Can Teachers Apply for Canada Express Entry?

Teachers can apply for the Canada Express Entry program through the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP). Canada has a high demand for teachers, particularly for secondary school education. There are around 20,000 secondary school teacher jobs in Canada. The Express Entry system manages three economic programs: the Federal Skilled Trades Program (FSTP), the Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP), and the Canadian Experience Class (CEC). The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) allows skilled professionals with minimum work experience to apply for permanent residence in Canada. To be eligible for the FSWP as a teacher, you must score at least 67 points using the CRS tool while having 12 months of skilled work experience in the teaching field. You must also fulfill other eligibility criteria to qualify for the Express Entry program.  

 

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FSWP Requirements for Teachers

The Federal Skilled Worker Program (FSWP) is one of the economic immigration programs managed by the Express Entry program. Teachers are eligible to apply for Canada Express Entry through the FSWP.

 

The list of requirements for teachers to apply for Express Entry is as follows:

 

• At least 12 months of teaching experience in 0, A, or B skill types
• 67 points on the CRS grid
• Proof of English/French language proficiency of at least CLB Level 7
• Proof of sufficient funds to provide for yourself in the country
• Proof of educational qualifications

 

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In-demand Teaching Jobs in Canada 2024

Canada currently has around 20,000 job openings for teachers, which is expected to increase to 52,000+ in the next five years.

The table below provides a complete list of in-demand jobs for teachers across the Canadian provinces.

Province	In-demand occupation	NOC Code
British Columbia	University professors and lecturers	NOC 41200
	Colleges and vocational teachers	NOC 41210
	Early Childhood Educators	NOC 42202
Quebec	University professors and lecturers	NOC 41200
	Colleges and vocational teachers	NOC 41210
	Post-graduate teaching assistants	NOC 41201
	High school or secondary school teachers	NOC 41220
	Elementary and Kindergarten teachers	NOC 41221
Alberta	University professors and lecturers	NOC 41200
Nova Scotia	Early Childhood Educators	NOC 42202
New Brunswick	University professors and lecturers	NOC 41200
Newfoundland and Labrador	University professors and lecturers	NOC 41200
	High school or secondary school teachers	NOC 41220
Prince Edward Island	University professors and lecturers	NOC 41200
Other Canadian territories	Early Childhood Educators	NOC 42202
	School principals and administrators	NOC 40021

 

*To know more about the Teaching Job trends in Canada 2024, also read…

 Teaching Job Trends in Canada, 2024-25

 

List of Teaching Requirements and Credential Assessment for Teachers in Canada

You can refer to the table below to learn more about the teaching requirements and eligible credential assessments to be a teacher in Canada:

Teaching Credential	Requirement Criteria
Early Childhood Educators	A Bachelor’s in child development or complete a 2-4 year college program in early childhood education
Elementary and Kindergarten Teachers	A Bachelor’s degree in education and  training in specialized education
Secondary Teachers	A Bachelor’s degree in education
College and Vocational Instructors	A Bachelors or a Master’s degree in any of their field of expertise
University Professors	A Doctorate or Masters in their field of specialization

 

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