Express Entry Eligibility

This calculator supports all three Express Entry programs: Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) for skilled workers with Canadian or foreign education and experience, Canadian Experience Class (CEC) for workers with Canadian work experience, and Federal Skilled Trades (FST) for skilled trades workers with Canadian or foreign experience.

Your CRS score is calculated from three parts: Part A - Human Capital Factors (max 500 pts) includes age, language proficiency, education, and Canadian credentials. Part B - Skill Transferability (max 100 pts) combines language, education, and work experience. Part C - Additional Points (max 600 pts) covers job offers, provincial nominations, and partner factors.

Cut-off scores vary with each invitation round. Recent general draws have ranged from 480-520 points, while category-based draws (French proficiency, healthcare, STEM) may have different thresholds. Check the official IRCC website for the latest rounds.

Common ways to boost your score include: improving language test results (IELTS/CELPIP for English, TEF/TCF for French), obtaining a Provincial Nomination (+600 points), gaining Canadian work experience or education, and getting a valid job offer. Fennec360 Academy offers test preparation courses to help you achieve higher language scores.

A Provincial Nomination (PNP) is an endorsement from a Canadian province or territory. It adds 600 points to your CRS score, virtually guaranteeing an invitation to apply. Each province has different streams and requirements based on their labor market needs.

Yes, language testing is mandatory for Express Entry. For English, accepted tests include IELTS General Training and CELPIP-General. For French, accepted tests include TEF Canada and TCF Canada. Higher scores significantly improve your CRS points. Fennec360 Academy provides comprehensive test prep courses to maximize your scores.