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AgeMax 12 pts
Your age at time of application *
NSNP awards maximum points for ages 21–49. You must be at least 21 and no older than 55 to be eligible.
21–35 years +12
36–45 years +10
46–49 years +6
50–55 years +2
EducationMax 20 pts
Highest completed credential *
Foreign degrees require an ECA from a recognized body (WES, IQAS). Canadian credentials accepted as-is. A Nova Scotia institution gives bonus points.
Master's or Doctorate +20
Bachelor's Degree (4+ years) +16
Bachelor's Degree (3 years) +14
Post-secondary Diploma (2+ years) +12
Post-secondary Certificate (1 year) +8
High School +4
Did you study in Nova Scotia?
Completing a 2+ year post-secondary credential at a Nova Scotia institution earns bonus points and significantly strengthens your NSNP EOI.
Completed 2+ year credential at a Nova Scotia institution
NSCC, Dalhousie, SMU, Cape Breton University, Acadia, etc.
+5 pts
Work ExperienceMax 21 pts
Years of skilled work experience in your occupation *
Count only paid, skilled work (NOC TEER 0–3) directly related to your job offer. Both Canadian and international experience count. Must be within the last 10 years.
5+ years +15
4 years +12
3 years +9
2 years +6
1 year +3
Less than 1 year +0
Nova Scotia work experience bonus
1+ year of skilled work experience directly in Nova Scotia earns an additional bonus.
1+ year of skilled work experience in Nova Scotia
Full-time or equivalent part-time, in an eligible occupation in NS
+6 pts
Language Proficiency (CLB)Max 24 pts
First official language CLB level *
Each of the 4 skills converts separately — your CLB is the lowest of the four. Minimum CLB 5 for TEER 2–3 occupations; CLB 7 for TEER 0–1.
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 |
| CLB 4 or below | 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).
Nova Scotia Job OfferMax 15 pts
Do you have a valid Nova Scotia job offer?
Job offer must be permanent, full-time, from an eligible Nova Scotia employer. TEER 0–3 occupations qualify for Skilled Worker stream. Higher-skilled offers earn more points.
No NS job offer +0
Valid NS job offer — TEER 2 or 3 +10
Valid NS job offer — TEER 0 or 1 +15
Adaptability — NS ConnectionsMax 8 pts
Nova Scotia ties — select all that apply
Adaptability points reward candidates who have genuine connections to Nova Scotia beyond just a job offer. Multiple factors can apply simultaneously.
Spouse or close family member (citizen/PR) living in Nova Scotia
Parent, sibling, or adult child who is a Canadian citizen or permanent resident in NS
+5 pts
Previously lived in Nova Scotia (study or work)
Any prior legal temporary or permanent residence in Nova Scotia
+3 pts
⚠️ Disclaimer. Based on the NSNP Skilled Worker Assessment Grid. Min. 67/100 to qualify. NSNP now uses 4 consolidated streams (as of Feb 18, 2026). The Labour Market Priorities / Express Entry stream does NOT use this points grid — NS proactively selects candidates directly from the Express Entry pool. No provincial fee. Official NSNP ↗