CRS Score: 45-Year-Old with one-year diploma and CLB 6 (No Experience)
A single Express Entry candidate aged 45 with a one-year diploma, CLB 6 in English and no 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 (45) | 0 |
| Education (One-year post-secondary diploma) | 90 |
| First official language (CLB 6 x 4 abilities) | 36 |
| Canadian work experience | 0 |
| Skill transferability - education | 0 |
| Skill transferability - foreign experience | 0 |
| Additional points | 0 |
| Total CRS score | 126 |
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Core human capital: 126 / 500 · Skill transferability: 0 / 100
Customise this profile in the CRS calculator →How to improve this score
| Scenario | New score | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| Improve to CLB 7 in all abilities | 171 | +45 |
| Reach CLB 9 in all abilities | 239 | +113 |
| Add 1 year of Canadian work experience | 179 | +53 |
| Add French at NCLC 7 in all abilities | 188 | +62 |
| Sibling living in Canada | 141 | +15 |
| Gain 1-2 years of foreign experience | 126 | +0 |
| Receive a provincial nomination (PNP) | 726 | +600 |
Age, language and eligibility notes
At 45 and older no CRS points are awarded for age.
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: Without at least one year of continuous skilled work experience you are not eligible for the Federal Skilled Worker program. You may still qualify through the Canadian Experience Class (after 1 year of Canadian work) or a Provincial Nominee Program.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the CRS score for a 45-year-old with a one-year diploma and CLB 6?
A single applicant aged 45 with a one-year diploma, CLB 6 in all four abilities and no foreign work experience scores 126 CRS points, before provincial nomination, French or Canadian experience points.
How can a 45-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.