The ESL Program at Salt Lake Technical College offers five levels of ESL instruction leading to SLTC certificate programs or SLCC degree programs. The Versant English Placement Test is given to determine the level at which a student should begin. Testing is arranged at the time students start to register for the program. Students can take ESL classes in reading/writing, listening/speaking, grammar, pronunciation, and conversation.
The mission of the English as a Second Language (ESL) program at Salt Lake Technical College is to empower students by improving their English language proficiency, equipping them with the essential skills to pursue technical education, enroll in academic programs, and integrate into the workforce.
ESL Placement
Placement Testing:
Mondays - Thursdays: 2pm - 4pm
Fridays: 9am - 3:30pm
The test can be taken on a home computer with a microphone or at the ESL Department. For more information, visit the ESL Placement webpage.
Book Information
Students enrolled in Levels 1 through 4 will automatically receive access to an e-book for Reading/Writing and Listening/Speaking courses. (Note: No textbooks are required for Foundation-level Listening/Speaking, Conversation, and Lab courses.) A tablet or computer is highly recommended for these courses. Purchasing a physical copy of the book is optional but recommended, especially for students without access to a tablet or computer. For Pronunciation and Grammar courses, students are required to purchase a physical textbook. For Foundations Reading/Writing, students will pay a $20 textbook fee, which is automatically included in tuition. The textbook will be distributed during the third week of the semester.
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.
The F-1 visa requires students to attend classes full-time; therefore, students must enroll in all ESL courses offered each semester.
F-1 visa international students will automatically be enrolled in the Ascension Health Insurance Plan upon registration. Please contact the International Student Office for additional details.
International Student Services
Taylorsville Redwood Campus
Student Center (STC) Room 101
Contact Us
South City Campus
1575 South State Street | SCM 1-161, Salt Lake City, UT
ESL Department: 801-957-3341
For Spanish: 801-957-3337 or 801-957-3345
ESL Levels
TESL 1000: Reading/Writing
TESL 1015: Listening/Speaking
TESL 1100: Reading/Writing
TESL 1115: Listening/Speaking
TESL 1145: Grammar
TESL 1165: Pronunciation
TESL 1135: Conversation
TESL 1099: ESL Lab
TESL 1200: Reading/Writing
TESL 1215: Listening/Speaking
TESL 1245: Grammar
TESL 1260: Pronunciation
TESL 1230: Conversation
TESL 1099: ESL Lab
TESL 1300: Reading/Writing
TESL 1315: Listening/Speaking
TESL 1345: Grammar
TESL 1365: Pronunciation
TESL 1335: Conversation
TESL 1099: ESL Lab
TESL 1400: Reading/Writing
TESL 1415: Listening/Speaking
TESL 1445: Grammar
TESL 1465: Pronunciation
TESL 1435: Conversation
TESL 1099: ESL Lab
Tuition & Fees
| Class | Credit Hours | Regular Tuition | Student Fees | Textbook | Total Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listening/Speaking | 3 | $270 | $27 | $41.50 (e-book included) | $338.50 |
| Reading/Writing | 3 | $270 | $27 | $41.50 (e-book included) | $338.50 |
| Grammar | 3 | $270 | $27 | $36.50 (e-book included) $17.50 (physical book, need to buy) |
$333.50 + textbook |
| Pronunciation | 1 | $90 | $9 | Buy on your own (~$45) | $99 + textbook |
| Conversation | 1 | $90 | $9 | No Textbook | $99 |
| ESL Lab | 1 | $90 | $9 | No Textbook | $99 |
- There are no required minimum hours of enrollment, EXCEPT for international (F-1) students who must attend full time, which is 12 credits each semester.
- Cost for International Students: $1,295.50 (tuition & fees) + textbooks + (International Student Services Fees + Insurance)
- For more information about additional costs for students with an F-1 visa, visit the International Student Services Tuition webpage
- Students can purchase your books through SLCC Bookstore or Amazon.
- Textbooks for Pronunciation courses will be used for two levels. (i.e. Levels 1-2 use one book and Levels 3-4 use one book.)
- Students can pay tuition in full or set up a payment plan for ESL classes.
- Payment Plan Options: https://www.slcc.edu/bursar/tpp.aspx
Steps To Enrollment
- Apply to SLCC
- Complete an online Application for Admission.
- Take ESL Placement Test
- After admission, you will receive an email in your Bruinmail from 'Scorekeeper' with information on accessing your test. You will have two weeks from receiving that email to complete your test. Once you have started your test you must complete it within 24 hours in one sitting.
- If you did not receive an email or have questions regarding your test, please contact the ESL Department at 801-957-3341. For questions or support in Spanish please call 801-957-3337 or 801-957-3345
- Make an Appointment with an Academic Advisor
- Meet with an advisor after completing the assessment.
- Register for ESL classes
- Pay tuition