English As A Second Language (TESL and ESL)
The ESL Program at Salt Lake Technical College offers six levels of ESL instruction leading to SLTC certificate programs or SLCC degree programs. A placement test is given to determine the level at which a student should begin. Placement tests are arranged at the time students seek to register for the program. ESL classes include intensive academic English practice in reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation.
The mission of the English as a Second Language (ESL) courses at Salt Lake Community College is to improve students' English language skills which will help them successfully develop personally, professionally and academically at Salt Lake Community College.
Basic Skills Courses: Hours vary depending on student needs.
International Students
International students (students on a nonimmigrant visa) must complete the International Student Application for admission through the International Student Services before being able to enroll.
International Student Services
Taylorsville Redwood Campus
Student Center (STC) Room 234
801-957-4528
international.affairs@slcc.edu
SLCC F-1 international students will automatically be enrolled in the Ascension Health Insurance Plan when they register for classes. Please contact the office for international students for further details.
ESL LEVELS
Tuition and Fees
(subject to change without notice)
- Tuition: Based on $90 per technical credit hour
- Student Fees: $8 per technical credit hour
- Lab Fees: $0.00 for each language lab
- Books: $61.75 - $202.25 per level - ask instructor prior to purchasing books
- International Student Tuition and Fees is $784 (not including books and International Application fee) for a total of 8 credit hours per semester
For further details please see the Course Availability and Cost Estimate
Available Class Schedules
Taylorsville Redwood Campus
4600 South Redwood Rd, Salt Lake City, Utah 84130
Mon - Thu 1:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m.
Mon - Thu 1:00 p.m. - 8:20 p.m
South City Campus
1575 South State Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84115
Mon - Thu 1:00 p.m. – 2:20 p.m.
West Valley Center
3460 South 5600 West, West Valley City, UT 84128
Mon - Thu 1:00 p.m. – 8:50 p.m.
Herriman Annex
14551 South Sentinel Ridge Blvd, Herriman, Utah 84096
Mon - Thu 1:00 p.m. – 12:20 p.m.
Mon - Thu 1:00 p.m. – 3:50 p.m.
Mon - Thu 1:00 p.m. – 8:50 p.m.
ESL Placement
The ESL Placement is used to determine your knowledge in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. The ESL Placement determines the appropriate courses for your level. The ESL Placement is administered through SLCC Testing Services.
Financial Aid
- ESL courses are not eligible for VA.
- ESL 0510, ESL 0520, ESL 1010, and ESL 1020 may be eligible for Federal financial aid.
- Some ESL and KESL courses qualify for SLCC scholarships.<
Additional Program Notes
Because all classes are now offered individually, there are no required minimum hours of enrollment (EXCEPT for International Visa students who must attend full-time).
Ready to get started?
- For more information about this program, please contact us.
- Start the application process here.
- Still have questions? We're here to help. Give us a call at 801-957-4073.