iDELTA is the Institute for the Development of Languages and Translation in Africa. We offer high-quality, BA-level training to students engaged in language development work across Africa. The anglophone program is taught in English and is based in East Africa.
Students choose from one of five tracks of interactive and practical training that they can apply directly to their work:
- Bible Translation
- Scripture Engagement (including trauma healing and use of media)
- Literacy (including multilingual education and mother-tongue literacy
- Media
- Language Assessment
- Linguistics
Each student follows one of these tracks through three 8-week sessions of courses spread across three years.
What does iDELTA teach?
The iDELTA program was developed to meet the translation and language development training needs in Africa. We seek to provide the competencies needed for those seeking to work in language development or providing access to scripture. This is a bachelor level program, accredited by partner universities. Applicants for iDELTA must have completed secondary education or demonstrate equivalent qualifications and be proficient in English.
More detailed information can be found in this document:
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SIL iDELTA Anglophone 