English as a Second Language
We are a comprehensive, intensive ESL program, from beginning through college preparatory levels. Beginning through Level 3 Pre-College Workshop is offered through the School of Applied Technology; Level 4 College ESL is offered through Developmental Education.
LEVELS 1, 2 AND 3 - SCHOOL OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
Introduction
CASAS Test and Score Placement
A.M. Schedule at South City Campus
A.M. Schedule at Taylorsville Redwood Campus
P.M. Schedule at South City Campus
Tuition and Fees
LEVEL 4 - DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION
Introduction
LOEP Test and Score Placement
Schedule
Tuition and Fees
LEVELS 1, 2 and 3 - SCHOOL OF APPLIED TECHNOLOGY
The School of Applied Technology ESL classes are open-entry, open-exit, competency-based (non-credit). Therefore, we accept new students throughout the semester on a weekly basis.
We offer daytime classes at South City and Taylorsville Redwood Campuses for a total of 20 hours per week Monday through Thursday, and evening classes at South City Campus for a total of 16 hours per week Monday through Thursday.
Students are placed according to their CASAS scores, a test given at the time of application and registration.
The CASAS appraises both reading and listening comprehension. The scores on this test place a student into ESL classes at the School of Applied Technology with the following breakdown:
Level 1 Beginning: 180-200
Level 2 Intermediate: 201-220
Level 3 Advanced: 221-235
Level 3C Advanced Pre-College: 236-250+
AM Program Schedule: (MTWTh) - South City Campus
Level 1
8:00 - 9:20 Reading/Writing/Communication Skills
9:35 - 10:50 Grammar
11:00 - 11:50 Listening and Speaking
12:00-12:50 Language Lab
Level 2
8:00 - 9:20 Reading/Writing/Communication Skills
9:35 - 10:50 Grammar
11:00 - 11:50 Listening and Speaking
12:00 - 12:50 Language Lab
Level 3
8:00 - 9:20 Reading/Writing/Communication Skills
9:35 - 10:50 Grammar
11:00 - 11:50 Language Lab
12:00 - 12:50 Listening and Speaking
Level 3C Pre-College
8:00 - 9:50 Reading/Writing
10:00 - 10:50 Computer Skills
11:00 - 11:50 Listening and Speaking
12:00 - 12:50 Special Studies (M & T only)
ESL Study Hall
1:00 - 2:00 Non-scheduled additional English practice for any enrolled ESL student (N295)
AM Program Schedule: (MTWTh) - Taylorsville Redwood Campus
Level 2
8:00 - 8:50 Listening and Speaking
9:00 - 10:20 Reading/Writing/Communication Skills
10:35 - 11:50 Grammar
12:00 - 12:50 Language Lab
Level 3
8:00 - 8:50 Listening and Speaking
9:00 - 10:20 Reading/Writing/Communication Skills
10:35 - 11:50 Grammar
12:00 - 12:50 Language Lab
PM Program Schedule: (MTWTh) - South City Campus
Level 2
5:00 - 5:50 Language Lab
6:00 - 7:20 Reading/Writing/Communication Skills
7:35 - 8:50 Grammar
Level 3
5:00 - 5:50 Language Lab
6:00 - 7:20 Reading/Writing/Communication Skills
7:35 - 8:50 Grammar
The cost for classes at the School of Applied Technology is $1.75 per hour for residents, and $5.25 per hour for non-residents. One semester (15 weeks) is equivalent to 300 hours, therefore, the cost for a student enrolled full-time for the full length of 15 weeks is $525.00 if a resident, and $1575.00 if a non-resident.
Other costs include a $40 non-refundable application fee (new students) and a $20 lab fee. International students are assessed an additional $40 administrative fee per semester.
LEVEL 4 - DEVELOPMENTAL EDUCATION
Level 4 College ESL is intended to prepare students for college level courses and is given college credit.
Students must have a minimum LOEP score of 72 (LOEP 72-83), or a TOEFL score of 133-172/>450.
The LOEP is a computerized test used to place students into Level 4 or other Developmental Education classes. It consists of three sections (Reading Skills, Sentence Meaning, and Language Use) and the average of those sections is used to give a total score for placement.
Below 72: Skills Center ESL (take the CASAS)
72- 83: Level 4
84 and above: Reading 0900
The required classes are:
ESL 1010 College Listening and Speaking (7 credits) and
ESL 1020 College Reading/Writing (8 credits).
Highly recommended ESL classes of 3 credits each include:
ESL 1030 Conversation
ESL 1040 Grammar
ESL 1050 Vocabulary
ESL 1060 Pronunciation
ESL 1070 TOEFL Prep
ESL 1080 Business English
Please check with the current class schedule for exact times and locations.
Tuition for full-time (12-18 credit hours) enrollment for one semester is $1395.00 for residents and $4365.00 for non-residents.
New students are charged a $40 non-refundable application fee. International students are assessed an additional $40 administrative fee per semester.
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS are welcome in our ESL Program. Please contact International Student Services for specific requirements.