Point Test Calculator
| Age | ||
| At least 18 but less than 23 years | 25 | |
| At least 25 but less than 33 years | 30 | |
| At least 33 but less than 40 years | 25 | |
| At least 40 but less than 45 years | 15 | |
| English language skills | ||
| Competent English - IELTS 6666 or equivalent | 0 | |
| Proficient English - IELTS 7777 or equivalent | 10 | |
| Superior English - IELTS 8889 or equivalent | 20 | |
| Overseas skilled employment – (outside Australia) | ||
| Less than 3 years | 0 | |
| At least 3 but less than 5 years | 5 | |
| At least 5 but less than 8 years | 10 | |
| At least 8 years | 15 | |
| Australian skilled employment – (in Australia) | ||
| Less than 1 year | 0 | |
| At least 1 but less than 3 years | 5 | |
| At least 3 but less than 5 years | 10 | |
| At least 5 but less than 8 years | 15 | |
| At least 8 years | 20 | |
| Educational qualifications | ||
| A Doctorate from an Australian educational institution or a Doctorate from another educational institution, that is of a recognised standard. | 20 | |
| At least a Bachelor degree from an Australian educational institution or at least a Bachelor qualification, from another educational institution, that is of a recognised standard. | 15 | |
| A diploma or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution. | 10 | |
| Attained a qualification or award recognized by the relevant assessing authority for your nominated skilled occupation as being suitable for that occupation. | 10 | |
| Specialist education qualification | ||
| A Masters degree by research or a Doctorate degree from an Australian educational institution that included at least 2 academic years study in a relevant field. | 10 | |
| Australian study requirement | ||
| Meet the Australian study requirement. | 5 | |
| Professional Year in Australia | ||
| Completion of a Professional Year in Australia. | 5 | |
| Credentialled community language | ||
| Hold a recognised qualification in a credentialled community language. | 5 | |
| Study in regional Australia | ||
| You must have at least 1 degree, diploma or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution that satisfies the Australian study requirement obtained while living and studying in an eligible area of regional Australia. | 5 | |
| Partner skills | ||
| You are single or your partner is an Australian citizen or permanent resident. | 10 | |
| Your spouse or de facto partner must also be an applicant for this visa and has competent English. | 5 | |
| Your spouse or de facto partner must also be an applicant for this visa and has competent English and skill criteria. | 10 | |
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