Clear guides to Canada’s CRS points
Understand the factors behind your Express Entry score using official IRCC criteria, practical tables and independently written explanations.
How CRS is calculated
Core factors, partner factors, skill transferability and additional points.
Age pointsCRS score by age
The official age table for candidates with and without an accompanying spouse.
Language conversionIELTS to CLB
Convert IELTS General Training scores into the CLB levels used by Express Entry.
Score strategyHow to increase CRS
Prioritize realistic improvements while avoiding outdated job-offer advice.
Partner factorsCRS with a spouse
Compare core maximums and understand the partner-factor section.
French bonusFrench CRS points
When NCLC 7 French can add 25 or 50 additional points.
Education factorCRS education points
Core education points, ECA interpretation and the Canadian-study bonus.
Combination pointsSkill transferability
Exact tables for education, language, foreign and Canadian experience combinations.
Section DAdditional CRS points
PNP, French, Canadian education and eligible sibling awards.
Language conversionCELPIP to CLB
Translate CELPIP-General ability scores into the CLB levels used by IRCC.
TroubleshootingWhy CRS scores differ
Eight checks when a calculator estimate does not match an IRCC profile.
Use the free CRS calculator to receive a private score breakdown, then use these guides to understand each section.