CRS Score: 20-Year-Old with two post-secondary credentials and CLB 6 (1-2 Yrs Experience)

A single Express Entry candidate aged 20 with two post-secondary credentials, CLB 6 in English and 1-2 years of foreign work experience has an estimated CRS score of:

274/ 1,200Needs a boost

Profiles below 430 typically rely on a Provincial Nominee Program (+600 points), French language skills or significant language/experience improvements.

CRS score breakdown

Age (20)110
Education (Two or more credentials (one 3+ years))128
First official language (CLB 6 x 4 abilities)36
Canadian work experience0
Skill transferability - education0
Skill transferability - foreign experience0
Additional points0
Total CRS score274

Core human capital: 274 / 500 · Skill transferability: 0 / 100

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How to improve this score

ScenarioNew scoreGain
Improve to CLB 7 in all abilities344+70
Reach CLB 9 in all abilities437+163
Add 1 year of Canadian work experience352+78
Add French at NCLC 7 in all abilities336+62
Sibling living in Canada289+15
Gain 3+ years of foreign experience274+0
Receive a provincial nomination (PNP)874+600

Age, language and eligibility notes

At 21 this same profile would score 274 (no change).

CLB 6 requires IELTS General of at least L 5.5 / R 5.0 / W 5.5 / S 5.5. See the full IELTS to CLB chart.

Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) check: This profile scores 43/100 on the FSW selection grid (minimum 67) without adaptability or job-offer points - below the requirement (language must be CLB 7+ and total 67+).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CRS score for a 20-year-old with two post-secondary credentials and CLB 6?

A single applicant aged 20 with two post-secondary credentials, CLB 6 in all four abilities and 1-2 years of foreign work experience scores 274 CRS points, before provincial nomination, French or Canadian experience points.

How can a 20-year-old raise this CRS score?

The best options for this profile are: improving language to CLB 7, adding French (NCLC 7+), gaining Canadian work experience or obtaining a provincial nomination, which adds 600 points.