Express Entry tool

FSW 67-Point Calculator

The Federal Skilled Worker program uses a six-factor selection grid worth up to 100 points. A score of 67 or higher meets the minimum threshold to be eligible.

1 Education max 25 pts

Highest level of education completed

2 First official language max 24 pts

Enter your CLB level for each skill. If you are unsure, use the CLB Converter to find your level from IELTS, CELPIP, or TEF Canada scores.

Speaking

Listening

Reading

Writing

3 Second official language max 4 pts

Optional. Only counts if you have a valid test result in the second language (English or French). Each skill at CLB 5 or above earns 1 point.

Speaking

Listening

Reading

Writing

4 Work experience max 15 pts

Count only continuous, full-time paid work (or equivalent part-time) in a skilled occupation (NOC TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3) within the past 10 years.

Years of eligible work experience

5 Age max 12 pts

Your age on the date of application

6 Arranged employment in Canada max 10 pts

You must have a valid, LMIA-supported job offer or be exempt from needing one (e.g. current work permit holder in an eligible occupation).

Yes, I have a valid arranged employment offer No

+ Adaptability bonus, max 10 pts

Adaptability points are part of the official 100-point FSW grid and count toward your total. Any combination of the factors below is capped at 10.

Spouse or common-law partner's language (CLB 4 or higher in English or French): 5 pts Prior Canadian post-secondary study (2 or more semesters full-time): 5 pts Prior authorized Canadian work experience (1 full year or more): 5 pts Relative in Canada who is a PR or Canadian citizen (parent, sibling, child, aunt, uncle, niece, nephew, grandparent, or first cousin): 5 pts

Your FSW score 0 / 100

Score breakdown

Factor	Your score	Maximum
Total	0	100

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