Enhancing your Express Entry profile by adding another degree can significantly increase your CRS points, especially for candidates with lower scores in recent draws.

In some instances, the addition of a degree can result in a gain of up to 50 points. While higher education levels generally lead to more CRS points, simply acquiring an additional degree, even at the same or lower level as your current one, can boost your score.

This post will discuss important factors to consider before pursuing further education and the points boost associated with different types of educational credentials.

• Key considerations before returning to school
• Points increase from various education credentials, such as:
  • Adding a one-year college diploma to a Canadian bachelor’s degree
  • Adding a master’s degree to a Canadian bachelor’s degree
  • Adding a two-year college diploma to a foreign bachelor’s degree
• Differences between foreign and Canadian education systems

Key Considerations

Express Entry candidates contemplating further education should take into account immigration-related factors, including:

Your Age’s Impact on CRS Score

The CRS awards points based on age, with peak points between 20-29 years and a gradual decline thereafter. Candidates nearing or over 29 should understand how pursuing additional education may affect their score.