British Columbia points calculator (SIRS)
Score yourself on BC's Skills Immigration Registration System (SIRS): directly related work experience, education, language, the hourly wage of your BC job offer, and where in BC the job is. There is no fixed pass mark — invitations go to the highest scores in each draw.
The grid this calculator uses
| Work experience | 5+ years 20 · 4–5 years 16 · 3–4 years 12 · 2–3 years 8 · 1–2 years 4 · under 1 year 1 · none 0; plus 10 for 1+ year in Canada and 10 for currently working for the supporting employer (max 40) |
| Education | Doctorate 27 · Master's 22 · Post-graduate certificate/diploma 15 · Bachelor's 15 · Associate 5 · Diploma/certificate 5; plus 8 for BC education or 6 for education elsewhere in Canada, plus 5 for an eligible designation (max 40) |
| Language | Lowest CLB: 9+ → 30 · 8 → 25 · 7 → 20 · 6 → 15 · 5 → 10 · 4 → 5; plus 10 for both official languages (max 40) |
| Hourly wage | $70+/h → 55, then one point less per dollar down to $16/h → 1; under $16 → 0. Only the base hourly rate counts — no bonuses, tips, overtime or allowances. |
| Area of employment | Area 1 → 0 · Area 2 → 5 · Area 3 → 15; plus 10 for regional experience or regional alumni (max 25) |
Directly related experience must fall within the last 10 years; part-time experience counts at half duration. A job offer is required for the Skills Immigration streams this grid serves.
Official source: BC PNP Skills Immigration Program Guide (effective December 4, 2025), Part 8. Grids change — always confirm the current grid on the official page before applying. This page is general information, not legal or immigration advice.
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