Canada has launched a new pathway to permanent residence for those working in the education sector. If you are a teacher, educational assistant, or someone with experience in the education field, your chances of getting selected for Canada PR just got better.
This new category under the Express Entry system was announced on February 27, focusing on five education-related occupations. The first draw under this category took place recently, where 1,000 people received Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence. The minimum CRS score required was 479.
To help you understand what kind of candidates are being selected, here are a few realistic example profiles that show how people qualify under this new draw.
Example 1: Christina – An Educational Assistant in Canada
Christina Navarro is a 26-year-old woman from the Philippines. She did her bachelor’s degree in education in the Philippines and later moved to Canada to study a two-year diploma in Educational Support.
After completing her studies, she got a post-graduation work permit and worked for two years as an educational assistant at an elementary school.
She speaks excellent English (CLB 9) but doesn’t know French. Even without foreign work experience, she qualifies for the draw with a CRS score of 480.
Here’s how her score was calculated:
| Factors determining CRS Score | Qualifications | Points accrued |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 26 | 110 |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree + Canadian diploma | 128 |
| English language proficiency | CLB 9 | 124 |
| Canadian work experience | 2 years | 53 |
| Skill Transferability factors (education) | Diploma + CLB 8 | 50 |
| Additional factors (study in Canada) | Canadian diploma | 15 |
| Total | 480 |
Example 2: Akram – A School Teacher from Pakistan
Akram Shah is a 29-year-old secondary school teacher from Pakistan. He holds a master’s degree in Education and has three years of teaching experience in Pakistan.
He has strong English skills (CLB 10), but doesn’t speak French. Even without Canadian education or work experience, he qualifies for the draw due to his foreign work experience and excellent language skills. His CRS score is 481.
His score breakdown is below:
| Factors determining CRS Score | Qualifications | Points accrued |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 29 | 110 |
| Education | Master’s Degree | 135 |
| English language proficiency | CLB 10 | 136 |
| Skill Transferability (education) | Master’s + CLB 10 | 50 |
| Skill Transferability (Foreign work experience) | Foreign work experience + CLB 10 | 50 |
| Total | 481 |
It’s important to note that teaching is a regulated profession in Canada. Akram will need to get certified to teach in any province he chooses. Each province has its own certification requirements, so he’ll need to apply through the respective provincial teaching board.
Example 3: Simone – Social Worker with Canadian Education and a Supporting Spouse
Simone Brown is a 28-year-old woman from Jamaica. She has a bachelor’s degree in social work and three years of experience in Jamaica. She also completed a two-year diploma in disability and community support in Canada.
Her husband, Anthony, has a master’s degree from Jamaica, scored CLB 10+ in English, and has one year of Canadian work experience. Although Simone herself doesn’t have Canadian work experience, her combined profile with her spouse gives her a CRS score of 485, which is above the cut-off.
Here’s how her score was built:
| Factors determining CRS Score | Qualifications | Points accrued |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 28 | 100 |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree plus two-year diploma | 119 |
| English language proficiency | CLB 9 | 116 |
| Skill Transferability (education) | Diploma + CLB 9 | 50 |
| Skill Transferability (Foreign work experience) | Foreign work experience + CLB 9 | 50 |
| Additional points (Study in Canada) | Canadian diploma | 15 |
| Spouse’s education | Master’s degree | 10 |
| Spouse’s language ability | CLB 10+ | 20 |
| Spouse’s Canadian work experience | 1 year | 5 |
| Total | 485 |
What Is Category-Based Selection in Express Entry?
Category-based draws allow Canada to invite candidates based on specific job sectors or occupations, even if they don’t have the highest overall CRS score.
To qualify under the Education category, you must have at least six months of continuous, full-time work experience (or equivalent part-time) in an eligible education-related job in the last three years.
This gives candidates in teaching or educational support roles a much better chance of being selected, even if they don’t have Canadian experience or high points in every area.
1. What jobs are included in the Education category?
Jobs like elementary school teachers, secondary school teachers, early childhood educators, educational assistants, and other related occupations fall under this category. IRCC will provide a complete list on their official website.
2. Do I need Canadian work experience to qualify?
No. As long as you have at least six months of continuous full-time work experience in an eligible education-related job within the last three years, you can qualify—even if that experience is from outside Canada.
3. Do I need to speak French to apply?
No. French is not mandatory. However, having high English language scores (CLB 9 or 10) is very important to boost your CRS score.
4. Can my spouse’s education and work help my score?
Yes. If you are applying with your spouse, their language scores, education, and Canadian work experience can give you extra points in the CRS system.
5. Do I need to get certified to teach in Canada?
Yes, if you plan to work as a teacher. Teaching is a regulated profession, and you must get certified by the province where you plan to work. Each province has different rules and licensing processes.
Final Thoughts
If you’re a professional in the education sector with experience and strong English skills, this is the perfect time to explore Canada PR through Express Entry. With the new Education category-based draws, your chances of getting selected are now higher than ever.
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