Adult Migrant English Programme (AMEP)

What is the AMEP?

The Adult Migrant English Programme delivers basic English language tuition to adult migrants who have been assessed as not having functional English skills. Eligible clients have a legal entitlement to up to 510 hours of English tuition. Humanitarian entrants with special needs are eligible for up to 400 additional hours of tuition under the Special Preparatory Programme (SPP).
See: Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP)

How is the AMEP delivered?

The department funds organisations in each State and Territory to provide AMEP courses. The AMEP uses a specially developed, accredited curriculum and all teachers are fully trained and qualified. Clients may choose a formal course of tuition, either centre-based or in a community setting, or a structured distance learning course. Informal tuition options include home-based language assistance from a trained volunteer tutor through the Home Tutor Scheme, or independent study (with teacher support if desired in an Individual Learning Centre).

How is the AMEP funded?

The service delivery arrangements for the AMEP which were introduced during 1998 through a national competitive tendering exercise, resulted in more flexible services in a wider range of locations and a greater range of community-based service delivery options. These arrangements offer assured value for money and stability of funding over the contract period. The current, second five-year contract period is 2003-2008. The AMEP budget in 2006/07 is $156.1 million