Estimate your Express Entry CRS score
A few questions for an indicative score, which we check together at the appointment.
Let's talk about your score
Leave your name and number: a consultant calls you back. Your indicative score is attached to the request.
Nothing is kept unless you send a request.
The CRS score, or Comprehensive Ranking System, ranks Express Entry candidates out of 1,200 points. It looks at age, education, languages, work experience and additional factors, such as a provincial nomination or a brother or sister in Canada.
Our tool follows the grid published by IRCC. The result is indicative: only the score in your official profile counts.
How the CRS score is calculated
The score adds up four blocks: core factors (age, education, languages, Canadian experience), spouse factors, skill transferability (combinations of education, languages and experience) and additional points.
Languages weigh a lot. Strong French can also earn additional points, whether or not English is your second language.
How rounds of invitations work
IRCC holds rounds throughout the year. For each one, it sets the number of invitations and invites the highest-ranked profiles.
There are three kinds of rounds: general, program-specific (for example provincial nominees) and category-based. Categories serve an economic goal: French-language proficiency, healthcare and social services, STEM, trades or education, among others.
The lowest score invited changes from one round to the next. We don't show it here: the official rounds page publishes the results.
What changes on November 3, 2026
IRCC has announced that from November 3, 2026, points for Canadian work experience and job offers will be calculated differently. Existing profiles will be recalculated automatically. The date of the grid used is shown under the estimate.
How to improve your score
A few levers come up often:
- Retake the language test to reach a higher level.
- Take a test in your second official language.
- Have your spouse's degree assessed and have them take a language test.
- Gain one more year of experience.
- Aim for a provincial nomination, which adds a lot of points.
Frequently asked questions
Is the score shown my official score?
No. It is an estimate based on your answers. The official score is calculated by IRCC in your profile, from your test results, credential assessment and documents.
What score do I need to be invited?
There is no fixed score. The cut-off depends on each round, the number of invitations and the type of round. The official rounds page publishes recent results.
Does French give more points?
Yes. French counts as an official language, and a strong level can add extra points. IRCC also holds category-based rounds for candidates with strong French.
Are my answers saved?
No. The estimate is calculated on the page and nothing is kept, unless you send us the request at the bottom of the page.
My score is low: is that the end?
No. Languages, experience, your spouse's education or a provincial nomination can raise it. We look with you at what is realistic, and how long it would take.