The Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) is funded by the Australian Government and provides up to 510 hours of free English language lessons to eligible migrants and humanitarian entrants. If you have been granted a permanent visa or eligible temporary visa and speak little or no English, you may be eligible for AMEP. Some migrant youths aged between 15 and 17 years of age may also be eligible.
In an AMEP class, you will learn English language skills and gain information about Australian society. You will meet other new arrivals with similar backgrounds, experiences and goals, and you may make new friends. All of these will help you settle successfully in Australia. English language skills are also very important if you wish to work in Australia.
AMEP is delivered by approved service providers at around 250 locations across Australia in major cities as well as rural and regional areas. Classes are taught by teachers who are trained to teach English to speakers of other languages.
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You may also be eligible to join the AMEP classes if you are:
- a migrant with an eligible temporary visa
- a refugee settling in Australia with a permanent visa
- a young person (15 to 17 years - youth programs available).
You should register for AMEP classes within 6 months of arriving in Australia, or within 6 months of gaining permanent Australian residence.
You should start your English classes within 12 months of arriving in Australia.
If you have not met these timeframes or need more information, please contact us on 1300 675 676 to discuss your study options.
At Kangan Institute, we have dedicated English Language training classes for AMEP students in Melbourne.
Our classes are delivered on site in Broadmeadows, Craigieburn and Docklands.
We provide an exceptional level of support to students enrolling into the program, and ensure they have one-on-one access to teachers to achieve their English language goals.
Depending on your level of English, you will have options of enrolling into the following courses:
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We have a number of enrolment options available for prospective students. They include:
We also have dedicated support staff available to guide you through the process. If you have any questions about the course you need to enrol into or require additional information, please contact us and someone will help you through the process.
Our classes are delivered at the following locations:
Our classes are delivered at the following locations:
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AMEP course process
Testimonials
John Al-Qasha, Adult Migrant English Program
Initially from Iraq, John and his family moved to Melbourne in 2017 as humanitarian settlers. Read more...