CRS Score: 45-Year-Old with two post-secondary credentials and CLB 10 (1-2 Yrs Experience)
A single Express Entry candidate aged 45 with two post-secondary credentials, 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 (45) | 0 |
| Education (Two or more credentials (one 3+ years)) | 128 |
| First official language (CLB 10 x 4 abilities) | 136 |
| Canadian work experience | 0 |
| Skill transferability - education | 50 |
| Skill transferability - foreign experience | 25 |
| Additional points | 0 |
| Total CRS score | 339 |
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Core human capital: 264 / 500 · Skill transferability: 75 / 100
Customise this profile in the CRS calculator →How to improve this score
| Scenario | New score | Gain |
|---|---|---|
| Add 1 year of Canadian work experience | 392 | +53 |
| Add French at NCLC 7 in all abilities | 401 | +62 |
| Sibling living in Canada | 354 | +15 |
| Gain 3+ years of foreign experience | 364 | +25 |
| Receive a provincial nomination (PNP) | 939 | +600 |
Age, language and eligibility notes
At 45 and older no CRS points are awarded for age.
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 57/100 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 45-year-old with two post-secondary credentials and CLB 10?
A single applicant aged 45 with two post-secondary credentials, CLB 10 in all four abilities and 1-2 years of foreign work experience scores 339 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: adding French (NCLC 7+), gaining Canadian work experience or obtaining a provincial nomination, which adds 600 points.