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The University of New South Wales, Institute of Languages (UNSWIL) offers English courses to recently arrived migrants and international students living in Australia whose first language is not English.

AMEP
The Migrant English Programme at UNSWIL offers English courses to recently arrived migrants and refugees as part of the national Adult Migrant English Programme (AMEP). The AMEP is funded by the Australian Commonwealth Government's Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC).

Certificate 1, 2 and 3 courses
English courses offered as part of the AMEP are at 3 levels: Level 1 Beginner, Level 2 Post-Beginner and Level 3 Intermediate.
Courses are based on the NSW AMES Certificates in Spoken and Written English curriculum framework.

No course fees
There are no fees for Levels 1, 2, 3 courses for migrants who are eligible for the AMEP.*
Fee paying places are offered in all courses to those students who are not AMEP eligible, if there is a place available.

General English and Special Focus Courses
UNSWIL MEP offers General English courses at Levels 1, 2 and 3 and Special Focus courses at Level 3. Special Focus courses at Level 3 include:

• English for Health Professionals
• English for Study (including IELTS preparation)
• English for Business
• English and Translating and Interpreting Skills
• Pronunciation/Clear Speaking
• English for Job-Seeking

Full time and part time
Courses are offered full time and part time, in the day or evening.
All full time courses are offered Monday to Friday 9.00 am to 1.30pm.
Part time course are offered at different times – see individual course information for details.
Students may enrol to study in blocks of 5 or 10 weeks.
There is continuous placement in courses.
Students may enrol in more than one course concurrently.

* Eligibility for the AMEP
You may be eligible for free English tuition through the AMEP if you:
• are a newly arrived migrant or refugee
• arrived in Australia after July 1, 1991
• are a temporary resident with a gazetted visa class
• have been granted permanent residence in Australia since July 1, 1991.

You must:
be 18 years old and over (some students aged 16-18 may be eligible)
be below ‘functional English' (ISLPR 2)
be interviewed when you register
Please bring your visa to check eligibility when registering for a course

UNSWIL MEP also offers courses at Level 4 Advanced. All Level 4 courses are fee paying.

Why Study at UNSWIL?

UNSWIL has an excellent reputation for delivering high quality courses and offering personalised service.

UNSWIL offers

• fast-paced classes for learners with strong educational backgrounds
• experienced and professional teaching staff
• excellent learning facilities
• clear pathways for study
• special focus courses at upper intermediate and advanced levels
• a variety of full-time and part-time study options
• cohesive, sequenced programs

What additional services are available for students at UNSWIL?

• a full-time educational counsellor to give help and advice
• access to the Individual Learning Centre and the Computer Laboratory (including free Internet and e-mail)
• access to UNSW services (including the Library and sports centre)
• travel concessions for full-time AMEP students
• cafeteria
• introductory computer skills training

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