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The Nova Scotia Points Calculator is an official evaluation tool used by the Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) to assess the eligibility of skilled workers who wish to immigrate to Nova Scotia, Canada. It helps determine whether an applicant qualifies under the Nova Scotia Skilled Worker or Nova Scotia Express Entry stream.
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Nova Scotia Skilled Worker Stream – Points Calculator
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🇨🇦 Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) Points Calculator – How It Works
The Nova Scotia Nominee Program (NSNP) allows skilled workers to be nominated by Nova Scotia for permanent residence in Canada.
This calculator helps you estimate your points under Nova Scotia’s Skilled Worker Stream, which uses a 100-point grid similar to the Federal Skilled Worker Program.
Below you’ll find details about how points are calculated and what your score means.
🎯 How NSNP Points Are Determined
Your eligibility score is calculated across six key selection factors, totaling a maximum of 100 points:
1️⃣ Education (Maximum 25 Points)
Points are awarded based on your highest completed education:
| Level of Education | Points |
|---|---|
| Doctoral (PhD) | 25 |
| Master’s or professional degree | 23 |
| Two or more post-secondary credentials | 22 |
| One post-secondary credential (3+ years) | 21 |
| Two-year post-secondary credential | 19 |
| One-year post-secondary credential | 15 |
| Secondary school diploma | 5 |
| Less than secondary school | 0 |
✅ Tip: If you studied outside Canada, you must have an Educational Credential Assessment (ECA).
2️⃣ Language Proficiency (Maximum 28 Points)
Nova Scotia awards points based on your first and second official language proficiency.
✅ First Official Language (English or French):
CLB 9+: 6 points per ability
CLB 8: 5 points per ability
CLB 7: 4 points per ability
Below CLB 7: 0 points
✅ Second Official Language:
CLB 5+ in all abilities: 4 points
3️⃣ Work Experience (Maximum 15 Points)
Points are awarded for paid, skilled work experience in the last 10 years:
| Years of Experience | Points |
|---|---|
| 6+ years | 15 |
| 4–5 years | 13 |
| 2–3 years | 11 |
| 1 year | 9 |
4️⃣ Age (Maximum 12 Points)
Your age when your application is received:
| Age Range | Points |
|---|---|
| 18–35 | 12 |
| 36 | 11 |
| 37 | 10 |
| 38 | 9 |
| 39 | 8 |
| 40 | 7 |
| 41 | 6 |
| 42 | 5 |
| 43 | 4 |
| 44 | 3 |
| 45 | 2 |
| 46 | 1 |
| 47+ | 0 |
5️⃣ Arranged Employment (Maximum 10 Points)
✅ Valid job offer in Nova Scotia:
Yes: 10 points
No: 0 points
6️⃣ Adaptability (Maximum 10 Points)
Points for factors like spouse language skills, Canadian work/study experience, or relatives:
Spouse CLB 4+: 5 points
Applicant studied in Canada (2+ years): 5 points
Applicant worked in Canada (1 year): 10 points
Relative in Canada: 5 points
✅ Important: Maximum 10 points total for adaptability.
🧮 Example Calculation
Scenario:
Master’s degree: 23 points
CLB 9 in all abilities: 24 points
4 years experience: 13 points
Age 32: 12 points
Valid job offer: 10 points
Relative in Canada: 5 points
✅ Total:
23 +24 +13 +12 +10 +5 = 87/100 points
✅ Minimum Required: 67 Points
📝 Disclaimer
This calculator is an unofficial estimator. Final eligibility decisions are made by Nova Scotia Immigration upon application review.
🚀 Tips to Improve Your Score
Improve your language test scores (aim for CLB 9).
Gain more work experience.
Secure a valid job offer in Nova Scotia.
Obtain an ECA for foreign education credentials.
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