Free Canada Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) Calculator
Check your eligibility under the FSWP 100-point grid — the first qualifying test for entering Canada's Express Entry pool.
- IRCC-aligned criteria
- Express Entry experts
- Real-time scoring
- Confidential & free
Age
Age
Education
Education (ECA equivalent)
Language
First official language (CLB)
Language
Second language (French)
Work Experience
Skilled work experience
Employment
Arranged employment in Canada
Adaptability
Adaptability (spouse / past study / past work)
How to improve your score
- Improve your English to CLB 9+ for maximum language points.
- Add basic French (CLB 5) for +4 adaptability and CRS bonus.
- Secure a valid Canadian job offer (+10 points).
- Pursue a higher credential or get a second qualification assessed.
- Have your spouse's education and language assessed.
- Document prior Canadian study or work experience.
What is the FSWP calculator?
The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) is one of three federal streams managed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) through the Express Entry system. To be eligible, applicants must score a minimum of 67 points on a 100-point grid covering age, education, language, work experience, arranged employment and adaptability.
How FSWP points are calculated
Age (max 12)
Highest score 18–35, gradually reducing to 0 at age 47+.
Education (max 25)
Higher credentials score more — a PhD earns the maximum 25 points.
Language (max 28)
First language up to 24, second language up to 4.
Work experience (max 15)
Awarded for full-time skilled experience in the last 10 years.
Arranged employment (max 10)
Valid job offer from a Canadian employer with LMIA or LMIA-exempt.
Adaptability (max 10)
Spouse language/education, past Canadian study or work, and relatives in Canada.
How to improve your FSWP score
- Re-take IELTS / CELPIP to reach CLB 9 in all four bands.
- Add French as a second language (TEF Canada / TCF Canada).
- Get a Canadian job offer supported by LMIA.
- Have your spouse's education and language evaluated for adaptability points.
- Document past Canadian work or study experience.
FSWP vs CRS vs PNP
| Feature | FSWP (67 pt) | CRS (1200 pt) | PNP nomination |
|---|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Eligibility test | Express Entry ranking | Provincial fast-track |
| Pass mark | 67 points | Variable cut-off | Provincial criteria |
| Bonus available | — | PNP +600 | — |
| Outcome | Enter EE pool | Receive ITA | Near-guaranteed ITA |
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