Melbourne AMEP

What Melbourne AMEP does

Melbourne AMEP is a government-funded Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) delivery network, led by Melbourne Polytechnic and operating across five regions of Victoria, Australia. It provides free English language tuition to eligible migrants and refugees — permanent residents or citizens born overseas from non-English speaking backgrounds — through a coordinated network of more than 15 approved TAFE and Learn Local partner organizations, including Melbourne Polytechnic, Kangan Institute, Box Hill Institute, Chisholm Institute, Swinburne University of Technology, and Holmesglen Institute, alongside community-based providers such as Carlton Neighbourhood Learning Centre, PRACE, and Glen Eira Adult Learning Centre.

The core product suite comprises General English Classes (full-time, part-time, day and evening study options), the Young Adult Migrant Education Course (YAMEC) for 16-25 year olds aligned with the National Youth Settlement Framework, English for the Workplace (SLPET) offering up to 200 hours of workplace-focused instruction and employer work placements, and the Volunteer Tutor Scheme providing one-to-one weekly tutoring supported via consumer messaging platforms (WhatsApp, FaceTime, Messenger, phone). Supporting services include free childcare during classes, pathways guidance for further study and employment, flexible study options including distance learning, and an Employer Partnership Program enabling work placements and mentoring. Technology is limited to consumer communication tools, a Better Impact volunteer management platform, and referral to the government-operated AMEPOnline resource portal.

Melbourne AMEP does not operate as a commercial enterprise. It is entirely funded by the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs under the national Adult Migrant English Program, with services delivered free of charge to eligible participants. The organization is governed and coordinated by Melbourne Polytechnic, with no external investors, no venture funding, and no disclosed revenue or pricing structure. Go-to-market is referral-driven through government channels, settlement services, community organizations, employer networks, and direct phone and email contact. The program's positioning is reinforced by a removal of the previous 510-hour participation cap, indicating sustained policy support and an expanding funded service envelope.

Name

Melbourne AMEP

Legal name

Melbourne AMEP

Website

https://melbourneamep.com.au

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Melbourne AMEP is a government-funded network led by Melbourne Polytechnic that delivers free English language tuition to migrants and refugees across five Victorian regions through 15+ TAFE and Learn Local partner organizations, commissioned by the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adult Migrant English Language Education

NAICS

Language Schools (611630), Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Immigrant & Refugee Community Education (Integration/Navigation) (EDAAAFAH), English Language Schools (ESL/EFL) (EDAIAEAB), Immigrant & Refugee Workforce Integration Programs (EDAAAOAJ)

Keywords

• Adult migrant english program
• English language tuition
• Settlement education services
• Workplace english training
• TAFE learn local

Headquarters

HQ city

Preston, Victoria

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: The Adult Migrant English Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs. Melbourne AMEP operates as a network led by Melbourne Polytechnic to deliver free English language tuition to eligible migrants and refugees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Melbourne AMEP delivers free English language tuition to eligible migrants and refugees across Victoria, Australia, through a network of 15+ TAFE and Learn Local organisations led by Melbourne Polytechnic. The program offers general English classes, specialised youth streams (YAMEC), workplace-focused English (SLPET), volunteer tutoring, childcare support, and pathways guidance. All services are funded by the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs and provided at no cost to participants.

Product overview

Melbourne AMEP is a network of TAFE and Learn Local organizations led by Melbourne Polytechnic that delivers the Adult Migrant English Program across Victoria. The core offering consists of free English language tuition for migrants and refugees, comprising General English Classes, English for Youth (YAMEC) for 16-25 year olds, and English for the Workplace (SLPET) providing up to 200 hours of additional workplace-focused instruction. These programs are supported by the Volunteer Tutor Scheme for one-to-one language practice, childcare services, pathways guidance counseling, and flexible study options including distance learning. The organization also operates an Employer Partnership Program connecting businesses with students for work placements and mentoring. Melbourne AMEP partners with over 15 approved organizations across five Victorian regions (Melbourne Inner Metro, North West, North East, South East Melbourne and Peninsula, and Bendigo) to deliver services through numerous centers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• General English Classes Free English language tuition for eligible migrants and refugees covering all skill levels, available full-time, part-time, day and evening, with no previous 510-hour cap.
• English for Youth (YAMEC) Youth-specific English classes for newly arrived young people aged 16-25 from refugee and migrant backgrounds, including English at all levels, electives, VET tasters, volunteering opportunities, settlement services access, and intensive pathways guidance.
• English for the Workplace (SLPET) Workplace-focused English program offering up to 200 hours of classroom English and support to help eligible participants improve workplace communication, understand Australian work culture, strengthen job-seeking skills, and undertake work placements.
• Volunteer Tutor Scheme (VTS) One-to-one volunteer tutoring program matching trained volunteers with AMEP students for weekly 1-2 hour English language support sessions, delivered face-to-face or remotely via FaceTime, WhatsApp, Messenger, or phone.
• Childcare Services Free childcare provided for children under school age while parents attend AMEP classes at participating centres.
• Pathways Guidance Advisory service at AMEP centres providing advice on further study options and job opportunities to help students transition to employment or continued education.
• Employer Partnership Program Program enabling employers to partner with Melbourne AMEP through work placements, employer mentoring, industry expert sessions, internships, and broader collaborative projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Removed 510-hour cap allowing unlimited study time
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Melbourne PolytechniccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMelbourne Polytechnic is the lead organization for Melbourne AMEP, coordinating the network of TAFE and Learn Local organisations to deliver the Adult Migrant English Program across Victoria's five regions.
• Kangan InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved AMEP delivery partner offering general English classes and youth-specific programs (YAMEC) as part of the Melbourne AMEP network.
• Box Hill InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved AMEP delivery partner offering English classes including youth programs as part of the Melbourne AMEP network.
• Chisholm InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved AMEP delivery partner offering English language tuition as part of the Melbourne AMEP network.
• Swinburne University of TechnologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved AMEP delivery partner offering youth-specific English classes as part of the Melbourne AMEP network.
• Holmesglen InstitutecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerApproved AMEP delivery partner offering English language classes as part of the Melbourne AMEP network.
• Carlton Neighbourhood Learning CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLearn Local provider delivering AMEP services as part of the Melbourne AMEP partner network.
• Carringbush Adult EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLearn Local provider delivering AMEP services as part of the Melbourne AMEP partner network.
• Cheltenham Community CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity-based AMEP delivery partner in the Melbourne AMEP network.
• Fitzroy Learning NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLearn Local provider delivering AMEP services as part of the Melbourne AMEP partner network.
• Glen Eira Adult Learning CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLearn Local provider delivering AMEP services as part of the Melbourne AMEP partner network.
• Meadow Heights Education CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity-based AMEP delivery partner in the Melbourne AMEP network.
• Mountain District Learning CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLearn Local provider delivering AMEP services as part of the Melbourne AMEP partner network.
• North Melbourne Language & LearningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity-based AMEP delivery partner in the Melbourne AMEP network.
• Olympic Adult EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdult education provider delivering AMEP services as part of the Melbourne AMEP partner network.
• PRACE (Preston Reservoir Adult Community Education)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLearn Local provider delivering AMEP services as part of the Melbourne AMEP partner network.
• Wingate Avenue Community CentreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity-based AMEP delivery partner in the Melbourne AMEP network.
• Whittlesea Community ConnectionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity organization partner providing employment forum participation and supporting AMEP students in their journey towards employment.
• Australian Government Department of Home AffairscoreOthersThe Adult Migrant English Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs. The department provides funding and policy oversight for the program delivered by Melbourne AMEP and other state/territory providers.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• AMES Australia: Settlement and English language services organization that has delivered AMEP in Victoria and other states. Provides comparable migrant/refugee English language training and settlement support under the same federal funding framework.
• Multicultural Australia: Settlement and English language services provider operating in Queensland, delivering AMEP and refugee settlement support. Directly comparable as an AMEP provider serving newly arrived migrants and refugees through government contracts.
• Navitas English: Major AMEP delivery provider operating across multiple Australian states (NSW, QLD, SA). Directly comparable to Melbourne AMEP as a government-funded Adult Migrant English Program network delivering free English language tuition to eligible migrants and refugees.
• Settlement Services International (SSI): Large multicultural and settlement services provider in Australia delivering AMEP in NSW and broader humanitarian settlement programs. Comparable in mission and target population (migrants and refugees), with similar government-funded delivery model.

Others

• Chisholm Institute: Victorian TAFE institute and Melbourne AMEP delivery partner. Comparable as a TAFE-based English language provider and core network partner in the Melbourne AMEP delivery system.
• Holmesglen Institute: Victorian TAFE institute and Melbourne AMEP delivery partner. Comparable as an English language education provider in the same geography, and structurally important as a network partner rather than direct competitor.
• Box Hill Institute: Victorian TAFE institute and Melbourne AMEP delivery partner providing AMEP services including youth programs. Comparable as an English language provider and partner within Melbourne AMEP's network model.
• Adult Learning Australia: National peak body for adult and community education in Australia, including the Learn Local network that Melbourne AMEP coordinates with. Comparable as an ecosystem-level organization supporting adult ESL and community education delivery.

Regional players

• TAFE Queensland (English Language Programs): Queensland TAFE network delivering AMEP and English for Migrants programs. Comparable in operating model—government-funded English language instruction delivered through TAFE partner institutions—but serving a different geographic market.
• TAFE NSW (English Language Services): New South Wales TAFE network delivering AMEP and other English language programs to migrants and refugees. Operates as a state-level equivalent of Melbourne AMEP's network model, providing direct functional comparison for service delivery and partner coordination.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/melbourne-amep

Compliance3 records

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Investors

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