- Go to homepage
- Programs
- Adult Migrant English Program
Back to:Programs
Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP)
The Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) is funded by the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs, and provides free English lessons and childcare to eligible migrants and refugees. If you would like to know more or have questions about AMEP, please contact us on 1800 114 707.
Other programs
AMEP Volunteer Tutor Program
Informal English tuition for migrants and refugees, available online or in person.
AMEP Distance Learning
Learn English online with flexible scheduling, teacher support, a personalised program, and interactive virtual classrooms.
Pathways to Employment Program
A 200-hour program to boost English, job prep, CV writing and interview skills—helping you get job-ready with confidence.
Where are classes held?
| Campus | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| TAFE NSW Bankstown |
Bldg. J, Lower Ground Floor Rm. J.LG.21 500 Chapel Rd Bankstown NSW 2200 |
02 7920 9227 |
| TAFE NSW Baulkham Hills |
Bldg. F, Ground Floor; Rm. F.G.08 146 Old Northern Rd Baulkham Hills NSW 2153 |
02 7920 3567 |
| TAFE NSW Blacktown |
Block G, Ground Floor, Rm. GG.19, North Campus Main St Blacktown NSW 2148 |
02 7920 3368 |
| TAFE NSW Northern Beaches (Brookvale) |
Bldg. D, Rm. D.1.17 154 Old Pittwater Rd Brookvale NSW 2100 |
02 7920 3190 |
| TAFE NSW Burwood |
51 Wentworth Rd Strathfield NSW 2135 |
02 7920 8991 |
| TAFE NSW Campbelltown |
Bldg. K, Ground Floor, Rm. K1.10 181 Narellan Rd Campbelltown NSW 2560 |
02 7920 9223 |
| TAFE NSW Campsie |
Lvl. 1, 59-63 Evaline St Campsie NSW 2194 |
02 7920 8992 |
| TAFE NSW Gosford |
Cnr Henry Parry Drv and Margin St Gosford NSW 2250 |
02 7920 3206 |
| TAFE NSW Granville |
Bldg. C, Lvl. 1, Rm. C.1.15 136 William St Granville NSW 2142 |
02 7920 3369 |
| TAFE NSW Hornsby |
Bldg. A, Ground Floor, Rm. A.G.04 205 Peats Ferry Rd Hornsby NSW 2077 |
02 7920 8189 |
| TAFE NSW Kingswood |
Bldg. K, Lvl. 1, Rm. K.1.08 12-44 O'Connell St Kingswood NSW 2747 |
02 7920 3375 |
| TAFE NSW St George (Kogarah) |
Bldg. D, Ground Floor, Rm. D.G.61 Cnr President Avenue and Princes Highway Kogarah NSW 2217 |
02 7920 8996 |
| TAFE NSW Lidcombe |
Bldg. A, Ground Floor 73 East St Lidcombe NSW 2141 |
02 7920 3010 |
| TAFE NSW Liverpool |
Bldg. C, Ground Floor, Rm. C.G.15 College St Liverpool NSW 2170 |
02 7920 0141 |
| TAFE NSW Loftus |
Bldg. C, Lvl. 1, Rm. C.1.07 Rawson Avenue Loftus NSW 2232 |
02 7920 8994 |
| TAFE NSW Meadowbank |
Bldg. H, Lvl. 2 See St Meadowbank NSW 2114 |
02 7920 4009 |
| TAFE NSW Miller |
Bldg. M, Ground Floor, Rm. M.G.63 Banks Rd Miller NSW 2168 |
02 7920 9232 |
| TAFE NSW Mount Druitt |
Bldg. L, Lvl. 2, Rm. L.2.17 Mount St and North Parade Mount Druitt NSW 2770 |
02 7920 1421 |
| TAFE NSW Padstow |
Bldg. H, Lvl. One, Rm. H.1.16 Raine Rd Padstow NSW 2211 |
02 7920 9235 |
| TAFE NSW Petersham |
To register for classes at Petersham go to: TAFE NSW Burwood 51 Wentworth Rd Strathfield NSW 2135 |
02 7920 8993 |
| TAFE NSW Randwick |
Bldg. A, Lvl. 3, Rm. A.3.17 Darley Rd Randwick NSW 2031 |
02 7920 8995 |
| TAFE NSW St Leonards |
Bldg. P, Lvl. 4, Rm. P.4.66 213 Pacific Highway St Leonards NSW 2065 |
02 7920 4004 |
| TAFE NSW Ultimo |
Bldg. D, Lvl. 4, Rm. D.4.24 651-731 Harris St Ultimo NSW 2007 |
02 7920 8997 |
| TAFE NSW Blue Mountains (Wentworth Falls) |
14 Mitchell St Wentworth Falls NSW 2782 |
02 7920 1421 |
| TAFE NSW Wetherill Park |
Bldg. J, Ground Floor, Rm. J.G.14 The Horsley Drv Wetherill Park NSW 2164 |
02 7920 9231 |
| TAFE NSW Wyong |
Porter St Wyong NSW 2259 |
02 7920 3206 |
| Campus | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| TAFE NSW Ballina |
154-164 Burnet Street Ballina NSW 2478 |
02 7920 9236 |
| TAFE NSW Byron Bay |
Connected Learning Centre 12 Bayshore Drive Byron Bay NSW 2481 |
02 7920 9236 |
| TAFE NSW Coffs Harbour |
Glenreagh Street Coffs Harbour NSW 2450 |
02 7921 5130 |
| TAFE NSW Gosford |
Cnr Henry Parry Drive & Margin Street Gosford NSW 2250 |
02 7920 3206 |
| TAFE NSW Grafton |
7 Clarence Street Grafton NSW 2460 |
02 7920 9236 |
| TAFE NSW Kempsey |
58 Sea Street Kempsey NSW 2440 |
02 7921 6409 |
| TAFE NSW Kingscliff |
Cudgen Road Kingscliff NSW 2487 |
02 7920 9236 |
| TAFE NSW Lismore |
64 Conway Street Lismore NSW 2480 |
02 7920 9236 |
| TAFE NSW Maclean |
Woombah Street Maclean NSW 2463 |
02 7920 9236 |
| TAFE NSW Murwillumbah |
146 Murwillumbah Street Murwillumbah NSW 2484 |
02 7920 9236 |
| TAFE NSW Nambucca Heads |
Connected Learning Centre 2183 Giinagay Way Nambucca Heads NSW 2448 |
02 7920 9236 |
| TAFE NSW Port Macquarie |
70 Widderson Street Port Macquarie NSW 2444 |
02 7921 6409 |
| TAFE NSW Taree |
Montgomery Crescent Taree NSW 2430 |
02 7921 6409 |
| TAFE NSW Tuncurry |
Northern Parkway Tuncurry NSW 2428 |
02 7921 6409 |
| TAFE NSW Wyong |
Porter Street Wyong NSW 2259 |
02 7920 3206 |
| TAFE NSW Yamba |
Connected Learning Centre 24 Treelands Drive Yamba NSW 2464 |
02 7920 9236 |
| Campus | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| TAFE NSW Albury |
Rm H.1.06 Poole St Albury NSW 2640 |
02 7921 2733 |
| TAFE NSW Coomealla |
1553 Silver City Hwy Dareton NSW 2717 |
02 7921 6409 |
| TAFE NSW Cootamundra |
117-119 MacKay St Cootamundra NSW 2590 |
02 7921 2733 |
| TAFE NSW Corowa |
2 Murray St Corowa NSW 2646 |
02 7921 2733 |
| TAFE NSW Deniliquin |
Poictiers St and Macauley St Deniliquin NSW 2710 |
02 7921 2733 |
| TAFE NSW Griffith |
1 Neville Pl Griffith NSW 2680 |
02 7921 2733 |
| TAFE NSW Leeton |
117-119 Palm Ave Leeton NSW 2705 |
02 7921 2733 |
| TAFE NSW Narrandera |
54-68 Elwin St Narrandera NSW 2700 |
02 7921 2733 |
| TAFE NSW Temora |
160-180 Kitchener Rd Temora NSW 2666 |
02 7921 2733 |
| TAFE NSW Tumut |
Cnr Capper St and Howick St Tumut NSW 2720 |
02 7921 2733 |
| TAFE NSW Wagga Wagga |
Rm G.1.19 Cnr Coleman St and Macleay St Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 |
02 7921 2733 |
| Campus | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| TAFE NSW Armidale |
K Block 256 Beardy Street Armidale NSW 2350 |
02 7921 5855 |
| TAFE NSW Bathurst |
Panorama Avenue Bathurst NSW 2795 |
02 7921 6409 |
| TAFE NSW Broken Hill |
248 Argent Street Broken Hill NSW 2880 |
02 7921 6409 |
| TAFE NSW Cowra |
27-33 Carlton Street Cowra NSW 2797 |
02 7921 6409 |
| TAFE NSW Dubbo |
Myall Strett Dubbo NSW 2830 |
02 7921 6409 |
| TAFE NSW Forbes |
Cnr Browne & Harold Streets Forbes NSW 2871 |
02 7921 6409 |
| TAFE NSW Inverell |
Cnr Wood & Evans Streets Inverell NSW 2360 |
02 7921 6409 |
| TAFE NSW Lithgow |
Block A 2 Hill Street Lithgow NSW 2790 |
02 7921 6409 |
| TAFE NSW Moree |
22-38 Frome Street Moree NSW 2400 |
02 7921 6409 |
| TAFE NSW Mudgee |
269 Ulan Road Bombira via Mudgee NSW 2850 |
02 7921 6409 |
| TAFE NSW Orange |
109 March Street Orange NSW 2800 |
02 7921 6409 |
| TAFE NSW Parkes |
25 Bushman Street Parkes NSW 2870 |
02 7921 6409 |
| TAFE NSW Tamworth |
Block K, Ground Floor 13 Janison Street Tamworth NSW 2340 |
02 7921 6409 |
| TAFE NSW Wentworth Falls |
14 Mitchell Street Wentworth Falls NSW 2782 |
02 7920 1421 |
Frequently asked questions
Through the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP), you will learn essential English language skills in:
- Speaking
- Listening
- Reading
- Writing
These skills are designed to help you in everyday life, the workplace, and further study.
You will also gain knowledge about:
- Australian society and culture
- Local customs and values
- Working within Australia
This comprehensive learning approach ensures you are well-prepared to participate confidently in Australian life and work.
There are many flexible AMEP study options available through TAFE NSW to suit your lifestyle and learning preferences. You can choose to study:
- On campus at a TAFE NSW location:
- Monday to Friday (day or evening classes)
- Saturday classes at selected campuses
- Online classes offered by some TAFE NSW campuses
- Distance Learning – study from home at your own pace
- Volunteer Tutor Program – receive one-on-one support from a trained volunteer tutor
These options allow you to tailor your learning experience to fit around work, family, and other commitments.
To find out if you are eligible for the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP), you can:
- Call us, or
- Visit an AMEP office at a TAFE NSW location near you
Please bring your passport and visa with you when you visit. Our staff will assess your eligibility and guide you through the next steps if you qualify.
To begin your journey with the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP), you’ll need to attend an interview at a TAFE NSW location. During this interview, we will:
- Assess your English language level
- Create a personalised learning plan tailored to your needs
If you arrived in Australia on or after 1 October 2020, you must register within six months of your visa commencement date or arrival in Australia to be eligible for free AMEP tuition.
Yes, free childcare is available for children younger than school age to help you attend your AMEP classes. TAFE NSW can arrange childcare services to support your participation in the program, making it easier for you to focus on your learning.
Yes, TAFE NSW can help you arrange a flexible study program that fits around your work schedule. Whether you're studying in-person, online, or through a blended format, there are options available to support students who are working while completing their course.
Yes, TAFE NSW offers a variety of programs tailored to different learning and employment goals. These include:
- General English courses – to help improve your everyday communication skills
- Work-preparation courses – designed to build your confidence and skills for entering the workforce
- Pathways to Employment Program (PEP) – these courses include a vocational subject and a work experience component, helping you gain practical skills and experience in industries such as:
- Aged care
- Hospitality
- Childcare
- And other in-demand sectors
These programs are ideal for learners looking to improve their English while preparing for real job opportunities in Australia.