Ontario Immigration Points Calculator 2018

How the Ontario Immigration Points System Works

The Ontario Immigration Points System is used to assess the eligibility of international applicants for provincial nomination. The system assigns points based on various criteria, and applicants must reach a minimum threshold to be considered for nomination.

The 2018 points system includes several categories, each with specific point values. The main categories are:

• Age
• Education
• Work Experience
• Language Skills
• Canadian Work Experience
• Arranged Employment
• Spouse/Common-Law Partner Factors
• Study in Canada
• Canadian Language Benchmark Test

Each category contributes to the total points score, which determines the applicant's eligibility for nomination.

How to Use This Calculator

Using this calculator is simple. Follow these steps:

1. Enter your age in the "Age" field.
2. Select your highest level of education from the "Education" dropdown.
3. Enter your total years of work experience in the "Work Experience" field.
4. Select your language proficiency level from the "Language Skills" dropdown.
5. If applicable, enter your years of Canadian work experience in the "Canadian Work Experience" field.
6. Check the "Arranged Employment" box if you have a job offer in Ontario.
7. If you have a spouse or common-law partner, enter their education level and language proficiency.
8. Check the "Study in Canada" box if you have studied in Canada.
9. Check the "Canadian Language Benchmark Test" box if you have taken the CLB test.
10. Click the "Calculate" button to see your total points score.

The calculator will display your total points score and provide an interpretation of the result.

Point Categories and Their Values

Here are the point values for each category in the 2018 Ontario Immigration Points System:

Age Points

Points are awarded based on the applicant's age:

• Under 18: 0 points
• 18-24: 10 points
• 25-29: 15 points
• 30-34: 20 points
• 35-39: 25 points
• 40-44: 30 points
• 45-49: 35 points
• 50-54: 40 points
• 55-59: 45 points
• 60 and over: 50 points

Education Points

Points are awarded based on the applicant's highest level of education:

• No education: 0 points
• High school diploma: 10 points
• One-year degree or diploma: 20 points
• Two-year degree or diploma: 25 points
• Three-year degree or diploma: 30 points
• Four-year degree or diploma: 35 points
• Master's degree: 40 points
• PhD or Doctorate: 50 points

Work Experience Points

Points are awarded based on the applicant's total years of work experience:

• 0-1 year: 0 points
• 2-3 years: 10 points
• 4-5 years: 15 points
• 6-7 years: 20 points
• 8-9 years: 25 points
• 10+ years: 30 points

Language Skills Points

Points are awarded based on the applicant's language proficiency:

• CLB 4 or less: 0 points
• CLB 5: 5 points
• CLB 6: 10 points
• CLB 7: 15 points
• CLB 8: 20 points
• CLB 9: 25 points
• CLB 10: 30 points

Canadian Work Experience Points

Points are awarded based on the applicant's years of Canadian work experience:

• 0-1 year: 0 points
• 2-3 years: 10 points
• 4-5 years: 15 points
• 6-7 years: 20 points
• 8-9 years: 25 points
• 10+ years: 30 points

Arranged Employment Points

Points are awarded if the applicant has a job offer in Ontario:

• Yes: 20 points
• No: 0 points

Spouse/Common-Law Partner Points

Points are awarded based on the spouse or common-law partner's education and language proficiency:

• Education: Same as applicant's education points
• Language: Same as applicant's language points

Study in Canada Points

Points are awarded if the applicant has studied in Canada:

• Yes: 10 points
• No: 0 points

Canadian Language Benchmark Test Points

Points are awarded if the applicant has taken the CLB test:

• Yes: 10 points
• No: 0 points

Example Calculation

Let's look at an example calculation to see how the points add up:

In this example, the applicant has a total of 205 points, which is well above the minimum threshold for nomination.