Point Calculator

Points Calculator for Skilled Migration

You must score at least 60 points against points test factors to be eligible to be invited to apply for this visa.

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Visa Subclass

Which of the following subclasses are you applying for?

Skilled Independent Subclass 189
Skilled Nominated Subclass 190
Skilled Regional (Provisional) Subclass 489
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Age

Please select your age

Under 18
18-24
25-32
33-39
40-44
45-49
50 and above
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Language Eligibility

How would you rate your English language ability?

Competent English:
  • Passport from UK, USA, Ireland, Canada or NZ; or
  • IELTS: 6+ in each component; or
  • PTE Academic: 50+ in each component; or
  • TOEFL iBT: 12 in Listening, 13 Reading, 21 Writing, 18 Speaking
Proficient English:
  • IELTS: 7+ in each component; or
  • OET: B pass in each component; or
  • PTE Academic: 65+ in each component; or
  • TOEFL iBT: 24 in Listening, 24 Reading, 27 Writing, 23 Speaking
Superior English:
  • IELTS: 8+ in each component; or
  • OET: A pass in each component; or
  • PTE Academic: 79+ in each component; or
  • TOEFL iBT: 28 in Listening, 29 Reading, 30 Writing, 26 Speaking
Less than competent English
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Australian Educational Qualification

Have you met the requirements for the award of degree, diploma, advanced diploma or trade qualification(s) which took at least 2 years of full-time study in Australia at an Australian institution, which are relevant to your nominated occupation and which were taught in English?

Yes: Degree, diploma advanced diploma or trade qualification(s) taking at least 2 years of full-time study in Australia.
No
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Study in Regional Australia or a Low Population Growth Area

Have you

  • Met the requirements for the award of degree, diploma, advanced diploma or trade qualification(s); AND
  • The qualification(s) were not in English language proficiency; AND
  • The qualification(s) took at least 2 years of full-time study in Australia; AND
  • The qualification(s) were taught in English; AND
  • The campus of your institution is in a regional or low population growth area; AND
  • You have spent at least 2 years living in the regional or low population growth area; AND
  • You did not complete the qualification(s) via distance education?

Yes
No
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Specialist Educational Qualification

Have you?

  • Met the requirements for the award of Masters by Research or PhD by an Australian educational institution; AND
  • The qualification took at least 2 Academic Years of study in Australia; AND
  • The qualification was in a Specialist Field (currently STEM or ICT)
Yes
No
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Professional Year

Have you completed a Professional Year in Australia in your occupation following your studies - currently available for accountants, engineers and IT professionals:

Yes
No
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Qualifications

What is your highest Qualification?

Recognised PhD (Doctorate)
Recognised Bachelor degree or higher
Recognised Trade Qualification including
  • Diploma or Trade Certificate completed at an Australian educational institution
  • Other award or qualification recognised by the skills assessing authority
No Recognised Qualifications
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Overseas Work Experience

Thinking about your work experience overseas, in the last 10 years, how long have you worked in your nominated occupation or closely related skilled occupation (note that if you have a "skilled date" in your skills assessment, work experience prior to this would not count for points):

8 Years or more
5 Years or more
3 Years or more
Less than 3 years
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Australian Work Experience

Thinking about your work experience in Australia, in the last 10 years, how long have you worked in your nominated occupation or closely related skilled occupation (note that if you have a "skilled date" in your skills assessment, work experience prior to this would not count for points):

8 Years or more
5 Years or more
3 Years or more
1 years or more
Less than one year
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Partner Skill Qualifications

Check any boxes which apply to your partner or spouse

My partner is aged under 50
My partner has competent English ability
My partner can pass skills assessment in an occupation on the applicable Skilled Occupations List for my subclass.
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Designated Languages

Do any of the following apply to you?

I am accredited as a para-professional interpreter or translator (level 2) by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters
None of the above
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