Calculate your estimated Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score for Canada's Express Entry system.
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Estimated CRS Score
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This is a simplified estimate. Actual CRS scores can vary based on specific program requirements and individual circumstances.
Understanding the Express Entry Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) Score
Canada's Express Entry system is the primary method for managing applications for skilled workers who wish to immigrate to Canada. The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is used to score and rank candidates in the Express Entry pool. A higher CRS score increases your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence.
The CRS score is divided into two main components:
Core Human Capital Factors and Additional Points.
Core Human Capital Factors (Maximum 600 points)
These factors assess your individual characteristics that are believed to contribute to your successful settlement and economic integration in Canada.
1. Age (Maximum 100 points)
Points are awarded based on your age at the time you submit your Express Entry profile. Younger candidates generally receive more points. For example, a candidate aged 20-29 typically receives the maximum 100 points. Points decrease for older candidates.
2. Education (Maximum 150 points)
Points are awarded for your highest level of post-secondary education. Canadian credentials are often valued higher than foreign credentials, but foreign credentials require an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) report.
Secondary School: Up to 30 points
One-year post-secondary program: Up to 90 points
Two-year post-secondary program: Up to 97 points
Three-year or more post-secondary program (Degree): Up to 120 points
Master's degree or professional degree: Up to 135 points
Doctoral degree: Up to 150 points
3. Language Proficiency (Maximum 280 points for English, plus 20 for French = 300 points)
This calculator focuses on English language proficiency via the IELTS General Training test. Points are awarded based on your scores in listening, reading, writing, and speaking. Achieving a Level 7 or higher in all four abilities (CLB 9) is highly beneficial. For instance, achieving an 8.0 in Listening, 7.0 in Reading, 7.0 in Writing, and 7.0 in Speaking (CLB 9 for all) would earn significant points. A score of 9.0 in all categories (CLB 10) awards the maximum points.
Note: This calculator simplifies the language points by directly assigning values based on provided scores. The official system uses Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) levels.
4. Canadian and Foreign Work Experience (Maximum 200 points)
Points are awarded for the number of years of skilled work experience.
Canadian Work Experience: Up to 40 points for one year, up to 80 points for two or more years.
Foreign Work Experience: Up to 40 points for one year, up to 150 points for four or more years (for a single occupation).
Skilled work experience is generally defined as work experience in a TEER category 0, 1, 2, or 3 of the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system.
Additional Points (Maximum 600 points)
These points are awarded for factors that can further enhance your adaptability and economic potential in Canada. They include:
Skill Transfers: Based on your education, language proficiency, and work experience. For example, having a Canadian degree and strong language skills can earn additional points.
Siblings in Canada: Having a sibling who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident can earn points.
Spouse/Partner Factors: Language ability, education, and Canadian work experience of your spouse or common-law partner can also contribute points.
Provincial Nominee Program (PNP): A provincial nomination can award a significant number of points (usually 600).
Arranged Employment Offer: A valid job offer from a Canadian employer can earn points.
Adaptability Factors: Various factors related to study or work in Canada, or family connections.
How the Calculator Works (Simplified)
This calculator provides an *estimated* score based on the core human capital factors and some key additional points. It uses simplified logic to award points for:
Age: Awarding points based on age brackets.
Education: Assigning points based on the selected highest education level.
Language: Awarding points for each IELTS module score. The calculation uses a simplified model that roughly approximates the official point allocation for CLB levels based on IELTS bands.
Canadian Work Experience: Awarding points for years of Canadian skilled work experience.
Foreign Work Experience: Awarding points for years of foreign skilled work experience.
The calculator sums these individual point categories to provide a total estimated CRS score. It does *not* include points for provincial nominations, job offers, spouse factors, or other adaptability factors.
Disclaimer: This calculator is intended for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional immigration advice. The points awarded by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) may differ. Always refer to the official IRCC website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.
function calculateCrs() {
var age = parseInt(document.getElementById("age").value);
var ieltsListening = parseFloat(document.getElementById("ieltsListening").value);
var ieltsReading = parseFloat(document.getElementById("ieltsReading").value);
var ieltsWriting = parseFloat(document.getElementById("ieltsWriting").value);
var ieltsSpeaking = parseFloat(document.getElementById("ieltsSpeaking").value);
var educationLevel = document.getElementById("educationLevel").value;
var workExperienceCanada = parseInt(document.getElementById("workExperienceCanada").value);
var workExperienceForeign = parseInt(document.getElementById("workExperienceForeign").value);
var totalPoints = 0;
// — Age Points —
var agePoints = 0;
if (age >= 18 && age = 20 && age = 36 && age = 9) numClb9Plus++;
if (clbReading >= 9) numClb9Plus++;
if (clbWriting >= 9) numClb9Plus++;
if (clbSpeaking >= 9) numClb9Plus++;
if (clbListening >= 8) numClb8Plus++;
if (clbReading >= 8) numClb8Plus++;
if (clbWriting >= 8) numClb8Plus++;
if (clbSpeaking >= 8) numClb8Plus++;
if (clbListening >= 7) numClb7Plus++;
if (clbReading >= 7) numClb7Plus++;
if (clbWriting >= 7) numClb7Plus++;
if (clbSpeaking >= 7) numClb7Plus++;
if (clbListening >= 6) numClb6Plus++;
if (clbReading >= 6) numClb6Plus++;
if (clbWriting >= 6) numClb6Plus++;
if (clbSpeaking >= 6) numClb6Plus++;
// Assigning points based on number of skills meeting CLB levels (simplified)
// This is a VERY rough approximation of core human capital language points.
// Official points are 34 points for CLB 7 in all four, 42 for CLB 8, 54 for CLB 9, 64 for CLB 10 (for each language).
// This calculator only supports ONE language. Let's combine for a single score.
if (numClb9Plus === 4) langPoints = 136; // Approximating CLB 9 for all (max 136 for first language)
else if (numClb9Plus === 3) langPoints = 126;
else if (numClb9Plus === 2) langPoints = 116;
else if (numClb9Plus === 1) langPoints = 106;
else if (numClb8Plus === 4) langPoints = 128; // Approximating CLB 8 for all
else if (numClb8Plus === 3) langPoints = 118;
else if (numClb8Plus === 2) langPoints = 108;
else if (numClb8Plus === 1) langPoints = 98;
else if (numClb7Plus === 4) langPoints = 104; // Approximating CLB 7 for all
else if (numClb7Plus === 3) langPoints = 96;
else if (numClb7Plus === 2) langPoints = 88;
else if (numClb7Plus === 1) langPoints = 78;
else if (numClb6Plus === 4) langPoints = 68; // Approximating CLB 6 for all
else if (numClb6Plus === 3) langPoints = 60;
else if (numClb6Plus === 2) langPoints = 52;
else if (numClb6Plus === 1) langPoints = 44;
else langPoints = 0; // Below CLB 6
totalPoints += langPoints;
// — Education Points (Single) —
var educationPoints = 0;
switch (educationLevel) {
case "secondary":
educationPoints = 30;
break;
case "oneYear":
educationPoints = 90;
break;
case "twoYear":
educationPoints = 97;
break;
case "degree":
educationPoints = 120;
break;
case "mastersOrHigher":
educationPoints = 135;
break;
case "doctorate":
educationPoints = 150;
break;
default:
educationPoints = 0;
}
totalPoints += educationPoints;
// — Work Experience Points —
var workPoints = 0;
// Canadian Work Experience (Max 80)
var canadianWorkPoints = 0;
if (workExperienceCanada === 1) canadianWorkPoints = 40;
else if (workExperienceCanada >= 2) canadianWorkPoints = 80;
workPoints += canadianWorkPoints;
// Foreign Work Experience (Max 150) – Simplified calculation
var foreignWorkPoints = 0;
if (workExperienceForeign === 1) foreignWorkPoints = 42;
else if (workExperienceForeign === 2) foreignWorkPoints = 76;
else if (workExperienceForeign === 3) foreignWorkPoints = 98;
else if (workExperienceForeign === 4) foreignWorkPoints = 114;
else if (workExperienceForeign >= 5) foreignWorkPoints = 150; // Max points for 5+ years
workPoints += foreignWorkPoints;
totalPoints += workPoints;
// — Additional Points (Simplified – Spouse & Skill Transfer) —
// This section is highly simplified. Actual points are complex.
// We'll add some basic points for a spouse, but this is a placeholder.
var additionalPoints = 0;
// Basic Skill Transfer Points (Example: Education + Language)
// Points awarded for skill transferability factors (Education + Language)
// Max 100 points for single applicant if education and language are high.
// Max 140 points if married/common-law with spouse having low language/education.
// Let's award points based on a combination of highest education and language CLB.
var skillTransferEducationPoints = 0;
switch (educationLevel) {
case "secondary": skillTransferEducationPoints = 5; break;
case "oneYear": skillTransferEducationPoints = 13; break;
case "twoYear": skillTransferEducationPoints = 15; break;
case "degree": skillTransferEducationPoints = 25; break;
case "mastersOrHigher": skillTransferEducationPoints = 37; break;
case "doctorate": skillTransferEducationPoints = 50; break;
}
var skillTransferLanguagePoints = 0;
if (minClb >= 7) skillTransferLanguagePoints = 25;
else if (minClb === 6) skillTransferLanguagePoints = 13;
else if (minClb === 5) skillTransferLanguagePoints = 6;
var baseSkillTransfer = skillTransferEducationPoints + skillTransferLanguagePoints;
if (baseSkillTransfer > 100) baseSkillTransfer = 100; // Max for single
additionalPoints += baseSkillTransfer;
// Add points for Canadian Work Experience contribution to skill transfer
var canWorkSkillPoints = 0;
if (workExperienceCanada === 1) canWorkSkillPoints = 10;
else if (workExperienceCanada >= 2) canWorkSkillPoints = 20;
additionalPoints += canWorkSkillPoints;
// Add points for Foreign Work Experience contribution to skill transfer
var foreignWorkSkillPoints = 0;
if (workExperienceForeign === 1) foreignWorkSkillPoints = 10;
else if (workExperienceForeign === 2) foreignWorkSkillPoints = 12;
else if (workExperienceForeign === 3) foreignWorkSkillPoints = 14;
else if (workExperienceForeign >= 4) foreignWorkSkillPoints = 15;
additionalPoints += foreignWorkSkillPoints;
// Note: This calculator does NOT account for spouse points or other additional factors.
// The "Additional Points" section in the official CRS is much more complex.
// Total points displayed is the sum of simplified core + simplified additional points.
// This is an approximation. The maximum possible core points are 600, and additional are 600.
document.getElementById("result").innerText = Math.round(totalPoints);
}
// Helper function to get CLB level from IELTS score (simplified)
function getClbFromIelts(ieltsScore) {
if (ieltsScore >= 9.0) return 10;
if (ieltsScore >= 8.5) return 9;
if (ieltsScore >= 8.0) return 9;
if (ieltsScore >= 7.5) return 8;
if (ieltsScore >= 7.0) return 7;
if (ieltsScore >= 6.5) return 6;
if (ieltsScore >= 6.0) return 5;
if (ieltsScore >= 5.5) return 4;
if (ieltsScore >= 5.0) return 4; // CLB 4 starts at 5.0
if (ieltsScore >= 4.5) return 3;
if (ieltsScore >= 4.0) return 3; // CLB 3 starts at 4.0
return 0; // Below CLB 3
}
// Initial calculation on page load for default values
window.onload = function() {
calculateCrs();
};