Federal Skilled Worker Points Calculator

Language Ability

First official language: minimum CLB 7 in all four abilities. 4 points at CLB 7, 5 at CLB 8, 6 at CLB 9+ per ability (max 24).

First official language test

Your test scores

Select the band that matches your score in each ability.

Listening

Reading

Writing

Speaking

Second official language

At least CLB 5 in all four abilities. Results must be less than 2 years old when you apply.

Education

A Canadian credential or an ECA (for foreign credentials) is required. Points are not added across credentials, except two or more credentials as listed.

Highest level of education

Work Experience

Paid full-time work (or part-time equivalent) in a TEER 0, 1, 2 or 3 occupation within the last 10 years, in Canada or abroad.

Years of skilled work experience

At least 1 year must be continuous in your primary occupation (1,560 hours).

Age

Your age on the day IRCC receives your application.

Age

Arranged Employment

A full-time job offer from a single employer in a TEER 0–3 occupation, lasting at least 1 year after your PR visa is issued.

Job offer in Canada

Generally requires a positive LMIA, or a qualifying LMIA-exempt work permit with that employer. Most job offers do not qualify — if unsure, choose "No".

Adaptability

Any combination of the factors below, to a maximum of 10 points. Arranged employment adds 5 points here automatically.

Your previous work in Canada

At least 1 year full-time in a TEER 0–3 occupation, on a work permit or while authorized to work.

Your previous study in Canada

At least 2 academic years full-time (15+ hrs/week) in a program of 2+ years at a secondary or post-secondary institution, in good standing.

Relative in Canada

You or your accompanying partner have a relative 18+ living in Canada who is a citizen or PR: parent, grandparent, child, grandchild, sibling, aunt/uncle, niece/nephew.

Spouse or common-law partner

Partner factors only count if your partner is coming with you and is not already a Canadian citizen or PR.

Partner's language ability

CLB 4+ in all four abilities in English or French; test less than 2 years old when you apply.

Partner's previous study in Canada

At least 2 academic years full-time in a program of 2+ years, in good standing.

Partner's previous work in Canada

At least 1 year full-time, on a work permit or while authorized to work.

FSW Selection Grid Score

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67 pass mark

Complete each section to see your result

Points breakdown

Total0 pts

Note: This is the FSW eligibility grid, not your CRS score. 67 points means you may meet the grid — you must also meet every minimum requirement, show proof of settlement funds (unless exempt), plan to live outside Quebec and be admissible. Invitations depend on your separate CRS score and draw cut-offs.

Federal Skilled Worker Program (Express Entry). Reflects the selection factors in sections 78–83 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations and IRCC's published grid (checked October 2026). Maximum score: 100 points; pass mark: 67. For informational purposes only; not legal advice.