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Work Experience
Max 40 pts
Years of directly related work experience *
Count only experience directly related to your BC job offer occupation (NOC TEER 0–3). Convert part-time to full-time equivalent.
5+ years +20
4–5 years +16
3–4 years +12
2–3 years +8
1–2 years +4
<1 year +1
Experience bonuses
Both can apply at once for up to +20 bonus points added on top of the base above.
1+ year of Canadian work experience in this occupation
Any province counts — not only BC
+10 pts
Currently working full-time in BC for the nominating employer
Same occupation as the job offer
+10 pts
Education
Max 40 pts
Highest completed credential *
Foreign degrees should have an ECA (WES, IQAS, etc.) from an IRCC-approved body. Choose your highest completed degree.
PhD / Doctorate +27
Master's Degree +22
Post-Grad Diploma +15
Bachelor's Degree +15
Associate / Diploma +5
High School +0
Education bonuses
Bonus for Canadian education — BC study is worth more. Select all that apply.
Post-secondary credential completed at a BC institution
Must be from a recognized college or university in BC
+8 pts
Post-secondary credential completed in Canada (outside BC)
Any recognized Canadian institution outside British Columbia
+6 pts
Eligible professional designation in BC
Licence issued by a BC regulatory body (e.g. P.Eng, RN, CPA, Red Seal)
+5 pts
Language Proficiency (CLB)
Max 40 pts
First official language — English or French *
IRCC converts each of the 4 skills separately — your eligibility CLB is the lowest of the four. Select your test and enter every skill.
IELTS General
CELPIP General
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Eligibility CLB (lowest skill)
Enter all 4 skills
Points
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Official IRCC conversion — per skill
| CLB | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking | CELPIP | Points |
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| CLB 10+ | 8.0 | 7.5 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 10 | +30 pts |
| CLB 9 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 8.0 | 7.0 | 9 | +25 pts |
| CLB 8 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 6.5 | 8 | +20 pts |
| CLB 7 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 7 | +15 pts |
| CLB 6 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6 | +10 pts |
| CLB 5 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5 | +5 pts |
| CLB 4 or below | 3.5 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 4 | +0 pts |
Source: IRCC official equivalency tables, canada.ca (modified 2026-05-27). Only IELTS General Training (not Academic) is accepted for permanent residence.
Second official language bonus (optional)
If you tested in both English and French with CLB 5+, BC PNP awards bonus points on top of your first language score. Combined max = 40 pts.
None / Not tested +0
CLB 5 +2
CLB 6 +4
CLB 7 +6
CLB 8 +8
CLB 9+ +10
Hourly Wage Offered (CAD/hr)
Max 55 pts
Your BC job offer hourly wage *
This is the single most important factor in SIRS — worth up to 55 points. Drag the slider to set your wage. Annual = hourly × 40 hrs × 52 weeks.
$0.00 / hr
Annual equivalent: $0
$0$20$40$60$80+
Points for this wage:
0 pts
| Wage Range | Annual (approx.) | Points |
|---|---|---|
| $70.00+ / hr | $145,600+ | 55 pts |
| $60.00 – $69.99 | $124,800 – $145,600 | 50 pts |
| $50.00 – $59.99 | $104,000 – $124,800 | 40 pts |
| $45.00 – $49.99 | $93,600 – $104,000 | 35 pts |
| $40.00 – $44.99 | $83,200 – $93,600 | 30 pts |
| $35.00 – $39.99 | $72,800 – $83,200 | 25 pts |
| $30.00 – $34.99 | $62,400 – $72,800 | 20 pts |
| $25.00 – $29.99 | $52,000 – $62,400 | 15 pts |
| $20.00 – $24.99 | $41,600 – $52,000 | 10 pts |
| $16.00 – $19.99 | $33,280 – $41,600 | 5 pts |
| Under $16.00 | Under $33,280 | 0 pts |
Job Location — Area Within BC
Max 25 pts
Where is your BC job offer located? *
BC awards more points for jobs outside Metro Vancouver to encourage settlement in regional communities.
Area 1 — Metro Vancouver +0
Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, Surrey, Coquitlam, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Delta, New Westminster, Port Moody, Pitt Meadows, Maple Ridge, Langley City
Area 2 — Near-Metro communities +5
Langley Township, Abbotsford, Mission, Chilliwack, Squamish, Whistler, Bowen Island
Area 3 — Regional BC (all other districts) +15
Victoria, Kelowna, Kamloops, Prince George, Nanaimo, Cranbrook, Terrace, Fort St. John, Prince Rupert, Comox, Courtenay — and all remaining BC communities
Location experience bonuses
Additional bonus points for prior regional BC connections. Both can apply simultaneously.
Worked outside Area 1 (Metro Vancouver) for 1+ year
Full-time BC work experience in Area 2 or Area 3
+10 pts
Graduated from a BC institution outside Area 1
Post-secondary degree or diploma from Area 2 or Area 3
+10 pts
⚠️ Disclaimer — Estimation Only.
This calculator uses the publicly available BC PNP SIRS scoring grid (updated May 2026). Actual scores are determined by the Province of British Columbia. Cutoffs vary by draw. This is not legal or immigration advice. Consult for a professional assessment. Official WelcomeBC ↗