IRCC opens First Ever Express Entry Draw for Education Occupations Category

Express Entry PNP Draw on 1st May

The latest EE draw specifically targeted candidates with experience in Education occupations, issuing 1,000 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) to those with a Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score of 479 or higher.

• EE Draw number: 344
• Date: May 1, 2025
• Number of invitations: 1,000
• Category: Education occupations (Version 1)
• Cut-off score: 479

Express Entry Draw Result – 1st May 2025

Date	EE Draw Category	No. of ITAs	Minimum CRS Score Requirement	Tie-breaking rule
May 1, 2025	Education occupations (Version 1)	1,000	479	August 10, 2024 at 10:35:55 UTC

Click here to see the complete list of Express Entry draws until date

As of today in 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted 14 Express Entry draws, issuing a total of 32,929 Invitations to Apply (ITAs).  

Last 5 Express Entry Draws

Category-Based Selection in Express Entry draws

Category-based selection is a focused approach within the Express Entry system. Instead of general draws, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) targets candidates who meet specific criteria defined by the Minister. These categories are designed to address identified economic needs. IRCC invites candidates to apply for permanent residence if they demonstrate strengths in areas such as:

• Proficiency in a specific official language (English or French)
• Work experience in a designated occupation
• Educational background

Current Express Entry Categories

The currently active categories for Express Entry draw include:

• French-language proficiency
• Healthcare and social services occupations
• Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) occupations
• Trade occupations
• Agriculture and agri-food occupations
• Education occupations

Category-based draws are intended to work alongside regular Express Entry draws to help Canada meet specific economic goals.

EE Draw Types in 2025

The IRCC conducted most draws for Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) candidates this year. Find below the type of EE draws occurred this year:

New Education Occupations Category in Express Entry

On February 27, 2025, IRCC introduced a new category specifically for education occupations under the Express Entry system. The department has identified this as a priority category for issuing Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for permanent residence in 2025.

Which Occupations are Included in the Education Category?

Occupations in Canada are classified using the National Occupation Classification (NOC) system, which categorizes jobs by industry and sector. A key part of the NOC is the Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities (TEER) ranking. This system assigns a TEER level (from 0 to 5) based on the typical training, education, and experience needed for a job. TEER 0 requires the most, while TEER 5 requires the least. The following occupations are part of the new education category:

Job Title	NOC Code	TEER Level
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

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