Canada CRS Calculator 2026 - Express Entry Points
Calculate your Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score for Canada Express Entry. Includes core factors, spouse factors, skill transferability and additional points, with the 2025 removal of job-offer points.
How the CRS score is calculated
| Section | Single | With spouse |
|---|---|---|
| A. Core / human capital (age, education, language, Canadian experience) | 500 | 460 |
| B. Spouse or partner factors | - | 40 |
| C. Skill transferability | 100 | 100 |
| D. Additional points (PNP, study, sibling, French) | 600 | 600 |
| Maximum | 1,200 | 1,200 |
Age points (single applicant)
| Age | Single | With spouse |
|---|---|---|
| 18 | 99 | 90 |
| 19 | 105 | 95 |
| 20 | 110 | 100 |
| 21 | 110 | 100 |
| 22 | 110 | 100 |
| 23 | 110 | 100 |
| 24 | 110 | 100 |
| 25 | 110 | 100 |
| 26 | 110 | 100 |
| 27 | 110 | 100 |
| 28 | 110 | 100 |
| 29 | 110 | 100 |
| 30 | 105 | 95 |
| 31 | 99 | 90 |
| 32 | 94 | 85 |
| 33 | 88 | 80 |
| 34 | 83 | 75 |
| 35 | 77 | 70 |
| 36 | 72 | 65 |
| 37 | 66 | 60 |
| 38 | 61 | 55 |
| 39 | 55 | 50 |
| 40 | 50 | 45 |
| 41 | 39 | 35 |
| 42 | 28 | 25 |
| 43 | 17 | 15 |
| 44 | 6 | 5 |
| 45+ | 0 | 0 |
Education points
| Education | Single | With spouse |
|---|---|---|
| Less than secondary school | 0 | 0 |
| Secondary (high school) diploma | 30 | 28 |
| One-year post-secondary diploma | 90 | 84 |
| Two-year post-secondary diploma | 98 | 91 |
| Bachelor's degree (3+ years) | 120 | 112 |
| Two or more credentials (one 3+ years) | 128 | 119 |
| Master's or professional degree | 135 | 126 |
| Doctoral degree (PhD) | 150 | 140 |
CRS score tables by age
Pre-calculated scores for every combination of education, CLB level and foreign experience.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good CRS score?
There is no fixed pass mark. Historically, general Express Entry draws have often required roughly 470-550 points, while category-based draws (healthcare, trades, education, French) and Provincial Nominee draws can go lower or higher. Check the latest draw results on canada.ca.
Does a job offer still give CRS points?
No. Since 25 March 2025 IRCC no longer awards CRS points for arranged employment. A job offer can still help with FSW eligibility (67-point grid) and provincial nominations.
How can I increase my CRS score fast?
The biggest levers are a provincial nomination (+600), reaching CLB 9 in all four abilities (more core and transferability points), French at NCLC 7 (+25 to +50), Canadian work experience and a sibling in Canada (+15).
What is the maximum CRS score?
1,200 points: up to 500 (single) or 460 + 40 spouse for core factors, up to 100 for skill transferability and up to 600 additional points.
Is the CRS score different with a spouse?
Yes. If your spouse or partner accompanies you, your core points are slightly lower but your partner can contribute up to 40 points for education, language and Canadian experience.