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Canada PR points calculator (CRS).

Answer a few plain-language questions and see your estimated Comprehensive Ranking System score, how it adds up, and which changes would add the most points.

Rules change on 3 November 2026: IRCC is changing how points are awarded for Canadian work experience and job offers. This estimate uses the rules published on 16 October 2026 and will be updated when IRCC publishes the new tables.

About youYour ageHighest level of education completedI have a spouse or common-law partner who will come to Canada with me (leave unticked if they are a Canadian citizen/PR or not coming)

English testTest you took

Band scores, e.g. 7 or 6.5

Reading CLB 9Writing CLB 9Listening CLB 9Speaking CLB 9

French level (lowest of your four abilities), optional

Work and studySkilled work in CanadaSkilled work outside CanadaStudied in CanadaI have a Canadian certificate of qualification in a tradeI have a brother or sister (18+) in Canada who is a citizen or PRI have a provincial or territorial nomination

Estimated CRS score379out of 1,200

Biggest ways to add points

Get a provincial or territorial nomination (PNP): +600 points.
Add one more year of skilled Canadian work experience: +53 points.
Earn a Canadian post-secondary credential (1-2 years): +15 points.

Score breakdown

CRS points by factor
Factor	Points
A. Core / human capital	354
Age	110
Education	120
First official language	124
Second official language	0
Canadian work experience	0
C. Skill transferability (max 100)	25
Education + language	25
Education + Canadian work	0
Education group (max 50)	25
Foreign work + language	0
Foreign work + Canadian work	0
Foreign work group (max 50)	0
Certificate of qualification	0
D. Additional points (max 600)	0
Sibling in Canada	0
French language skills	0
Canadian study	0
Provincial nomination	0
Total	379

This is an unofficial estimate based on IRCC's published Comprehensive Ranking System criteria as of the date shown. It is not legal or immigration advice and does not guarantee an invitation. Rules change often; confirm your score with IRCC's official tool and a licensed immigration consultant (RCIC) before making decisions.

Rules as of 16 October 2026. Source: IRCC: CRS criteria.

Frequently asked questions

What is the CRS?

The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is the points system IRCC uses to rank Express Entry profiles. Points are awarded for age, education, language, work experience and other factors.

What is the maximum CRS score?

The maximum CRS score is 1,200 points. A provincial or territorial nomination alone adds 600 of them.

How does IELTS convert to CLB?

Each IELTS General Training band for reading, writing, listening and speaking is matched to a Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) level using IRCC conversion tables. For example, reading 6.0, writing 6.0, listening 6.0 and speaking 6.0 is CLB 7, and listening 8.0 with 7.0 in the other abilities is CLB 9.

What changes on 3 November 2026?

IRCC is changing how points are awarded for Canadian work experience and job offers on 3 November 2026. This estimate uses the rules published on 16 October 2026.