Age
Under 18
0
18 – 29
12
30 – 34
10
35 – 39
6
40 – 44
2
45 and above
0
Education
Secondary / High school
5
One-year diploma / certificate
15
Two-year diploma
19
Bachelor's degree (3+ years)
21
Two or more credentials (one 3+ years)
22
Master's degree
23
Doctorate (PhD)
25
Language Proficiency
(English / French — CLB)
CLB 4 or below
0
CLB 5
6
CLB 6
8
CLB 7 (IELTS 6.0 each)
16
CLB 8
22
CLB 9 (IELTS 7.0 each)
29
CLB 10 and above
32
Additional 4 points available for a second
official language at CLB 5+.
Work Experience
(skilled, TEER 0/1/2/3)
Less than 1 year
0
1 year
9
2 – 3 years
11
4 – 5 years
13
6 or more years
15
Adaptability & Additional Factors
Arranged employment in Canada
10
Provincial nomination (PNP)
600 (CRS)
Spouse's language / education / experience
up to 10
Previous Canadian study or work
up to 10
Sibling in Canada (PR / citizen)
15 (CRS)
Provincial nomination adds 600 CRS points
and can significantly increase your
Express Entry ranking.