Factor One: Education

Maximum 25

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

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

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Factor Two: Official Languages

Maximum 24

1st Official Language

High proficiency (per ability)

4

Moderate proficiency (per ability)

2

Basic proficiency (per ability)

1 to maximum of 2

No proficiency

0

Possible maximum (all 4 abilities)

16

2nd Official Language

High proficiency (per ability)

2

Moderate proficiency (per ability)

2

Basic proficiency (per ability)

1 to maximum of 2

No proficiency

0

Possible maximum (all 4 abilities)

8

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Factor Three: Experience

Maximum 21

1 year

15

2 years

17

3 years

19

4 years

21

Factor Four: Age

Maximum 10

21 to 49 years at time of application

10

Less 2 points for each year over 49 or under 21

Factor Five: Arranged Employment In Canada

Maximum 10

You have a Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC) confirmed offer of permanent employment.

10

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

HRDC confirmed, including sectoral confirmations; or

10

HRDC confirmation exempt under NAFTA, GATS, CCFTA, or significant economic benefit (i.e. intra-company transferee.)

10

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Factor Six: Adaptability

Maximum 10

Spouse's or common-law partner's education

3 - 5

Minimum one year full-time authorized work in Canada

5

Minimum two 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

5

Total

Maximum 100

Pass Mark

67