Navitas Skilled Futures

What Navitas Skilled Futures does

Navitas Skilled Futures Pty Ltd (RTO 0927) is a Sydney-based, Australian-government-contracted education provider that delivers the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) on behalf of the Department of Home Affairs, the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program on behalf of the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, and the Settlement Language Pathways to Employment and Training (SLPET) sub-program. The company operates more than 12 college campuses across New South Wales, the Australian Capital Territory, and Victoria, alongside outreach sites and a volunteer tutor scheme, with programs delivered at no cost to eligible migrants, humanitarian entrants, and job seekers. Its service portfolio spans foundational English and digital literacy training through to contextualized vocational pathways (Beauty, Childcare, Business Administration) with employer work placements, plus supporting services including free on-site childcare delivered with partner KU Children's Services, bilingual support in 14 languages, youth classes, settlement guidance, and IELTS preparation. Technology consists of an in-person classroom model augmented by iPad-based digital skills training, virtual reality learning tools, and an online learning platform for remote study. NSF is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Navitas Pty Limited, a global education provider headquartered in Perth, and operates under ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certified management systems in ACT and NSW.

Name

Navitas Skilled Futures

Legal name

Navitas Skilled Futures Pty Ltd

Website

https://navitas-skilled-futures.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Navitas Skilled Futures delivers free, Australian-Government-funded English, literacy, digital, and employment-skills programs (AMEP, SEE, SLPET) to migrants, humanitarian entrants, and job seekers across NSW, ACT, and Victoria. It is a subsidiary of Navitas Pty Limited.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adult Migrant English and Employment Skills Training

NAICS

Language Schools (611630), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (61171), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Immigrant/Integration Language Programs (ESL/ESOL, Civics-Integrated) (EDAMAFAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workplace & Career Integration for Immigrants (Credentialing, Job Readiness) (EDAAADAE), Immigrant & Refugee Workforce Integration Programs (EDAAAOAJ), Workforce & Job-Seeker Services (Community-Based) (EDAAAFAM), Immigration, Citizenship & Integration Language Exam Prep (EDANACAG), Special Populations ASE (Reentry/Corrections, Homeless, Refugee/Immigrant, Foster/Justice-Involved) (EDAAABAI)

Keywords

• Adult migrant english
• Language literacy training
• Employment skills training
• Vocational education training
• Settlement language pathways

Headquarters

HQ city

Sydney

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices12 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Australian Government - Department of Home Affairs Funding (AMEP): The Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) is fully funded by the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs. This is a contracted government service where Navitas Skilled Futures receives funding to deliver free English language training to eligible migrants and humanitarian entrants.
2. Australian Government - Department of Employment and Workplace Relations Funding (SEE): The Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Employment and Workplace Relations. NSF receives contracted funding to deliver language, literacy, numeracy, and digital skills training to job seekers.
3. SLPET Sub-program Funding: Settlement Language Pathways to Employment and Training (SLPET) is a sub-program of AMEP, delivering employment-focused classroom tuition contextualised to meet learner needs and goals. Funded through government contracts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Navitas Skilled Futures is a Registered Training Organisation delivering government-funded English language, literacy, numeracy, digital, and employability skills training to eligible migrants, refugees, humanitarian entrants, and job seekers in Australia. Core programs include the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) funded by the Department of Home Affairs, the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program funded by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations, and the Settlement Language Pathways to Employment and Training (SLPET) sub-program, supplemented by Pathways to Work vocational training, IELTS preparation, workplace-based training, free on-site childcare, bilingual support, and volunteer tutoring.

Product overview

Navitas Skilled Futures operates as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO 0927) delivering a portfolio of government-funded education and employment programs primarily for migrants, refugees, and humanitarian entrants in Australia. The core offering consists of three main programs: the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP), Skills for Education and Employment (SEE), and Settlement Language Pathways to Employment and Training (SLPET) with its Pathways to Work component. These programs are designed as a progressive pathway from foundational English language learning through to vocational training and employment readiness. Supporting services include free childcare, bilingual support, youth classes, settlement guidance, work placements, and volunteer tutoring. Additional offerings include IELTS preparation, workplace-based training, and specialized short courses. The company operates colleges across ACT, NSW, and Victoria, serving diverse multicultural communities.

Differentiator

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Products and services

• Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) Free government-funded English language program for eligible migrants and humanitarian entrants, helping them improve English, digital, and employability skills, with free childcare for children under six while studying.
• Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) Government-funded program providing job-related training to improve skills in language, literacy, numeracy, and digital technology, helping participants find work or pursue further education.
• Pathways to Work (SLPET) Program under SLPET offering vocational training with employment-focused classroom tuition, resume writing, interview preparation, and work placements in industries such as beauty, childcare, and business administration.
• IELTS Preparatory Course Preparation course designed to help students achieve desired scores in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination.
• Workplace-Based Training Training programs delivered in workplace settings, available through the SEE Program, providing practical work experience and skills development in real employment environments.
• Invest In You Personal development program focused on building confidence, life skills, and personal growth for migrants and refugees settling in Australia.
• AMEP at School English language learning programs designed specifically for school-aged children from migrant and refugee backgrounds to support their educational integration.
• AMEP Short Courses Specialist and short courses providing focused training in specific skills such as citizenship English, computer skills, and other targeted language programs.
• Volunteer Tutor Scheme Program that matches volunteer tutors with migrants and refugees who cannot attend regular AMEP classes or need extra learning support, providing one-on-one English language assistance.
• AMEP Childcare Free on-site childcare services for children aged under six, enabling parents to attend AMEP classes and training programs.
• Learning with Technology Digital literacy support services teaching students to use computers, smartphones, online tools, job search platforms, and essential digital services for Australian workplaces and daily life.
• Bilingual Support Multilingual support services provided by staff from diverse cultural backgrounds who speak multiple languages, assisting students in their native languages when needed.
• Youth Classes Educational programs designed specifically for young people using technology, interactive activities, and peer support networks to build language skills and social connections.
• Settlement Support Guidance and resources to help migrants and refugees settle in Australia, including information on support services, Australian slang, public holidays, and community integration.
• Work Placements Practical work experience opportunities integrated into programs to help students gain real-world Australian workplace skills and improve employment prospects.
• AMEP Innovative Project: Our Australia Innovative project under AMEP designed to help new arrivals learn about Australian culture, society, and practical life skills through interactive learning experiences.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students gain English proficiency enabling employment, citizenship, and independent daily living
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KU Children's ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1998Long-standing partnership since 1998 providing on-site free childcare at NSF colleges (Bankstown, Cabramatta, Fairfield, Liverpool, and Canberra). KU provides qualified early childhood educators, culturally sensitive learning environments, and bilingual staff who often share similar settlement backgrounds with migrant parents. More than 500 children enrolled annually.
• SBS Learn EnglishcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSBS Learn English Partnership providing educational resources and materials to support English language learning. NSF utilizes SBS Learn English content including 'Bring a Plate' resources for cultural exchange activities during events like Harmony Week.
• TAFE and RTO PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSF collaborates with TAFE and other Registered Training Organisations to deliver accredited vocational training units. Programs like Pathways to Early Childhood Education and Care include Certificate III units through RTO partners, enabling students to gain formal qualifications leading to employment in childcare sector.
• Guardian Childcare and EducationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor childcare provider offering work experience placements for NSF students completing childcare courses. Has hired NSF graduates as casual employees upon successful completion of work experience.
• City Perfumes (Stockland Merrylands)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeauty retailer providing 40 hours of work experience for students in the Pathways to Beauty program under SLPET.
• KISS Cosmetics LiverpoolminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBeauty retailer that hired NSF Pathways to Beauty graduate after successful work placement.
• Settlement Services International (SSI)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSSI is a key referral partner directing newly arrived refugees to NSF for AMEP enrollment. SSI provides settlement services including airport reception, housing, and ongoing support for humanitarian entrants.
• Workforce Australia and Jobactive ProviderscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGovernment-funded employment services that refer job seekers to NSF for SEE program enrollment and skills development training.
• Victoria UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Victoria University at the Sunshine campus location, enabling delivery of programs at university facilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• AMES Australia: Major AMEP provider in Victoria, offering English language, settlement, and employment services to migrants and refugees. Directly comparable to NSF on program mix (AMEP) and target cohort, and a co-bidder for Victorian government contracts.
• TAFE NSW: Public-sector Registered Training Organisation delivering AMEP and SEE programs across NSW alongside pre-accredited and vocational education. Directly competes with NSF for the same government-funded adult migrant and job-seeker cohorts in overlapping NSW campuses.
• Navitas English: Sister entity within the Navitas group delivering English language programs, including AMEP, across other Australian states. Closest comparable by both ownership and mission, but operating in geographies (WA, SA, NT) where NSF does not currently operate.
• Canberra Institute of Technology: ACT's public VET provider delivering AMEP and other funded programs in the same territory as NSF Canberra. Direct overlap on government-funded migrant English training in the ACT market.

Broad incumbents

• Box Hill Institute: Victorian TAFE provider with AMEP and SEE program delivery. Direct contractor-level competitor for the same government-funded cohorts in metro Melbourne, with a broader vocational mandate.
• Melbourne Polytechnic: Public VET provider in Victoria delivering AMEP and SEE programs as part of a broader vocational and higher education portfolio. Overlaps with NSF on government-funded English and employability training in the Victorian market.
• Chisholm Institute: Victorian government TAFE delivering AMEP and SEE programs alongside a wider vocational and TAFE offering. Comparable to NSF in the same Victorian contract environment and migrant-settlement cohort.
• Holmesglen Institute: Major Victorian VET provider with AMEP/SEE delivery as part of a larger TAFE-equivalent portfolio. Comparable to NSF on contract-funded English training for migrants and job seekers, though operating more broadly across vocational disciplines.
• Navitas Pty Limited: Parent company of NSF and a global education provider with pathway programs, university partnerships, and English language divisions. Comparable as the broader corporate vehicle whose strategy and capital allocation shape NSF's trajectory.

Emerging players

• Spectrum Migrant Resource Centre: Victoria-based community organisation delivering settlement and AMEP-aligned services to migrants and refugees. Comparable to NSF's community-led acquisition model and target cohort, but smaller in scale and narrower in program scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Profiles7 records

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