Factor | Your Score | Final |
EDUCATION | | Max. 25 |
University Degrees |
PhD, or Master's, AND at least 17 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study | | 25 |
Two or more university degrees at the Bachelor's level AND at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study | | 22 |
A two-year university degree at the Bachelor's level AND at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study | | 20 |
A one-year university degree at the Bachelor's level AND at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study | | 15 |
Trade or Non-university Certificate or Diploma |
A three-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study | | 22 |
A two-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study | | 20 |
A one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study | | 15 |
A one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 12 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study | | 12 |
Secondary School Educational Credential | | 5 |
LANGUAGE (Abilities: Speak, Read, Write, Listen) | | Max. 24 |
1st Lang. | High proficiency (per ability) | | 4 |
Moderate proficiency (per ability) | | 2 |
Basic proficiency (per ability) | | 1 to max. of 2 |
No proficiency | | 0 |
Possible maximum (all four abilities) | | 16 |
2nd Lang. | High proficiency (per ability) | | 2 |
Moderate proficiency (per ability) | | 2 |
Basic proficiency (per ability) | | 1 to max. of 2 |
No proficiency | | 0 |
Possible maximum (all four abilities) | | 8 |
EXPERIENCE (NOC Skill Level O,A,B) | | Max. 21 |
One year | | 15 |
Two years | | 17 |
Three years | | 19 |
Four years | | 21 |
AGE | | Max. 10 |
Max. 10 points for: | | 21-49 |
Less two points for each year: | | over 49 or under 21 |
ARRANGED EMPLOYMENT IN CANADA | | Max. 10 |
HRDC-confirmed permanent offer of employment | | 10 |
Applicants from within Canada holding a temporary work permit that is: |
- Validated by HRDC, including sectoral confirmations
| | 10 |
- Exempt from HRDC validation under international agreements (e.g., NAFTA) or significant benefit (i.e., intra-company transferee)
| | 10 |
ADAPTABILITY | | Max. 10 |
Spouse's or common-law partner's education | | 3-5 |
Minimum one year of full-time authorized work in Canada | | 5 |
Minimum two years of full-time authorized post-secondary study in Canada | | 5 |
Points received under the Arranged Employment factor | | 5 |
Family relationship in Canada | | 5 |
Total | | 100 |
