GENERAL SKILLED MIGRATION
Points Calculator
The Points Test Calculator has been provided to give you an indication of your points score were you to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for a General Skilled Migration (GSM) Visa. Your final score will be based on the information you enter.
Australia Skilled Migration Points Calculator
Estimate your SkillSelect points score for Subclass 189, 190 and 491 visas. Minimum 65 points required.
Age
Points are based on your age at the time you are invited to apply. The highest points (30) are awarded to applicants aged 25–32, as this age group is considered most economically productive.
Select the bracket that applies when you receive your invitation to apply.
English language ability
Your English level must be demonstrated through an approved test or passport. Citizens of UK, USA, Canada, New Zealand or Ireland automatically qualify for Competent English via passport. For all others, use the score guide below to check which level you qualify for.
Select the level that matches your test results.
Competent — 0 pts
Passport from UK, USA, Canada, NZ or Ireland qualifies automatically.
Passport from UK, USA, Canada, NZ or Ireland qualifies automatically.
| Test | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6 in each component | |||
| PTE Academic | 47 | 48 | 51 | 54 |
| TOEFL iBT | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 |
| C1 Advanced | 163 | 163 | 170 | 179 |
| OET | 290 | 310 | 290 | 330 |
| CELPIP | 7 in each component | |||
| LANGUAGECERT | 57 | 60 | 64 | 70 |
| MET | 56 | 55 | 57 | 48 |
Proficient — 10 pts
| Test | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 7 in each component | |||
| PTE Academic | 58 | 59 | 69 | 76 |
| TOEFL iBT | 22 | 22 | 26 | 24 |
| C1 Advanced | 175 | 179 | 193 | 194 |
| OET | 350 | 360 | 380 | 360 |
| CELPIP | 9 | 8 | 10 | 8 |
| LANGUAGECERT | 67 | 71 | 78 | 82 |
| MET | 61 | 63 | 74 | 59 |
Superior — 20 pts
| Test | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 8 in each component | |||
| PTE Academic | 69 | 70 | 85 | 88 |
| TOEFL iBT | 26 | 27 | 30 | 28 |
| C1 Advanced | 186 | 190 | 210 | 208 |
| OET | 390 | 400 | 420 | 400 |
| CELPIP | 10 | 10 | 12 | 10 |
| LANGUAGECERT | 80 | 83 | 89 | 89 |
| MET | Excluded (not accepted for Superior) | |||
Skilled employment experience
Work experience must be in your nominated skilled occupation, or a closely related occupation, within the last 10 years. To be counted, work must be:
• At least 20 hours per week — casual or part-time work below this threshold does not count.
• Paid employment — voluntary or unpaid work cannot be claimed.
• Combined cap of 20 points — overseas and Australian experience together cannot exceed 20 points. The calculator applies this cap automatically.
• At least 20 hours per week — casual or part-time work below this threshold does not count.
• Paid employment — voluntary or unpaid work cannot be claimed.
• Combined cap of 20 points — overseas and Australian experience together cannot exceed 20 points. The calculator applies this cap automatically.
How long have you worked in your nominated skilled occupation or a closely related occupation outside Australia in the last 10 years? Must be at least 20 hours per week for remuneration.
How long have you worked in your nominated skilled occupation or a closely related occupation in Australia in the last 10 years? Australian experience attracts more points than overseas experience.
Overseas pts
0
Australian pts
0
Combined (max 20)
0
Combined experience points capped at 20. Overseas and Australian work experience cannot exceed 20 points in total.
Educational qualifications
Your qualification must be recognised in Australia. Overseas qualifications must be assessed by the relevant skills assessing authority before points can be claimed.
Have you completed at least 2 years of study in Australia towards an eligible qualification?
A Masters degree by research or a Doctorate from an Australian educational institution that included at least two academic years in a relevant field:
Did you complete your Australian study requirement in a regional or low population growth metropolitan area?
Other factors
Additional points recognise community contribution, family circumstances and regional migration priorities.
Do you hold a NAATI credential in a community language other than English?
Read each option carefully before selecting.
10 points — skilled partner (co-applicant)
- Partner is aged under 45, and
- Partner has Competent English, and
- Partner is an applicant of the same visa subclass as you, and
- Partner has a positive skills assessment (not for Subclass 485)
10 points — no partner or Australian partner
- You have no spouse or de facto partner, or
- Your partner is an Australian permanent resident or citizen
5 points — partner with Competent English only
- Partner has Competent English, and
- Partner is a co-applicant on the same visa subclass, and
- Partner is not an Australian permanent resident or citizen
0 points — none of the above
Subclass 190 (permanent nomination) = 5 pts. Subclass 491 (regional provisional) = 15 pts.
Your indicative points score
Age0
English language ability0
Overseas work experience0
Australian work experience0
Educational qualifications0
Australian study requirement0
Specialist educational qualification0
Study in regional Australia0
Credentialled community language0
Partner / spouse10
State / territory nomination0
Total points
10
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