Canada Express Entry
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Canada 67 Points — Federal Skilled Worker Program
Assess your eligibility under the FSWP across six factors. Score at least 67 points to qualify for Express Entry as a Federal Skilled Worker.
Overview of the 67 Points System
The 67 point system is a grid-based assessment used exclusively for initial eligibility under the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP). Candidates must score a minimum of 67 out of 100 points based on age, education, work experience, arranged employment, language skills, and adaptability.
Points Allocation Breakdown
- Age: Maximum 12 points
- Education: Maximum 25 points
- Language Skills: Maximum 28 points
- Work Experience: Maximum 15 points
- Arranged Employment: Maximum 10 points
- Adaptability: Maximum 10 points
1. Age
| Age Range | Points |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0 |
| 18–35 | 12 |
| 36 | 11 |
| 37 | 10 |
| 38 | 9 |
| 39 | 8 |
| 40 | 7 |
| 41 | 6 |
| 42 | 5 |
| 43 | 4 |
| 44 | 3 |
| 45 | 2 |
| 46 | 1 |
| 47+ | 0 |
2. Education
- PhD: 25 points
- Master's or entry-to-practice professional degree: 23 points
- Two or more post-secondary credentials (one 3+ years): 22 points
- Three-year degree/diploma: 21 points
- Two-year degree/diploma: 19 points
- One-year degree/diploma: 15 points
- High school: 5 points
3. Language Skills
- First official language: Max 24 points (6 per skill for CLB 9+, 5 per skill for CLB 8, 4 per skill for CLB 7)
- Second official language: Max 4 points (CLB 5+ in all four abilities)
4. Work Experience
| Years of Experience | Points |
|---|---|
| 1 | 9 |
| 2–3 | 11 |
| 4–5 | 13 |
| 6+ | 15 |
5. Arranged Employment
- Valid full-time job offer in Canada: 10 points
6. Adaptability
- Spouse's/partner's language (CLB 4+): 5 points
- Past study/work in Canada: up to 5–10 points
- Relatives in Canada: 5 points
- Maximum total for adaptability: 10 points
Calculation Example
Example: 30-year-old (12), Master's (23), CLB 9 English (24), 4 years' experience (13), valid job offer (10), spouse CLB 5 (5) = 87 points. Eligible for FSWP.
Importance of the Result
- Scoring 67+ makes you eligible to enter the Express Entry pool as a Federal Skilled Worker.
- Higher scores increase competitiveness but do not guarantee selection; other requirements apply.
Conclusion
Use the calculator above to assess your score across six core categories and confirm eligibility under the FSWP before proceeding with Express Entry.
Points-based evaluation (67/100)
Language proficiency (up to 28 points)
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