Certification to Title Conferment

CSLI (Certified Sign Language Interpreter) and CDI (Certified Deaf Interpreter) are professional titles conferred by DeafEd Philippines upon individuals who demonstrate functional proficiency and ethical competence in Filipino Sign Language (FSL) through the required competency evaluations.

Certification is awarded after successful completion of a two-part competency evaluation:

  • Written Assessment

  • Performance Evaluation

DeafEd’s evaluation follows a competency-based model, comparable in structure and purpose to ASL proficiency evaluations used in the United States, assessing:

  • Receptive and expressive signing skills

  • Functional use of sign language in real-life settings

  • Cultural awareness, ethics, and professional judgment

This ensures certification reflects real interpreting readiness, not just course completion.

Certification Levels

Eligible candidates receive:

  • Certificate of Training

    Issued upon successful completion of DeafEd Philippines’ FSL courses, structured into four progressive levels:

    • Level 1 – Comprehensive Basic

    • Level 2 – Conversational Level

    • Level 3 – Advanced Sign Level

    • Level 4 – Interpreting Level

     

  • Certificate of Competency, classified into three tiers:

    • Tier 1 – Basic

    • Tier 2 – Apprentice

    • Tier 3 – Expert

All CSLI and CDI certifications require annual renewal to maintain sign language competency and recognize service rendered.

DeafEd certifications are not U.S. licensure, but align with international best practices in sign language proficiency assessment.

CSLI/CDI 2026

This page lists the CSLI and CDI professionals whose titles were conferred in 2025 and valid till 2026 by DeafEd Philippines, recognizing individuals who have successfully met the required training, competency evaluation, and ethical standards in Filipino Sign Language (FSL).

Submit your Application

Apply for DeafEd Philippines’ Filipino Sign Language (FSL) Training, Competency Evaluation, or CSLI/CDI Title Conferment.

Complete the application form and upload the required documents. Our team will review your submission and contact you regarding the next steps, schedule, and eligibility.

Registry of Certified Individuals 

This registry lists individuals who have successfully completed Filipino Sign Language (FSL) Levels 1–4 under DeafEd Philippines and have been issued a Certificate of Training.

Inclusion in this registry confirms completion of FSL training only and does not indicate competency evaluation, professional certification, or CSLI/CDI title conferment, which require separate assessments.

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