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CRS Calculator

Estimate your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score for Express Entry based on your age, education, language ability, and work experience.

What is the CRS?

The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is the points-based score Canada uses to rank candidates in the Express Entry pool, out of a maximum of 1,200 points. Higher-ranked candidates are more likely to receive an invitation to apply for permanent residence.

Select your education level below to see your estimated score.

About you

Age

Marital status

Education

Highest level of education *

Post-secondary education completed in Canada

Language

Which test did you take?

ListeningReadingWritingSpeaking

I have results for a second official language

I have French test results (TEF Canada or TCF Canada)Used for the French-language bonus in Additional Points, up to 50 points.

Work experience

Skilled Canadian work experience (years)

Capped at 5 years for scoring purposes.

Skilled foreign work experience (years)

Capped at 3 years for scoring purposes.

I hold a certificate of qualification in a skilled tradeIssued by a Canadian province, territory, or federal body.

Additional factors

I have a provincial or territorial nominationAdds 600 points -- effectively guarantees an invitation.I have a brother or sister (18+) living in Canada as a citizen or permanent resident

This is a reference estimate based on the official IRCC CRS criteria. It is not an official score and does not guarantee an invitation to apply. Confirm your actual CRS score in your Express Entry profile before making any decisions.

See your full immigration picture

Run the full assessment to see how your CRS score fits with your likely NOC matches, program options, and next steps.

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