Calculate your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score for Express
Entry 2026 — including category-based draws, PNP +600 bonus, and
French language factors. About 4 minutes.
Your CRS score ranks you in Canada's Express Entry pool for permanent
residence. Scores are awarded for age, education, language proficiency,
work experience, and adaptability factors. A provincial nomination adds
600 points and virtually guarantees an Invitation to Apply.
Category-based draws targeting specific occupations or French
proficiency can have lower cutoffs than general draws.
Step 1 of 10
Step 1 — Profile
What is your marital / partner status?
This determines whether spouse/partner sub-factors apply to your
CRS score.
Step 2 — Age
How old are you?
CRS age points peak at 20–29 and drop to zero at 45. Points change
at every birthday from 30 — select your exact age.
Step 3 — Education
What is your highest level of education?
Select the credential you've completed. A Canadian Education
Credential Assessment (ECA) is required for foreign credentials.
Step 4 — First Language
What is your English (or first language) CLB level?
CLB = Canadian Language Benchmark. IELTS: 6.0→CLB 7,
6.5→CLB 8, 7.0→CLB 9, 7.5+→CLB 10 (Listening
needs more: 7.5→CLB 8, 8.0→CLB 9, 8.5→CLB 10).
CRS scores each of Reading, Writing, Speaking, and Listening
separately.
Step 5 — Canadian Work Experience
Years of skilled work experience in Canada?
Skilled work = TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3 occupation. Must be in Canada on
a valid work authorisation.
Step 6 — Foreign Work Experience
Years of skilled work experience outside Canada?
Must be TEER 0, 1, 2, or 3. Adds skill transferability points when
combined with education and language.
Step 7 — French Language
What is your French language ability?
French proficiency adds up to +50 bonus points AND may qualify you
for French-language draws (cutoffs as low as CRS 340). If you
speak French, your per-ability NCLC score also earns separate core
second-language points (up to +24).
Enter your NCLC score per ability (same 1–12 scale as CLB). TEF
Canada NCLC 7 minimums: Reading 207, Writing 310, Speaking 310,
Listening 249. TCF Canada: Reading 453, Writing 10, Speaking 10,
Listening 458.
Step 8 — Spouse / Partner Sub-factors
Tell us about your spouse or partner.
When applying as a couple, your spouse's education, language, and
Canadian work experience each add sub-factor points (max 40 pts
combined).
Partner's education level
Partner's CLB level (lowest of the four abilities — English or
French)
Partner's Canadian work experience
Step 9 — Bonus Points
Do any of these bonus factors apply?
Select the most applicable. A Provincial Nominee Certificate adds
+600 — virtually guaranteeing an Express Entry invitation.
Step 10 — Destination
Which province or region interests you most?
We'll show province-specific guidance in your results, including
the Quebec note and PNP recommendations tailored to your
preference.
Your estimated CRS score
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See which 2026 draw categories you qualify for, your PNP
strategy, and personalised next steps — free.
Quebec selects its own immigrants through the Quebec Skilled
Worker Program (QSWP) — a separate points system from Express
Entry. Your CRS score does not apply to Quebec selection. Our
RCIC consultants are experienced in both federal and Quebec
pathways.
IMPORTANT: This calculator provides general estimates
only. Results do not constitute immigration advice, are not legally
binding, and do not guarantee any immigration outcome. CRS scores are
estimates — official scores are determined by IRCC at the time of
assessment. Draw cutoffs and invitation rounds vary; past performance
does not predict future outcomes. Consult an RCIC consultant for
advice specific to your situation. Information is current as of
March 2026 and subject to change without notice.
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