Educational credential assessment
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What is an ECA
An Educational credential assessment (ECA) is used to verify that your foreign degree, diploma, or certificate (or other proof of your credential) is valid and equal to a Canadian one.
There are different types of ECAs. You need to get an ECA for immigration purposes. If you got another type of ECA, you may be able to get it re-issued, depending on the type of ECA and/or issuing organization.
You must include your ECA report and the reference number in your Express Entry profile.
Your ECA report may help when you’re looking for a job, but it doesn’t guarantee that:
- you’ll get a job in your field, or at a certain level
- you’ll get a license to practice in a regulated profession (job)
If you plan to work in a regulated job, you must get your license in the province or territory that you plan to settle in.
Who needs an ECA
If you completed your education outside Canada, you need an Educational credential assessment (ECA) to:
- be eligible as the principal applicant for Federal Skilled Workers Program (Express Entry), or
- earn points for education you got outside Canada
You can also earn points for your spouse or common-law partner’s education, if they are coming with you to Canada.
You don’t need an assessment for a Canadian degree, diploma or certificate.
To earn points, your report must show that your completed foreign credential (degree, diploma or certificate) is equal to a completed Canadian secondary school (high school) or post-secondary credential.
Get an ECA
Which credentials to get assessed
In most cases, you only need an assessment for your highest level of education.
For example, if you have a Master’s degree, you only need an assessment for that degree. You don’t need one for your Bachelor’s degree.
When to get an assessment for 2 or more credentials
To get points for having 2 or more credentials, you need an assessment for each one.
To get full points for more than 1 credential, at least 1 of the credentials must be for 3 or more years of study.
The order that you complete your credentials does not affect points.
When to get your secondary education assessed
If your post-secondary credential is not equal to a Canadian credential, you could get your secondary credential assessed. This would get you points for completing secondary school.
Who can do your assessment
You must get your assessment from an organization or a professional body designated by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. They will give you a report that tells you what your education is equal to in Canada.
Processing times and costs may vary by organization or professional body.
Once you choose a designated organization or a professional body, they will tell you how to submit your documents to get your assessment.
Designated organizations
Most people must use one of these designated organizations:
Organization | Date designated |
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Comparative Education Service – University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies | April 17, 2013 |
International Credential Assessment Service of Canada | April 17, 2013 |
World Education Services | April 17, 2013 |
International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) | August 6, 2015 |
International Credential Evaluation Service – British Columbia Institute of Technology | August 6, 2015 |
Designated professional bodies
If your primary occupation is as an architect, doctor or a pharmacist, you must use a designated professional body based on your occupation.
Architects (NOC 21200)
The Canadian Architectural Certification Board (CACB) (professional body for architects designated on May 20, 2024) must do your assessment if:
- your primary occupation is architect (NOC code 21200)
- you need a license to practise
For example, you would need a license if you are:
- using the architect title, and
- responsible for the design and construction of homes or buildings
If you’re in a position where you don’t need a license, one of the other designated organizations can assess your credentials. For example, you may not need a license to work as a project manager at a construction firm.
Note: If your primary occupation is Architect (NOC 21200), and you already have an ECA that was issued by another designated organization before October 31, 2024, we will still accept it if it is valid.
Contact the regulatory body in the province where you plan to live to find out if you need a licence to practice your intended occupation.
Specialists and family physicians (NOC 31100, NOC 31101 or NOC 31102)
You must get an ECA report for your primary medical diploma from the Medical Council of Canada if your primary occupation is:
- specialist in clinical and laboratory medicine (NOC code 31100)
- specialist in surgery (NOC code 31101)
- general practitioner or family physician (NOC code 31102)
The Medical Council of Canada is a professional body for doctors designated on April 17, 2013. If you have a different primary occupation, another designated organization can do your assessment.
Pharmacists (NOC 31120)
The Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (professional body for pharmacists designated on January 6, 2014) must do your assessment if:
- your primary occupation is pharmacist (NOC code 31120)
- you need a license to practise
For example, you would need a license if you were caring for patients in a:
- community pharmacy
- hospital pharmacy
- long-term care facility
- other practice settings
If you’re in a position where you don’t need a license, one of the other designated organizations can assess your credentials. For example, you may not need a license to work in the pharmaceutical industry or in a government job where you need a pharmacy degree for the job, but don’t need a license to practice pharmacy.
Contact the regulatory body in the province where you plan to live to find out if you need a licence to practice your intended occupation.
Submit your report
- Enter the results and the reference number into your Express Entry profile.
- Keep your original documents.
- Be ready to upload copies if we invite you to apply for permanent residence.
If you have 2 or more credentials
To get full points for having more than 1 credential:
- at least 1 of the credentials must be for a program of 3 or more years in length
- you need a valid educational credential assessment (ECA) for each credential
The order that you complete your credentials in does not affect points.
How to enter more than 1 educational credential in your profile
- Go to the Study and languages form in your profile.
- Fill in all the fields in the Education history section with your first credential.
- Use the credential for your highest degree, diploma or certificate.
- Click Save and add. The fields you just filled out will go blank.
- Your credential will appear in the Education history table below the Save and add button. Repeat steps 1 to 3 for all your remaining educational credentials.
You can’t submit more than 1 educational credential in the same field.
How many points you'll get based on your report
This table contains a full list of possible results for an educational credential assessment report. It shows how many points you can earn under the:
Use this table to find the result on your report and see what it’s equal to.
- Select the points system you would like to see.
- Enter your result in the “Filter items” field. As you type in the words, the table will adjust to display possible matches.
- Choose the assessment result that matches your report.
- The level of education for your Express Entry profile and points will show beside the result.
Comprehensive ranking system
Assessment result (Canadian equivalency) | Level of education for Express Entry profile | Points awarded (with spouse) | Points awarded (without spouse) |
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Doctor of Pharmacy | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 126 | 135 |
Earned Doctorate Degree | University degree at the Doctoral (PhD) level | 140 | 150 |
Earned Doctorate (Ph.D.) | University degree at the Doctoral (PhD) level | 140 | 150 |
Professional Doctorate Degree | University degree at the Doctoral (PhD) level | 140 | 150 |
Doctor of [name of discipline, such as Business Administration, Law, Psychology] | University degree at the Doctoral (PhD) level | 140 | 150 |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree with a focus in [area of concentration] | University degree at the Doctoral (PhD) level | 140 | 150 |
Doctorate (Ph.D.) | University degree at the Doctoral (PhD) level | 140 | 150 |
Master's Degree | University degree at the Master’s level | 126 | 135 |
Master's Degree (Taught) | University degree at the Master’s level | 126 | 135 |
Master of [name of discipline] | University degree at the Master’s level | 126 | 135 |
Master's degree, specializing in [name of discipline] | University degree at the Master’s level | 126 | 135 |
Master’s degree with a focus in [area of concentration] | University degree at the Master’s level | 126 | 135 |
One-year Master’s degree with a focus in [area of concentration] | University degree at the Master’s level | 126 | 135 |
Two-year Master’s degree with a focus in [area of concentration] | University degree at the Master’s level | 126 | 135 |
Master of Business Administration | University degree at the Master’s level | 126 | 135 |
One-year Master of Business Administration degree | University degree at the Master’s level | 126 | 135 |
One-year Master degree | University degree at the Master’s level | 126 | 135 |
First professional degree in medicine (Doctor of Medicine) | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 126 | 135 |
First professional degree in Medicine | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 126 | 135 |
Doctor of Medicine degree | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 126 | 135 |
First professional university degree in medicine | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 126 | 135 |
First professional university degree in medicine, preceded by prerequisite undergraduate study | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 126 | 135 |
Four to seven years of professional study in veterinary medicine | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 126 | 135 |
First Professional Degree in Veterinary Medicine | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 126 | 135 |
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 126 | 135 |
First professional university degree in veterinary medicine | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 126 | 135 |
First professional university degree in veterinary medicine, preceded by prerequisite undergraduate study | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 126 | 135 |
Four to seven years of professional study in dentistry | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 126 | 135 |
Five or more years of professional university study in dentistry | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 126 | 135 |
First Professional Degree in Dentistry | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 126 | 135 |
Doctor of Dental Surgery degree | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 126 | 135 |
First professional university degree in dentistry | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 126 | 135 |
First professional university degree in dentistry, preceded by prerequisite undergraduate study | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 126 | 135 |
Four to five years of professional study in podiatry | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 126 | 135 |
Five or more years of professional university study in podiatry | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 126 | 135 |
Doctor of Podiatry degree | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 126 | 135 |
First professional university degree in podiatric medicine | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 126 | 135 |
First professional university degree in podiatric medicine, preceded by prerequisite undergraduate study | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 126 | 135 |
Three to six years of professional study in optometry | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 126 | 135 |
Five or more years of professional university study in optometry | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 126 | 135 |
Doctor of Optometry degree | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 126 | 135 |
First professional university degree in optometry | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 126 | 135 |
First professional university degree in optometry, preceded by prerequisite undergraduate study | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 126 | 135 |
Bachelor of Laws | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 126 | 135 |
Juris Doctor | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 126 | 135 |
First professional university degree in law | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 126 | 135 |
First professional university degree in law, preceded by [x years] prerequisite undergraduate study | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 126 | 135 |
Five or more years of professional university study in chiropractic medicine | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 126 | 135 |
Doctor of Chiropractic degree | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 126 | 135 |
First professional university degree in chiropractic medicine | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 126 | 135 |
First professional university degree in chiropractic medicine, preceded by prerequisite undergraduate study | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 126 | 135 |
Five or more years of professional university study in pharmacy | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 126 | 135 |
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 126 | 135 |
Four-year Bachelor of Science degree with a focus in pharmacy | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 126 | 135 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Post-Bachelor's Certificate | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Post-undergraduate certificate | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Post-Bachelor's Diploma | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Post-undergraduate diploma | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Graduate Certificate | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Graduate Certificate with a focus in [area of concentration] | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Postgraduate certificate | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Postgraduate Diploma | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Graduate Diploma with a focus in [area of concentration] | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Graduate diploma | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a two-year Postgraduate Diploma, specializing in [name of discipline] | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a two-year Bachelor’s after degree with a focus in [area of concentration] | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a one-year Postgraduate Certificate in [name of discipline] | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Dual Bachelor’s degree (four years) | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a College Diploma (three years) | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Diploma (three years) | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Three-year diploma in [name of discipline] | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Three-year advanced diploma | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Bachelor's Degree | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Applied Bachelor's Degree | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Bachelor's degree (three years) | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Three-year Bachelor's degree, specializing in [name of discipline] | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Three-year Bachelor degree | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Bachelor's degree (four years) | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Four-year Bachelor's degree, specializing in [name of discipline] | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Four-year Bachelor degree | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Four-year advanced diploma | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Three-year post-secondary Diploma with a focus in [area of concentration] | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Bachelor’s degree with a focus in [area of concentration] | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Applied Bachelor’s degree with a focus in [area of concentration] | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Bachelor of Technology degree with a focus in [area of concentration] | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Three-year Bachelor’s degree with a focus in [area of concentration] | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Four-year Bachelor’s degree with a focus in [area of concentration] | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a College Diploma | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a College Diploma (two years) | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Diploma (two years) | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Two-year diploma | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Two-year diploma in [name of discipline] | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Secondary school diploma and diploma (two years) | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus an Associate Degree | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus an Associate of [Arts/Science] degree | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Post-secondary Diploma with a focus in [area of concentration] | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Two-year post-secondary Diploma with a focus in [area of concentration] | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Two-year associate degree | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a College Certificate | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Completion of College-level certificate | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a University Certificate | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a University Diploma | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a One-year certificate in [name of discipline] | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Post-secondary certificate with a focus in [area of concentration] | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a One-year Post-secondary certificate with a focus in [area of concentration] | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a One-year certificate | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 119 | 128 |
College Diploma (three years) | Bachelor’s degree or other programs (three or more years) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 112 | 120 |
Diploma (three years) | Bachelor’s degree or other programs (three or more years) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 112 | 120 |
Three-year diploma in [name of discipline] | Bachelor’s degree or other programs (three or more years) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 112 | 120 |
Three-year advanced diploma | Bachelor’s degree or other programs (three or more years) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 112 | 120 |
Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor’s degree or other programs (three or more years) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 112 | 120 |
Applied Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor’s degree or other programs (three or more years) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 112 | 120 |
Bachelor's degree (three years) | Bachelor’s degree or other programs (three or more years) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 112 | 120 |
Three-year Bachelor's degree, specializing in [name of discipline] | Bachelor’s degree or other programs (three or more years) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 112 | 120 |
Three-year Bachelor degree | Bachelor’s degree or other programs (three or more years) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 112 | 120 |
Bachelor's degree (four years) | Bachelor’s degree or other programs (three or more years) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 112 | 120 |
Four-year Bachelor's degree, specializing in [name of discipline] | Bachelor’s degree or other programs (three or more years) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 112 | 120 |
Four-year Bachelor degree | Bachelor’s degree or other programs (three or more years) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 112 | 120 |
Four-year advanced diploma | Bachelor’s degree or other programs (three or more years) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 112 | 120 |
Three-year post-secondary Diploma with a focus in [area of concentration] | Bachelor’s degree or other programs (three or more years) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 112 | 120 |
Bachelor’s degree with a focus in [area of concentration] | Bachelor’s degree or other programs (three or more years) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 112 | 120 |
Applied Bachelor’s degree with a focus in [area of concentration] | Bachelor’s degree or other programs (three or more years) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 112 | 120 |
Bachelor of Technology degree with a focus in [area of concentration] | Bachelor’s degree or other programs (three or more years) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 112 | 120 |
Three-year Bachelor’s degree with a focus in [area of concentration] | Bachelor’s degree or other programs (three or more years) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 112 | 120 |
Four-year Bachelor’s degree with a focus in [area of concentration] | Bachelor’s degree or other programs (three or more years) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 112 | 120 |
College Diploma | Two-year degree, diploma or certificate from a program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 91 | 98 |
College Diploma (two years) | Two-year degree, diploma or certificate from a program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 91 | 98 |
Diploma (two years) | Two-year degree, diploma or certificate from a program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 91 | 98 |
Two-year diploma | Two-year degree, diploma or certificate from a program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 91 | 98 |
Two-year diploma in [name of discipline] | Two-year degree, diploma or certificate from a program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 91 | 98 |
Secondary school diploma and diploma (two years) | Two-year degree, diploma or certificate from a program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 91 | 98 |
Associate Degree | Two-year degree, diploma or certificate from a program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 91 | 98 |
Associate of [Arts/Science] degree | Two-year degree, diploma or certificate from a program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 91 | 98 |
Post-secondary Diploma with a focus in [area of concentration] | Two-year degree, diploma or certificate from a program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 91 | 98 |
Two-year post-secondary Diploma with a focus in [area of concentration] | Two-year degree, diploma or certificate from a program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 91 | 98 |
Two-year associate degree | Two-year degree, diploma or certificate from a program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 91 | 98 |
College Certificate | One-year degree, diploma or certificate from a program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 84 | 90 |
Completion of College-level certificate | One-year degree, diploma or certificate from a program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 84 | 90 |
Undergraduate (1 year) certificate | One-year degree, diploma or certificate from a program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 84 | 90 |
University certificate or diploma | One-year degree, diploma or certificate from a program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 84 | 90 |
One-year certificate in [name of discipline] | One-year degree, diploma or certificate from a program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 84 | 90 |
Post-secondary certificate with a focus in [area of concentration] | One-year degree, diploma or certificate from a program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 84 | 90 |
One-year Post-secondary certificate with a focus in [area of concentration] | One-year degree, diploma or certificate from a program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 84 | 90 |
One-year certificate | One-year degree, diploma or certificate from a program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 84 | 90 |
Secondary School Graduation | Secondary school (high school diploma) | 28 | 30 |
Secondary School Diploma | Secondary school (high school diploma) | 28 | 30 |
High School Equivalency Certificate | Secondary school (high school diploma) | 28 | 30 |
Certificate of High School Achievement | Secondary school (high school diploma) | 28 | 30 |
Certificate of High School Achievement [plus/including] [specialized/vocational/technical] training in X | Secondary school (high school diploma) | 28 | 30 |
High School Diploma | Secondary school (high school diploma) | 28 | 30 |
High School Diploma [plus/including] [specialized/vocational/technical] training in X | Secondary school (high school diploma) | 28 | 30 |
Grade 12 (high school completion) | Secondary school (high school diploma) | 28 | 30 |
Federal Skilled Workers Program selection factor points
Assessment result (Canadian equivalency) | Level of education for Express Entry profile | Federal Skilled Workers Program selection factor points |
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Earned Doctorate Degree | University degree at the Doctoral (PhD) level | 25 |
Earned Doctorate (Ph.D.) | University degree at the Doctoral (PhD) level | 25 |
Professional Doctorate Degree | University degree at the Doctoral (PhD) level | 25 |
Doctor of [name of discipline, such as Business Administration, Law, Psychology] | University degree at the Doctoral (PhD) level | 25 |
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree with a focus in [area of concentration] | University degree at the Doctoral (PhD) level | 25 |
Doctorate (Ph.D.) | University degree at the Doctoral (PhD) level | 25 |
Master's Degree | University degree at the Master’s level | 23 |
Master's Degree (Taught) | University degree at the Master’s level | 23 |
Master of [name of discipline] | University degree at the Master’s level | 23 |
Master's degree, specializing in [name of discipline] | University degree at the Master’s level | 23 |
Master’s degree with a focus in [area of concentration] | University degree at the Master’s level | 23 |
One-year Master’s degree with a focus in [area of concentration] | University degree at the Master’s level | 23 |
Two-year Master’s degree with a focus in [area of concentration] | University degree at the Master’s level | 23 |
Master of Business Administration | University degree at the Master’s level | 23 |
One-year Master of Business Administration degree | University degree at the Master’s level | 23 |
One-year Master degree | University degree at the Master’s level | 23 |
First professional degree in medicine (Doctor of Medicine) | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 23 |
First professional degree in Medicine | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 23 |
Doctor of Medicine degree | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 23 |
First professional university degree in medicine | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 23 |
First professional university degree in medicine, preceded by prerequisite undergraduate study | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 23 |
Four to seven years of professional study in veterinary medicine | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 23 |
First Professional Degree in Veterinary Medicine | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 23 |
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 23 |
First professional university degree in veterinary medicine | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 23 |
First professional university degree in veterinary medicine, preceded by prerequisite undergraduate study | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 23 |
Four to seven years of professional study in dentistry | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 23 |
Five or more years of professional university study in dentistry | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 23 |
First Professional Degree in Dentistry | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 23 |
Doctor of Dental Surgery degree | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 23 |
First professional university degree in dentistry | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 23 |
First professional university degree in dentistry, preceded by prerequisite undergraduate study | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 23 |
Four to five years of professional study in podiatry | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 23 |
Five or more years of professional university study in podiatry | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 23 |
Doctor of Podiatry degree | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 23 |
First professional university degree in podiatric medicine | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 23 |
First professional university degree in podiatric medicine, preceded by prerequisite undergraduate study | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 23 |
Three to six years of professional study in optometry | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 23 |
Five or more years of professional university study in optometry | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 23 |
Doctor of Optometry degree | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 23 |
First professional university degree in optometry | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 23 |
First professional university degree in optometry, preceded by prerequisite undergraduate study | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 23 |
Bachelor of Laws | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 23 |
Juris Doctor | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 23 |
First professional university degree in law | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 23 |
First professional university degree in law, preceded by [x years] prerequisite undergraduate study | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 23 |
Five or more years of professional university study in chiropractic medicine | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 23 |
Doctor of Chiropractic degree | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 23 |
First professional university degree in chiropractic medicine | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 23 |
First professional university degree in chiropractic medicine, preceded by prerequisite undergraduate study | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 23 |
Five or more years of professional university study in pharmacy | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 23 |
Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 23 |
Four-year Bachelor of Science degree with a focus in pharmacy | Professional degree needed to practice in a licensed profession | 23 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Post-Bachelor's Certificate | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Post-undergraduate certificate | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Post-Bachelor's Diploma | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Post-undergraduate diploma | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Graduate Certificate | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Graduate Certificate with a focus in [area of concentration] | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Postgraduate certificate | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Postgraduate Diploma | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Graduate Diploma with a focus in [area of concentration] | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Graduate diploma | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a two-year Postgraduate Diploma, specializing in [name of discipline] | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a two-year Bachelor’s after degree with a focus in [area of concentration] | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a one-year Postgraduate Certificate in [name of discipline] | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Dual Bachelor’s degree (four years) | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a College Diploma (three years) | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Diploma (three years) | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Three-year diploma in [name of discipline] | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Three-year advanced diploma | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Bachelor's Degree | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Applied Bachelor's Degree | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Bachelor's degree (three years) | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Three-year Bachelor's degree, specializing in [name of discipline] | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Three-year Bachelor degree | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Bachelor's degree (four years) | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Four-year Bachelor's degree, specializing in [name of discipline] | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Four-year Bachelor degree | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Four-year advanced diploma | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Three-year post-secondary Diploma with a focus in [area of concentration] | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Bachelor’s degree with a focus in [area of concentration] | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Applied Bachelor’s degree with a focus in [area of concentration] | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Bachelor of Technology degree with a focus in [area of concentration] | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Three-year Bachelor’s degree with a focus in [area of concentration] | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Four-year Bachelor’s degree with a focus in [area of concentration] | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a College Diploma | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a College Diploma (two years) | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Diploma (two years) | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Two-year diploma | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Two-year diploma in [name of discipline] | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Secondary school diploma and diploma (two years) | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus an Associate Degree | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus an Associate of [Arts/Science] degree | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Post-secondary Diploma with a focus in [area of concentration] | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Two-year post-secondary Diploma with a focus in [area of concentration] | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Two-year associate degree | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a College Certificate | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Completion of College-level certificate | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a University Certificate | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a University Diploma | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a One-year certificate in [name of discipline] | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a Post-secondary certificate with a focus in [area of concentration] | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a One-year Post-secondary certificate with a focus in [area of concentration] | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
Three-year or more certificate, diploma, or degree plus a One-year certificate | Two or more certificates, diplomas, or degrees | 22 |
College Diploma (three years) | Bachelor’s degree or other programs (three or more years) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 21 |
Diploma (three years) | Bachelor’s degree or other programs (three or more years) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 21 |
Three-year diploma in [name of discipline] | Bachelor’s degree or other programs (three or more years) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 21 |
Three-year advanced diploma | Bachelor’s degree or other programs (three or more years) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 21 |
Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor’s degree or other programs (three or more years) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 21 |
Applied Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor’s degree or other programs (three or more years) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 21 |
Bachelor's degree (three years) | Bachelor’s degree or other programs (three or more years) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 21 |
Three-year Bachelor's degree, specializing in [name of discipline] | Bachelor’s degree or other programs (three or more years) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 21 |
Three-year Bachelor degree | Bachelor’s degree or other programs (three or more years) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 21 |
Bachelor's degree (four years) | Bachelor’s degree or other programs (three or more years) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 21 |
Four-year Bachelor's degree, specializing in [name of discipline] | Bachelor’s degree or other programs (three or more years) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 21 |
Four-year Bachelor degree | Bachelor’s degree or other programs (three or more years) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 21 |
Four-year advanced diploma | Bachelor’s degree or other programs (three or more years) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 21 |
Three-year post-secondary Diploma with a focus in [area of concentration] | Bachelor’s degree or other programs (three or more years) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 21 |
Bachelor’s degree with a focus in [area of concentration] | Bachelor’s degree or other programs (three or more years) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 21 |
Applied Bachelor’s degree with a focus in [area of concentration] | Bachelor’s degree or other programs (three or more years) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 21 |
Bachelor of Technology degree with a focus in [area of concentration] | Bachelor’s degree or other programs (three or more years) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 21 |
Three-year Bachelor’s degree with a focus in [area of concentration] | Bachelor’s degree or other programs (three or more years) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 21 |
Four-year Bachelor’s degree with a focus in [area of concentration] | Bachelor’s degree or other programs (three or more years) at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 21 |
College Diploma | Two-year degree, diploma or certificate from a program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 19 |
College Diploma (two years) | Two-year degree, diploma or certificate from a program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 19 |
Diploma (two years) | Two-year degree, diploma or certificate from a program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 19 |
Two-year diploma | Two-year degree, diploma or certificate from a program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 19 |
Two-year diploma in [name of discipline] | Two-year degree, diploma or certificate from a program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 19 |
Secondary school diploma and diploma (two years) | Two-year degree, diploma or certificate from a program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 19 |
Associate Degree | Two-year degree, diploma or certificate from a program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 19 |
Associate of [Arts/Science] degree | Two-year degree, diploma or certificate from a program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 19 |
Post-secondary Diploma with a focus in [area of concentration] | Two-year degree, diploma or certificate from a program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 19 |
Two-year post-secondary Diploma with a focus in [area of concentration] | Two-year degree, diploma or certificate from a program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 19 |
Two-year associate degree | Two-year degree, diploma or certificate from a program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 19 |
College Certificate | One-year degree, diploma or certificate from a program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 15 |
Completion of College-level certificate | One-year degree, diploma or certificate from a program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 15 |
University Certificate | One-year degree, diploma or certificate from a program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 15 |
University Diploma | One-year degree, diploma or certificate from a program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 15 |
One-year certificate in [name of discipline] | One-year degree, diploma or certificate from a program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 15 |
Post-secondary certificate with a focus in [area of concentration] | One-year degree, diploma or certificate from a program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 15 |
One-year Post-secondary certificate with a focus in [area of concentration] | One-year degree, diploma or certificate from a program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 15 |
One-year certificate | One-year degree, diploma or certificate from a program at a university, college, trade or technical school, or other institute | 15 |
Secondary School Graduation | Secondary school (high school diploma) | 5 |
Secondary School Diploma | Secondary school (high school diploma) | 5 |
High School Equivalency Certificate | Secondary school (high school diploma) | 5 |
Certificate of High School Achievement | Secondary school (high school diploma) | 5 |
Certificate of High School Achievement [plus/including] [specialized/vocational/technical] training in X | Secondary school (high school diploma) | 5 |
High School Diploma | Secondary school (high school diploma) | 5 |
High School Diploma [plus/including] [specialized/vocational/technical] training in X | Secondary school (high school diploma) | 5 |
Grade 12 (high school completion) | Secondary school (high school diploma) | 5 |
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