🍁 Canada CRS Score Calculator
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CRS Score Calculator
The first step to getting permanent residency in Canada is knowing your CRS score if you are planning to move to Canada. The CRS Calculator (Comprehensive Ranking System Calculator) is a crucial digital device that assists candidates in determining their suitability for the Express Entry Program and Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).
67-Point Federal Skilled Worker Program Calculator
Applicants under the Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) Program have to pass the 67-point eligibility system first before they can use the CRS calculator for Canada PR.
To be considered eligible for Express Entry under the FSW category, your score must be no less than 67 points out of 100 and this is determined by the following factors -
| Factor | Max Points |
|---|---|
| Age | 12 |
| Education | 25 |
| Language Skills | 28 |
| Work Experience | 15 |
| Adaptability | 10 |
| Arranged Employment | 10 |
| Total | 100 |
Once you score the required points through this 67 point system, you are able to generate your Express Entry profile and subsequently proceed to the CRS calculator phase where your total score decides your position in the Express Entry pool.
What is Comprehensive Ranking System?
The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is a point matrix that is utilized by the Canadian government to classify the candidates in the Express Entry pool.
All candidates get a CRS score from a total of 1,200 points according to the criteria given below
| Core Points (Up to 600) | Additional Points (Up to 600) |
|---|---|
| Skills and experience factors | Canadian degrees, diplomas, or certificates |
| Spouse or common-law partner factors (language skills, education) | A valid job offer |
| A nomination from a province or territory | |
| Skills transferability (education and work experience) | A sibling living in Canada who is a citizen or permanent resident |
| Strong French language skills | |
| Total = 1,200 Points | |
Every draw of the maximum CRS score holders among applicants during the Express Entry draws held by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) receives an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residency
CRS Score Calculator for Express Entry
The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is an immigration points system based on merit that has been developed by the Canadian government to rank potential immigration candidates. The ranking of each individual in the Express Entry pool is done by the CRS which assigns points to the applicants based on their work experience, age, professional sector, education, language fluency, etc. The three immigration programs that are facilitated by Express Entry include -
- • Federal Skilled Worker (FSW)
- • Federal Skilled Trades (FST)
- • Canadian Experience Class (CEC)
IRCC conducts Express Entry draws frequently and the applicants who have the highest scores will be granted permanent residency in Canada through this program.
Canada CRS Tool
The Canada CRS tool is either an official or third-party CRS calculator online, which instantly offers you your estimated CRS score.
You just have to input your particulars such as -
After that, the Canada PR CRS calculator gives your estimated score and assists you in figuring out your position with reference to the recent Express Entry draw cut-offs.
Generally, the scores of most successful applicants lie between 480 and 540, but the minimum CRS changes according to the draw and category (General, French-speaking, PNP, or STEM).
CORE / HUMAN CAPITAL FACTORS
| Factors | Points with a spouse or common-law partner | Points without a spouse or common-law partner |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 100 | 110 |
| Level of education | 140 | 150 |
| Official languages proficiency | 150 | 160 |
| Canadian work experience | 70 | 80 |
Age
Age (in years)
| Age | With spouse (Max 100 pts) | Without spouse (Max 110 pts) |
|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 18 | 90 | 99 |
| 19 | 95 | 105 |
| 20-29 | 100 | 110 |
| 30 | 95 | 105 |
| 31 | 90 | 99 |
| 32 | 85 | 94 |
| 33 | 80 | 88 |
| 34 | 75 | 83 |
| 35 | 70 | 77 |
| 36 | 65 | 72 |
| 37 | 60 | 66 |
| 38 | 55 | 61 |
| 39 | 50 | 55 |
| 40 | 45 | 50 |
| 41 | 35 | 39 |
| 42 | 25 | 28 |
| 43 | 15 | 17 |
| 44 | 5 | 6 |
| 45 or older | 0 | 0 |
Level of Education
| Level of Education | With a spouse or common-law partner (Max 140 points) |
Without a spouse or common-law partner (Max 150 points) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than secondary school (high school) | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary diploma (high school graduation) | 28 | 30 |
| One-year degree, diploma or certificate from a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 84 | 90 |
| Two-year program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 91 | 98 |
| Bachelor's degree OR a three or more year program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 112 | 120 |
| Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees. One must be for a program of three or more years | 119 | 128 |
| Master's degree, OR professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession (medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, optometry, law, chiropractic medicine, pharmacy) | 126 | 135 |
| Doctoral level university degree (Ph.D.) | 140 | 150 |
Official Languages Proficiency – First Official Language
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level per ability
| CLB Level | With a spouse or common-law partner (Max 128 points) |
Without a spouse or common-law partner (Max 136 points) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than CLB 4 | 0 | 0 |
| CLB 4 or 5 | 6 | 6 |
| CLB 6 | 8 | 9 |
| CLB 7 | 16 | 17 |
| CLB 8 | 22 | 23 |
| CLB 9 | 29 | 31 |
| CLB 10 or more | 32 | 34 |
Official Languages Proficiency – Second Official Language
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level per ability
| CLB Level | With a spouse or common-law partner (Max 22 points) |
Without a spouse or common-law partner (Max 24 points) |
|---|---|---|
| CLB 4 or less | 0 | 0 |
| CLB 5 or 6 | 1 | 1 |
| CLB 7 or 8 | 3 | 3 |
| CLB 9 or more | 6 | 6 |
Canadian Work Experience
| Years of Canadian Work Experience | With a spouse or common-law partner (Max 70 points) |
Without a spouse or common-law partner (Max 80 points) |
|---|---|---|
| None or less than a year | 0 | 0 |
| 1 year | 35 | 40 |
| 2 years | 46 | 53 |
| 3 years | 56 | 64 |
| 4 years | 63 | 72 |
| 5 years or more | 70 | 80 |
Spouse or Common-Law Partner Factors (If Applicable)
| Factor | Maximum Points |
|---|---|
| Level of education | 10 |
| Official language proficiency | 20 |
| Canadian work experience | 10 |
| Total | 40 |
Spouse’s or Common-Law Partner’s Level of Education
| Level of Education | With spouse or common-law partner (Max 10 points) |
Without spouse or common-law partner (Does not apply) |
|---|---|---|
| Less than secondary school (high school) | 0 | n/a |
| Secondary school (high school graduation) | 2 | n/a |
| One-year program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 6 | n/a |
| Two-year program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 7 | n/a |
| Bachelor's degree OR a program of three or more years at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 8 | n/a |
| Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees, with one for a program of three or more years | 9 | n/a |
| Master's degree or professional degree in a licensed profession (medicine, veterinary medicine, dentistry, optometry, law, chiropractic medicine, or pharmacy) | 10 | n/a |
| Doctoral level university degree (PhD) | 10 | n/a |
Spouse or Common-Law Partner – Official Language Proficiency
(First Official Language)
Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level per ability
Reading, writing, speaking & listening
| CLB Level | With spouse or common-law partner (Max 20 points / Max 5 per ability) |
Without spouse or common-law partner (Does not apply) |
|---|---|---|
| CLB 4 or less | 0 | n/a |
| CLB 5 or 6 | 1 | n/a |
| CLB 7 or 8 | 3 | n/a |
| CLB 9 or more | 5 | n/a |
Spouse or Common-Law Partner — Canadian Work Experience
| Canadian Work Experience | With spouse or common-law partner (Max 10 points) |
Without spouse or common-law partner (Does not apply) |
|---|---|---|
| None or less than a year | 0 | n/a |
| 1 year | 5 | n/a |
| 2 years | 7 | n/a |
| 3 years | 8 | n/a |
| 4 years | 9 | n/a |
| 5 years or more | 10 | n/a |
Skill Transferability Factors
| Factor | Points |
|---|---|
| Education | (Maximum 50 points) |
| With good/strong official languages proficiency and a post-secondary degree | 50 |
| With Canadian work experience and a post-secondary degree | 50 |
| Foreign work experience | (Maximum 50 points) |
| With good/strong official languages proficiency (CLB level 7 or higher) and foreign work experience | 50 |
| With Canadian work experience and foreign work experience | 50 |
| Certificate of qualification (for people in trade occupations) | (Maximum 50 points) |
| With good/strong official languages proficiency and a certificate of qualification | 50 |
Level of education:
With good official language proficiency (Canadian Language Benchmark Level [CLB] 7 or higher) and a post-secondary degree
| Level of Education | Points for CLB 7 or more on all first official language abilities, with one or more under CLB 9 (Maximum 25 points) |
Points for CLB 9 or more on all four first official language abilities (Maximum 50 points) |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary school (high school) credential or less | 0 | 0 |
| Post-secondary program credential of one year or longer | 13 | 25 |
| Two or more post-secondary program credentials AND at least one credential was for a program of three years or longer | 25 | 50 |
| University-level credential at the master’s level OR entry-to-practice professional degree for a licensed Skill Level A occupation | 25 | 50 |
| University-level credential at the doctoral level | 25 | 50 |
Canadian work experience
With Canadian work experience and a post-secondary degree
| Education Level | Points for education + 1 year of Canadian work experience (Maximum 25 points) |
Points for education + 2 years or more of Canadian work experience (Maximum 50 points) |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary school (high school) credential or less | 0 | 0 |
| Post-secondary program credential of one year or longer | 13 | 25 |
| Two or more post-secondary program credentials AND at least one credential was for a program of three years or longer | 25 | 50 |
| University-level credential at the master’s level OR entry-to-practice professional degree (Skill Level A) requiring provincial licensing | 25 | 50 |
| University-level credential at the doctoral level | 25 | 50 |
Foreign work experience - With good official language proficiency
Years of experience
| Years of Foreign Work Experience | Points for foreign work experience + CLB 7 or more on all first official language abilities, with one or more under CLB 9 (Maximum 25 points) |
Points for foreign work experience + CLB 9 or more on all four first official language abilities (Maximum 50 points) |
|---|---|---|
| No foreign work experience | 0 | 0 |
| 1 or 2 years of foreign work experience | 13 | 25 |
| 3 years or more of foreign work experience | 25 | 50 |
Foreign work experience – With Canadian work experience
| Years of experience | Points for foreign work experience + 1 year of Canadian work experience (Maximum 25 points) |
Points for foreign work experience + 2 years or more of Canadian work experience (Maximum 50 points) |
|---|---|---|
| No foreign work experience | 0 | 0 |
| 1 or 2 years of foreign work experience | 13 | 25 |
| 3 years or more of foreign work experience | 25 | 50 |
| Certificate of qualification (trade occupations) – With good official language proficiency (CLB 5 or higher) |
Points for certificate of qualification + CLB 5 or more on all first official language abilities, with one or more under CLB 7 (Maximum 25 points) |
Points for certificate of qualification + CLB 7 or more on all four first official language abilities (Maximum 50 points) |
| With a certificate of qualification | 25 | 50 |
Additional Points
| Factor | Maximum Points per Factor |
|---|---|
| Brother or sister living in Canada (18 years or older, citizen or permanent resident) | 15 |
| French language skills | 50 |
| Post-secondary education in Canada | 30 |
| Provincial or territorial nomination | 600 |
Additional Points – Detailed Breakdown
| Additional Factor | Maximum Points |
|---|---|
| Brother or sister living in Canada who is a citizen or permanent resident (18+) | 15 |
| Scored NCLC 7+ on all four French language skills and scored CLB 4 or lower in English (or did not take an English test) | 25 |
| Scored NCLC 7+ on all four French language skills and scored CLB 5+ on all four English skills | 50 |
| Post-secondary education in Canada – credential of one or two years | 15 |
| Post-secondary education in Canada – credential of three years or longer | 30 |
| Provincial or territorial nomination | 600 |
How to Calculate your CRS Score for PNPs?
If your CRS score is not high enough for Express Entry, you can still apply for Provincial Nominee Programs (PNPs).
How to Calculate your CRS Score for PNPs?
You must meet specific eligibility criteria and the required points to calculate your CRS score for PNPs.
The table below has complete details of the top 5 Canadian provinces, along with the minimum CRS score required and the eligibility criteria:
| Province | Minimum CRS / Points Required | Eligibility Criteria |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario (OINP) | 400 CRS (Human Capital Priorities stream) |
Have a valid Express Entry profile Have skilled work experience in targeted occupations Meet the language proficiency score of at least CLB 7 Have educational qualifications equivalent to Canadian standards |
| Alberta (AINP) | 300 CRS |
Have an active and valid Express Entry profile Proof of intent to reside in Alberta Have an occupation that supports the provincial economic development Have ties with Alberta (job offer, education) |
| Manitoba (MPNP) | 60 out of 100 (points-based grid) |
Have ties to Manitoba (job offer, past education/work, family ties) Score at least CLB 5+ Have work experience in in-demand occupations |
| Saskatchewan (SINP) | 60 out of 100 (points-based grid) |
Meet the educational qualification of at least a Diploma Have work experience in in-demand NOC occupations Meet the language proficiency score of at least CLB 4 Have an Expression of Interest (EOI) profile |
| Nova Scotia (NSNP) | Varies by stream; often 67 points or active Express Entry profile |
Have an occupation listed in the Targeted occupations list (e.g., healthcare, tech) Meet the language and work experience requirements Meet the stream-specific eligibility |
Ways to Score Your CRS Higher
In case your CRS score is less than recent cut-off scores, do not lose heart picking up from the following options is the way to go -
- • Retake IELTS or CELPIP - Getting CLB 9 or above can score you 50 to 70 more points.
- • Apply for a Provincial Nomination - Directly scores you 600 CRS points.
- • Acquire More Work Experience - Especially in occupations that are in great demand (NOC TEER 0/1/2).
- • Reach a New Education Level - A master’s degree or diploma validated for ECA can enhance your profile.
- • Show Spouse’s Qualifications - Spouse’s language scores or education may yield you extra points.
- • Practice French - Knowing both languages can earn you up to 50 extra points.
- • Obtain a Job Offer from a Canadian Company - Points added will depend on the position and can go as high as 200.
Even a slight improvement in language scores or education can notably raise your CRS score and position in the Express Entry pool.
Final Thought
The first move you make towards getting your Canada PR dream is to use the CRS score calculator. The online or the Canada CRS tool will quickly tell you what your chances are, help you with the next steps and suggest ways to increase your opportunities.
No matter which route you take, Express Entry or Provincial Nominee Program, a high CRS score is the major factor in getting your Invitation to Apply (ITA) and initiating your Canadian life.
frequently Ask Questions
A variety of factors such as age, education, language skills (based on tests like IELTS/CELPIP), work experience and additional points for having a job offer or receiving a provincial nomination are the ones that determine your CRS score.
CRS score increase can be done by getting better IELTS scores, gaining more work experience, earning a higher degree or receiving a provincial nomination.
One of the quickest ways of raising your CRS score is to take the language test again for higher CLB levels, add your spouse's qualifications or apply for a PNP.
Yes, that is indeed a possibility! There are certain draws that take in candidates with around 470 points especially in the targeted or provincial categories.
In case you mean the 67 points eligibility system, then yes a score of 70 is a green light for Express Entry and the profile creation process
Sure! The online CRS calculator is absolutely free, quick, and supported by the official IRCC website or trustworthy immigration sites.
The 2025 CRS cut-off is still to be decided. It varies every draw but, following present patterns, it’s likely to remain around 480–510 for regular rounds.
Definitely. Age is a critical factor, the maximum score is given to applicants in the 20–29 age range. After 30 points are gradually reduced.
It’s very likely! With the introduction of more category-based draws and increased immigration targets, CRS cut-offs for certain occupations or skills may come down a bit.