Education occupations draws
Category-based rounds for eligible education occupations such as teachers and early childhood educators.
Quick answer
The latest Education draw was round #367 on September 17, 2025, with 2,500 invitations and a minimum CRS score of 462. Over the past 12 months, 2 Education draws had cut-offs between 462 and 479 (average 471).
Last updated October 28, 2026 · Source: IRCC
Latest cut-off
462
#367 · September 17, 2025
Latest invitations
2,500
12-month range
462–479
2 draws, avg 471
All-time
2
draws · 3,500 invitations
How often
Across the last 1 Education draws, rounds were typically about 139 days apart. IRCC doesn't publish a schedule, so treat this as a pattern, not a prediction.
Education draws by year
| Year | Draws | Invitations | Lowest | Highest | Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 3,500 | 462 | 479 | 471 |
Eligible occupations (Education occupations)
IRCC requires that candidates have accumulated, within the past 3 years, at least 12 months of full-time work experience (or an equal amount of part-time experience) — this experience does not need to be continuous — in a single occupation listed in the table below (no matter your primary occupation); in Canada or abroad.
Source: IRCC category-based selection.
Every Education draw
Frequently asked questions
What CRS score do you need for a Education draw?+
There's no fixed score — each round sets its own cut-off. In 2025, Education draws had minimum CRS scores between 462 and 479 (average 471). The most recent, round #367 on September 17, 2025, invited candidates with 462 or more.
How often are Education draws held?+
IRCC doesn't publish a schedule. Over the last 1 Education draws, the typical gap between rounds was about 139 days.
How many invitations were issued in Education draws in 2025?+
3,500 invitations across 2 Education draws in 2025, according to IRCC's rounds data.
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Want to see how your score compares? Calculate your CRS score. Category eligibility is set by IRCC for each round — check the official round details before relying on any category.
Source: IRCC rounds of invitations.