Nova Scotia PNP Point Calculator

FactorPoints
EducationMaximum 25 Points
Proficiency in English and/or FrenchMaximum 28 Points
Work ExperienceMaximum 15 Points
AgeMaximum 12 Points
Jobs in Nova ScotiaMaximum 10 Points
AdaptabilityMaximum 10 Points
TotalMaximum 100 Points
Minimum Passing Points67 Points

Factor 1: Education

Educational QualificationSelect
Doctoral level
Master`s level or professional degree
Two or more post-secondary qualifications, one of them must be at least a three-year or longer post-secondary qualification.
Three-year or longer post-secondary credential
Two-year post-secondary credential
One-year post-secondary credential
Secondary school

Factor 2: Proficiency in English and/or French

ProficiencyLevelSelect
First Official Language
Speaking / Listening / Reading / WritingIntermediate IELTS 6.0 / 6.0 / 6.0 / 6.0
Speaking / Listening / Reading / WritingHigh intermediate IELTS 6.5 / 7.5 / 6.5/6.5
Speaking / Listening / Reading / WritingAdvanced IELTS 7.0 / 8.0 / 7.0 / 7.0
Speaking / Listening / Reading / WritingSpouse/partner's official language (CLB4) IELTS 4.0 / 4.5 / 3.5 / 4.0
Maximum24
Second Official Language
Speaking / Listening / Reading / WritingCLB/NCLC 5 in all abilities IELTS 5.0 / 5.0 / 4.0 / 5.0
Maximum Listening, Reading, Speaking, Writing4

Factor 3: Work Experience

Work ExperienceSelect
1 year (Minimum threshold)
2-3 years
4-5 years
6 years or more

Factor 4: Age

Age of ApplicantSelect
18 to 35
36
37
38
39
40
41
42
43
44
45
46
47 and more

Factor 5: Arranged Employment

The ApplicantAndSelect
Has an LMIA-based work permit and presently works in Canada under the work category classed as "skilled" (NOC 0, A, or B level).At the time of applying for a permanent residency, the work permit is still valid and the applicant has received a full time job offer from the employer on a permanent basis.The applicant must still be in possession of a valid work permit at the time of receiving the permanent resident visa.
Has an LMIA-exempt work permit or entered into a provincial/territory agreement for a work permit and presently works in Canada.At the time of applying for a permanent residency, the work permit is still valid and the applicant has received a full time job offer from the employer on a permanent basis.The applicant must still be in possession of a valid work permit at the time of receiving the permanent resident visa.
Has no authorization to work in Canada as a result of lack of possession of a valid work permit.The applicant has received a full time job offer from a prospective employer on a permanent basis which has received a positive LMIA.
Has a valid work permit or authorization to work in Canada but not under the first two categories mentioned above.At the time of applying for a permanent residency, the work permit is still valid and the applicant has received a full time job offer from a prospective employer on a permanent basis which has received a positive LMIA.

Factor 6: Adaptability

AdaptabilitySelect
PA past working experience in Canada (at least 1 year NOC 0,A,B)
Previous study in Canada
Previous study in Canada – accompanying spouse/partner
Previous work in Canada – accompanying spouse/partner
Arranged employment in Canada
Relative in Canada – 18 years or older
Language ability CLB 4 or above – accompanying spouse/partner (IELTS 4.0/4.5/3.5/4.0)
YOUR TOTAL POINTS: 15

Disclamer: This calculator is made available Solely to provide guidance and tentative calculation. We dont provide any assurance for its accuracy. Its a general calculation your individual circumstances may impact your final scores.