West Valley City English Initiative

In 2011, former West Valley City Mayor Mike Winder and Council Member Steve Buhler have prepared a proclamation encouraging all residents of West Valley City to learn English in an effort to unify the community. Read a copy of the proclamation (PDF). The following is a list of groups offering English classes to the community. West Valley City does not endorse any of these providers; this list is provided as a courtesy. 

West Valley City residents, or individuals that attend classes in West Valley City, who successfully complete an English class will be recognized with a Certificate of Achievement from the City at a City Council meeting in the spring or fall. Please have your instructor notify the City of your successful completion by calling 801-963-3220 or via email.

Local businesses and other organizations wishing to support those learning English may download and display a poster encouraging individuals to practice with you. Download the poster (PDF).

English Language Classes

American One English School
1918 W 4100 S
West Valley City, UT 84119
Phone: 801-839-2222
Languages Offered: English
Fees: Varies

Description of Services: American One English Schools provide one of the best English programs in the United States. Dynamic classes help the student learn English in an efficient manner. Our goal is to enable students to implement their acquired English skills in their educational, professional and private lives.

Canyons School District - Entrada Adult High School
825 E 9085 S
Sandy, UT 84094
Phone: 801-826-6670
Entrada Adult High School Website
Class Hours: Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Languages: English as a Second Language

Description of Services: Offers English as a Second Language classes designed for speakers of other languages to improve language skills. Students learn basic communication skills needed for employment and develop or improve English reading and writing skills.

Casa Chiapas
2210 W Alexander Street
West Valley City, UT 84119
Phone: 801-972-2628
Hours: Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Languages: Spanish
Fee: $15

Description of Services: English classes are offered Monday and Wednesday from 7 - 8 p.m. Call 801-972-2628 to enroll.

Catholic Community Immigration Services of Utah
Address:

  • 250 E 300 S
    Suite 380
    Salt Lake City, UT 84111
  • 437 W 200 S
    Salt Lake City, UT 84101

Phones:

  • Phone: 801-977-9119
  • Phone: 801-363-7710, ext. 1418

Catholic Community Immigration Services of Utah Website

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Languages: 

  • Arabic
  • Bosnian
  • Burmese
  • Dinka
  • English
  • Farsi (Persian)
  • French
  • Italian
  • Kakua
  • Nuer
  • Serbo-Croatian
  • Somali
  • Spanish
  • Swahili
  • Tagolog
  • Togolese
  • Vietnamese

Description of Services: Assists its new refugee arrivals with enrollment in appropriate English language training classes in the community. While CCS does not offer its own in house English training, volunteers may occasionally offer informal tutoring sessions to CCS refugees.

English Skills Learning Center
641 W North Temple
Suite 70
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Phone: 801-328-5608
English Skills Learning Center Website
Hours: Monday and Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Languages: English, Spanish, translation services, classes available for many other languages.
Fee: Free 18 and over 

Description of Services: Train and provides volunteers to tutor adults in English as a Second Language. Tutoring is free and is arranged at time and location convenient to both the student and tutor.

Granite Peaks 
501 E 3900 S
Phone: 385-646-5447
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Day Class); 6 to 8:30 p.m. (Evening Class)
Languages: English
Fee: $30 for first class, $5 for each additional class, need proof of residency.

Description of services: Granite Peaks provides English instruction to adult refugees and immigrants speaking little or no English up through advanced levels of English.

Locations:
Day / Evening Offerings
Granite Peaks Learning Center
501 E 3900 S
Salt Lake City, UT
Phone: 385-646-5447

Evening Classes Only
Granger High Campus
3690 S 3600 W
Room 130
West Valley City, UT 84119
Phone: 385-646-5325

Guadalupe Schools
340 S Goshen Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Phone: 801-531-6100
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Class hours Monday through Wednesday, 7 to 9 p.m, Tuesday and Thursday, 7 to 9 p.m.) Languages: English, Spanish

Description of Services: Teaches English language classes free of charge to low-income adult immigrants and refugees planning to reside in Utah full time. Provides transportation when needed to English classes and provides child-care. Classes meet four nights per week for an average of eight months. Students exit the class when they feel they have the English comprehension and speaking skills.

Hello Channel
Alpine, Utah
Phone: 801-362-9463
Languages Offered: English
Fees: Free Courses/Paid Courses

Description of Services: Hello Channel is an English-as-a-second-language education program designed to help anyone learn English quickly and easily. Our educational programs feature English videos with English subtitles so anyone from any background can follow along. We offer programs at all difficulty and age levels, and because it is Internet-based, you can access the lessons on YOUR schedule, from anywhere you can access the Internet.

Horizonte Instruction and Training Center
1234 S Main Street
2nd Floor
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Phone: 801-578-8574
Horizonte Instruction and Training Center Website
Hours: Monday and Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m, Tuesday through Thursday, 6 to 9 p.m.
Languages: English, Bosnian, Croatian, Spanish, etc.
Fee: $35 morning class Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 2:25 p.m, $20 evening class Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 6 to 9 p.m.

Description of Services: Operates a multi-cultural, multi-lingual language school providing intense survival and pre-employment English as a Second Language instruction free of charge to refugees 18 years of age or older. Students must provide proper documentation of legal refugee’s status to qualify.

International Rescue Committee
1800 S W Temple
Suite 421
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Phone: 801-328-1091
International Rescue Committee Website
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Languages: 

  • Arabic
  • Farsi
  • French
  • Turkish
  • Russian
  • Serbo-Croatian
  • Somali
  • Spanish
  • Swahili

Description of Services: Offers English as a Second Language (ESL) classes free of charge to refugees. They are also able to assist with ESL at job sites.

Jewish Family Service
1111 E Brickyard Road
Suite 109
Salt Lake City, UT 84106
Phone: 801-746-4334
Jewish Family Service Website
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Languages: English, Russian
Fee: Depends, but usually free for refugees of the Soviet Union, Iran.

Description of Services: Provides free English as a Second Language classes to those who are legally admitted into the United States from former Soviet Union and Iran.

Jordan School District Adult Education Program - Southpointe High School JATC
9301 S Wight Fort Road (3400 W
West Jordan, UT 84088
Phone: 801-256-5952
Southpointe High School JATC Website
Languages: English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) 

Description of Services: Offers English for Speakers of Other Languages classes. Classes are offered at the beginning, intermediate and advanced levels to adults of any nationality. Emphasis is placed on English speaking, listening comprehension, writing, and reading comprehension skills. Tuition is $50 for an 18-week semester.

 Learning English Live
Orem, Utah
Phone: 888-510-2246
Hours: Open 24/7
Languages: English

Description of Services: Monthly membership allows 24/7 unlimited access to the following:

  • Accent reduction tips
  • Email as many questions as you would like to our professional coaches
  • Fun lessons
  • Games
  • Grammar help
  • Hundreds of state of the art instructional videos that will help you learn English fast by watching and listening to native English instructors.
  • Placement tests
  • Quizzes
  • Vocabulary lists
  • Worksheets
  • And so much more

Monroe Elementary School
4450 W 3100 S
West Valley City, UT 84119
Phone: 385-647-4918
Languages Offered: English
Fees: $20 per semester

Description of Services: English classes are taught Monday through Thursday, 4 to 6 p.m.

Murray High School 
5440 S State Street
Murray, UT 84107
Phone: 801-264-7414
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Languages: English
Fee: is $25 per year

Description of Services: Offers continuing English as a Second Language classes to those over the age of 18 who have a permanent address. 

Northwest Middle School
1730 W 1700 N
Phone: 801-578-8550
Schedule: Call for schedule

No summer classes

Refugee and Immigrant Center
1588 S Major Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Phone: 801-467-6060
Refugee and Immigrant Center Website
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (class hours vary)
Languages: 

  • Arabic
  • Bosnian
  • Chad
  • Farsi
  • French
  • Macedonian
  • Russian
  • Samoan
  • Serbo-Croatian
  • Somalian
  • Spanish
  • Sudanese dialects
  • Swahili

Fee: Refugee/Immigrants prices vary.

Description of Services: Offers free or low cost daytime and evening classes to assist refugees, immigrants and asylees in developing basic English language and job-seeking skills while they are becoming culturally oriented to the United States.

Refugee Resettlement Program - Utah Department of Workforce Services
140 E 300 S
5th Floor
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Phone: 801-526-9749
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Languages: English, translation services available for most languages

Description of Services: Connects legal refugees to English language training services. Those interested should contact the employment center in their area.

Salt Lake City School District Alternative Language Services
440 E 100 S
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Phone: 801-481-4934
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Languages: English

Description of Services: Offers free English as a Second Language classes to elementary and secondary students residing within the Salt Lake City School District.

Salt Lake Community College/Skills Center - International Center
1575 S State Street
Phone: 801-957-3354
Schedule: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m, 5 to 9 p.m.
Fee: $40

Salt Lake County Aging Services
2001 S State
Number S1500
Salt Lake City, UT 84190
Phone: 801-468-2772
Salt Lake County Aging Services Website
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Languages: English, translation services available for many languages

Description of Services: Offers free of charge pre-beginning, beginning, and intermediate English as a Second Language classes geared for people ages 60 and older. Classes are taught at senior centers, housing units, and various other locations.

University of Utah English Language Institute
1901 S Campus Drive
Phone: 801-581-4600
Schedule: 8 week session; Monday through Thursday, 8:20 a.m. to 1:20 p.m, evenings on demand

University of Utah Department of Linguistics
1901 S Campus Drive
Phone: 801-581-8047
Schedule: Call for information

Note: This class is for 3-semester credits at the University. Classes focus on academic writing. You must be a registered student at the U of U.

US English Foundation
1747 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Suite 1050
Washington, DC 20006
Phone: 202-833-0100
Languages Offered: English
Fees: free

Description of Services: The website listed is a page from our main website. It offers a link to a program that offers free English language learning lessons. The lessons follow a family of flamingos. The learner can go at their own pace. Save progress and come back when the time is best for the learner. The program is free.

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