. You have a large amount of funding from your company to use for training programmes. That fund is more than enough to cover the supporter rate.
3. You have a large amount of savings or access to generational wealth (e.g. inheritance, assets). This is more than enough for you, with extra to spare.
General Rate – $360
1. You have enough income to pay for a programme like this, at the general rate.
2. You have a financial safety net. For example, you have some savings, inheritance, or wealthy friends and family you can depend on if you’re in financial trouble.
Reduced Rate – $320
1. This rate allows you to participate in the programme.
2. You have limited income to take part in learning opportunities like this.
3. Your income supports yourself, and others.
We would like to thank and acknowledge IDHA, AORTA and Singapore Improv Festival for inspiring this programme’s approach to pricing.
Notes
- SkillsFuture credits are not applicable for all our programmes.
- Your seat will only be confirmed upon payment, on a first come first served basis.
- There’s no refund of programme fees once paid, unless the programme is cancelled.
Registration
Registration is closed for the January 2026 run.
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