How can the AMEP better support English language learning for young people

This discussion paper focuses on how the Adult Migrant English Program (AMEP) can be improved to better meet the specific English language learning needs of young people from refugee and migrant backgrounds. The paper outlines the importance of English proficiency for successful settlement and participation in Australian society, highlights the challenges young people face in the current AMEP system, and provides recommendations for making the program more youth-focused, flexible, and responsive to their unique circumstances. The paper also discusses the impact of COVID-19 on the delivery of AMEP classes and suggests ways to innovate and adapt the program to better support young learners.