English As A Second Language
OFFICE HOURS:
Mondays - Thursdays:
8AM - 5PM
Fridays:
8AM - 4:30PM
CLOSED FOR LUNCH
12:30PM - 1PM
PLACEMENT TESTING:
Mondays - Thursdays:
2PM - 4PM
Fridays:
9AM - 3:30PM
LOCATION & CONTACT:
South City Campus
1575 South State Street | SCM 1-161 |
Salt Lake City, Utah 84115
ESL Department: 801-957-3341
For Spanish: 801-957-3337 or 801-957-3345
IMPORTANT UPDATE:
Changes to the SLTECH Registration Process!
Contact the Academic Advising Office at 801-957-4978 or academicadvising@slcc.edu to learn more about how these improvements may affect you.
Mastering ESL Scholarship Spring 2026:
The Mastering ESL Scholarship is open for spring 2026 applications. The scholarship amount is $300 and the application deadline is January 21, 2026. To apply, fill out the application using this link:
https://forms.office.com/r/xBi21y2G5WFull Description:
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.
How to Apply:
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
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, which means they must take all ESL classes offered every semester.
International Student Services
Taylorsville Redwood Campus
Student Center (STC) Room 101
801-957-4528
international.affairs@slcc.edu
F-1 visa 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 Placement
The test can be taken on a home computer with a microphone or at the ESL Department (see above for hours and location). For more information, visit the ESL Placement webpage.
ESL LEVELS
Tuition and Fees
(subject to change without notice)
Tuition: Based on $90 per technical credit hour
Pay tuition in full or set up a payment plan for your ESL classes:
| 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 |
|
$333.50 + textbook | |
| Pronunciation | 1 | $90 | $9 | Buy on your own (~$45) | $99 + textbook | |
| Conversation | 1 | $90 | $9 | No Textbook | $99.00 | |
| Lab | 1 | $90 | $9 | No Textbook | $99.00 |
- 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
Book Information:
You will automatically receive access to an e-book for the Levels 1-4 Reading/Writing, Listening/Speaking, and Grammar courses when you enroll. A tablet or computer is highly recommended for these courses. Buying a physical copy of the book is optional but recommended for Reading/Writing, especially if you do not have a tablet or computer. Physical copies of the books are required for Grammar courses.
Note: No textbooks are required for the Foundation, Listening/Speaking, Conversation, and Lab courses. For the Foundation Reading/Writing course, students need to purchase the book from Printing Services.
For Pronunciation courses, students are required to buy a physical copy of the book. Textbooks will be used for two levels. (i.e. Levels 1-2 use one book and Levels 3-4 use one book)
Resource for refurbished computers: https://techcharities.org/
Available Class Schedules
FALL 2025 CLASS SCHEDULE SPRING 2026 CLASS SCHEDULE
Taylorsville Redwood Campus
4600 South Redwood Rd, Salt Lake City, Utah 84130
Mon - Thu 8:00 a.m. – 2:50 p.m.
Mon - Thu 5:00 p.m. - 8:50 p.m.
South City Campus
1575 South State Street, Salt Lake City, Utah 84115
Mon - Thu 8:00 a.m. – 2:50 p.m.
Mon - Thu 5:00 p.m. - 8:50 p.m.
Herriman Campus
14551 South Sentinel Ridge Blvd, Herriman, Utah 84096
Mon - Thu 5:00 p.m. - 8:50 p.m.
Financial Aid
- ESL courses are eligible for VA Education Benefit.
- ESL (TESL) courses are not eligible for financial aid.