Use this free OINP Points calculator to estimate your Expression of Interest (EOI) score under the Ontario Workforce Priority Stream. It uses the official Ontario scoring grid, including the earnings update from October 5, 2026. The maximum score is 132 points.
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How to use the Moving2Canada OINP Points Calculator?
Before you start, have these ready:
- Your Ontario job offer: job title, hourly wage and work location
- Your CRA Notices of Assessment from the last 5 years, if you have worked in Canada
- Your Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) if you studied outside Canada
- Your language test results (IELTS General Training, CELPIP General, PTE Core, TEF Canada or TCF Canada)
Using the calculator
Answer 10 questions about your status, job offer, education and language, and the calculator shows your estimated score out of 132. It takes a few minutes if you have your documents ready.
What you see after you finish
- Your results: your estimated total score and the points for each factor.
- How to improve your score: tips based on your answers, showing where you could gain points.
- What you’ll need if invited: the documents to prepare so you can apply within the deadline.
- Talk with an expert: an option to speak with an immigration professional about your profile.
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Ontario PNP Scoring Factors for the Ontario Workforce Priority Stream
Your profile will be evaluated based on five scoring factors: Employment and Labour Market Factors, Education, Language Proficiency, and Regional Localization, depending on the job’s location in Ontario.
Note: The score factors listed below include the latest update published on October 5, 2026, by the province of Ontario.
Employment and Labour Market Factors
NOC TEER Category
The TEER (training, education, experience, and responsibility) category of your job indicates the level of skill and training necessary for the position. This is determined by the second digit of your job’s National Occupational Classification (NOC) code. Positions that require higher skill levels, classified as TEER 0 and 1, receive more points compared to those that are lower-skilled.
| TEER Category | Points |
|---|---|
| TEER 0 or 1 | 9 |
| TEER 2 or 3 | 6 |
| TEER 4 | 0 |
| TEER 5 | 0 |
NOC Broad Occupational Category
Ontario assigns scores to occupations based on their broad categories derived from the first digit of the job’s NOC code. This classification groups occupations by industry and function, such as business, health, or trades.
| Broad Occupational Category | Points |
|---|---|
| Category 3 | 10 |
| Category 7 | 8 |
| Category 2 | 6 |
| Categories 0, 1, 4, 8, 9 | 4 |
| Categories 5, 6 | 2 |
Hourly Wage
Ontario will give preference to candidates with better-paying job offers. Those applying with an hourly wage below $20 will not receive any points.
This factor does not apply to self-employed physicians.
| Hourly Wage | Points |
|---|---|
| $40+ | 15 |
| $35 - $39.99 | 12 |
| $30 - $34.99 | 10 |
| $25 - $29.99 | 8 |
| $20 - $24.99 | 5 |
| Less than $20 | 0 |
Ontario Work Experience
For Job offer applicants
| Time in Job Offer Position / Cumulative Medical Practice in Ontario | Points |
|---|---|
| Over 24 months | 18 |
| 13 to 24 months | 15 |
| 6 to 12 months | 12 |
| Less than 6 months (or not working in the job offer position) | 0 |
If the applicant has less than six months of work experience in the position offered, the scoring will be as follows:
| Work Experience in Ontario | Points |
|---|---|
| 24 months or more | 12 |
| 13 to 24 months | 9 |
| 6 to 12 months | 6 |
| Less than 6 months or not currently working in Ontario | 0 |
For Self-employed physicians, the scoring will be as follows:
| Work Experience in Ontario | Points |
|---|---|
| 24 months or more | 18 |
| 13 to 24 months | 15 |
| 6 to 12 months | 12 |
| Less than 6 months or not currently working in Ontario | 0 |
Canadian work experience – Earnings history
These points are taken from the Notice of Assessment issued by the Canada Revenue Agency following your tax filing within the past five years.
| Yearly Earnings | Points |
|---|---|
| $80,000 or more | 10 |
| $70,000 or $79,999 | 8 |
| $50,000 to $69,999 | 6 |
| $30,000 to $49,999 | 4 |
| Under $30,000 | 0 |
Legal status in Canada
A work or study permit must grant legal status.
| Status | Points |
|---|---|
| Valid work permit | 10 |
| Valid study permit | 5 |
| Neither | 0 |
Education
Highest level of education
A Canadian credential or an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) is necessary to assess these points.
| Highest Credential | Points |
|---|---|
| Doctorate, or degree in medicine, dentistry, optometry, or veterinary medicine | 10 |
| Master’s degree | 8 |
| Bachelor’s degree or University certificate or diploma above bachelor level | 6 |
| University certificate or diploma below bachelor level | 5 |
| Ontario College Graduate Certificate | 5 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma | 5 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 5 |
| Less than college or trade certificate | 0 |
Number of Canadian education credentials
The credential must be from an eligible Canadian institution and take at least one year to complete full-time at a post-secondary level.
| Post-secondary Canadian Credential | Points |
|---|---|
| More than one | 10 |
| One | 5 |
| None | 0 |
Language
Official language ability (English or French)
You must take an approved English or French language test, earning points based on your lowest CLB level in reading, writing, listening, and speaking. If you’ve taken tests in both languages, points are based on the higher CLB level. Academic and One Skill Retake tests are not accepted.
| CLB Level | Points |
|---|---|
| CLB 9 or more | 15 |
| CLB 8 | 12 |
| CLB 7 | 8 |
| CLB 6 | 4 |
| CLB 5 or below | 0 |
Knowledge of Official Languages
To earn points for two official languages, you must achieve at least CLB 6 in all four language areas (reading, writing, listening, and speaking) for both tests.
| Number of official languages | Points |
|---|---|
| 2 | 10 |
| 1 | 5 |
Regionalization
Regional immigration: location of work in the job offer
For EOI registrations with a job offer, regional immigration is based on the work location in the employer’s job offer. For self-employed physicians, it is based on your Ontario practice address linked to your OHIP billing number.
| Region | Points |
|---|---|
| Northern Ontario | 15 |
| Eastern, Southwestern, or Central Ontario (outside GTA) | 10 |
| Inside GTA (except Toronto) | 5 |
| Toronto | 0 |
What’s a competitive score for the Ontario Workforce Priority Stream?
There is no official competitive score yet. As of October 8, 2026, Ontario has not held or published any draws under the Ontario Workforce Priority Stream, so there are no cut-off scores to compare against. Be careful with any website that quotes past cut-offs for this stream.
Ontario does not set a pass mark. In each draw, it invites the highest-scoring profiles, so the score you need depends on:
- How many people are in the pool and how they score
- How many invitations Ontario issues in that draw
- Who Ontario targets. Draws can focus on specific occupations, regions or pathways.
What past OINP draws tell us
Before the redesign, most 2026 OINP draws targeted specific NOC codes and regions, and cut-off scores changed from draw to draw. For example, in April 2026 the Employer Job Offer: Foreign Worker stream invited candidates with scores from 57 (GTA) to 63 (Eastern Ontario). These scores used a different points grid, so you cannot compare them directly with your Workforce Priority score. They do show that your occupation and job location can matter as much as your total score.
Check all the OINP latest draws as soon as they happen here!
How to tell if your profile is strong
While we wait for the first draws, your profile is likely to be in a stronger position if you have:
- CLB 8 or higher in all four language skills
- At least 6 months of full-time work in your job offer position
- A job offer outside the City of Toronto, especially in Northern Ontario
- A job in health (category 3) or the trades (category 7)
- An hourly wage of $30 or more
Tips to Maximize Your Ontario Priority Stream Score
- Improve Your Weakest Language Skill: Ontario uses your lowest Canadian Language Benchmark (CLB) score, not your average. Focus on enhancing that particular skill.
- Choose the Correct Test: Only specific tests are accepted for this stream. Ensure you take the IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, or a One Skill Retake, as other results will not be recognized.
- Claim Points You Can Prove: Make sure to only claim points for qualifications or experiences that you can verify with documentation. If you’re invited to apply, you’ll need to submit evidence for every point you claimed. Failing to provide proof may result in refusal.
- Update Your Expression of Interest (EOI) If Circumstances Change: Be sure to revise your EOI if you receive new test results or gain additional work experience.
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Ontario PNP Points FAQS
How do I calculate my OINP score?
Add up your points for each of Ontario’s 11 scoring factors: TEER, occupational category, hourly wage, Ontario work experience, Canadian earnings, legal status, education, Canadian credentials, language ability, knowledge of both official languages and job location. The easiest way is to answer the 10 questions in the Moving2Canada calculator, which adds up your points for you.
Read our detailed guide about Ontario Workforce Priority Score factors here.
What is the maximum score for the Ontario Workforce Priority Stream?
The maximum score is 132 points. It rose from 130 on October 5, 2026, when Ontario added a 10-point band for Canadian earnings of $80,000 or more in one year.
How many points do I need to get an invitation for the Ontario Workforce Priority Stream?
No one knows yet. Ontario has not held a Workforce Priority draw as of October 8, 2026, and it does not publish a minimum score. The highest-ranked profiles in each draw are invited.
Is my OINP score the same as my Express Entry CRS score?
No. Your OINP score is out of 132 and only ranks you in Ontario’s EOI pool. Your CRS score is out of 1,200 and is used for federal Express Entry.
How do Canadian earnings points work?
Ontario looks at your highest income in a single year, shown on a CRA Notice of Assessment from the last 5 years. Earnings of $80,000 or more get 10 points. You cannot combine income from different years.
Do I get points if my job is in Toronto?
No. A job offer in the City of Toronto gets 0 points for job location. Jobs elsewhere in the GTA (Durham, Halton, Peel or York) get 5 points, jobs in Eastern, Central (outside the GTA) or Southwestern Ontario get 10 points, and jobs in Northern Ontario get 15 points. You can still be invited with a Toronto job if your other factors score well.
Do I need to update my EOI for the October 2026 earnings change?
No. Ontario applied the change automatically to all existing EOIs. You do not need to log in to the e-Filing Portal.
Does a high score guarantee an invitation?
No. Ontario can target specific occupations, regions or pathways in each draw. You must also meet every eligibility requirement and prove every point you claimed.
