Who qualifies under the new education category?
To be eligible, candidates must:
- Have at least 6 months of full-time work experience (or equivalent part-time) in the past 3 years in one of the following NOC occupations:
| Job Title | NOC Code | TEER |
| Elementary & Secondary School Teacher Assistants | 43100 | 3 |
| Instructors of Persons with Disabilities | 42203 | 2 |
| Early Childhood Educators & Assistants | 42202 | 2 |
| Elementary & Kindergarten Teachers | 41221 | 1 |
| Secondary School Teachers | 41220 | 1 |
- Hold an active and eligible Express Entry profile under FSWP, CEC, or FSTP.
Depending on the program, work experience can be either inside Canada (like for CEC) or outside Canada (like for FSWP or FSTP).
How does education draw work?
Express Entry draws happen about every two weeks. If IRCC runs a category-based draw for education occupations, candidates in that category with the highest CRS scores (above the cut-off) may receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) for PR. These draws typically have lower cut-offs than general ones.
What should you do next?
If your work experience matches one of the eligible roles, confirm the correct NOC code using Canada’s official NOC site, ensure your main duties match the role, and update your Express Entry profile accordingly. This gives you a chance to be selected in future education-focused draws.
