Kindergarten to Year 12 (ages 4 to 18 years)
Provides intensive English language support for new arrival students Kindergarten to Year 12 (ages 4 to 18 years).
Kindergarten to Year 12 (ages 4 to 18 years)
Kindergarten to Year 12 (ages 4 to 18 years)
Government Education and Training International (GETI) Tasmania is a State Government organisation, operating within the Department of Education.
Temporary Resident (Dependant) Program (TRP) - if you are moving to Tasmania to study or work on a temporary resident visa, your children (referred to as dependants) are very welcome to study with us. In order for Temporary Resident students to enrol at a government school in Tasmania, a parent MUST apply for their child prior to enrolling at a school.
More information on the TRP can be found at https://study.tas.gov.au/study/government-schools/temporary-resident-dependant-program
P: +61 3 6165 5727
A: 26 Bathurst Street, Hobart TAS 7000
Full-time intensive English study program provided by TasTAFE that uses subject content to prepare students for college, VET courses, university or employment. It is available to newly arrived and longer-term resident students aged 18 to 25. Contact TasTAFE for more information.
Provides free English language tuition for new migrants and humanitarian entrants over 18 years old. This is a legislated entitlement for eligible migrants, funded by the Australian Government. Eligible migrants must register within 6 months of obtaining their permanent residency visa and begin tuition within 12 months of registration. They must use their entitlement within 5 years.
AMEP is provided by TasTAFE in Southern Tasmania.
If you are a migrant to Australia, you may be eligible to access English language classes with MAX through the Adult Migrant English Program, AMEP.
The Adult Migrant English Program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Home Affairs.
The AMEP provides English tuition to assist with your settlement journey. The language skills you gain will help you settle into life and work in Australia. Through the AMEP you can:
Contact details:
Adult Migrant English Program
MAX Solutions
46-54 Charles St
Launceston TAS 7250
Phone: 0437 962 128
A program for Permanent Residents aged 18 years and over who are not eligible for the Adult Migrant English Program. Please contact TasTAFE and ask for Migrant Education South or Migrant Education North for more information.
Improve your skills to get the job you want with the Skills for Education and English (SEE) Program
If you have problems with English language, literacy or numeracy, the Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program can prepare you for work or further training.
The SEE program can help you to:
The Skills for Education and Employment (SEE) program is funded by the Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment and delivered in Tasmania by MAX Solutions
Phone: 1800 021 560
Runs a cross-cultural support service for current and prospective CALD (culturally and linguistically diverse) students.
Provides Foundation Courses and Nationally Accredited Vocational Education and Training
Up
to two scholarships are provided by the University of Tasmania annually to
support Tasmanian Asylum seekers who are on Temporary Protection Visas,
applying for Safe Haven Enterprise Visas or are on an equivalent bridging visa
to undertake undergraduate tertiary studies.
More information about the Scholarship may be found on the University of Tasmania website
Government Education and Training International (GETI) Tasmania represents Tasmanian Government education and training providers.
GETI specialise in connecting international students with education, skills and qualifications from our local government education providers:
Contact:
P: +61 3 6165 5727
A: 26 Bathurst Street, Hobart TAS 7000
A number of Neighbourhood Houses offer the Everyday Literacy for Local Communities Program to support individuals’ literacy development through practical projects and targeted support for people who have already identified or begun addressing their literacy needs.
Provides a range of great activities to assist Tasmanians to improve their reading and writing, whether for employment, life skills or personal enjoyment. Courses include computer literacy, employment skills, getting ready for work programs, and support to assist with study and returning to learning.
Primarily for people over 50 years of age who like mental and physical activity and want to pursue existing interests or develop new ones. Launceston School for Seniors provides an opportunity for social, educational, physical and spiritual momentum for this very important part of life.
Quizzes, tests, exercises and puzzles to help teach and learn English as a Second Language (ESL). This project of The Internet TESL Journal has thousands of contributions by many teachers.
A network of organisations and individuals working together to improve adult literacy in Tasmania. Grants are available through the web site.
An ongoing register of qualified support officers with experience in adult literacy teaching and assessment to support the Tasmanian Adult Literacy Action Plan.
The Tasmanian branch of an Australian Council supporting literacy and numeracy practitioners.
Details regarding the Tasmanian Qualifications Authority testing of everyday adult literacy, numeracy and ICT skills necessary to receive the Tasmanian Certificate of Education (TCE).