🍁 CRS Score Calculator 2026
Comprehensive Ranking System for Express Entry
Calculate your CRS points for Canadian permanent residency
What is the CRS Score Calculator?
🍁 CRS Explained
The Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) is a points-based system used by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) to rank Express Entry candidates. Your CRS score determines your position in the Express Entry pool.
Maximum Score: 1,200 points (600 core + 600 additional factors)
🌐 First Official Language (English/French)
🌐 Second Official Language (Optional)
💼 Canadian Work Experience
💡 Skill transferability points are auto-calculated based on your education, language, and work experience combinations.
📋 Points Breakdown
CRS Scoring Formula
Total CRS Score
Core/Human Capital (Without Spouse)
- Enter Personal Info: Age, education, and marital status.
- Add Language Scores: IELTS/CELPIP or TEF CLB levels.
- Enter Work Experience: Canadian and foreign work experience.
- Check Additional Factors: PNP, job offer, Canadian education, siblings.
- Get Your Score: Review detailed breakdown and compare to cutoffs.
CRS Points by Factor (With Spouse)
| Factor | Max (Single) | Max (With Spouse) |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 110 | 100 |
| Education | 150 | 140 |
| First Language | 136 | 128 |
| Second Language | 24 | 22 |
| Canadian Experience | 80 | 70 |
| Total Core (A) | 500 | 460 |
| Spouse Factors (B) | — | 40 |
| Skill Transferability (C) | 100 | 100 |
| Additional Points (D) | 600 | 600 |
| MAXIMUM TOTAL | 1,200 | 1,200 |
Recent Express Entry Draw Cutoffs
| Draw Type | Typical CRS Cutoff | Invitations |
|---|---|---|
| Provincial Nominee | 750-850 | 500-800 |
| Canadian Experience | 450-500 | 1,000-5,000 |
| Federal Skilled Worker | 480-520 | 2,000-5,000 |
| All Programs | 460-500 | 3,000-8,000 |
| French Proficiency | 350-450 | 500-2,000 |
| STEM Occupations | 480-520 | 500-2,000 |
Official Resources
Frequently Asked Questions
Recent cutoffs vary from 450-520 depending on draw type. All-program draws typically require 480-500. PNP candidates receive 600 bonus points and are typically invited with 750+.
CRS = Core factors (age, education, language, Canadian experience) + Spouse factors + Skill transferability + Additional points. Maximum is 1,200 points.
Top methods: Get a Provincial Nomination (+600), improve language scores, gain Canadian education or work experience, get a job offer (LMIA-backed), or retake language tests for higher CLB.
CLB (Canadian Language Benchmark) is used for CRS. IELTS 6.0 = CLB 7, IELTS 7.0 = CLB 9, IELTS 8.0 = CLB 10. Each skill is converted separately.
Almost. PNP adds 600 points, bringing most candidates above 750. All PNP candidates have been invited in recent draws with cutoffs around 700-800.
IRCC conducts draws every 1-2 weeks, sometimes more frequently. Category-based draws (STEM, healthcare, French) may occur alongside all-program draws.
Yes. Maximum age points (110 for singles) are awarded for ages 20-29. Points decrease progressively after 30, reaching 0 at age 45 or older.
Yes! Most Express Entry candidates don't have job offers. Focus on language scores, education, and Provincial Nomination to maximize your CRS without a job offer.
Extra points (up to 100) for combinations: Education + Language, Education + Canadian Experience, Foreign + Canadian Experience. Having strong factors in multiple areas earns bonus points.
12 months. If not invited, you can re-submit. Update your profile if circumstances change (new job, higher language scores, etc.).
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Last Updated: January 2026