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FSW points calculator: Federal Skilled Worker 67-point grid
This FSW points calculator scores the six Federal Skilled Worker selection factors out of 100. You need at least 67 points, plus CLB 7 and one year of continuous skilled work, to enter the Express Entry pool under FSW. It is a pass/fail test and is separate from your CRS score.
How to use this calculator
- Enter your age, your highest education and your years of skilled work.
- Choose your first official language test and type your scores; add a second language if you have one.
- Tick arranged employment and the adaptability factors that apply to you.
- Check the total out of 100 against the 67-point pass mark and the minimums.
Tap or click the next to a field to see what to enter and how it is scored.
The six FSW selection factors
| Factor | Maximum |
|---|---|
| Language (English and/or French) | 28 |
| Education | 25 |
| Work experience | 15 |
| Age | 12 |
| Arranged employment in Canada | 10 |
| Adaptability | 10 |
| Total (pass mark 67) | 100 |
Language (max 28)
First official language: 6 points per ability at CLB 9 or higher, 5 at CLB 8 and 4 at CLB 7, for up to 24. Below CLB 7 in any ability you are not eligible. Second official language: 4 points if you have at least CLB 5 in all four abilities.
Education (max 25)
| Highest credential | Points |
|---|---|
| Doctoral degree (PhD) | 25 |
| Master's or entry-to-practice professional degree | 23 |
| Two or more credentials, one of them 3+ years | 22 |
| Three-year+ program or bachelor's degree | 21 |
| Two-year post-secondary program | 19 |
| One-year post-secondary program | 15 |
| Secondary school diploma | 5 |
Work experience (max 15)
| Years of skilled work (TEER 0–3) | Points |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 9 |
| 2–3 years | 11 |
| 4–5 years | 13 |
| 6 years or more | 15 |
Age (max 12)
12 points from 18 to 35, then one point less for each year: 11 at 36, 10 at 37, down to 1 at 46. From 47 you get 0.
Arranged employment (10) and adaptability (max 10)
A valid job offer of at least one year in a TEER 0–3 occupation is worth 10. Adaptability adds up to 10 for things like a spouse with CLB 4, two years of study in Canada, a year of skilled work in Canada (10 on its own), a job offer, or a relative in Canada.
Passed the grid? Your rank in the pool depends on your CRS score. Work out your CRS score.
FAQ
Is 67 points the same as a CRS score?
No. The 67-point grid only decides whether you are eligible for the Federal Skilled Worker Program. Once you are in the pool you are ranked by your CRS score out of 1,200.
Do I need an ECA for FSW?
Yes, if your education is from outside Canada. You need an educational credential assessment from a designated organization, such as WES or IQAS, to claim points for a foreign credential. Canadian credentials do not need one.
What is the minimum language score for FSW?
CLB 7 in all four abilities (speaking, listening, reading, writing) of your first official language.
Does Canadian work experience count for FSW?
Yes. Any skilled work in the last 10 years counts toward the work experience factor, and a year of skilled work in Canada also gives 10 adaptability points.