PR points calculator

Estimate your points for subclasses 189, 190 and 491. Updates as you go.

Your age

English level

What score do I need? (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL / OET)

Level	IELTS	PTE	TOEFL iBT	OET	Pts
Competent	6	50	64	B	0
Proficient	7	65	94	B	10
Superior	8	79	110	A	20

Minimum in each of the four components (listening, reading, writing, speaking), not just the overall score.

Skilled work experience — outside Australia (last 10 yrs)

Skilled work experience — in Australia (last 10 yrs)

Highest qualification

Partner

Extra points (tick all that apply):

Australian study requirement met (2+ academic yrs in Australia) — 5 Study in regional Australia — 5 Specialist education (Masters by research / PhD in STEM or ICT) — 10 Professional Year in Australia — 5 Credentialled community language (NAATI) — 5

Your estimated points

subclass 189 (Skilled Independent)

with 190 state nomination

+15

with 491 regional

Breakdown

See where this score puts you →

Takes your score into the queue check — pick your occupation there.

Indicative only — confirm with the official Home Affairs points tool.

Ways to add points

The biggest gains you haven’t claimed yet.

A 190 state nomination adds +5, and 491 regional adds +15 — often the fastest single jump. Verify with the official Home Affairs points test.