English*
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Superior (IELTS 8.0+ each band) or OET A in each band or PTE 79+ each band or CAE 200+ each band or TOEFL 28 in Listening, 29 Reading, 30 Writing, 26 Speaking
Proficient (IELTS 7.0+ each band) or OET B in each band; PTE 65+ each band; CAE 185+ each band; TOEFL 24 Listening & Reading, 27 Writing, 23 Speaking
Competent (eg. IELTS 6.0+ each band) or Passport from UK, USA, Ireland, Canada, NZ; ; or PTE 50+ each band or CAE 169+ each band; or TOEFL iBT: 12 in Listening, 13 Reading, 21 Writing, 18 Speaking
Australian Study
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No Australian Study
Degree, diploma or trade qualification taking at least 2 years study
Award of degree, diploma, advanced diploma or trade qualification(s) which took at least 2 years of full-time study in Australia at an Australian institution, which are relevant to your nominated occupation and which were taught in English.
Specialist Educational Qualification
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No Specialist Education
Masters by Research or PhD in Science, IT or Engineering from Australian Institution (2 years study)
Award of Masters by Research or PhD, taking at least 2 academic years of full time study, in Science, Technology, Maths or Engineering at an Australian institution.
Regional Study
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No Regional Study
Regional Study in Australia
Study in Regional Australia
- The qualification(s) took at least 2 years of full-time study in Australia; AND
- The qualification(s) were taught in English; AND
- The campus of your institution is in a regional or low population growth area; AND
- You have spent at least 2 years living in the regional or low population growth area; AND
- You did not complete the qualification(s) via distance education
Overseas Work
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Less than 3 years
3 years or more
5 years or more
8 years or more
Overseas work experience in your nominated occupation or closely related skilled occupation
Australian Work
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Less than 1 year
1 year or more
3 years or more
5 years or more
8 years or more
Australian work experience in your nominated occupation or closely related skilled occupation
Designated Language
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No Translating accreditation
NAATI translating accreditation
To claim these points you must obtain a NAATI Translating
(a) accreditation at the paraprofessional level or above;
(b) certification at the certified provisional level or above; or
(c) a community language credential
Visa Subclass
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Independent 189
State nominated 190
Regional 491
You receive bonus points for state nominated 190 and 489 visas.