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Certificate Programs in Interpreting
 
The Certificate Programs in Interpreting prepare bilingual individuals to work as language interpreters in the community, in health care settings and in the court system. The training is language-specific. Bilingual instructor/interpreters instruct in each of the various language combinations selected. The language combinations are determined by the suitability of applicants and the needs of the community, courts and health care systems.
 
A very high level of language skills is required of professional interpreters. As well, interpreters need to communicate effectively and act according to interpreting conventions. For these reasons, applicants to the Certificate Programs in Interpreting are required to write an entrance exam.


Entrance Exam
 
The entrance exam consists of two parts: an examination of written composition in English and a translation of an English passage into your language of specialty, and an oral examination to ascertain oral command of English and a language of specialty, as well as the candidate’s aptitude for interpreting. The Entrance Exam is part of the pre-course "Introduction to Interpreting/Translation" (INTR 1192), which is offered three times a year (January, April, August). The entrance exam may be taken only once in any given calendar year.


Not sure if interpreting is for you?
Not sure if you could manage the entrance exam?
 

Check your English language level and aptitude for interpreting in a self-assessment test.

This department offers some programs by distance education. Check your readiness for distance education in a self-assessment test.
 


Applicants successful in the examination will be considered for admission to the following programs. Please note: there is limited enrolment in each language group.

For further information, contact the Interpreting Program Assistant.


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