WELCOME TO THE INTERPRETATION & TRANSLATION PROGRAM

The Interpretation and Translation Program (ITP) at Simon Fraser University is dedicated to training linguistically and culturally fluent bilinguals who are able to facilitate cross-cultural communication in a variety of professional settings. Over the years, the courses, workshops and programs offered by ITP have benefited many aspiring trainees with its practical and unconventional methodology, which has pioneered interpreter training in North America.The Interpretation and Translation Program currently offers the following programs:

Diploma Program in Interpretation and Translation

• Mandarin Chinese Stream

Certificate Program in Interpretation and Translation

• Mandarin Chinese Stream
• Japanese Stream

Translation Workshops

• Mandarin Chinese Workshop
• Japanese Workshop

Customized programs

Notices

Program Application Status:

Diploma Program in Interpretation and Translation
Application Status: Accepting Applications

Certificate Program in Interpretation and Translation
Application Status: Accepting Applications

Translation Workshops
Application Status: Accepting Applications

Note that we will not be processing any applications until the deadline has passed. Please allow 2-4 weeks for processing.

Employment Opportunities

Are you looking for employment as an instructor in the Interpretation and Translation Program? Please forward resumes (in PDF) electronically to caip@sfu.ca

Please note that while we are not currently hiring, we welcome your applications and will keep them on file for six months.