Nova Scotia Points Calculator
The NSNP rates applicants for immigration as per the national Express Entry program. In that regard, you need to be able to score a minimum of 67 out of 100 points across several categories such as education, language ability, work experience, age, arranged employment in Nova Scotia and adaptability. The following is a factor-wise description of the points allotted in each scenario.
Factor 1: Education
| Level of Education | Points |
|---|---|
| Doctoral level | 25 |
| Master`s level or professional degree | 23 |
| Two or more post-secondary credentials, one of which is a three-year or longer post-secondary credential | 22 |
| Three-year or longer post-secondary credential | 21 |
| Two-year post-secondary credential | 19 |
| One-year post-seondary credential | 15 |
| Secondary school | 5 |
Factor 2: Language Skills
| Proficiency | Level | Points |
|---|---|---|
| First Official Language | ||
| Speaking/Listening/Reading/Writing | Intermediate IELTS 6.0/6.0/6.0/6.0 | 4 /ability |
| Speaking/Listening/Reading/Writing | High intermediate IELTS 6.5/7.5/6.5/6.5 | 5 /ability |
| Speaking/Listening/Reading/Writing | Advanced IELTS 7.0/8.0/7.0/7.0 | 6/ability |
| Speaking/Listening/Reading/Writing | Spouse/partner’s official language (CLB4) IELTS 4.0/4.5/3.5/4.0 | 5 |
| Maximum | ||
| Second Official Language | ||
| Speaking/Listening/Reading/Writing | CLB/NCLC 5 in all abilities IELTS 5.0/5.0/4.0/5.0 | 4 |
| Maximum Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing | 4 |
Factor 3: Work Experience
| Work Experience | Points |
|---|---|
| 1 year (Minimum threshold) | 9 |
| 2-3 years | 11 |
| 4-5 years | 13 |
| 6 years or more | 15 |
Factor 4: Age
| Age of Applicant | Points |
|---|---|
| 18 to 35 | 12 |
| 36 | 11 |
| 37 | 10 |
| 38 | 09 |
| 39 | 08 |
| 40 | 07 |
| 41 | 06 |
| 42 | 05 |
| 43 | 04 |
| 44 | 03 |
| 45 | 02 |
| 46 | 01 |
| 47 and Above | 0 |
Factor 5: Arranged Employment
| The Applicant | And | Points |
|---|---|---|
| is currently working in Canada on an LMIA-based work permit and his or her work in Canada is considered “skilled” (NOC 0, A, or B level). | The work permit is valid when a permanent residency application is made* and The employer has made a permanent, full-time skilled job offer to the applicant. *At the time the permanent resident visa is issued, the applicant is expected to still hold a valid work permit. | 10 |
| is currently working in Canada on an LMIA-exempt work permit or a work permit issued under a provincial/territorial agreement. | The work permit is valid when a permanent residence application is made* and The employer has made a permanent, full-time skilled job offer to the applicant. *At the time the permanent resident visa is issued, the applicant is expected to still hold a valid work permit. | 10 |
| does not hold a valid work permit and is not otherwise authorized to work in Canada. | A prospective employer has made a permanent, full-time skilled job offer to the applicant; and The offer of employment has received a positive LMIA | 10 |
| holds a valid work permit or is otherwise authorized to work in Canada, but does not fall under one of the two above scenarios. | The work permit or authorization is valid when a permanent residence application is made; A prospective employer has made a permanent, full-time skilled job offer to the applicant; and The offer of employment has received a positive LMIA | 10 |
Factor 6: Adaptability
| Adaptability | Points |
|---|---|
| PA previous work in Canada (minimum 1 year NOC 0,A,B) | 10 |
| Previous study in Canada | 5 |
| Previous study in Canada – accompanying spouse/partner | 5 |
| Previous work in Canada – accompanying spouse/partner | 5 |
| Arranged employment in Canada | 5 |
| Relative in Canada – 18 years or older | 5 |
| Language ability CLB 4 or above – accompanying spouse/partner (IELTS 4.0/4.5/3.5/4.0) | 5 |
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