Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP)
Develop the skills to participate fully in Australian life - Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP)
If you are a migrant to Australia, you may be eligible to access English language classes with Max Solutions RTO through the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP).
The AMEP provides Free English tuition to assist with your settlement journey. The language skills you gain will help you settle into life and work in Australia. We are here to help:
Improve English Skills
Learn how to prepare for Work in Australia
Connect with Community and live independently
Develop Reading, Writing and Computer Skills.
Our friendly, qualified trainers deliver English courses for migrants in a safe and supportive environment. Learning is flexible and takes into account your individual needs and circumstances.
Our friendly team are dedicated to giving you the best start, and will support you every step of the way.
The Adult Migrant English Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs.
Please note: the Australian Government provides information about the AMEP in more than 40 languages. Click here to see the AMEP Factsheet.
The Adult Migrant English Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs. Read our AMEP Service Provider Code of Conduct (open in new tab).
AMEP English courses at MAX
AMEP English courses at MAX bring migrants together to learn and build community. Gemma, Ali, Gemma and Man Sian share their stories of how AMEP English classes have helped them settle into Australia.
Interpreter Services are available
If you would like to speak to us but require an interpreter, we can provide this service free of charge.
To speak to an interpreter, use the contact details provided and tell us which language you would like an interpreter for and a contact number.
We will then call you back with an interpreter to follow up your enquiry. These services are available during office hours only.
Contact us to find your local office
Improve your skills to help find work with the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP)
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If you are 18 or over, you can join the AMEP if:
you speak little or no English, and
you are a permanent resident, or
you hold an eligible temporary visa, or
you are a citizen who previously held an eligible visa.
If you are 15 to 17, you may be able to join the AMEP, but you need to talk to us to check your eligibility.
Your eligible visa start date determines how long you have to join the AMEP and begin learning English.
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We deliver the AMEP program in the following locations:
North and North West Tasmania
Hunter
Illawarra
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When you contact us we will invite you to meet with us to check whether you are eligible for the AMEP.
You will need to bring:
Proof of identification (ID), eg. Immicard, passport
A copy of your Visa Grant letter
Evidence of work or education history if you have been in Australia for some time
We can arrange an interpreter at no cost to you. You can also bring a support person along. Free childcare is available when you attend classes for children who are under six years of age and not attending school.
If you are eligible for the AMEP, we can register you in the next available course.
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Our team will start by talking with you to understand your needs, skills, circumstances and goals. Together you will make a plan to help you achieve your goals.
Our tutors aim to create a supportive environment, taking into account the history and culture of all students.
Much of the learning will take place in a classroom environment, however you will also enjoy learning through outings to places in your local community. This might include visits to your local library, museums, art displays, grocery stores, zoo and historical sites.
Along with teaching English, our courses will teach you other skills for settling into Australian life. For example, how to access government and community services, banking, medical assistance and emergency services.
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Your teacher will talk to you if you are eligible for other special programs in the AMEP including:
Distance Learning: If you have problems attending our classes, we can help connect with a Distance Learning Provider.
SPP: the Special Preparatory Program recognises that some students require more support for learning.
SLPET: Settlement Language Pathways to Employment and Training is designed for AMEP students who are ready to move into work.
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Once you have completed the AMEP your tutors will work with you to plan your next steps. They will work with you to help you understand your options and make decisions about your future.
Further English tuition, training towards a qualification or moving into work may be for you. In any case, our team will be there to help.
In the AMEP with Max Solutions RTO, you will not only learn English but you will also enjoy a family-like support network.
This sense of community and the friendships you make are also things you can take into the next stage of your new life in Australia.
Have a question about learning English with the AMEP?
Let’s chat about what works for you.
Study with Max Solutions RTO
We deliver training across a range of levels, with a focus on understanding each student’s goals and helping them choose the right course to get there.