From the Very Start — A European History of Sign Language Interpreting
In 1988, a young interpreter from Spain travelled to Glasgow, Scotland. She was around twenty years old. Back home, sign language interpreting was…
efsli Roadmap 2026–2029
In 2024, efsli asked its member associations to help shape the next strategic period. What are the priorities that matter most?
Open Position: Training Officer
Are you our new part-time Training Officer? Or do you know someone who would be a great fit? Share it with your network.
Call for interpreters, Zagreb 2026
We are looking for experienced interpreters to work between English and International Sign to deliver their services at the efsli Day on 11 September and during the conference on 12-13 September.
Call for papers, Zagreb 2026
The Scientific Committee encourages submissions for presentations that explore the role of formal education and credentialing in advancing the professionalization of sign language interpreting across Europe.
Who is the DI Working Group?
The Deaf Interpreter (DI) Working Group brings together Deaf Interpreters from across Europe. Our role is to strengthen the visibility and recognition of Deaf Interpreters…
Call for in-house interpreters
At efsli, we are looking to collaborate with in-house interpreters to support our internal meetings and training sessions. The main working languages will be English <> International Sign.
IS Interpreters – Call for proposals
We are looking for experienced interpreters to work between English and International Sign for the efsli Day (12 September) and the efsli Conference (13-14 September).
Trainings with your national SL? Possible!
efsli offers our members and the National Associations of Sign Language Interpreters (NASLIs) the opportunity to deliver our training programs in your own country and national language!
Host candidates for efsli Conferences
efsli is looking for host candidates for upcoming efsli Conferences from 2025 to 2030. If your NASLI is interested in hosting, please complete the short survey below by 15 March 2024.