Short Course
Course in EAL

If you're an eligible Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) client, you can access unlimited hours of English classes until you reach a vocational level of English without paying course fees. You can apply, even if you have enrolled in the AMEP before and have been living in Australia for many years. 

• Full time: 6 months (4 days a week 9:30 am to 3pm)
• Part time: options available

You can study

• in the classroom or online
• daytime or evening classes
• on Saturdays
• in general English or special focus classes

Course structure:

• 1 core unit 
• 3 core speaking and listening units 
• 2 core reading and writing units 
• 2 numeracy units 

You may be eligible for the AMEP if you are a permanent resident of Australia or you hold an eligible temporary visa. For a full list of eligible temporary visas, please visit the Australian Department of Home Affairs - Visas page.  

If you arrived in Australia after 1 October 2020, you must meet the following time frames from the date of your visa commencement or arrival in Australia to remain eligible:

• register with an AMEP service provider within six months (or 12 months if you are under 18 years of age when you arrived in Australia)
• commence your tuition within 12 months
• complete your tuition within five years

All learners are to undergo an Initial Assessment (IA) conducted by qualified assessors from BHI/CAE prior to being accepted into the program. 

How to apply:

For more information, call one of our centres.

AMEP Box Hill
Phone 03 8892 1223
E: amep.boxhill@boxhill.edu.au
SMS +61 429 838 674 (any language)

AMEP City
Phone 03 8892 1220
E: amep.city@boxhill.edu.au
SMS +61 429 775 331 (any language)

AMEP Lilydale
Phone 03 8892 1210
E: amep.lilydale@boxhill.edu.au
SMS +61 447 101 885 (any language)

AMEP Ringwood
Phone 03 8892 1212
E: amep.ringwood@boxhill.edu.au
SMS +61 447 101 885

Successful completion will enable you to study in the Certificate I course and enhance your English skills.