Duration

Visa start dates will decide the time a client will have to join and learn English with the AMEP.

If a client arrived in Australia on or before 1 October 2020:

They can stay in the AMEP until they reach a vocational level of English. They have no time limits for starting and finishing the program.

If a client arrived in Australia after 1 October 2020:

They have time limits for registering, starting and finishing the program from their visa start date.

A client must:

• register with an AMEP provider within 6 months (or 12 months if under 18 years old)

• start their course within 12 months

• complete their course within 5 years.

In some cases, they may be allowed to register later or stay in the program longer. Talk to your AMEP provider to find out.

Delivery

With the AMEP a client can:

• go to face-to-face classes, or

• join a class online using your own phone or computer via AMEP Online, or

• learn remotely by distance learning and supported by a teacher online.

There are many options to help clients study, including full-time, part-time, evening and weekend classes.

As well as classes, a client may also get help from a volunteer tutor through the Volunteer Tutor Scheme (VTS). Clients can be referred to the VTS by their AMEP provider.

All AMEP classes are free of charge and funded by the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs.