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Core and human-capital points
Your age, education, first and second official-language ability, and Canadian work experience form the main part of your score.
Maximum 500 without an accompanying spouse, or 460 with one.Express Entry calculator
CRS Calculator: Calculate Your Express Entry Points
Enter your age, education, approved language-test results, work experience and additional factors to receive a live estimate based on the Comprehensive Ranking System criteria published by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.
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3) How old are you?
Choose the best answer:
- If you’ve been invited to apply, enter your age on the date you were invited.
- If you plan to complete an Express Entry profile, enter your current age.
Important current rule
Job offers no longer receive CRS points.
IRCC removed the former 50- and 200-point job-offer bonuses on March 25, 2025. A valid job offer may still be relevant to eligibility for the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program or some provincial nominee streams, so applicants should continue to provide job-offer details when the program requires them.
How your total is organized
How CRS Points Are Calculated
The calculator groups your answers in the same broad categories used by IRCC. The exact number available in each category depends in part on whether you have an accompanying spouse or common-law partner.
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Spouse or common-law partner points
When an eligible spouse or partner accompanies you, their education, official-language ability and Canadian work experience can add points.
Maximum 40 points.Combinations03
Skill-transferability points
IRCC rewards certain combinations of education, language ability, foreign work, Canadian work and a qualifying trade certificate.
Maximum 100 points across this section.Extra points04
Additional CRS points
A provincial nomination, eligible Canadian study, strong French results or an eligible sibling in Canada may increase your total.
A provincial nomination alone adds 600 points.Official maximums
CRS Points Breakdown by Category
Maximum without an accompanying spouse; 100 with one.
Maximum without an accompanying spouse; 140 with one.
Maximum without an accompanying spouse; 150 with one.
Maximum without an accompanying spouse; 70 with one.
Education, first official language and Canadian work experience.
Combined cap across education, foreign work and trade-certificate combinations.
The largest single source of additional CRS points.
French can add up to 50; Canadian study up to 30; an eligible sibling adds 15.
Core and spouse scoring
CRS Points With or Without an Accompanying Spouse
You are scored as a candidate without an accompanying spouse when you are single, your spouse is not accompanying you, or your spouse is already a Canadian citizen or permanent resident. In that situation, up to 500 points are available for your core and human-capital factors.
When an eligible spouse or common-law partner accompanies you, your core maximum is 460 and up to 40 separate points may come from your partner’s education, language ability and Canadian work experience.
Canadian work experience
Canadian Work Experience and CRS Points
IRCC describes Canadian work experience as work performed for a Canadian employer while physically present in Canada. Remote work can count when the person was physically in Canada while completing it.
Make sure the years entered in the calculator match the eligible experience you can support with your employment records.
Skill transferability
CRS Skill Transferability Points
Transferability points are created by combinations rather than by one answer alone. IRCC caps the whole section at 100 points.
Education + language
Post-secondary education combined with CLB 7 or higher can produce points, with the strongest result generally reached when all four abilities are CLB 9 or higher.
Education + Canadian work
A post-secondary credential combined with one or more years of Canadian work experience can add transferability points.
Foreign work + language
One or more years of foreign skilled work can combine with strong first-official-language scores.
Foreign work + Canadian work
Foreign skilled work may also combine with one or more years of Canadian work experience.
Trade certificate + language
An eligible Canadian certificate of qualification in a trade can combine with language scores beginning at CLB 5.
Planning your next step
How to Improve Your CRS Score
The best option depends on your immigration program, timeline and documents. These are common areas candidates review after calculating a score. Our full guide on how to improve your CRS score walks through each lever, the CLB calculator shows whether a language retest would help, and if your score is below recent cut-offs the Express Entry versus PNP guide explains when a provincial nomination is the stronger move. You can also compare your score against the latest draw results.
Improve approved language-test results
Higher scores can increase core language points and may unlock stronger transferability combinations.
Build eligible work experience
Additional Canadian or foreign skilled work may change both direct and combination points. The work experience calculator converts your hours into qualifying months.
Complete additional education
A higher credential can affect education points and education-based transferability.
Strengthen French-language ability
NCLC 7 or higher in all four French abilities can add 25 or 50 points depending on English results.
Explore provincial nomination options
An eligible provincial or territorial nomination adds 600 CRS points, but every program has its own requirements.
Reading your result
A CRS score ranks your profile; it does not decide eligibility by itself.
You must first qualify for an Express Entry program. Once in the pool, IRCC uses CRS to rank profiles. Invitation rounds may be general, program-specific or category-based, so the cut-off can change from one round to another.
CRS questions
CRS Calculator Questions
What is the Comprehensive Ranking System?
The CRS is the points-based system IRCC uses to assess, score and rank eligible Express Entry profiles in the pool.
What is the maximum CRS score?
The maximum CRS score is 1,200 points: up to 600 points from core, spouse and skill-transferability factors, plus up to 600 additional points.
Do job offers still add CRS points?
No. IRCC removed CRS points for job offers on March 25, 2025. A job offer can still matter for eligibility under the Federal Skilled Worker Program, Federal Skilled Trades Program or some provincial nominee streams, so it should still be entered when required.
What is the difference between CRS and the Federal Skilled Worker 67-point grid?
The Federal Skilled Worker grid is an eligibility assessment out of 100 points. CRS is a separate ranking system used after a candidate is eligible for an Express Entry program and enters the pool.
Does a high CRS score guarantee an invitation?
No. Invitation cut-offs and eligible categories vary by round. A higher score can improve competitiveness, but no score guarantees an invitation.
Can I improve my CRS score after creating a profile?
Yes. Depending on your circumstances, improved language results, more eligible work experience, additional education, strong French results or a provincial nomination may increase your score. Keep your profile accurate and current.
Official source
View official CRS criteriaConfirm your final score and eligibility with IRCC.
This page summarizes current publicly available CRS criteria in plain language. CheckMyCRS is an independent educational website and is not affiliated with the Government of Canada. Before submitting a profile or application, confirm your facts, documents and current rules on Canada.ca.