CRS Score: 22-Year-Old with high school diploma and CLB 10 (1-2 Yrs Experience)
A single Express Entry candidate aged 22 with a high school diploma, CLB 10 in English and 1-2 years of foreign work experience has an estimated CRS score of:
Profiles below 430 typically rely on a Provincial Nominee Program (+600 points), French language skills or significant language/experience improvements.
CRS score breakdown
| Age (22) | 110 |
| Education (Secondary (high school) diploma) | 30 |
| First official language (CLB 10 x 4 abilities) | 136 |
| Canadian work experience | 0 |
| Skill transferability - education | 0 |
| Skill transferability - foreign experience | 25 |
| Additional points | 0 |
| Total CRS score | 301 |
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Core human capital: 276 / 500 · Skill transferability: 25 / 100
Customise this profile in the CRS calculator →How to improve this score
| Scenario | New score | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| Add 1 year of Canadian work experience | 354 | +53 |
| Add French at NCLC 7 in all abilities | 363 | +62 |
| Sibling living in Canada | 316 | +15 |
| Gain 3+ years of foreign experience | 326 | +25 |
| Receive a provincial nomination (PNP) | 901 | +600 |
Age, language and eligibility notes
At 23 this same profile would score 301 (no change).
CLB 10 requires IELTS General of at least L 8.5 / R 8.0 / W 7.5 / S 7.5. See the full IELTS to CLB chart.
Federal Skilled Worker (FSW) check: This profile scores 50/100 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 22-year-old with a high school diploma and CLB 10?
A single applicant aged 22 with a high school diploma, CLB 10 in all four abilities and 1-2 years of foreign work experience scores 301 CRS points, before provincial nomination, French or Canadian experience points.
How can a 22-year-old raise this CRS score?
The best options for this profile are: adding French (NCLC 7+), gaining Canadian work experience or obtaining a provincial nomination, which adds 600 points.