This is a government fee concession or free program, not a scholarship: it lowers or removes what you pay to study.

Free English tuition until the student reaches a vocational level of English, within the time limits. Free childcare for children under school age while the parent is in an AMEP class. No money is paid to the student.

Who can apply

• Aged 18 or over (people aged 15 to 17 may be able to join; ask a provider)
• Speaks little or no English
• Permanent resident, holder of an eligible temporary visa, or a citizen who held an eligible visa in the past
• If the visa started after 1 October 2020: register with a provider within 6 months, start within 12 months and finish within 5 years of the visa start date (exceptions are possible)

Visa eligibility: Permanent visa holders are eligible, as are holders of listed temporary visas including 785, 790, 786, 449 and Bridging F (060). Bridging A and Bridging E are not on the eligible list.

How to apply: Contact your nearest AMEP provider, using the 'Providers and locations' list on the Home Affairs website. Job seekers in Workforce Australia can be referred by their provider. General enquiries: Department of Home Affairs on 131 881.