NAATI CCL test preparation
Passing the NAATI Credentialed Community Language (CCL) test can add 5 points to your skilled visa score. Good preparation is about accuracy, note-taking and calm delivery.
At a glance
- Points
- 5 points for a credentialled community language
- Format
- Two recorded dialogues between English and your language
- Pass mark
- 63 out of 90, with at least 29 in each dialogue
- Fee
- AUD 814 (as at November 2026)
- Delivery
- Online
The CCL test checks whether you can interpret everyday conversations between English and another language at a community level. A pass gives you a NAATI credential that counts for 5 points under the skilled migration points test. It is not a full interpreter qualification.
How the test works
You hear two dialogues, each a conversation between an English speaker and a speaker of your language, in everyday settings such as health, community services or business. You interpret each segment into the other language. The test is taken online, and the pass mark is 63 out of 90, with at least 29 in each dialogue. The fee is AUD 814.
Good to know: NAATI publishes the list of languages it tests. Check that your language is offered before you plan your preparation.
How we prepare you
- Assessment of your current interpreting accuracy in both directions.
- Note-taking techniques so you capture numbers, names and details.
- Vocabulary building for common community topics.
- Practice dialogues with feedback on accuracy, completeness and delivery.
Ask us about current preparation sessions and fees.
Common mistakes
- Leaving out details such as dates, quantities or negatives
- Adding your own explanations instead of interpreting what was said
- Switching languages mid-segment or speaking too fast to stay accurate
See how the extra points change your total with our points calculator.
Questions people ask
How many points does NAATI CCL give?
A NAATI credentialled community language gives 5 points under the skilled migration points test for the 189, 190 and 491 visas.
What is the CCL pass mark?
You need 63 out of 90 overall, with at least 29 in each of the two dialogues.
How much does the CCL test cost?
NAATI lists the CCL test fee as AUD 814 (as at November 2026). Check the NAATI website for the current fee when you book.
Official sources
We check this page against the official information below and last reviewed it on 14 November 2026. Rules, fees and processing times change, so confirm the current position before you apply.
