Introduction to the Skilled Migration Points Simulation

If you apply to migrate to Australia under the Skilled–Independent category or the Skilled–Sponsored category, you will be assessed against a points test.

Points are awarded for:

Age
English language ability
Australian work experience
Overseas work experience
Recognized qualifications
Designated Language
Partner Skills
State or Territory nomination
Designated Area Sponsorship (sponsored by an Australian relative living in a designated area – only available to provisional visa applicants)
Regional Study

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Age

Which age band do you fit into?

English language requirements

For more information please read the English language skills requirements below.

Competent English

You are a citizen of and hold a valid passport issued by eligible countries such as the United Kingdom, the United States of America, Canada, New Zealand or the Republic of Ireland, with your application. Or;

You have an obtained one of the following English language test results:

Test	Required score*
International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic or General Training)	At least 6 for each of the 4 components
Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT)	At least 12 for listening, 13 for reading, 21 for writing and 18 for speaking
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)	At least 50 for each of the 4 components
Occupational English Test (OET)	At least B for each of the 4 components
Cambridge C1 Advanced test	At least 169 in each of the 4 components

Proficient English

To prove you have Proficient English, show us evidence that in the 3 years before we invite you to apply for the visa, you scored one of the following:

Test	Required score*
International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic or General Training)	At least 7 for each of the 4 test components
Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT)	At least 24 for listening, 24 for reading, 27 for writing and 23 for speaking
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)	At least 65 for each of the 4 test components
Occupational English Test (OET)	At least B for each of the 4 test components
Cambridge C1 Advanced test	At least 185 in each of the 4 test components

Superior English

To prove you have Superior English, show us evidence that in the 3 years before we invite you to apply for the visa, you scored one of the following:

Test	Required score*
International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic or General Training)	At least 8 for each of the 4 test components
Test of English as a Foreign Language internet-based Test (TOEFL iBT)	At least 28 for listening, 29 for reading, 30 for writing and 26 for speaking
Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE Academic)	At least 79 for each of the 4 test components
Occupational English Test (OET)	At least A for each of the 4 test components
Cambridge C1 Advanced test	At least 200 in each of the 4 test components

How would you rate your English language ability?

Skilled employment experience

Overseas skilled employment – (outside Australia):

Australian skilled employment – (in Australia):

Educational qualifications

What is your highest educational qualification?

Australian study requirement

Do you have at least 1 degree, diploma or trade qualification from an Australian educational institution that meets the Australian study requirement?

Yes

Specialist education qualification

Do you have a Masters degree by research or a Doctorate degree from an Australian educational institution that included at least 2 academic years to in a relevant field?

Yes

Credentialled community language

Have you been accredited at the paraprofessional level or above, certified at the certified provisional level or above, or have a community language credential for interpreting or translating by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters.?

Yes

Study in regional Australia

Do you 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?

Yes

Partner skills

Select the relevant partner skills qualifications:

Professional year in Australia

Did you complete a professional year in Australia?

Yes

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