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

High proficiency (per ability)

4

Moderate proficiency (per ability)

2

Basic proficiency (per ability)

1 to maxi. 2

No proficiency

0

Possible maximum (all 4 abilities)

16

2nd Official Language

High proficiency (per ability)

2

Moderate proficiency (per ability)

2

1 year

15

2 years

17

3 years

19

4 years

21

Learn more about specific requirements for earning work experience points.

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.

You have a permanent job offer that has been confirmed by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC).

10

You are applying from within Canada and have a temporary work permit that was:

issued after receipt of a confirmation of your job offer from HRSDC; or

10

you have a temporary work permit that was exempted from the requirement of a confirmed job offer from HRSDC on the basis of an international agreement (e.g., NAFTA), a significant benefit to Canada (e.g., intra-company transfer) or public policy on Canada’s academic or economic competitiveness (e.g., post-graduate work).

10

Learn more about specific requirements and conditions.

Spouse’s or common-law partner’s education

3-5

Minimum 1 year full-time authorized work in Canada

5

Minimum 2 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