Teachers—Your Pathway to PR is here!
In 2025, IRCC launched the Education Occupations category within Express Entry. Targeting professions like teachers, educators, and assistants, this new route helps qualified candidates receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA) with a potentially lower CRS score—making your path to permanent residency more strategic and streamlined.
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Education Updates
In 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) launched education category-based draws within Express Entry, offering a dedicated immigration stream for skilled workers in the education field.
#TeachYourWayToCanada
Why the Education Occupations Category Matters
This initiative is designed to fill labour gaps in Canada’s education sector by prioritizing professionals with relevant experience. If you’ve worked as an educator, assistant, or vocational instructor—even for just six months in the past three years—you could qualify for targeted Express Entry draws even without a high CRS score
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Targeted Pathway
You’re prioritized based on your role in education, not just points.
Lower CRS Need
With draws like May 1 requiring only 479, eligibility improves.
Supports Key Roles
Includes teachers, ECEs, assistants, and disability instructors.
New Opportunity in 2025
The first-ever category-based education round took place on May 1.
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Eligibility Snapshot
To qualify for this targeted stream, you must: Be eligible under FSW, CEC, or FST Have 6+ months of full-time (or part-time equivalent) education-related NOC experience within the last 3 years Roles include: elementary/secondary school teachers, kindergarten teachers, early childhood educators, instructors for persons with disabilities, and teacher assistants.
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| Occupations | 2021 NOC Code | 2021 TEER Category |
|---|---|---|
| Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants | 43100 | 3 |
| Instructors of persons with disabilities | 42203 | 2 |
| Early childhood educators and assistants | 42202 | 2 |
| Elementary school and kindergarten teachers | 41221 | 1 |
| Secondary school teachers | 41220 | 1 |
Lean all bout the treading and burning queries on the Education based category EE draw.
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Who Qualifies for the Education Category?
Canada uses the National Occupational Classification (NOC) system to define jobs. For the Education category, here’s who’s included:
- Elementary school and kindergarten teachers (NOC 41221)
- Secondary school teachers (NOC 41220)
- Early childhood educators (NOC 42202)
- Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants (NOC 43100)
- Instructors of persons with disabilities (NOC 42203)
How to Increase your Chances to get approved?
- Get Your NOC Code Spot-On: Accurate NOC selection is crucial.
- Push Your Language Scores: Aim for CLB 9 or higher for maximum points.
- Nail the ECA: Use an IRCC-approved agency like WES or IQAS.
- Count Every Bit of Experience: Include all relevant work experience.
- Add French If You Can: French proficiency can significantly boost your score
How can I improve my CRS score?
Retaking the language test, gaining more experience, and assessing all qualifications can help boost your score.
How long does the Express Entry process take for teachers?
The timeline varies, but typically, after entering the pool, an ITA could arrive within weeks, with PR processing taking around six months.
Can my education improve my Express Entry ranking CEC Class ?
Yes! While not required, you can earn extra points by:
- Attending a Canadian educational institution, or
- Having a foreign education credential evaluated and assessed for immigration purposes
What is the Education Category in Express Entry?
The Education Category is one of the new Express Entry categories IRCC introduced in 2025. It prioritizes candidates with recent work experience in teaching and education-related occupations, making it easier for these professionals to receive an Invitation to Apply (ITA)
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