NAATI Points for Skilled Migration — 5 Community Language Points Guide
How to Claim 5 NAATI Points on the Skilled Migration Points Test
The NAATI Credentialled Community Language (CCL) test awards 5 bonus points on the Australian skilled migration points test. If you hold a recognised community language credential from the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) at the paraprofessional level or above, you can claim these points — commonly called NAATI points — on your SkillSelect Expression of Interest. The 5 points apply to the subclass 189, 190 and 491 visa points tests and can be the difference between sitting below the invitation threshold and receiving an invitation. Your credential must be valid at the time you are invited to apply, not just when you lodge your EOI.
The NAATI Credentialled Community Language (CCL) test awards 5 bonus points on the skilled migration points test to applicants who hold a recognised community language credential. These are commonly called NAATI points and form part of the Skilled Visa Points Test.
To find out whether your language qualifies and how to incorporate your NAATI credential into your EOI, speak to a VisaAid migration consultant.
Applicants who already hold a NAATI certification at an eligible level can claim the 5 NAATI points without sitting additional testing — your existing credential is sufficient evidence.
Note: Passing the CCL test awards 5 migration points only — it does not certify you to work professionally as an interpreter or translator. Professional interpreter/translator accreditation requires a separate, higher-level NAATI credential.
To claim 5 NAATI points on the points test australia, you must hold a community language credential awarded by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI) at one of the following levels:
- Paraprofessional Translator or Interpreter — NAATI accreditation at the paraprofessional (Level 2) or above
- Certified Provisional Translator or Interpreter — NAATI certification at the certified provisional level or above
- Credentialled Community Language (CCL) credential — the specific test designed for the 5 migration points
The credential must be in an eligible community language — see the full language list in Tab 2 below. You must hold the credential at the time you are invited to apply — not just at EOI submission.
The CCL is not the same as the NAATI professional certification used for the NAATI community language points claimed on an EOI. Confirm your specific credential level with NAATI before claiming these points.
You can add 5 points to your pr points calculator score if you hold a credentialled community language qualification from NAATI. The NAATI points apply to credentials in the following languages:
To obtain the community language skillselect points, you must hold NAATI accreditation at the paraprofessional level (Level 2) or higher. NAATI currently offers CCL exams in the following languages — verify the current list on the NAATI website before applying, as languages are added periodically:
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VisaAid’s migration consultants confirm whether your language and credential level qualify for the 5 NAATI points, calculate your complete skilled migration points score and map your fastest pathway to an invitation. Book your free assessment to get started.
NAATI CCL tests are available in the capital city of every Australian State and Territory. Testing locations include Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Darwin and Canberra.
- New Zealand Testing Locations: In New Zealand, NAATI CCL tests are available in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington.
- International Testing Locations: NAATI CCL tests are also available at the following international locations:
- Bangladesh — Khulna
- China — Beijing, Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Shanghai
- England — London
- Greece — Athens
- India — New Delhi
- Iran — Tehran
- Philippines — Manila
- Saudi Arabia — Riyadh
- Singapore
- South Africa — Johannesburg
- United Arab Emirates — Dubai
Testing locations and availability change frequently. Verify current exam dates, locations and registration details directly on the NAATI website (naati.com.au) before planning your test.
How NAATI Points Fit Into Your Skilled Migration Score
The 5 NAATI points are available to any eligible applicant regardless of their other points categories — they stack cleanly on top of your age, English, employment, qualification and study points. For many applicants, 5 extra points from a NAATI CCL credential is the difference between sitting below the invitation threshold and receiving a SkillSelect invitation.
Combined with other bonus points available to international students and skilled workers:
- +5 points — Australian Study Requirement
- +5 points — Regional study
- +5 points — Professional Year
- +5 points — NAATI community language (this page)
An applicant who claims all four can add 20 bonus points to their score through these categories alone — potentially taking them from below-threshold to invitation-ready.
Calculate your full skilled migration points score on our Skilled Visa Points Test Table or book a free assessment with VisaAid.