Refugee Services - ESL (English as a Second Language)

State Office of Education

Homepage: http://www.usoe.k12.ut.us

Phone: (801) 538-7500

School Districts (K-12):

http://www.schools.utah.gov/pr/edinfo/default.htm

 

Adult Education Programs (English classes or (in general) education available in 37 school districts and 15 community-based organizations available and ready to meet the English and basic education needs of refugees ages 16+.

http://www.schools.utah.gov/adulted/public/community.htm

 

Marty Kelly, State Coordinator

Alternative and Adult Education Services

Utah State Office of Education

250 East 500 South

P.O. Box 144200

Salt Lake City, Utah 84114-4200

801-538-7824

Asian Association of Utah

1588 S. Major St. (between State and Main)

http://www.aau-slc.org

  • For adults aged 18 to 70, of ANY NATIONALITY

  • SMALL CLASSES, FREE OR LOW COST

  • Certified, experienced, caring ESL teachers

  • Help with job search, life skills, and U.S. culture

  • Flexible hours that work with your schedule

  • Open registration and testing AT ANY TIME for classes, all year long—no waiting

  • Some classes available at other locations also (Ask us!)

 

Days:    (Can attend either or both of the day schedules)

Monday to Friday:  9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.   

Speaking, reading, and writing at 3 levels

Monday to Thursday:  12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Reading practice and Computer Lab (with English software videos, keyboarding, Basic Windows, Internet and email; for refugees and immigrants only)

Evenings:

Tuesday and Thursday 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.  

       Take English test first to enter these classes

Citizenship Test Practice::

In Friday 9:00 classes or by 30-minute weekly - personal appointment time you arrange               

        

Call Marilyn at 467-6060 1:30-5:30 p.m. to register for class

English Skills Learning Center

www.eslcenter.org

Address: 631 West North Temple, Suite 70 / Salt Lake City, Utah 84116

The English Skills Learning Center provides free individualized English instruction to adult refugees and immigrants with limited language skills.

Catherine Barnhart, Executive Director, 328-5608

Horizonte Instruction and Training Center, ESL Program For Immigrants And Refugees

Homepage: http://www.slc.k12.ut.us/sites/horizonte/esl.htm

Phone: (801) 578-8574 - David Chavez

Address: 1234 South Main Street / Salt Lake City, Utah 84101

Intense, survival and pre-employment ESL instruction, instruction ranges from preliterate, basic survival skills to post-secondary academic preparation including TOEFL training. Provide courses and counseling to help earn a High School diploma.

Granite Peaks ESL Program

Homepage: http://www.granitepeaks.org

Contact Emily Box at: (801) 646-4363 or ebox@graniteschools.org for more information

For immigrants, refugees, and others with limited English proficiency. Must be 18 years of age or not registered in a regular K-12 program. Instruction from "Pre-Beginning" to "Advanced". Citizenship preparation classes offered.


Newcomer Academy at Granite Peaks Learning Center - (High School-Aged Refugees)

Homepage: www.graniteschools.org

Phone: (801) 646-5446

Address: 501 East 3900 South, Salt Lake City, UT   84106

Enrollment Details
Enrollment and Testing Hours: 8 am – 1 pm
Coordinator: Don Stryker
Counselor: Christal Rattanvilay
Contact: Dottie Alo - (801) 646-5435

Mission
To increase the academic achievement of newcomers for successful acculturation into mainstream society and their social and life skills in an enriching and supportive environment.

Salt Lake Community College Skills Center

Homepage: www.slcc.edu/esl/index.asp

South City Campus
Address: 1575 South State, Room W137D / Salt Lake City, Utah 84115
Phone: (801) 957-3354

Redwood Campus
Address: 4600 South Redwood Road, Student Center, #238, 84130
Phone: (801) 957-4097

Comprehensive, intensive ESL programs, beginning to college prep.

Guadalupe Center

Homepage: http://www.guadalupe-schools.org/index.html

Phone: (801) 531-6100

340 South Goshen Street / Salt Lake City, Utah 84104

The Early Learning Center (ELC) provides a continuum of services from birth through age nine. The Voluntary Improvement Program (VIP) is designed to teach non-English speaking adults.

South Parc Community Center ESL (Opened August 5, 2008)

Hours: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
Beginning levels: Tuesday & Thursday
Other levels:  Monday / Wednesday / Friday

ESL for Arabs and Iraqis

http://www.esl4arab.com/?gclid=CI3O47eHmJsCFQk_agodvGuxBg