About Contact AMEP Melbourne AMEP is a network If you have any questions about Melbourne AMEP’s can help you of TAFE and Learn Local services, please call or email us: organisations led by Melbourne 1300 062 314 connect Polytechnic to deliver the AMEP [email protected] across the following five regions www.melbourneamep.com.au in : Melbourne AMEP Centres Melbourne Inner Metro Inner Metro Melbourne North West Melbourne • Box Hill Institute • Glenroy Neighbourhood Melbourne North West • Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre Melbourne North East Learning Centre • • Carringbush • Meadow Heights South East Melbourne and Peninsula Adult Education Education Centre Bendigo • Cheltenham • Community Centre Inc. North East Melbourne We have provided AMEP services in the northern • Fitzroy Learning • Box Hill Institute Network corridor of Melbourne under the brand name • Diamond Valley • Glen Eira Adult Northern AMEP since 2003. We are proud of our Learning Centre Education history helping new arrivals to settle • Melbourne Polytechnic • Holmesglen Institute into their new communities. • Mountain District • Kangan Institute Learning Centre • Melbourne Polytechnic • Olympic Adult Education • North Melbourne • Preston Reservoir Adult Language and Learning Community Centre • Swinburne University • Swinburne University of Technology of Technology • Wingate Avenue Community Centre South East Melbourne and Peninsula • Chisholm TAFE Bendigo • Bendigo TAFE

The Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) is funded by the Australian Study English today Government Department of Education and Training.

|11008|MAMEP|150519 Am I eligible? What do I need to do to Your studies You may be eligible to enrol in prove my eligibility? You can choose AMEP classes if you are a migrant To enrol in the AMEP, call or visit one of to study full-time, or refugee settling in Australia with our AMEP centres in person between part-time, day a permanent visa. 9.00am – 4.30pm Monday to Friday. or evening at a conveniently located You may also be eligible to join the program Make an appointment if you are: Melbourne AMEP centre. You can also make an appointment by calling • a migrant with an eligible temporary visa Melbourne AMEP on 1300 062 314. There are other study options available, • a young person (15 to 17 years) including flexible one-to-one tutoring Please bring your passport/travel documents (Youth programs available) with a volunteer tutor either in your home, and visa with you to your appointment. To find out if you are eligible, please call a library or before or after your AMEP class. During your appointment, we will: Melbourne AMEP on 1300 062 314 Distance Learning is also available. • Inform you if you are eligible for Melbourne You should register for AMEP classes AMEP classes If you have children who are not yet at school, within 6 months of arriving in Australia, • Inform you of the next course starting date the AMEP also provides free childcare services or within 6 months of gaining permanent • Assess your current level of English while you are attending AMEP classes. Australian residence. • Agree on the number of hours you will study During your course, you will take part in lots You should start your English classes within each week and the type of class you will attend of activities to help you to settle successfully 12 months of arriving in Australia. • Discuss your childcare needs in Australia. • Develop a plan for your study and career goals If you have not met these timeframes, please contact one of our Melbourne AMEP centres You may bring a friend or family member to discuss your study options. to the appointment. What other study can I do? There are additional hours and study programs available to AMEP clients. The Special Preparatory Program offers additional hours to eligible humanitarian clients, while AMEP Extend hours may be available to clients who are good attenders at the end of their AMEP study. The SLPET program offers additional English and work placement experience. Many Melbourne AMEP partners also provide a range of other English programs if you are not eligible for the AMEP.