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Free and low-cost English and Digital Literacy classes in Salt Lake City

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Columbus Adult Education Center

Programs Offered:

  • Multilevel ESL classes
  • Citizenship preparation
  • Workforce readiness programs

Typical Class Schedule:

  • Morning ESL: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Evening ESL: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM. Schedules vary by semester.

Day Riverside Library – ESL Conversation Groups

Programs Offered:

  • ESL conversation practice groups
  • Informal speaking and listening support

Schedule:

2nd and 4th Mondays of each month, Drop-in; no registration required.

English Skills Learning Center (ESLC)

  • Cost: Free
  • Type: Nonprofit community ESL program
  • Locations:
  • 1270 W 2320 S, West Valley City, UT 84119
  • 4444 W 700 S #100, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
  • Phone: (801) 3285608
  • Website: eslcenter.org

Programs Offered:

  • Foundational literacy
  • Citizenship preparation
  • Family literacy
  • Workforce English training

Schedule:

  • Morning classes: 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • Evening classes: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. Exact times vary by location; ESLC assigns students after intake.

ESL Conversation Group – Salt Lake City Main Library

ESL Conversation Group – Salt Lake City Sprague Branch

Programs Offered:

  • Drop-in ESL conversation practice
  • Speaking and listening support
  • Usually held in Conference Room B

Schedule:

Weekly drop-in sessions. No registration required.

Glendale Branch Library – Beginner ESL

  • Cost: Free
  • Address: 1375 S Concord St, Salt Lake City, UT 84104
  • Phone: (801) 594-8660

Programs Offered:

  • Beginner level ESL
  • 16-week structured course
  • Assessment test required for registration

Schedule:

  • Tuesdays & Thursdays
  • 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM Runs for 16 weeks.

Digital Navigators

Website: https://about.slcpl.org/locations

Free one-on-one technology assistance, help with online privacy, and access to Wi-Fi hotspots for checkout. Check with your branch.

Fairpark Family Learning Center – Digital Literacy

  • Cost: Free
  • Schedule: Monday – Friday 9 am – 8 pm
  • Phone: 385-468-1333

Services include:

  • Computer access
  • WI-FI
  • Printing
  • Scanning
  • Career search
  • Resume assistance

Guadalupe Center Adult Education

Programs Offered:

  • All levels welcome
  • U.S. Citizenship, English, Computers, Job Readiness

Schedule

Evening Classes
Tuesday & Thursday (Year-Round, Always Enrolling)

  • Small group instruction: 6:30-9:00 PM
  • Optional conversation class: 6:00 – 6:30 PM
  • All levels welcome
  • U.S. Citizenship, English, Computers, Job Readiness
  • Transportation and childcare services available.

Monday & Wednesday (Enrollment Periods: July, October, January, April)

  • Beginner/Intermediate levels only
  • Classroom & small group instruction: 6:30-9:00 PM
  • Optional conversation class: 6:00-6:30 PM
  • Childcare services available

Morning Classes

  • Beginner/Intermediate Classes: Tuesday & Thursday, 9:00 – 12:00 PM
  • Advanced Classes: Monday & Wednesday, 9:00 – 12:00 PM
  • Year-round enrollment (July, October, January, April)
  • English & Family Literacy
  • Childcare services available

All Classes

  • Enrollment: We are currently enrolling for Adult Education classes. Click the link below to enroll!
  • Cost: Free classes; $25 per textbook
  • Attendance: Minimum 2 classes per week (70% attendance required)

Horizonte Instruction & Training Center

  • Cost: Low-cost (registration fee)
  • Address: 1234 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
  • Phone: (801) 5788574
  • Website: slcschools.org/horizonte

Programs Offered:

  • Adult ESL classes
  • GED preparation
  • Workforce and job skills training

Schedule:

  • Morning ESL: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
  • Evening ESL: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM 8-week sessions throughout the year.

International Rescue Committee (IRC) – VESL Program

  • Cost: Free for eligible participants (refugees, asylees, SIV holders)
  • Address: 221 S 400 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
  • Phone: (801) 328-1091
  • Website: rescue.org/Utah

Programs Offered:

  • Vocational English as a Second Language (VESL)
  • English for work and daily life
  • Family-friendly learning spaces
  • Navigation support for community resources
  • Citizenship classes – Thursdays, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM at the Sorenson Unity Center.

Program Notes:

  • Originally a 6-week intensive newcomer course
  • Now, a flexible, community-based model
  • Classes shaped by participant feedback

Schedule:

  • Varies by cohort and location
  • Typically, daytime classes require registration through IRC caseworkers.

Additional Information for Students

  • Enrollment Requirements
  • Must be 18 or older
  • A basic intake or placement test may be required
  • Registration fees (if any) are low and vary by program

Transportation & Accessibility

  • All locations are accessible by UTA bus routes
  • Free parking available at most sites
  • Buildings are ADA accessible

Tips for New Students

  • Arrive early for placement testing
  • Bring a notebook and a pen
  • Ask about childcare options if needed
  • Many programs offer help with job skills and community resources

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