Victoria's new points test, explained and calculated.

1. 1 · Points for each factor
   Age31

   270

   EnglishSuperior

   200

   Experience3–5 years

   60

   EducationMasters

   75

   Skill levelSkill level 1

   50

   Partner's skillSingle

   0

   Victorian earnings$95,000 in Victoria

   32
2. 2 · VPT total

   270 + 200 + 60 + 75 + 50 + 0 + 32 = 687

3. 3 · Which routes they compete in
   Most competitivePriority industry: Education — Teachers
4. 4 · What would raise the score
   • →Next birthday her age points fall from 270 to 256 — registering early protects them.
   • →Reaching the “6–8 years” experience band would add 20.
   • →Earnings of $100,000 in Victoria would add 7 more (39 instead of 32).
5. 5 · Next step

   Prepare her EOI now and submit a new ROI the day Victoria opens ($66 with GST, as she's in Australia).

Superior English (+200) and a Masters make her competitive in both routes.

1. 1 · Points for each factor
   Age26

   300

   EnglishCompetent

   0

   Experience1–3 years

   40

   EducationOther

   25

   Skill levelSkill level 3

   0

   Partner's skillSingle

   0

   Victorian earnings$82,000 in Victoria

   8
2. 2 · VPT total

   300 + 0 + 40 + 25 + 0 + 0 + 8 = 373

3. 3 · Which routes they compete in
   Most competitivePriority industry: Construction — Trades
4. 4 · What would raise the score
   • →Proficient English would add 100 (total 473); Superior would add 200 (total 573).
   • →Moving into the “3–5 years” band would add 20.
   • →Earnings of $85,000 in Victoria would add 8.
5. 5 · Next step

   Lift his English score before the program opens, then register — he's ranked against other trades, not against doctors.

Skill level 3 scores 0, but the priority route ranks him within construction trades.

1. 1 · Points for each factor
   Age29

   300

   EnglishProficient

   100

   Experience6–8 years

   80

   EducationBachelors and Honours

   50

   Skill levelSkill level 1

   50

   Partner's skillPartner is an accountant — not a priority occupation

   0

   Victorian earnings$135,000 in Victoria

   95
2. 2 · VPT total

   300 + 100 + 80 + 50 + 50 + 0 + 95 = 675

3. 3 · Which routes they compete in
   Most competitive
4. 4 · What would raise the score
   • →At 30 her age points drop from 300 to 286 — timing matters.
   • →Superior English would add 100 (total 775).
   • →Earnings of $140,000 in Victoria would add 8.
5. 5 · Next step

   Register on opening day. Without a priority occupation, every point counts in the most competitive route.

Strong Victorian earnings (95) help, but she competes only in the most competitive route.

1. 1 · Points for each factor
   Age35

   210

   EnglishSuperior

   200

   Experience1–3 years

   40

   EducationMasters

   75

   Skill levelSkill level 1

   50

   Partner's skillPartner is a registered nurse, included, 10 points claimed

   50

   Victorian earningsNone claimable

   0
2. 2 · VPT total

   210 + 200 + 40 + 75 + 50 + 50 + 0 = 625

3. 3 · Which routes they compete in
   Most competitivePriority industry: Social assistance
4. 4 · What would raise the score
   • →Partner points count only because all three conditions are met.
   • →Reaching the “3–5 years” band would add 20.
   • →Next birthday her age points fall from 210 to 196.
5. 5 · Next step

   Being offshore, she pays no GST: $60 for the ROI and $180 for nomination if invited.

Offshore applicants can't claim earnings points — her partner's skills make up some of the gap.

1. 1 · Points for each factor
   Age40

   136

   EnglishProficient

   100

   ExperienceMore than 8 years

   100

   EducationBachelors and Honours

   50

   Skill levelSkill level 1

   50

   Partner's skillSingle

   0

   Victorian earnings$150,000 in Victoria

   118
2. 2 · VPT total

   136 + 100 + 100 + 50 + 50 + 0 + 118 = 554

3. 3 · Which routes they compete in
   Most competitivePriority industry: Construction — Professionals
4. 4 · What would raise the score
   • →At 41 his age points fall from 136 to 106 (−30), and to 76 at 42.
   • →Superior English would add 100 (total 654).
   • →Earnings of $155,000 in Victoria would add 8.
5. 5 · Next step

   Register the day Victoria opens — every month counts at his age.

Top marks for experience (100), but age points drop fast after 40.

1. 1 · Points for each factor
   Age24

   300

   EnglishCompetent

   0

   Experience1 year

   20

   EducationBachelors and Honours

   50

   Skill levelSkill level 1

   50

   Partner's skillSingle

   0

   Victorian earnings$72,000 in Victoria

   0
2. 2 · VPT total

   300 + 0 + 20 + 50 + 50 + 0 + 0 = 420

3. 3 · Which routes they compete in
   Most competitivePriority route only with Proficient or Superior English
4. 4 · What would raise the score
   • →Proficient English adds 100 (total 520) and meets the Early Childhood priority condition.
   • →Earnings of $80,000 or more in Victoria start earning points (8).
   • →The “1–3 years” band would add 20.
5. 5 · Next step

   English first: it raises her score and unlocks the Early Childhood priority route.

Early Childhood priority needs 1+ year of experience and Proficient or Superior English.