Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) Services

About:

Learn practical English to help you access services, work, study, and enjoy your life in Australia.

• Unlimited hours of free English lessons
• Study English for living, working and studying in Australia
• Find out about government and community services
• Get support to help you learn
• Make new friends while you study
• Plan your future in Australia

What Is The Adult Migrant English Program?

The Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) provides unlimited 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.

What Will I Learn?

In your AMEP classes you will be learning English language skills that will help you settle successfully in Australia with people with similar backgrounds, experiences and goals. You will learn about Australian values, cultures and laws, and a range of topics that will make it easier for you to work, study and enjoy life in Australia.  Some of these topics include;

• life skills, culture, loss of family or friends
• health and safety
• managing money and banking
• public transport and driving
• the child care and education system
• the medical system and services
• the law and legal systems

Class Times

STEPS provide flexible class times to fit in with your family, work, or other study commitments.  You have the option of attending classes during the day or night, on the days and times that suit you best. Please check class times with each location.

Additional Supports

To help you get the most out of your training we offer additional services to give you the best chance possible of building your skills. We offer services including

• Free Childcare
  Do you need childcare to be able to attend the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) classes? Free childcare is available for children who are under school age during your class times. When you meet with us we will discuss suitable childcare options with you so that you can get the most out of your study.
• At Home Tutoring
  Home tutors can provide you with extra learning support in your own home.  Home Tutor support is FREE and can give you the one-on-one help needed to improve your language skills. We will match you with a suitable tutor based on your learning needs.

Eligibility:

To be eligible for the program, an individual must:

• Be in Australia
• Not have vocational English or above as outlined in the Vocational English Specification under the Act
• Comply with registration, commencement and completion time limits if their Visa Commencement Date (VCD) is after 1 October 2020, noting extensions may apply (see 2.2 Time limits and 2.3 Extension to time limits)
• Meet at least one of the following:

  • Hold a permanent visa
  • Hold an eligible temporary visa as specified in the Temporary Visa Classes Instrument.
  • Have previously held a permanent entry permit or permanent visa and have become an Australian citizen
  • If the individual is aged under 18 years, have at least one parent who has held or holds a permanent entry permit or a permanent visa.

For more information on STEPS and AMEP visit stepsgroup.com.au/AMEP

The Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) is funded by the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs.

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