Learn ASL from a Deaf Perspective
Accelerate your learning by immersing yourself in Deaf culture.
ASL Classes Starting mid-September!
Limited Seats for In-Person + Virtual.
In our 10-class beginner program, you will…
Converse in ASL with confidence.
Join a community with other students to practice with.
Experience Deaf culture through no-voice classes.
Complete the classes over five weeks online or in person — or in one intensive week, including Deaf camp.
Come see what makes us special.
What our alumni are saying.
We’ve helped 10,000+ students learn ASL since 1962.
I feel happy and proud that I can communicate with my brother.
Linda P.
In one week at ASL Camp, I learned what felt like two years of classes.
Jim R.
I’m surprised how much I learn every class. I’m surprised how easy it is to communicate with my daughter’s Deaf teacher because of this class.
Caroline B.
If any of these ring a bell, you’re in the right place.
- Forgetting signs no matter how often you practice?
- Having no one to sign with regularly?
- Feeling overwhelmed by everything you need to learn?
- Struggling to grasp ASL grammar rules?
- Getting frustrated with fingerspelling?
- Feeling like you’re not making progress fast enough?
- Not knowing how to use facial expressions and non-manual signals?
- Getting lost during conversations or videos?
- Feeling self-conscious about signing in front of others?
- Not fully understanding Deaf culture?
Create lasting positive experiences that keep you coming back for more.
Student success is every teacher’s top priority.
Being able to interact with classmates and have a full ‘3D’ experience with the teacher is hugely helpful.
Mary J.
Rumball has the best teachers, and just try to remember that there are others in the same position as you in the learning process.
Tony D.
Our teacher is very good, the whole class loves her very much. She teaches until we understand.
Carolyn S.
Meet Aymara, one of your teachers.
We meet you where you are — and help you grow from there.
ASL Online & In-Person Classes for Fall Semester 2025
The aim of the Sign Language Services program is to reduce the barriers of communication experienced by Deaf individuals by promoting the use of American Sign Language within the hearing community.
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A variety of classes and camps are offered throughout the year for adults, youth and infants.
All our instructors are certified and qualified to teach the Signing Naturally curriculum.
Please see the list and schedules below.
This course is the first level of our curriculum. No previous knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) is required.
Sunday (Online)
9:30 am to 12:30 pm, September 21st to November 30th
Monday (In-Person Toronto)
6:30 to 9:30 pm, September 15th to November 24th
Tuesday (In-Person Toronto)
6:30 to 9:30 pm, September 23rd to November 25th
Wednesday (Online)
3:00 to 6:00 pm, September 24th to November 27th
Thursday (Online)
6:30 to 9:30 pm, September 25th to November 27th
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Prerequisite: ASL 1A program approval based on a placement test
Wednesday (Online)
6:30 to 9:30 pm, September 24th to November 26th
Thursday (In-Person Toronto)
6:30 to 9:30 pm, September 25th to November 27th
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Prerequisite: ASL 1B program approval based on a placement test
Monday (In-Person Toronto)
6:30 to 9:30 pm, September 15th to November 24th
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Prerequisite: ASL 1D program approval based on a placement test
Tuesday (Online)
6:30 to 9:30 pm, September 23rd to November 25th
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ASL Idioms help to create new concepts with words.
(Only for advanced level signers) (Not Available for Level One)
Wednesday (Online)
6:30 to 8:30 pm, September 24th to November 12th
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Classifiers are handshapes that are used in ASL to show movement, size,shape, location and and provide descriptions of people, animals and objects. It helps the signer to create a more visual picture.
(Only for advanced level signers) (Not Available for Level One)
Thursday (Online)
6:30 to 8:30 pm, September 25th to November 13th
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Note: No classes on Sunday, October 12 and Monday, October 13, due to Thanksgiving Holiday
Early Bird Fee (ASL 1A to ASL 1C) – $155 CAD/$115 USD (on / before Friday, September 5th, 2025)
Regular Fee (ASL 1A to ASL 1C) – $165 CAD/$120 USD (After Friday, September 5th, 2025)
Early Bird Fee (ASL 2A) – $165 CAD/$120 USD (on / before Friday, September 5th, 2025)
Regular Fee (ASL 2A) – $175 CAD/$130 USD (After Friday, September 5th, 2025)
Registration fee for ASL Specialty Course – $150 CAD/$110 USD
Material Fee (Student Workbook/DVD for ASL 1C & ASL 1D) – $130 CAD/$95 USD
How to Pay:
Register online by completing the registration form and paying online (using PayPal). When you click “submit” on your registration form, you will be redirected to PayPal. You can then either log in with your PayPal account or choose to pay without an account. Please complete your credit card / debit card information. You will automatically receive a confirmation once payment has been made.
**Class times and dates are subject to change.**
Students registering for any level that has a prerequisite who have not completed the previous level of ASL at BRCCED must take an online placement test to determine their level. Please e-mail Sign Language Services to arrange your placement test with the coordinator. Charge of $20 payable for assessment.
REMEMBER TO REGISTER EARLY TO ENSURE A SPACE IN YOUR FIRST CHOICE CLASS.
PLEASE NOTE*
CONFIRMATION OF COURSE SELECTION / REGISTRATION WILL NOT BE SENT, THEREFORE UNLESS OTHERWISE INFORMED YOU SHOULD PROCEED TO YOUR FIRST CHOICE CLASS
FOR MORE INFORMATON, PLEASE CONTACT LISA IN SIGN LANGUAGE SERVICES:
General Inquiries E-mail: lfaria@bobrumball.org
TEL: (416) 449—9651, EXT 137
2395 Bayview Ave, North York, Ontario M2L 1A2
Frequently Asked Questions
We offer American Sign Language beginner, novice, and advanced courses online and in-person to ages 14 and up. Occasionally we offer children courses.
We also offer ASL Camp and Weekend Retreats at our site in Parry Sound, ON (3 hours north of Toronto). All levels welcomed.
For in-person and virtual classes, beginners start at Level 1A. If you have some experience already and unsure what level to take, sign up for a $20 test to place you in a level.
Novice and advanced signers will take Level 3A. If you have some experience already and unsure what level to take, sign up for a $20 test to place you in a level.
Early Bird Fee (ASL 1A to ASL 1C) – $155 CAD/$115 USD (on / before Friday, September 5th, 2025)
Regular Fee (ASL 1A to ASL 1C) – $165 CAD/$120 USD (After Friday, September 5th, 2025)
Early Bird Fee (ASL 2A) – $165 CAD/$120 USD (on / before Friday, September 5th, 2025)
Regular Fee (ASL 2A) – $175 CAD/$130 USD (After Friday, September 5th, 2025)
Registration fee for ASL Specialty Course – $150 CAD/$110 USD
Material Fee (Student Workbook/DVD for ASL 1C & ASL 1D) – $130 CAD/$95 USD
How to Pay:
Register online by completing the registration form and paying online (using PayPal). When you click “submit” on your registration form, you will be redirected to PayPal. You can then either log in with your PayPal account or choose to pay without an account. Please complete your credit card / debit card information. You will automatically receive a confirmation once payment has been made.
We offer virtual classes online and in-person classes at our centre in Toronto.
ASL Summer Camp and Weekend Retreats are held in Parry Sound, about 3 hours north of Toronto.
Materials are non-refundable. Students who have pre-paid for their material will be able to pick up their material before the first class.
A written or an email request to withdraw must be received by Sign Language Services, before the second class, for a partial refund of course fees. Requests received afterthe second class will not be accepted. Letters can be faxed to Sign Language Services. Fees will be refunded, less an administration fee of $20.00 per student. Workbooks and DVDs are non-refundable. All refunded fees will be reimbursed with a cheque. Please allow 3 to 6 weeks for processing and delivery of refund.