The CRS Points Calculator is designed to assess the potential of immigration candidates to succeed economically in Canada. By assigning points for various human capital factors and skill transferability factors, the calculator helps predict which candidates are likely to make the most substantial contributions to the Canadian economy and society.
Formula of CR Points Calculator
The CRS formula calculates points based on several categories, each contributing to the total score that determines a candidate’s ranking within the Express Entry pool:
Core/Human Capital Factors
- Age:
- 18-29 years: 100 points
- Decreasing points up to 45 years and older: 0 points
- Education:
- Less than secondary school: 0 points
- Secondary diploma to Doctoral degree: 30 to 150 points
- Language Proficiency (First Official Language):
- CLB 4 or lower to CLB 10 or higher: 0 to 34 points
- Canadian Work Experience:
- Less than 1 year to 5 years or more: 0 to 80 points
Spouse/Common-Law Partner Factors (if applicable)
- Education:
- Less than secondary school to Doctoral degree: 0 to 10 points
- Language Proficiency:
- CLB 4 or lower to CLB 5 or higher: 0 to 5 points
- Canadian Work Experience:
- Less than 1 year to 5 years or more: 0 to 10 points
Skill Transferability Factors
- Education + Language Proficiency:
- CLB 7 or higher and post-secondary degree: up to 50 points
- Education + Canadian Work Experience:
- Canadian work experience and post-secondary degree: up to 50 points
- Foreign Work Experience + Language Proficiency:
- CLB 7 or higher and foreign work experience: up to 50 points
- Foreign Work Experience + Canadian Work Experience:
- Both types of work experience: up to 50 points
- Certificate of Qualification + Language Proficiency:
- CLB 7 or higher and certificate of qualification: 50 points
Additional Points
- Provincial Nomination: 600 points
- Arranged Employment: 50 to 200 points
- Sibling in Canada: 15 points
- French Language Skills: up to 30 points
- Canadian Educational Experience: 15 to 30 points
Total CRS Points Calculation:
- Sum the points from all relevant categories to calculate the total CRS points.
Table of General Terms
Here’s a helpful table explaining terms commonly associated with the CRS Points Calculator:
| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| CRS (Comprehensive Ranking System) | A system used to score and rank candidates in the Express Entry pool based on multiple factors. |
| CLB (Canadian Language Benchmarks) | Standard used in Canada to describe, measure, and recognize the English language proficiency of prospective immigrants. |
| Provincial Nomination | A significant factor that can add up to 600 points to a candidate’s score, greatly enhancing their chance of receiving an invitation to apply for permanent residence. |
Example of CR Points Calculator
Consider a candidate who is 29 years old, with a Master’s degree, proficient English (CLB 9), three years of Canadian work experience, and a provincial nomination:
- Age: 100 points
- Education: 135 points
- Language Proficiency: 31 points
- Canadian Work Experience: 64 points
- Provincial Nomination: 600 points
Total CRS Points: 930 points
Most Common FAQs
The minimum required score varies depending on the draw specifics and the number of candidates within the Express Entry pool.
Yes, candidates can improve their scores by gaining additional work experience, improving language scores, or obtaining additional educational credentials.
Scores can be updated whenever a candidate’s circumstances change, and they update their profile accordingly.