Education jobs for Express Entry in 2026
Latest education round
462
Lowest CRS score invited
- Date
- September 17, 2025
- Invitations
- 2,500
- Round
- #367
No rounds in 2026 so far.
For comparison, the latest Canadian Experience Class round, open to anyone with a year of skilled work in Canada, cut off at 519.
Who qualifies
At least 12 months of full-time work (or the same amount part-time) in one of the jobs below within the last 3 years, in Canada or abroad. The months do not have to be in a row, and they count even if this is not your main job.
IRCC checks that the work matched the job's description in the National Occupational Classification: its lead statement and a substantial number of its main duties, including all the essential ones. A job title alone is not enough.
You also need a profile in the Express Entry pool, which means qualifying for the Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades or Canadian Experience Class program. The group decides which round you can be invited in; your CRS score decides whether you are.
The 5 jobs on the 2026 list
| Occupation | NOC 2021 | TEER |
|---|---|---|
| Secondary school teachers | 41220 | 1 |
| Elementary school and kindergarten teachers | 41221 | 1 |
| Early childhood educators and assistants | 42202 | 2 |
| Instructors of persons with disabilities | 42203 | 2 |
| Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants | 43100 | 3 |
Codes, titles and TEER levels as IRCC publishes them (NOC 2021).
What this means for you
Picture your own classroom in Canada and a future for your children in its schools. The list is short but broad: it covers early childhood educators and teacher assistants as well as qualified teachers, and the jobs span TEER levels 1 to 3.
Teaching in a Canadian school needs a teaching certificate from the province, and early childhood educators are usually registered by the province too. An invitation does not give you either, so check the province you want early.
Every education round
Frequently asked questions
- Do I need a job offer to be invited in a category round?
No. A category asks for recent work experience in a listed job, not a job offer. You do need a profile in the Express Entry pool, which means qualifying for the Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trades or Canadian Experience Class program.
- My main job is not on the list. Can I still qualify?
Yes, if you have 12 months in a listed job within the last 3 years. IRCC counts that experience whatever your primary occupation is.
- Can I be in more than one group?
Yes. If your experience fits two groups, or you also have strong French, you can be invited in any round you qualify for. Being in a group never stops you from being invited in a round open to your program.
- What CRS score do I need?
There is no fixed pass mark. Each round invites the highest-scoring people who qualify for it, so the cut-off is only known afterwards. The rounds on this page show where recent cut-offs have fallen.
Last updated October 20, 2026