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Australia PR · Skills assessment guide
Australian Psychological Society (APS) Skills Assessment
The Australian Psychological Society (APS) is the assessing authority for Clinical Psychologists (ANZSCO 272311), Educational Psychologists (ANZSCO 272312), and Psychologists (ANZSCO 272399). MovesEdu guides mental health practitioners through the complex APS 6-year equivalency framework.
Please note: MovesEdu provides immigration consultancy; professional psychological assessment determinations rest with the APS.
Section 01
What is the APS?
The APS assesses international psychology qualifications for skilled migration against Australian university benchmarks.
Six-Year Standard
Australian registration requires a 6-year sequence of study (e.g., 4-year undergraduate Honours + 2-year Master of Clinical Psychology).
Supervised Practicum
Requires extensive supervised clinical placements during postgraduate study.
High PR Velocity
Psychologists receive immediate invitations under Ministerial Direction 105.
Assessment criteria, occupation lists and requirements are set by Australian Psychological Society and the Australian Government and are subject to change without notice. Always verify current requirements on the official website before applying.
Section 02
What APS assesses
APS Study Sequences
Psychology Education Sequences
| Level | Equivalent |
|---|---|
| Four-year Sequence | Equivalent to Australian Bachelor degree with accredited 4th-year Honours in Psychology. |
| Six-year Sequence | Equivalent to Australian Master or Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology (full registration standard). |
Indicative only. Your eligibility depends on your specific qualification, role and years of experience matched against the current ANZSCO occupation description.
Section 03
Who can apply?
Requires detailed assessment of undergraduate and postgraduate psychology curricula.
Curriculum Standards: Comprehensive coverage of psychological assessment, psychopathology, research methods, and interventions.
Supervised Clinical Hours: Documented supervised clinical placement hours in psychological practice.
English Requirement: IELTS Academic 7.0 each band (minimum) or PTE Academic 65+.
Section 04
Required documents checklist
Document requirements vary by occupation and individual profile. A personalised checklist is prepared after a professional profile review.
- Certified passport identity copy
- Bachelor and Master degree certificates
- Detailed academic transcripts for all years of study
- University course outlines and thesis abstracts
- Supervised clinical placement logbooks and evaluations
- Current professional license / registration
Section 05
The assessment process, step by step
How a APS application moves from profile review to outcome.
- 01
Sequence Evaluation
Determining whether qualifications equal a 4-year, 5-year, or 6-year Australian sequence.
- 02
APS Lodgement
Submitting the assessment dossier online to the APS.
- 03
Assessment Outcome
Receiving skills assessment certificate for SkillSelect EOI.
Section 06
Processing time
APS assessment processing typically takes 10 to 14 weeks.
Section 07
Fees
Published APS rates, as at July 2026. Figures exclude visa charges and MovesEdu professional service fees.
APS Assessment Fees (AUD)
| Service | Fee (AUD) |
|---|---|
| Comprehensive Assessment of Overseas Qualifications | $1,150 AUD |
Fees are subject to change without notice — always confirm current fees on www.psychology.org.au before applying.
Section 08
Common reasons for a negative outcome
A negative or partial result can significantly affect your points score and visa eligibility — which is why accurate preparation from the outset matters.
- Undergraduate degree lacking independent research thesis / Honours equivalent component
- Master's degree lacking sufficient direct supervised client contact hours
Section 09
Why choose MovesEdu Immigration?
MovesEdu assists mental health professionals with accurate qualification mapping.
Psychology Sequence Audit: Verifying 4-year and 6-year equivalency prior to submission
Healthcare Priority: Clinical psychologists receive expedited visa processing under Direction 105
MovesEdu Immigration is an independent migration consultancy. We are not Australian Psychological Society, the Department of Home Affairs, or any Australian government body, and we do not determine or influence assessment outcomes.
Section 10 · Frequently asked questions
APS, answered.
The APS evaluates whether the combination equals the Australian 6-year sequence. The critical element is an empirical research thesis and accredited clinical placement hours in the Master's program.
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