Personal & Language
Age at time of invitation max 30 pts
-- Select age range --
Under 18 (ineligible)
18 – 24 years
25 – 32 years
33 – 39 years
40 – 44 years
45 years or over (ineligible)
Maximum points awarded for applicants aged 25–32 at the time of invitation.
English language ability max 20 pts
-- Select English level --
Competent English (IELTS 6.0 each / PTE 50+)
Proficient English (IELTS 7.0 each / PTE 65+)
Superior English (IELTS 8.0 each / PTE 79+)
Based on your score in each band of IELTS, PTE, TOEFL iBT, OET, Cambridge or LanguageCert Academic.
Skilled Experience
Skilled employment — outside Australia max 15 pts
Less than 3 years (or none)
3 – 4 years
5 – 7 years
8+ years
Skilled employment in your nominated occupation (or closely related) in the last 10 years.
Skilled employment — in Australia max 20 pts
Less than 1 year (or none)
1 – 2 years
3 – 4 years
5 – 7 years
8+ years
Skilled employment in Australia in your nominated occupation in the last 10 years.
Education
Highest educational qualification max 20 pts
-- Select qualification --
None of the below
Award or qualification recognised by the assessing authority (trade, AQF diploma)
Bachelor or Masters degree (including honours)
Doctorate (PhD)
From an Australian institution or recognised overseas equivalent.
Specialist education qualification 5 pts
No
Yes — Masters by research or PhD in a STEM field (or specified ICT / STEM)
Masters by research or Doctorate from an Australian educational institution in a relevant STEM field.
Australian Study & Language
Australian study requirement 5 pts
No — I have not met the Australian study requirement
Yes — I completed at least 2 academic years of study in Australia
Completed at least 2 academic years (92 weeks CRICOS) of study in Australia in English.
Study in regional Australia 5 pts
No
Yes — completed Australian study requirement in a designated regional area
Study completed at a campus in a regional Australia / low-population growth metropolitan area.
Professional Year in Australia 5 pts
No
Yes — completed Professional Year (accounting, engineering or ICT)
Completed a Professional Year Program in Australia within the 4 years before invitation.
Credentialled community language (NAATI) 5 pts
No
Yes — I hold a NAATI CCL credential
Accreditation by NAATI at paraprofessional level or above in a recognised community language.
Partner & Nomination
Partner skills max 10 pts
-- Select your situation --
Partner is Australian citizen or PR
Single (not married / no de facto partner)
Partner has skills assessment + competent English + under 45
Partner has competent English (only)
Partner does not meet any of the above
Partner must be included in your application unless Australian citizen/PR, or you are single.
State / Family nomination max 15 pts
None (subclass 189)
State or territory nomination (subclass 190)
State nomination or family sponsorship for regional (subclass 491 / 489)
190 visa: +5 points. 491 visa: +15 points. 489 visa: +10 points (state) or +15 points (family).
← Back
Calculate My Points →
Your Estimated Points Score
0 pts
⚠ Below the 65-point minimum for EOI lodgement
Points Breakdown
Age at time of invitation
pts
English language ability
pts
Skilled employment outside Australia
pts
Skilled employment inside Australia
pts
Highest educational qualification
pts
Specialist education qualification
pts
Australian study requirement
pts
Study in regional Australia
pts
Professional Year in Australia
pts
State / Family nomination
pts
Want a formal assessment?
This calculator provides an indicative score only . For a detailed migration strategy tailored to your occupation and visa pathway, book a consultation with our MARN-registered migration agents.
Book a Consultation
Contact Us
Important: This tool provides an estimate based on publicly available Department of Home Affairs information and is for guidance only. It does not constitute migration advice. Actual points are determined by the Department of Home Affairs at the time of invitation. Minimum 65 points required for an Expression of Interest — however, most invitations require 75–95+ points depending on your occupation. Always seek advice from a registered migration agent (MARN) before lodging an application.