Canada Express Entry Points Calculator
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Canada Express Entry Points Calculator
Understanding the Canada Express Entry Points Calculator
The Canada Express Entry system is the primary method for managing applications for permanent residence from skilled workers. It uses a points-based system called the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) to rank eligible candidates. A higher CRS score generally increases your chances of receiving an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for permanent residence.
Key Factors in the CRS Score:
The CRS score is calculated based on several factors, broadly categorized into "human capital" factors and "additional" factors. This calculator aims to provide an estimate by considering the most significant components:
1. Core Human Capital Factors:
- Age: Younger applicants typically receive more points. The maximum points are usually awarded to those between ages 20 and 29.
- Education: Higher levels of education, especially post-secondary degrees and diplomas, earn more points. If you studied in Canada, you might get additional points for Canadian education. This calculator assumes foreign education credential assessment (ECA) has been done.
- Language Proficiency: Fluency in English and/or French is crucial. Points are awarded based on your ability to speak, read, write, and listen, assessed through standardized tests (like IELTS, CELPIP for English, and TEF, TCF for French) and mapped to Canadian Language Benchmarks (CLB). Higher CLB levels significantly boost your score.
- Skilled Work Experience: Points are awarded for relevant skilled work experience, both within Canada and internationally. The National Occupational Classification (NOC) system categorizes jobs, and points are generally higher for experience in higher skill levels (TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3).
2. Spousal/Common-Law Partner Factors (if applicable):
If you have a spouse or common-law partner, their age, education, language proficiency, and Canadian work experience can also contribute points (or sometimes deduct points if they don't meet certain minimums).
Note: This simplified calculator does not include spousal factors for brevity, but they are an important part of the official CRS score.
3. Additional Points:
- Canadian Job Offer: A valid job offer from a Canadian employer can significantly increase your CRS score, especially for occupations in NOC TEER categories 0 or 1.
- Provincial Nominee: Being nominated by a Canadian province or territory through their specific immigration streams grants a substantial number of additional points.
- Arranged Employment: While a valid job offer is a key component, the specific requirements for "arranged employment" points can be complex.
- Siblings in Canada: Having a sibling who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and is 18 years or older can award bonus points.
- Study in Canada: Post-secondary education obtained from a Canadian institution can award bonus points.
How This Calculator Works:
This calculator provides an *estimate* of the core human capital and some key additional points. The actual CRS score calculation by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) is more nuanced and considers specific details about your work experience (NOC codes), language test results, and educational assessments. The scoring system is divided into:*
- Core points (maximum 600)
- Additional points (maximum 600)
The total potential score is 1200. This calculator focuses on estimating the core points and adding points for a job offer and provincial nomination, giving a partial indication of your potential score. It does not cover all possible point categories or spousal factors.
Example Scenario:
Let's consider an applicant:
- Age: 28 years old
- Language: CLB 9 in English
- Second Language: No second language tested (CLB 0)
- Education: Bachelor's Degree
- Canadian Work Experience: 1 year
- Skilled Foreign Work Experience: 4 years
- Job Offer: No
- Provincial Nomination: No
Using a detailed official tool, this applicant might score around 450-470 points. Our calculator will provide an approximation based on the entered values.
Disclaimer:
This calculator is for informational and estimation purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional immigration advice or the official points assessment provided by IRCC. Your final CRS score may differ significantly based on official assessments and specific program requirements.
function calculateExpressEntryPoints() {
var age = parseInt(document.getElementById("age").value);
var language_proficiency_clb = parseInt(document.getElementById("language_proficiency_clb").value);
var second_language_clb = parseInt(document.getElementById("second_language_clb").value);
var education_level = document.getElementById("education_level").value;
var years_canadian_experience = parseInt(document.getElementById("years_canadian_experience").value);
var years_foreign_experience = parseInt(document.getElementById("years_foreign_experience").value);
var has_job_offer = document.getElementById("has_job_offer").value;
var province_nomination = document.getElementById("province_nomination").value;
var core_points = 0;
var additional_points = 0;
// — Core Human Capital Factors —
// Age Points (Simplified Maximums for Primary Applicant)
if (age >= 18 && age = 26 && age = 31 && age 46) {
core_points += 0;
}
// Language Proficiency Points (Simplified – Primary Language)
if (language_proficiency_clb >= 9) {
core_points += 24; // CLB 9/10
} else if (language_proficiency_clb === 8) {
core_points += 16;
} else if (language_proficiency_clb === 7) {
core_points += 10;
} else if (language_proficiency_clb === 6) {
core_points += 8;
} else if (language_proficiency_clb === 5) {
core_points += 6;
} else if (language_proficiency_clb === 4) {
core_points += 4;
}
// Second Language Proficiency Points (Simplified)
if (second_language_clb >= 7) {
core_points += 4; // CLB 7/8
} else if (second_language_clb === 6) {
core_points += 2;
} else if (second_language_clb === 5) {
core_points += 1;
}
// Education Points (Simplified – Assuming Foreign Credential Assessment)
if (education_level === "master") {
core_points += 135;
} else if (education_level === "bachelor") {
core_points += 120;
} else if (education_level === "two_year") {
core_points += 90;
} else if (education_level === "one_year") {
core_points += 30;
} else if (education_level === "high_school") {
core_points += 0; // No points for only high school
}
// Work Experience Points (Combined Foreign and Canadian Skilled Work)
var total_skilled_years = Math.min(years_canadian_experience + years_foreign_experience, 3); // Max 3 years count for highest points tier
if (total_skilled_years > 0) {
if (total_skilled_years >= 3) {
core_points += 45; // 3 or more years
} else if (total_skilled_years === 2) {
core_points += 30; // 2 years
} else if (total_skilled_years === 1) {
core_points += 15; // 1 year
}
}
// Bonus for Canadian Work Experience (if significant)
if (years_canadian_experience >= 1) {
core_points += 10; // 1 year Canadian work experience bonus
}
if (years_canadian_experience >= 2) {
core_points += 20; // 2 years Canadian work experience bonus (total 30 for 2+ years)
}
// — Additional Points —
// Job Offer Points (Simplified – TEER 0 or 1)
if (has_job_offer === "yes") {
additional_points += 200; // Significant boost for valid job offer in TEER 0 or 1
}
// Provincial Nomination Points
if (province_nomination === "yes") {
additional_points += 600; // Fixed points for provincial nomination
}
// — Final Calculation & Display —
var total_crs_score = core_points + additional_points;
var resultElement = document.getElementById("result");
if (isNaN(age) || age 99 ||
isNaN(language_proficiency_clb) || language_proficiency_clb 10 ||
isNaN(second_language_clb) || second_language_clb 10 ||
isNaN(years_canadian_experience) || years_canadian_experience 10 ||
isNaN(years_foreign_experience) || years_foreign_experience 10) {
resultElement.textContent = "Invalid Input";
} else {
resultElement.textContent = total_crs_score.toLocaleString();
}
}