SKILLED WORKER SELECTION GRID               
Use the below worksheet to find out your points for each factor

FACTOR

Points

EDUCATION

25

LANGUAGE

24

EXPERIENCE

21

AGE

10

ARRANGED EMPLOYMENT

10

ADAPTABILITY

10

TOTAL

100

 Applicants must attain at least 67 points to qualify  

FACTOR

Points

EDUCATION

Maximum 25

University Degrees

PhD, or Master's, AND at least 17 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study

25

Two or more university degrees at the Bachelor's level AND at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study

22

A two-year university degree at the Bachelor's level AND at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study

20

A one-year university degree at the Bachelor's level AND at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study

15

Trade or Non-university Certificate or Diploma

A three-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 15 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study

22

A two-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 14 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study

20

A one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 13 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study

15

A one-year diploma, trade certificate or apprenticeship AND at least 12 years of full-time or full-time equivalent study

12

Secondary School Educational Credential

5

LANGUAGE

Maximum 24

1st Lang.

High proficiency (per ability1)

4

Moderate proficiency (per ability)

2

Basic proficiency (per ability) Maximum of 2 points

1 to max. of 2

No proficiency

0

Possible maximum (all four abilities)

16

2nd Lang.

High proficiency (per ability)

2

Moderate proficiency (per ability)

2

Basic proficiency (per ability) Maximum of 2 points

1 to max. of 2

No proficiency

0

Possible maximum (all four abilities)

8
EXPERIENCE

Maximum 21
One year

15
Two years

17
Three years

19
Four years

21
AGE

Maximum 10
Maximum 10 points for:

21-49
Less two points for each year:

over 49 or
under 21
ARRANGED EMPLOYMENT IN CANADA

Maximum 10
HRDC-confirmed permanent offer of employment

10
Applicants from within Canada holding a temporary work permit that is:
  • Validated by HRDC, including sectoral confirmations

10
  • Exempt from HRDC validation under international agreements (e.g., NAFTA) or significant benefit (i.e., intra-company transferee)

10
ADAPTABILITY

Maximum 10
Spouse's or common-law partner's education
- Masters or Ph.D. = 5
- Bachelor degree or two year diploma = 4
- one year post-secondary diploma = 3

3-5
Minimum one year of full-time authorized work in Canada2

5
Minimum two years of full-time authorized post-secondary study in Canada2

5
Informal job offer in Canada

0
Points received under the Arranged Employment factor

5
Family relationship in Canada2

5
TOTAL
Maximum 100
  1. Applicants are rated on the ability to speak, listen, read, or write Canada's two official languages.
  2. Applies to either principal applicant or accompanying spouse or common-law partner.