This program, funded by the Commonwealth Government, provides initial English language training to newly arrived migrants. AMEP is an English language program for eligible migrants. The course provides for up to 510 hours of English as a Second Language (ESL) training free of charge. Participants work towards achieving a Certificate of Written and Spoken English (CSWE). Subject to individual assessment, some participants can receive an additional 400 hours of ESL training as preparation to undertake the CSWE.

Download information from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship about:

AMEP in English

AMEP in other languages

For further information, contact Nick Montgomery ph: 5260 6000

Volunteer Tutor Program

AMEP also offers a Volunteer Tutor Program for eligible migrants that provides up to 510 hours of ESL training free of charge. The training is delivered on a one-to-one basis in the students home. Participants work towards achieving CSWE. Currently Diversitat has 90 tutors delivering this program.

For information contact Judy Anderton ph: 5244 0070

Distance Learning

Distance Learning is available to eligible migrants under AMEP. Students receive an AMES workbook and are required to post their work back to a trainer who then assess the work. Participants work towards achieving the CSWE.

For information, Joanne Metzger ph: 5244 0070

English as a Second Language

Diversitat also offers ESL couses to non-AMEP students. These students need to pay a minimal amount to participate.

For information contact Ruth Hill ph: 5200 6000