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🌾 Saskatchewan SINP
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⚓ Nova Scotia NSNP
🌲 New Brunswick NBPNP
❄ Yukon
🌊 Atlantic AIP
Language Proficiency (CLB)Max 24 pts
First official language CLB level *
NB is Canada's only bilingual province — French speakers may receive priority. Min CLB 5 (Skilled Worker stream); CLB 7 for Express Entry stream. Each of the 4 skills converts separately — your CLB is the lowest of the four.
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 | +24 pts |
| CLB 9 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 8.0 | 7.0 | 9 | +20 pts |
| CLB 8 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 7.5 | 6.5 | 8 | +16 pts |
| CLB 7 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 7 | +12 pts |
| CLB 6 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 6 | +8 pts |
| CLB 5 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5 | +4 pts |
| Below CLB 5 | Below 4.0 | Below 5.0 | Below 5.0 | Below 5.0 | Below 5 | +0 pts |
Source: IRCC official equivalency tables, canada.ca (modified 2026-05-27).
French language proficiency bonus
NB is the only bilingual province. French-language candidates qualify for the Strategic Initiative — Francophone Stream with priority draws. Any French CLB 4+ earns bonus.
CLB 4+ in French (TEF Canada or TCF Canada)
Enables access to Francophone Strategic Initiative draws — issued 106 invitations in one draw (Mar 2026)
+5 pts
EducationMax 20 pts
Highest completed credential *
Foreign degrees require ECA. NB values Canadian credentials — bonus for NB study or Canadian completion.
Master's or Doctorate +20
Bachelor's Degree (4+ years) +16
Bachelor's Degree (3 years) +14
2-year Diploma / Trades Cert. +12
1-year Certificate +8
High School +4
Canadian education bonus
Post-secondary credential completed in New Brunswick
From a recognized NB institution (UNB, NBCC, Université de Moncton, Mount Allison, etc.)
+5 pts
Work ExperienceMax 20 pts
Skilled work experience in your occupation *
NOC TEER 0–3. Important Feb 2026 change: Accommodation & Food Services sector (NAICS 72) is no longer eligible under NBPNP or AIP.
5+ years +20
4 years +16
3 years +12
2 years +8
1 year +4
<1 year +0
New Brunswick work experience bonus
Currently working in New Brunswick (with NB employer)
Employed full-time in an eligible occupation with a New Brunswick employer
+8 pts
AgeMax 12 pts
Your age at time of EOI submission *
Maximum points for ages 22–35. Declining from 36 and zero at 51+.
22–35 years +12
18–21 years +10
36–40 years +8
41–45 years +5
46–50 years +2
51+ years +0
NB Job Offer & Provincial TiesMax 24 pts
New Brunswick job offer
A permanent, full-time NB job offer is highly weighted. Must be from an NB employer, eligible NOC TEER 0–3. Food/Accommodation (NAICS 72) banned since Feb 3, 2026.
No NB job offer +0
Valid NB job offer — TEER 2 or 3 +15
Valid NB job offer — TEER 0 or 1 +20
Family or community ties to New Brunswick
Immediate family member (citizen/PR) living in NB
Parent, sibling, or adult child who is a Canadian citizen or PR in New Brunswick
+4 pts
⚠️ Disclaimer. Based on NBPNP Skilled Worker EOI grid (Feb 3, 2026 overhaul). Key 2026 change: Accommodation & Food Services (NAICS 72) is ineligible. NB requires documented genuine intent to settle — not just a job offer. NB Express Entry Stream requires active federal Express Entry profile + CLB 7. AIP draws require a designated employer. Official NBPNP ↗