| Factor One: Education |
Maximum 25 |
| You have a Master's Degree or Ph.D. and at least 17 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. |
25 |
| You have two or more university degrees at the bachelor's level and at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. |
22 |
| You have a three-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship and at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. |
22 |
| You have a university degree of two years or more at the bachelor's level and at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. |
20 |
| You have a two-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship and at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. |
20 |
| You have a one-year university degree at the bachelor's level and at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. |
15 |
| You have a one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship and at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. |
15 |
| You have a one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship and at least 12 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study. |
12 |
| You completed high school. |
5 |
| Factor Two: Official Languages |
Maximum 24 |
| 1st Official Language |
| High proficiency (per ability) |
4 |
| Moderate proficiency (per ability) |
2 |
| Basic proficiency (per ability) |
1 to maximum of 2 |
| No proficiency |
0 |
| Possible maximum (all 4 abilities) |
16 |
| 2nd Official Language |
| High proficiency (per ability) |
2 |
| Moderate proficiency (per ability) |
2 |
| Basic proficiency (per ability) |
1 to maximum of 2 |
| No proficiency |
0 |
| Possible maximum (all 4 abilities) |
8 |
| Factor Three: Experience |
Maximum 21 |
| 1 year |
15 |
| 2 years |
17 |
| 3 years |
19 |
| 4 years |
21 |
| Factor Four: Age |
Maximum 10 |
| 21 to 49 years at time of application |
10 |
| Less 2 points for each year over 49 or under 21 |
| View the full age chart to determine your points. |
| Factor Five: Arranged Employment In Canada |
Maximum 10 |
| You have a Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) confirmed offer of permanent employment. |
10 |
| You are applying from within Canada and have a temporary work permit that is: |
| HRDC confirmed, including sectoral confirmations; or |
10 |
| HRDC confirmation exempt under NAFTA, GATS, CCFTA, or significant economic benefit (i.e. intra-company transferee.) |
10 |
| Factor Six: Adaptability |
Maximum 10 |
| Spouse's or common-law partner's education |
3 - 5 |
| Minimum one year full-time authorized work in Canada |
5 |
| Minimum two years full-time authorized post-secondary study in Canada |
5 |
| Have received points under the Arranged Employment in Canada factor |
5 |
| Family relationship in Canada |
5 |
| Total |
Maximum 100 |
| Pass Mark |
67 |
