Formed over 30 years ago in East London, The Language Shop (tls) was originally a department of the London Borough of Newham Council. Now an ethically-driven employee mutual still 49% owned by the Council, we have grown to become an international organisation delivering high quality, affordable language services including interpreting, translation, examinations & assessments, quality assurance and qualifications & training to the public sector and charities.
Some of the organisations we work with >
Interpreting, translation, examination and assessment services 24/7
Examinations
A digital examination service for candidates to sit their exams, through recorded or online assessment
Language services
Face-to-face, video and telephone interpreting and translation services; scheduled and on-demand
Quality Assurance
Skills assessment and quality assurance for your own interpreters
TLS Learn
Information, support, industry-leading qualifications and training for public service interpreters.
Solutions
Bespoke technology systems and solutions for language and examination services
Our accreditations and awards >
Interpreting Opportunities
The Language Shop is looking for qualified interpreters, click below for more information.
"The Language Shop (tls) provides vital interpreting and translation services for families where English is not their first language, to ensure they have access to information and resources. They deliver a cost effective, high quality and professional service." 
Get in touch with tls today to find out how we can help your organisation.
Interpreting
Translation
Examinations
Quality assurance
Qualifications & training
Formed over 30 years ago in East London, The Language Shop (tls) was originally a department of the London Borough of Newham Council. Now an ethically-driven employee mutual still 49% owned by the Council, we have grown to become an international organisation delivering high quality, affordable language services including interpreting, translation, examinations & assessments, quality assurance and qualifications & training to the public sector and charities.
Some of the organisations we work with >
Interpreting, translation, examination and assessment services 24/7
Examinations
A digital examination service for candidates to sit their exams, through recorded or online assessment
Language services
Face-to-face, video and telephone interpreting and translation services; scheduled and on-demand
Quality Assurance
Skills assessment and quality assurance for your own interpreters
TLS Learn
Information, support, industry-leading qualifications and training for public service interpreters.
Solutions
Bespoke technology systems and solutions for language and examination services
Our accreditations and awards >
“The Language Shop (tls) provides vital interpreting and translation services for families where English is not their first language, to ensure they have access to information and resources. They deliver a cost effective, high quality and professional service.”
Get in touch with tls today to find out how we can help your organisation.
Interpreting
Translation
Examinations
Quality assurance