English Languages Programs and Resources in the ACT
There are many opportunities for adults for whom English is an additional language to learn and develop their English language skills in the ACT region. Here are some.
Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP)
The (AMEP) is funded by the Australian government and provides up to 510 hours of English language tuition to eligible migrants and humanitarian entrants. For more information: http://www.navitas-english.com.au/colleges/canberra/
Skills for Education and Employment (SEE)
Also funded by the Australian government, this program provides language, literacy and numeracy training for eligible clients referred by the Department of Human Services (Centrelink) and employment service providers.
Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT)
CIT Solutions Short courses
ANU Centre for Continuing Education Communication and Writing Skills courses
Other classes and/or conversation groups
Most of the below are free or at minimal cost, and the majority are open to all. Contact them directly for more details.
- visit one of the local branches of Libraries ACT and ask a friendly librarian
There are many opportunities for adults for whom English is an additional language to learn and develop their English language skills in the ACT region. Here are some.
Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP)
The (AMEP) is funded by the Australian government and provides up to 510 hours of English language tuition to eligible migrants and humanitarian entrants. For more information: http://www.navitas-english.com.au/colleges/canberra/
Skills for Education and Employment (SEE)
Also funded by the Australian government, this program provides language, literacy and numeracy training for eligible clients referred by the Department of Human Services (Centrelink) and employment service providers.
Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT)
- cit.edu.au/courses/education_community/english_language and
- https://cit.edu.au/courses/short_courses/academic_skills
CIT Solutions Short courses
ANU Centre for Continuing Education Communication and Writing Skills courses
Other classes and/or conversation groups
Most of the below are free or at minimal cost, and the majority are open to all. Contact them directly for more details.
- ACT libraries - English conversation groups/classes at several locations (click on 'Adults')
- Anglicare- English conversation in Gordon
- Belconnen Community Service Ph: 6264 0200 - English conversation
- Church of the Good Shepherd, Curtin. ESL classes on Saturdays. Ph: 6285 1536 or 0457 745 053
- Migrant and Refugee Settlement Services in Civic Ph: 6248 8577 - English classes all levels, social activities
- Mosaic Baptist Church in Page - English classes
- North Canberra Baptist Church in Turner - English conversation, particularly aimed at university students
- Queanbeyan Multilingual Centre E: info@qmlc.org.au Ph: 6297 6110 English conversation and classes
- Queanbeyan Presbyterian Church, English classes, Wednesdays mornings. All welcome.
- Southern Cross Club in Woden Ph: 6287 5754 - conversation group
- St Alban’s Church in Lyons - English conversation Friday mornings
- Westminster Presbyterian Church Belconnen English Conversation Club for international students, visiting scholars from overseas, those preparing for IELTS tests, and migrants.
- Through ACT Libraries (FREE TO JOIN)
- visit one of the local branches of Libraries ACT and ask a friendly librarian
