British Columbia PNP points calculator.
The British Columbia Provincial Nominee Program (BC PNP) uses a points-based system to assess candidates who are interested in applying for the program. The maximum score available is 200. The points are awarded based on a number of factors, including
| Economic Factors (80) | Max points | |
| Human Capital Factors (120) | Directly Related Work Experience | 40 |
| Human Capital Factors (120) | Highest Level of Education | 40 |
| Human Capital Factors (120) | Language Proficiency in English or French | 40 |
| Economic Factors (80) | Hourly Wage of the B.C. Job Offer | 55 |
| Economic Factors (80) | Area with in BC | 25 |
| Total Points | 200 |
British Columbia PNP points table
Here, Find the BC PNP points table in Detail.
British Columbia PNP table
Scoring Factor
1. (a) Directly related work experience
(b) Highest Education
Additional points for eligible professional designations in B.C.
(c) Language Proficiency:
2. (a) Hourly wage of the B.C. job offer
(b) Area of employment within B.C.
| STREAM | SCORING SECTIONS | MAX. POINTS |
Human Capital Stream (120) | Directly Related Work Experience | 40 |
| Highest Level of Education | 40 | |
| Language Proficiency in English or French | 40 | |
Economic Factors (80) | Hourly Wage of the B.C. Job Offer | 55 |
| Area Within B.C. | 25 | |
| Total Points Available | 200 |
1. (a) Directly related work experience
| Directly Related Work Experience in the Occupation of B.C. Job Offer | Points |
| 5 or more years | 20 |
| At least 4 but less than 5 years | 16 |
| At least 3 but less than 4 years | 12 |
| At least 2 but less than 3 years | 08 |
| At least 1 but less than 2 years | 04 |
| Less than 1 year | 01 |
| No experience | 00 |
| Additional points: | |
| At least 1 year of directly related experience in Canada | 10 |
| Currently working full-time in B.C. for the employer in the occupation identified in the BC PNP registration | 10 |
| Maximum Score Available | 40 |
(b) Highest Education
| Education | Points |
| Doctoral Degree | 27 |
| Master’s Degree | 22 |
| Post-Graduate Certificate or Diploma | 15 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 15 |
| Associate Degree | 05 |
| Post-secondary Diploma/Certificate (Trades or Non-Trades) | 05 |
| Secondary School (High School) or Less | 00 |
| Additional points for education in B.C. or Canada | |
| Post-secondary education completed in B.C., or | 08 |
| Post-secondary education completed in Canada (outside of B.C.) | 06 |
| Additional points for professional designation in B.C. | |
| Eligible professional designation in B.C. | 05 |
| Maximum Score Available |
Additional points for eligible professional designations in B.C.
| Occupation | Eligible Professional Designations in B.C |
| Any Trade | Trades workers who have a valid trade certificate issued by Skilled Trades BC or trades apprentices registered with Skilled Trades BC • The trade certificate/trade apprenticeship must correspond to the B.C. job offer |
| Dental Assistants: NOC 33100 | Dental Assistants certified with British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals* |
| Dental Hygienists: NOC 32111 | Dental Hygienists registered with British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals* |
| Dental Technicians: NOC 32112 | Dental Technicians registered with British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals* |
| Denturists: NOC 32110 | Denturists certified with British Columbia College of Oral Health Professionals* |
| Early Childhood Educators (ECE): NOC 42202 | ECE with a valid ECE One Year or ECE Five Year Certificate with the Early Childhood Educator Registry |
| Health Care Aide: NOC 33102 | Health Care Aides registered with BC Care Aide & Community Health Worker Registration |
| Pharmacy Technicians: NOC 32124 | Pharmacy Technicians registered with The College of Pharmacists of British Columbia |
| Practical Nurses: NOC 32101 | Practical Nurses licenced with The British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives |
| Traditional Chinese medicine practitioners and acupuncturists: NOC 32200 | Practitioners licensed through The College of Traditional Chinese Medicine Practitioners and Acupuncturists of BC |
| Veterinary technicians: NOC 32104 | Veterinary Technicians registered with British Columbia Veterinary Technologists Association |
(c) Language Proficiency:
| Canadian Language Benchmark Level | Points |
| 9+ | 30 |
| 8 | 25 |
| 7 | 20 |
| 6 | 15 |
| 5 | 10 |
| 4 | 05 |
| Below 4 or no test submitted | 00 |
| Additional points | |
| Language proficiency in both English and French | 10 |
| Maximum Score Available | 40 |
2. (a) Hourly wage of the B.C. job offer
| Hourly Wage of the B.C. Job Offer | Points |
| $70.00 and above | 55 |
| $69.00 to $69.99 | 54 |
| $68.00 to $68.99 | 53 |
| $67.00 to $67.99 | 52 |
| $66.00 to $66.99 | 51 |
| $65.00 to $65.99 | 50 |
| $64.00 to $64.99 | 49 |
| $63.00 to $63.99 | 48 |
| $62.00 to $62.99 | 47 |
| $61.00 to $61.99 | 46 |
| $60.00 to $60.99 | 45 |
| $59.00 to $59.99 | 44 |
| $58.00 to $58.99 | 43 |
| $57.00 to $57.99 | 42 |
| $56.00 to $56.99 | 41 |
| $55.00 to $55.99 | 40 |
| $54.00 to $54.99 | 39 |
| $53.00 to $53.99 | 38 |
| $52.00 to $52.99 | 37 |
| $51.00 to $51.99 | 36 |
| $50.00 to $50.99 | 35 |
| $49.00 to $49.99 | 34 |
| $48.00 to $48.99 | 33 |
| $47.00 to $47.99 | 32 |
| $46.00 to $46.99 | 31 |
| $45.00 to $45.99 | 30 |
| $44.00 to $44.99 | 29 |
| $43.00 to $43.99 | 28 |
| $42.00 to $42.99 | 27 |
| $41.00 to $41.99 | 26 |
| $40.00 to $40.99 | 25 |
| $39.00 to $39.99 | 24 |
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| $31.00 to $31.99 | 16 |
| $30.00 to $30.99 | 15 |
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| $28.00 to $28.99 | 13 |
| $27.00 to $27.99 | 12 |
| $26.00 to $26.99 | 11 |
| $25.00 to $25.99 | 10 |
| $24.00 to $24.99 | 09 |
| $23.00 to $23.99 | 08 |
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| $21.00 to $21.99 | 06 |
| $20.00 to $20.99 | 05 |
| $19.00 to $19.99 | 04 |
| $18.00 to $18.99 | 03 |
| $17.00 to $17.99 | 02 |
| $16.00 to $16.99 | 01 |
| Less than $16.00 | 00 |
| Maximum Score Available | 55 |
(b) Area of employment within B.C.
| Area of employment within B.C. | Points |
| Area 1: Metro Vancouver Regional District | 00 |
| Area 2: Squamish, Abbotsford, Agassiz, Mission, and Chilliwack | 05 |
| Area 3: Areas of B.C. not included in Area 1 or 2 | 15 |
| Additional points | |
| Regional Experience | 05 |
| Regional Alumni | 05 |
| Maximum Score Available | 25 |
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