On the basis of her experience at the Institut Libre Marie Haps, the author discusses a number of aspects regarding interpreter training and evaluation in interpreter training (what makes a good interpreter?) and the role of courses (pedagogical framework, external influences, absence of an audience, work and evaluation limitations in language lab, evaluation) and internships (why, what, when, how?, preparing and evaluating internships) in interpreter training programmes [Source: A. Matthyssen].