The Adult Migrant English Program, or AMEP, is an Australian education and settlement programme for newly arrived migrants and refugees.
The AMEP program is provided under the Department of Immigration and Citizenship. The aim of the program is to help migrants achieve “functional” English, that is, the basic English skills needed to settle satisfactorily in Australia and improve chances of finding a job. AMEP also provides information on the Australian way of life and advice on accessing essential services.
In the program, eligible migrants and refugees are given help with English skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. The course is based on the nationally accredited Certificates in Spoken and Written English.
English can be learnt in a variety of ways:
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Full-time classes (15 hours per week) in the morning or afternoon
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Part-time classes (4 to 6 hours per week) in the day, evening or Saturday morning
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Special Focus classes which include English for Driving, Computer classes, Employment Pathways, English for First Aid and English for Maths.