Points Calculator Age Score 18 to 24 years 25 25 to 32 years 30 33 to 39 years 25 40 to 44 years 15 English Language level Score 6 in each band (Competent English一IELTS) 0 7 in each band (Proficient English一IELTS) 10 8 in each band (Superior English一IELTS) 20 Skilled occupation working experience in Australia Score 1-3 years in past 10 years 5 3-5 years in past 10 years 10 5-8 years in past 10 years 15 8-10 years in past 10 years 20 Skilled occupation working experience oversea Score 3-5 years in past 10 years 5 5-8 years in past 10 years 10 8-10 years in past 10 years 15 Education Background Points Offshore recognised apprenticeship AQFIII/IV completed in Australia Diploma completed in Australia 10 Bachelor or Master degree 15 PhD degree 20 Education in STEM Points At least 2 years research course in STEM in master by research or PhD degree 10 Study in Australia Points 2-year full time study 5 Local language Points NAATI interpreter or translator 5 If being Single Points 10 If got married, your partner status Points Is on the skilled occupation list and got approved 10 Is Australian PR or citizen 10 Has English level of IELTS 6 in each band 5 Professional Year Points Professional year study in Accounting, IT or Engineering 5 190 state nomination Points For 190 visa only 5 491 state nomination Points For 491 visa only 15 Have studied in regional area in Australia Points Full time study for 2 years of higher education in regional areas of Australia (excludes Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane) 5
