Adult Migrant English Program
The Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) offers free and basic English language classes to help you settle into your new life in Australia. The AMEP is funded by the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs.
Apply now | Choose your language
AMEP is offered in streams to meet your specific learning needs and goals. Whether you want to improve your English language skills for living, working, or studying in Australia, we have a pathway that's right for you.
The pre-employment English stream is perfect for people who want to develop their English language skills to get a job in Australia or complete further studies at TAFE or university. Learn how to write job applications, prepare for job interviews, and participate effectively in the workplace. You'll also learn about Australian workplace culture and practices and develop valuable computer skills.
The social English stream will help you develop the language and life skills required to settle into life in Australia. This stream will help you improve your conversational English skills for everyday life, engage with your local community, and live independently in Australia. You will learn how to access government and community services, meet other new arrivals to Australia, make friends, and develop a support network in your new home.
Moving to another country can be a big change, especially for younger members of the family. TAFE Queensland understands the unique challenges facing young migrants, with many locations now offering classes specifically for people aged between 15 and 24. In addition to important English language skills, students participate in group activities such as sport, music, art, and excursions. These opportunities allow them to meet other young people in similar situations and develop meaningful friendships.
Study options
In class
You can study AMEP full time or part time at any of our Queensland locations. Depending on your location, classes may be held during the day, in the evenings, on or Saturdays. Studying in class is great if you prefer to speak with your teacher face-to-face and meet and interact with your fellow classmates.
Distance learning
Distance learning is perfect if you need to fit your study around your lifestyle and family commitments. You can choose to complete some or all of your course through this study method, and you can start studying at any time. You'll receive books, CDs and other learning resources and will be expected to complete at least five hours of study per week. You will also be in regular contact with a qualified teacher to help you progress through your studies.
Tutor support
If you can't attend classes, you may be eligible to receive support from a trained tutor for one hour per week. You will be matched with a tutor based on your gender, location, common interests, and availability. You can arrange for your tutor to come to your home or meet you in a public venue such as a library or cafe.
Self-paced e-learning
所有AMEP学生都可以选择在线完成自主学习。对于想在学期和假期学习的人来说,这是一个很好的选择。
\r\n\r\n
AMEP is available to migrants who need to improve their English language skills.
\r\n"}}" id="text-c5e37c68e5" class="cmp-text">Eligibility
AMEP is available to migrants who need to improve their English language skills.
\r\n\r\n
- \r\n
- hold a family, skills, humanitarian, spousal, or approved temporary visa (approved temporary visas do not include the work and holiday visa, working holiday visa, or visitor visa) \r\n
- have low English speaking, reading, or writing skills \r\n
- be over 18 years-of-age (some migrant youth aged 15 to 17 may also be eligible) \r\n
You are eligible if you meet the following criteria:
- hold a family, skills, humanitarian, spousal, or approved temporary visa (approved temporary visas do not include the work and holiday visa, working holiday visa, or visitor visa)
- have low English speaking, reading, or writing skills
- be over 18 years-of-age (some migrant youth aged 15 to 17 may also be eligible)
- \r\n
- your full name (as shown on your passport) \r\n
- your date of birth (as shown on your passport) \r\n
- your most recent visa documents \r\n
- your passport \r\n
If you're not eligible for AMEP, you may still be able to study English at TAFE Queensland through one of our ELICOS courses.
\r\n\r\n"}}" id="text-8614886ee5" class="cmp-text">In order for TAFE Queensland to check your eligibility, you will need to supply:
- your full name (as shown on your passport)
- your date of birth (as shown on your passport)
- your most recent visa documents
- your passport
If you're not eligible for AMEP, you may still be able to study English at TAFE Queensland through one of our ELICOS courses.
Our locations
\r\nAtherton State High School
\r\nMaunds Road, Atherton Qld 4883\r\n
Cairns
\r\nTAFE Queensland Cairns campus
\r\nGatton, Newton, Eureka & Wilkinson Streets, Manunda Qld 4870
\r\n
\r\nInnisfail (Johnstone)
\r\n TAFE Queensland Innisfail campus
\r\n45 Flying Fish Point Road, Innisfail Qld 4860
Mareeba
\r\n TAFE Queensland Mareeba campus
\r\n39 Brynes Street, Qld 4880
Atherton
Atherton State High School
Maunds Road, Atherton Qld 4883
Cairns
TAFE Queensland Cairns campus
Gatton, Newton, Eureka & Wilkinson Streets, Manunda Qld 4870
Innisfail (Johnstone)
TAFE Queensland Innisfail campus
45 Flying Fish Point Road, Innisfail Qld 4860
Mareeba
TAFE Queensland Mareeba campus
39 Brynes Street, Qld 4880
\r\nCommunity Hub – Aitkenvale State School
\r\n67 – 85 Wotton Street, Aitkenvale Qld 4814\r\n
Townsville
\r\nTAFE Queensland Pimlico campus
\r\n57 Fulham Road, Pimlico Qld 4812
Aitkenvale
Community Hub – Aitkenvale State School
67 – 85 Wotton Street, Aitkenvale Qld 4814
Townsville
TAFE Queensland Pimlico campus
57 Fulham Road, Pimlico Qld 4812
\r\n22 Gladstone Road, Biloela Qld 4715\r\n
Emerald
\r\nCentral Queensland University Emerald campus
\r\nCapricorn Highway, Emerald Qld 4720
Gladstone
\r\nLevel 3, 72 Goondoon Street, Gladstone Qld 4680
Rockhampton
\r\n42 William Street, Rockhampton Qld 4700
Mackay
\r\nCentral Queensland University Mackay campus
\r\n90-92 Sydney Street, Mackay Qld 4740
Whitsundays (Cannonvale)
\r\nTAFE Queensland Whitsundays campus
\r\nShute Harbour Road, Cannonvale Qld 4802
Biloela
22 Gladstone Road, Biloela Qld 4715
Emerald
Central Queensland University Emerald campus
Capricorn Highway, Emerald Qld 4720
Gladstone
Level 3, 72 Goondoon Street, Gladstone Qld 4680
Rockhampton
42 William Street, Rockhampton Qld 4700
Mackay
Central Queensland University Mackay campus
90-92 Sydney Street, Mackay Qld 4740
Whitsundays (Cannonvale)
TAFE Queensland Whitsundays campus
Shute Harbour Road, Cannonvale Qld 4802
\r\nTAFE Queensland Bundaberg campus
\r\n118 Walker Street, Bundaberg Qld 4670\r\n
Gympie
\r\nTAFE Queensland Gympie campus
\r\n71 Cartwright Road, Gympie Qld 4570
Hervey Bay
\r\nTAFE Queensland Hervey Bay campus
\r\n47-95 Urraween Road, Pialba Qld 4655
Kingaroy
\r\nTAFE Queensland Kingaroy campus
\r\n2 Geritz Road, Kingaroy QLD 4610
Maryborough
\r\nTAFE Queensland Maryborough campus
\r\n89 Adelaide Street, Maryborough Qld 4650
Bundaberg
TAFE Queensland Bundaberg campus
118 Walker Street, Bundaberg Qld 4670
Gympie
TAFE Queensland Gympie campus
71 Cartwright Road, Gympie Qld 4570
Hervey Bay
TAFE Queensland Hervey Bay campus
47-95 Urraween Road, Pialba Qld 4655
Kingaroy
TAFE Queensland Kingaroy campus
2 Geritz Road, Kingaroy QLD 4610
Maryborough
TAFE Queensland Maryborough campus
89 Adelaide Street, Maryborough Qld 4650
\r\nTAFE Queensland Mooloolaba campus
\r\n34 Lady Musgrave Drive, Mountain Creek Qld 4557\r\n
Noosa
\r\nNoosa Boardroom "The Civic"
\r\nEenie Creek Road, Noosaville Qld 4566
Mooloolaba
TAFE Queensland Mooloolaba campus
34 Lady Musgrave Drive, Mountain Creek Qld 4557
Noosa
Noosa Boardroom "The Civic"
Eenie Creek Road, Noosaville Qld 4566
\r\nTAFE Queensland Bracken Ridge campus
\r\n157 Norris Road, Bracken Ridge Qld 4017\r\n
Browns Plains
\r\n61 Grand Plaza Drive, Browns Plains Qld 4118
Caboolture
\r\nTAFE Queensland Caboolture campus
\r\nCnr Tallon and Manley Streets, Caboolture Qld 4510
Grovely
\r\nTAFE Queensland Grovely campus
\r\n76 Fitzsimmons Street, Keperra Qld 4054
Inala
\r\nTAFE Queensland Inala campus
\r\n54 Thrush Street, Inala Qld 4077
Ipswich (Bundamba)
\r\nTAFE Queensland Ipswich campus
\r\nCnr Mary Street & Byrne Streets, Bundamba Qld 4304
Woodridge
\r\nBooran Neighbourhood Centre
\r\n10 Pendrey Ct, Woodridge Qld 4114
Loganlea
\r\nTAFE Queensland Loganlea Campus
\r\n50-68 Armstrong Road, Meadowbrook Qld 4131
Mt Gravatt
\r\nTAFE Queensland Mt Gravatt campus
\r\n1030 Cavendish Road, Mt Gravatt East Qld 4122
Redcliffe
\r\nTAFE Queensland Redcliffe campus
\r\n64-68 Klingner Road, Redcliffe Qld 4020
South Bank
\r\nTAFE Queensland South Bank campus
\r\n66 Ernest Street, South Brisbane Qld 4101
Sunnybank
\r\nSunnybank Scouts Hall (Les Atkinson Park)
\r\n462 Beenleigh Road, Sunnybank Qld 4109
Bracken Ridge
TAFE Queensland Bracken Ridge campus
157 Norris Road, Bracken Ridge Qld 4017
Browns Plains
61 Grand Plaza Drive, Browns Plains Qld 4118
Caboolture
TAFE Queensland Caboolture campus
Cnr Tallon and Manley Streets, Caboolture Qld 4510
Grovely
TAFE Queensland Grovely campus
76 Fitzsimmons Street, Keperra Qld 4054
Inala
TAFE Queensland Inala campus
54 Thrush Street, Inala Qld 4077
Ipswich (Bundamba)
TAFE Queensland Ipswich campus
Cnr Mary Street & Byrne Streets, Bundamba Qld 4304
Woodridge
Booran Neighbourhood Centre
10 Pendrey Ct, Woodridge Qld 4114
Loganlea
TAFE Queensland Loganlea Campus
50-68 Armstrong Road, Meadowbrook Qld 4131
Mt Gravatt
TAFE Queensland Mt Gravatt campus
1030 Cavendish Road, Mt Gravatt East Qld 4122
Redcliffe
TAFE Queensland Redcliffe campus
64-68 Klingner Road, Redcliffe Qld 4020
South Bank
TAFE Queensland South Bank campus
66 Ernest Street, South Brisbane Qld 4101
Sunnybank
Sunnybank Scouts Hall (Les Atkinson Park)
462 Beenleigh Road, Sunnybank Qld 4109
\r\nTAFE Queensland Toowoomba campus
\r\n100 Bridge Street, Toowoomba Qld 4350\r\n
Warwick
\r\nTAFE Queensland Warwick campus
\r\n176-202 Dragon Street, Warwick Qld 4370
Toowoomba
TAFE Queensland Toowoomba campus
100 Bridge Street, Toowoomba Qld 4350
Warwick
TAFE Queensland Warwick campus
176-202 Dragon Street, Warwick Qld 4370
\r\nTAFE Queensland Coolangatta campus
\r\n5 Scott Street, Coolangatta Qld 4225\r\n
Coomera
\r\nTAFE Queensland Coomera Campus
\r\n198 Foxwell Road, Coomera Qld 4209
Robina
\r\nTAFE Queensland Robina campus
\r\nBuilding 3, 94 Laver Drive Robina Qld 4128
Southport
\r\nTAFE Queensland Southport campus
\r\n91-99 Scarborough Street, Southport Qld 4215
Coolangatta
TAFE Queensland Coolangatta campus
5 Scott Street, Coolangatta Qld 4225
Coomera
TAFE Queensland Coomera Campus
198 Foxwell Road, Coomera Qld 4209
Robina
TAFE Queensland Robina campus
Building 3, 94 Laver Drive Robina Qld 4128
Southport
TAFE Queensland Southport campus
91-99 Scarborough Street, Southport Qld 4215
You may be eligible for free childcare during your AMEP classes. To access this service, your children must be younger than school age or be waiting to begin their first year of school. This service is only available while you attend AMEP classes and is not available for tutor or distance learning students.
观看本期视频,了解更多关于成为志愿者家教的内容。如果你准备通过成为一名志愿导师来为你的社区做贡献,那么就登记你的兴趣。
Work Ready is an AMEP program which prepares migrants for work in Australia.
Course content includes work experience in a local workplace, creating resumés and job applications, preparing for job interviews, employability skills, and occupational health and safety. Contact us for more information.