Free English classes in Perth
Conversation groups and classes in libraries and community centres, with address, time, what a session is like and how to join. If your visa improves, the courses with a certificate are further down.
Perth has free English groups and classes in libraries and community centres, and none of them asks for a particular visa: you just turn up and practise. If you want classes with a teacher, levels and a certificate, there is AMEP, also free, but only for some visas; on a student visa it usually does not apply.
Days and times may change. Before you go, call or check each place’s official page.
Looking for classes with a teacher and a certificate? Go to AMEPWhere can I get free English without a visa requirement?
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40 of 40 programs
Centre and north21 places · tap to see the list
Let's Chat! Practise English
ConfirmedTuesdays and Wednesdays 13:30–14:30
State Library of WA, with North Metro TAFE
Geographe Room, 25 Francis St, Perth Cultural CentreMore details
- Cost
- Free
- Phone
- (08) 9427 3111
- What the session is like
- One hour of conversation practice with volunteers.
- How to join
- No booking: just go to the room.
English Conversation Class
ConfirmedMondays 15:30–16:30
Vincent Library
99 Loftus St, LeedervilleMore details
- Cost
- Free
- Phone
- (08) 9273 6090
- What the session is like
- Conversation class; the page gives no more detail.
- How to join
- No booking. The form is optional and only sends notices.
English Conversation Circle
ConfirmedMondays 16:30–18:00
Victoria Park Library
27 Sussex St, East Victoria ParkMore details
- Cost
- Free
- Phone
- (08) 9373 5500
- What the session is like
- Conversation circle with volunteers.
- How to join
- It says no booking, but Humanitix shows "Get tickets": call to confirm.
Introduction to English Conversation
ConfirmedThursdays 13:45–15:00
Stirling Libraries, Mirrabooka
21 Sudbury Rd, MirrabookaMore details
- Cost
- Free
- Phone
- (08) 9205 7300
- What the session is like
- 10-week course. By its name it is beginner level; the syllabus is not published.
- How to join
- Booking required on Humanitix. Check that the ticket is $0.
English as Second Languages classes
ConfirmedMondays 17:00–18:30 (late afternoon)
Bassendean Memorial Library
Meeting Room 1, 46 Old Perth Rd, BassendeanMore details
- Cost
- Free
- Phone
- (08) 9279 2966
- What the session is like
- ESL class in a meeting room. Content not published.
- How to join
- Possible registration at the desk or by phone.
Women's English Conversation Group
ConfirmedTuesdays 9:30–10:30
Nedlands Library (women only)
60 Stirling Hwy, Nedlands (the council office is at no. 71: confirm)More details
- Cost
- Free
- Phone
- (08) 9273 3644
- What the session is like
- Women-only group led by local educators.
- How to join
- No booking, but Humanitix shows "Get tickets": confirm at library@nedlands.wa.gov.au
English Conversation Group
Current, no datesThursdays 10:00–11:00
Stirling Libraries, Osborne
9 Royal St, Tuart HillMore details
- Cost
- Cost not stated
- Phone
- (08) 9205 7900
- What the session is like
- It only says "English conversation".
- How to join
- No booking. Call to confirm.
English Conversation Group
Current, no datesTuesdays 18:00–19:00 (the only evening one in Stirling)
Stirling Libraries, Scarborough
173 Gildercliffe St, ScarboroughMore details
- Cost
- Cost not stated
- Phone
- (08) 9205 7420
- What the session is like
- It only says "English conversation".
- How to join
- No booking. Call to confirm.
Fluency, Friendship and Fun
Current, no datesWednesdays 9:30–11:30
Bayswater, Morley Library
240 Walter Rd West, MorleyMore details
- Cost
- Cost not listed
- Phone
- (08) 9272 0980
- What the session is like
- Conversation group; the session is not described.
- How to join
- No booking according to the newsletter. Email: morleylibrary@bayswater.wa.gov.au
Fluency, Friendship and Fun
Current, no datesFridays 9:30–11:30
Bayswater, Maylands Library
28 Eighth Ave, MaylandsMore details
- Cost
- Cost not listed
- Phone
- (08) 9208 2450
- What the session is like
- Same group as Morley.
- How to join
- Ask whether they require a ticket (there are Eventbrite pages). Email: maylibrary@bayswater.wa.gov.au
English conversation group
Current, no datesWednesdays 13:00–14:30
Joondalup Library
102 Boas Ave, JoondalupMore details
- Cost
- Free
- Phone
- (08) 9400 4751
- What the session is like
- The page states expressly that it is conversation only, for adults.
- How to join
- "Just turn up". Email: library.programs@joondalup.wa.gov.au
English conversation group
Current, no datesTuesdays 13:00–14:30
Whitford Library, Hillarys
Marmion Ave & Banks Ave, HillarysMore details
- Cost
- Free
- Phone
- (08) 9400 4870
- What the session is like
- Same as Joondalup: conversation only.
- How to join
- "Just turn up".
Let's Talk
Current, no datesWednesdays 13:00–14:00 (another page says 10:00–11:30: confirm)
Swan Libraries, Ballajura
Kingfisher Ave & Illawarra Cres S, BallajuraMore details
- Cost
- Free, 18 or older
- Phone
- (08) 9207 8686
- What the session is like
- Informal chat with library staff, not language teachers.
- How to join
- No booking.
Let's Talk
Current, no datesFridays 10:00–11:30
Swan Libraries, Beechboro
332 Benara Rd, BeechboroMore details
- Cost
- Free, 18 or older
- Phone
- (08) 9207 8585
- What the session is like
- Informal chat with library staff.
- How to join
- No booking.
Let's Talk
Current, no datesFridays 13:00–14:00
Swan Libraries, Ellenbrook
90 Main St, EllenbrookMore details
- Cost
- Free, 18 or older
- Phone
- (08) 9207 8787
- What the session is like
- Informal chat with library staff.
- How to join
- No booking.
English Conversation Club
Current, no datesTuesdays 9:30–10:30
Subiaco, Evelyn H Parker Library
"The Nook", 237 Rokeby Rd, SubiacoMore details
- Cost
- Free, with tea and coffee
- Phone
- (08) 9237 9222
- What the session is like
- Conversation club, social atmosphere.
- How to join
- No booking. Email: city@subiaco.wa.gov.au
Conversational English
UnverifiedWednesdays 10:30–12:00
Salvation Army, Perth Chinese Corps
333 William St, NorthbridgeMore details
- Cost
- Free
- Phone
- (08) 9260 9572
- What the session is like
- The page does not describe the session.
- How to join
- It does not say how to sign up: call.
ESL
UnverifiedMondays 13:30–14:30
Claremont, Bay View Community Centre
64 Bay View Tce, ClaremontMore details
- Cost
- Cost not indicated
- Phone
- (08) 9285 4353
- What the session is like
- Cost, level and teacher not indicated.
- How to join
- Sign up by email to library@claremont.wa.gov.au
Language for Living in Australia
UnverifiedMonday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday mornings (student timetable not published)
Edmund Rice Centre WA
18 Brewer Pl, MirrabookaMore details
- Cost
- Cost differs between sources
- Phone
- (08) 9440 0625
- What the session is like
- Practical English for daily life, in 2-hour classes with volunteer teachers. Open to all adults.
- How to join
- Call or write to info@ercwa.org.au. It does not publish how to sign up.
English Language Group
Full, waiting listMondays 10:00–11:00
City of Perth Library
573 Hay St, PerthMore details
- Cost
- Free
- Phone
- (08) 9461 3333
- What the session is like
- 1-hour session with experienced tutors. Content not published.
- How to join
- Book on TryBooking and use "Join wait list".
English Conversation Group
Full, waiting listThursdays 14:00–15:00
City of Perth Library
573 Hay St, PerthMore details
- Cost
- Free
- Phone
- (08) 9461 3333
- What the session is like
- 1-hour session with experienced tutors. Content not published.
- How to join
- Book on TryBooking and use "Join wait list".
South and east19 places · tap to see the list
English Conversation Group
ConfirmedFridays 14:00–15:30
Fremantle Library
Mardoo Room, 151 High St, FremantleMore details
- Cost
- Free
- Phone
- 1300 693 736
- What the session is like
- Conversation with volunteers who use worksheets.
- How to join
- No booking.
Learn Everyday English
ConfirmedTuesdays 10:00–11:30
Cockburn, Coolbellup Library
90 Cordelia Ave, CoolbellupMore details
- Cost
- Free
- Phone
- (08) 9411 3830
- What the session is like
- 1.5-hour everyday English class with a teacher.
- How to join
- No booking.
Learn Everyday English
ConfirmedThursdays 10:00–11:30
Cockburn, Success Library
11 Wentworth Pde, SuccessMore details
- Cost
- Free
- Phone
- (08) 9411 3840
- What the session is like
- Same. It was paused until a teacher was hired and resumed on 28 May.
- How to join
- No booking.
Learn Everyday English
ConfirmedFridays 10:00–11:30
Cockburn, Spearwood Library
9 Coleville Cres, SpearwoodMore details
- Cost
- Free
- Phone
- (08) 9411 3800
- What the session is like
- 1.5-hour everyday English class with a teacher.
- How to join
- No booking.
English Conversation Group
Confirmed9:30–11:30, day not published (probably Tuesday or Wednesday)
Kwinana Public Library
Robbos Way & Chisham Ave, KwinanaMore details
- Cost
- Free
- Phone
- (08) 9236 4300
- What the session is like
- Conversation group; the session is not described.
- How to join
- "No registration required". Call to find out the day.
Conversational English Classes
ConfirmedTuesdays 10:00–12:00
Connect Wilson Christian Church, Hillview Hub
1-3 Hill View Pl, BentleyMore details
- Cost
- Free
- Phone
- (08) 9461 7186
- What the session is like
- Two hours, social atmosphere. Run by a church; it does not say whether the tutors are volunteers.
- How to join
- "All welcome". Contact: Tasma, 0448 097 861 (the Hub phone is the one above).
Everyday English (women)
ConfirmedThursdays 11:00–12:30
Gosnells, Thornlie Library
1 Culross Ave, ThornlieMore details
- Cost
- Free, women only
- Phone
- (08) 9251 8750
- What the session is like
- Women’s group, mostly migrants. The format is not described.
- How to join
- Booking differs between sources: call.
Everyday English (general)
ConfirmedFridays 10:30–12:00
Gosnells, Thornlie Library
1 Culross Ave, ThornlieMore details
- Cost
- Free, mixed
- Phone
- (08) 9251 8750
- What the session is like
- The format is not described.
- How to join
- Call before your first visit.
Conversational English Classes
Current, no datesThursdays 9:30–12:00
Melville, AH Bracks Library
431 Canning Hwy, MelvilleMore details
- Cost
- Free
- Phone
- (08) 9364 0115
- What the session is like
- Long session (2.5 h) with volunteers. "Everyone is welcome".
- How to join
- No booking.
Adult English Conversation Group
Current, no datesThursdays 9:30–11:30
Rockingham Library
Dixon Rd, RockinghamMore details
- Cost
- Free
- Phone
- (08) 9528 8683
- What the session is like
- Conversation for adults with beginner-level English.
- How to join
- No booking.
English Club
Current, no datesMondays 9:30–11:30 (confirm day and time)
Westerly Family Centre
27 Westerly Way, CooloongupMore details
- Cost
- Free
- Phone
- (08) 9592 3650
- What the session is like
- Class with a qualified ESL teacher, for non-English speakers of all ages.
- How to join
- Call to confirm. Email: info@westerlyfamilycentre.com.au
English Conversation Class
Current, no datesTuesdays 10:30–11:30
Cannington Library
233 Sevenoaks St, CanningtonMore details
- Cost
- Not indicated
- Phone
- (08) 6350 7350
- What the session is like
- It looks like a community-run group; there is a volunteer contact.
- How to join
- Call the library.
English Conversation Class
Current, no datesTuesdays 10:30–11:30
Riverton Library
67 Riley Rd, RivertonMore details
- Cost
- Not indicated
- Phone
- (08) 9231 0944
- What the session is like
- Same as Cannington.
- How to join
- Call the library.
ESL Conversation Group
Current, no datesWednesdays 14:30–15:30 and Saturdays 11:00–12:00
South Perth, Manning Library
2 Conochie Cres, ManningMore details
- Cost
- Free
- Phone
- (08) 9474 0822
- What the session is like
- All ages and levels, with volunteer tutors. The only one with a Saturday session.
- How to join
- No booking.
ESL Conversation Group
Current, no datesFridays 14:00–15:00
South Perth Library
Sandgate St & South Tce, South PerthMore details
- Cost
- Free
- Phone
- (08) 9474 0800
- What the session is like
- Same as Manning.
- How to join
- No booking.
Free English Conversation Classes
Current, no datesTuesdays 10:00–11:30
Kalamunda, Forrestfield Library
Shops 26-27F, Hawaiian's Shopping Centre, 20 Strelitzia AveMore details
- Cost
- Free
- Phone
- (08) 9257 9975
- What the session is like
- Conversation; the session is not described.
- How to join
- "No need to sign up".
English Conversation Classes
Older dataMondays 15:30–17:00
Mandurah Library
331 Pinjarra Rd, MandurahMore details
- Cost
- Free
- Phone
- No data
- What the session is like
- It may have stopped running.
- How to join
- No booking. Check that it is still running.
My English World
Older dataWednesdays around 13:00
Armadale Library, with Matchworks
Shop 64/10 Orchard Ave, ArmadaleMore details
- Cost
- Free
- Phone
- (08) 9394 5125
- What the session is like
- Current pages do not list it.
- How to join
- Call to verify.
Beginner English classes
Older dataWednesdays 10:00–12:00
Belmont, Mercy Works
Belmont Oasis (address not verified)More details
- Cost
- Free, with childcare for children aged 0 to 5
- Phone
- 9477 7219
- What the session is like
- Beginner classes. 2025 flyer.
- How to join
- Registration required at belmont.wa.gov.au/learnenglish or by phone.
What each format means
- Class there is a teacher or tutor
- Guided conversation with support
- Free talk just practise speaking
- No data the page does not describe the session
Courses for when your visa improves
This is structured teaching, with a teacher, levels and a certificate. It depends on your visa. AMEP is the only free route with childcare. If you are already eligible, register soon: the 2026-27 Budget announced "targeted" eligibility cuts, but they need changes to the law and no bill was found as of 8 October.
- National program
AMEP
Adult Migrant English Program, North and South Metro TAFE
Free, no cap on hours. Free childcare during face-to-face classes.
More details
- Who qualifies
- Permanent or listed temporary visa. Clock for visas granted after 1 Oct 2020: register within 6 months, start within 12, finish within 5 years.
- What it is like
- Classes by level (Course in EAL, Certificate I to III) with a certificate. Schedules: full time, part time morning or afternoon, evening (18:00–21:00), Saturday or at home. Your level is set in an interview.
- How to enrol
- North Metro: online form, then they call you for an interview. South Metro: 1800 862 166, amep@smtafe.wa.edu.au or web form. Bring your passport and proof of visa.
- National program
AMEP volunteer tutor
for AMEP students
Free
More details
- Who qualifies
- AMEP students.
- What it is like
- One to two hours a week with a volunteer, at home, in a public place or online.
- How to enrol
- North Metro: (08) 9202 4354, amepvolunteers@nmtafe.wa.edu.au. South Metro: htamep@smtafe.wa.edu.au.
- National program
SEE
Skills for Education and Employment
Free, up to 25 hours a week.
More details
- Who qualifies
- Citizen, permanent resident, or temporary visa with work rights and AMEP eligibility. You cannot do it at the same time as AMEP.
- What it is like
- Literacy, numeracy and work skills. For a Spanish speaker it is a secondary route: there is almost no English as a second language (only Pivot lists EAL courses, not confirmed in WA).
- How to enrol
- Contact the provider directly: Pivot Training 1800 681 131, MAX Solutions 1800 021 560, SMYL 1800 953 585. DEWR: 1800 805 260.
TAFE EAL ladder
Initial EAL, Course in EAL, Certificates I to IV
Low fee: about AUD 160 to 250 per semester (an estimate, not an official figure). Published example: AUD 252.45 for the South Metro Course in EAL.
More details
- Who qualifies
- WA local fee: citizens, residents and the temporary visas in the DTWD policy. Anyone who does not qualify pays the commercial fee.
- What it is like
- Courses with a certificate, by level, with a teacher. Offered at NM TAFE (Perth, Balga, Joondalup, Midland) and SM TAFE (Armadale, Carlisle, Mandurah, Murdoch, Rockingham, Thornlie).
- How to enrol
- Apply through TAFE Admissions. You need a USI (free at usi.gov.au), your passport with visa and any previous English results. NM TAFE 1300 300 822; SM TAFE 1800 001 001.
Read Write Now
North Metro TAFE
Free
More details
- Who qualifies
- 18 or older. Born overseas: permanent residents with reasonable spoken English.
- What it is like
- One-to-one volunteer tutoring of about 90 minutes a week in reading, writing, maths and basic computing. Not for absolute beginners.
- How to enrol
- 1800 018 802, readwritenow@nmtafe.wa.edu.au.
Preliminary Spoken and Written English
Stanley International College, Mirrabooka
Free for AMEP-eligible people.
More details
- Who qualifies
- AMEP-eligible people.
- What it is like
- Face to face, 20 hours a week for 20 weeks. The listing has no date: unverified.
- How to enrol
- Phone 6371 9999.
First call to an AMEP provider: ask for the next start date, your level, the waiting list, the childcare spots and whether there is an evening or Saturday option. You can call with a TIS National interpreter (131 450, say "Spanish").
Which visa opens each free course?
This table is national: it applies even if you filter by city.
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| Visa | AMEP (free) | TAFE local fee (~AUD 0.21/h) | SEE (free) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Permanent residence189, 190, 186, 187, 858, partner 100/801, humanitarian | Yes, if you still lack "vocational English" and are within the time limit | Yes | Yes |
| Temporary partner820 / 309, child 445 | Yes | Yes (primary holder) | Yes, with work rights |
| Skilled regional491 / 494 / 489, business 188 | Yes | Confirm: only secondary holders are named | Yes, with work rights |
| Temporary humanitarian785 / 790 / 786 / 449 | Yes | Yes | Yes, with work rights |
| Bridging F | Listed, confirm with the provider | Not named | Not determined |
| Prospective marriage 300 | No, until you get the 820/309 | Yes | No |
| Student 500 | No (inferred) | No: TAFE International WA, full fee | No |
| 485 | No (inferred) | Not listed | No |
| 482, visitor 600, working holiday | No (inferred) | 482 only as a secondary holder; the others are not listed | No |
"No (inferred)" means the visa does not appear in Home Affairs’ official lists, but no page names the excluded visas one by one.
See the 14 AMEP sites in Perth
None publishes timetables by site: call before you go. Addresses and phones as published by Home Affairs (22 Sep 2026). Source: Home Affairs
- Perth (Northbridge)North Metro TAFELevel 3, 25 Aberdeen St, Northbridge08 9427 1377Office Mon–Fri 8:30–16:00. enquiry.amep@nmtafe.wa.edu.au
- LeedervilleNorth Metro TAFEB Block, Oxford St & Richmond St08 9202 0478Not listed in the provider’s form
- BalgaNorth Metro TAFEK Block, 18 Loxwood Rd08 9207 4268Home Affairs sends Mirrabooka enquiries here
- JoondalupNorth Metro TAFE35 Kendrew Cres08 9207 4268
- EllenbrookNorth Metro TAFELevel 2, 38 Main St1300 300 822Not listed in the provider’s form
- MidlandNorth Metro TAFELloyd St & Eddie Barron Dr08 9207 4268Contact the Balga office first
- CarlisleSouth Metro TAFEBank St & Oats St08 9267 7429Saturday classes
- ThornlieSouth Metro TAFEBurslem Dr08 9267 7609Saturday classes
- LangfordSouth Metro TAFEWilliam Langford Community Centre, 82 Langford Ave08 9267 7609The provider’s page names "Cannington": confirm
- ArmadaleSouth Metro TAFE25 Church Ave1800 862 166
- East FremantleSouth Metro TAFEEast Fremantle Baptist Church, Fortescue St & Canning Hwy08 9267 7609
- MurdochSouth Metro TAFE130 Murdoch Dr08 9267 7609
- RockinghamSouth Metro TAFESimpson Ave08 9267 7609
- Greenfields (Mandurah)South Metro TAFEEducation Dr08 9267 7609
Frequently asked questions about free English in Perth
The NopalMates list has 40 groups and classes in Perth libraries and community centres, 21 in the centre and north and 19 in the south and east, none with a published visa condition. Days and times may change: confirm before you go. Checked on 8 October 2026.
Probably not. The Student 500 visa does not appear in Home Affairs’ official AMEP lists, but no page names the excluded visas one by one, so it is an inferred "no". Confirm with a provider or Home Affairs (131 881) before ruling yourself out. The library conversation groups do not publish a visa condition.
Yes, a few. At night: Stirling Libraries in Scarborough, Tuesday 18:00–19:00 (no dates, call to confirm); Victoria Park Library, Monday 16:30–18:00; Bassendean Memorial Library, Monday 17:00–18:30. On Saturday: the ESL Conversation Group at Manning Library, Saturday 11:00–12:00. AMEP also offers evening (18:00–21:00) and Saturday classes, but only with an eligible visa.
In most, no. City of Perth Library asks you to book (TryBooking; currently with a waiting list), Stirling Libraries in Mirrabooka requires it (on Humanitix; check that the ticket is $0) and Mercy Works in Belmont requires registration (per a 2025 flyer). In others the sources contradict each other, for example Victoria Park and Nedlands: call the library before you go.
At the WA local fee, about AUD 160 to 250 per semester (an estimate, not an official figure). Published example: AUD 252.45 for the South Metro TAFE Course in EAL. Anyone who does not qualify for the local fee pays the commercial fee; on a Student 500 visa you pay in full at TAFE International WA. You need a free USI at usi.gov.au. Ask TAFE when applications for the next semester close.
The library conversation groups do not give a certificate or assess your level. A certificate comes from AMEP (Course in EAL and Certificate I to III, free with an eligible visa) or from paid TAFE courses (Initial EAL, Course in EAL, Certificates I to IV).
Start with the free groups on this page: none publishes a visa condition. If you need classes with a teacher, look at the TAFE local or commercial fee and ask North Metro TAFE Perth for its English enrolment dates. Before ruling yourself out, confirm your case with Home Affairs (131 881); NopalMates does not give migration advice.
Yes. Call TIS National on 131 450, say "Spanish" and ask to be connected to the library or provider. On your first call to AMEP, ask for the next start date, your level, the waiting list, the childcare spots and whether there is an evening or Saturday option.
Good to know
- None of the groups gives a certificate or assesses your level. They are guided conversation or informal classes. Structured teaching is AMEP (eligible visas only) or a paid TAFE course.
- Statuses: "Confirmed" has sessions with published dates for this period. "Current" has an active page in 2026 with no dates. "Unverified" and "Older data" may have closed. "To be confirmed" was a confirmed entry whose dates have now passed.
- What the session is like: only what the official pages say. When they do not describe it, it shows "No data".
- Calling with an interpreter: TIS National, 131 450, say "Spanish" and ask to be connected to the library.
- Left out of the list: Mirrabooka Info Hub (help with paperwork), CARAD (literacy for refugees), citizenship classes at Hillview and the Reading Writing Hotline (1300 6 555 06) are not English classes.
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