FACTOR

DESCRIPTION

POINTS

Age

18-24 (inclusive)
25-32 (inclusive)
33-39 (inclusive)
40-44 (inclusive)
45-49 (inclusive)

25
30
25
15
0

English

Competent (IELTS 6.0 OET: B)
Proficient (IELTS 7.0 OET: B)
Superior (IELTS 8.0 OET: A)

0
10
20

Skilled Employment
(Only maximum 20 points award for both Outside and In Australia experience)

Outside Australia
At least 3 but less than 5 years (of past 10 years)
At least 5  but less than 8 years (of past 10 years)
At least 8 but less than 10 years (of past 10 years)
In Australia
At least 1 but less than 3 years (of past 10 years)
At least 3 but less than 5 years (of past 10 years)
At least 5 but less than 8 years (of past 10 years)
At least 8 but less than 10 years (of past 10 years)

5
10
15

5
10
15
20

Qualification

Doctorate Degree
At least a Bachelor Degree
Diploma or a trade qualification

20
15
10

Australian Study Requirement

One or more degrees awarded by an Australian Institution and meet the Australian study requirement

5

 Others

Credentialled community language  qualification (NAATI)
Study in a Regional Area or a low population growth metropolitan area
Partner Skills
Professional year in Australia for at least 12 months in the last 4 years before an invitation (ACS, CPA, ICAA, IPA, EA)

5
5
5
5