School counsellor NOC code
NOC 2021 code, TEER level and Express Entry status for school counsellor.
Last reviewed 2026-11-02 · Sources: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC)
Quick answer
The NOC code for school counsellor is 41320 (Educational counsellors), a TEER 1 occupation — it counts as skilled work for Express Entry. It's a high-wage occupation (Level 2): +40 CRS for 12+ months of Canadian work, or 70 for a job offer.
NOC code
41320
TEER 1 · skilled
High-wage
Level 2
+40 work · 70 job offer
Category draws
None
IRCC 2026 lists
What NOC 41320 covers
Educational counsellors advise current and prospective students on educational issues, career planning and personal development, and coordinate the provision of counselling services to students, parents, teachers, faculty and staff. They are employed by school boards and post-secondary educational institutions.
| Unit group | 41320 — Educational counsellors |
|---|---|
| TEER | TEER 1 — usually requires a university degree |
| Broad category | Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services |
Main duties to compare with yours
- Counsel students regarding educational issues such as course and program selection, time tables and scheduling, school adjustment, attendance problems and study skills
- Counsel students regarding career or vocational issues including career exploration and planning, résumé preparation, job interview skills and job search strategies and make available to them a wide range of educational and occupational information
- Coordinate co-op and school-to-work transition programs, and the provision of counselling and information services, such as career information, professional development sessions and exchanges with other educational institutions, to students, parents, teachers, faculty and staff
- Consult with teachers and parents or faculty and other professionals such as psychologists, speech therapists and social workers regarding various issues and concerns, and with administrators and community agencies regarding programs and referrals
- Administer and interpret standardized intelligence, personality, vocational, aptitude and interest tests
- Develop and coordinate study skills groups or workshops in high schools, colleges and universities on topics such as note-taking, test or examination anxiety and preparation strategies and time management skills
To use NOC 41320 on an Express Entry profile or reference letter, your duties should match the lead statement and most of the main duties. See every duty and the full Express Entry breakdown for NOC 41320 →
Other job titles under NOC 41320
- Academic counsellor
- Student services counsellor
- Career counsellor - education
- Indigenous advisor - college
Similar titles in other NOC codes
If your duties don't match NOC 41320, one of these may fit better:
- Addictions counsellor — NOC 41301 (Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies, TEER 1)
- Aviation school manager — NOC 40020 (Administrators - post-secondary education and vocational training, TEER 0)
- Bereavement counsellor — NOC 41301 (Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies, TEER 1)
- Business school manager — NOC 40020 (Administrators - post-secondary education and vocational training, TEER 0)
- Camp counsellor — NOC 54100 (Program leaders and instructors in recreation, sport and fitness, TEER 4)
- Career development counsellor — NOC 41321 (Career development practitioners and career counsellors (except education), TEER 1)
- Child and youth counsellor — NOC 41301 (Therapists in counselling and related specialized therapies, TEER 1)
- Cooking school manager — NOC 60040 (Managers in customer and personal services, TEER 0)
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Sources: Statistics Canada, NOC 2021 Version 1.0 (example titles and duties); IRCC high-wage occupations and category-based selection lists. Check the official NOC site before you apply.
Frequently asked questions
What is the NOC code for school counsellor?+
In NOC 2021, "school counsellor" is an example title in unit group 41320 — Educational counsellors. It is a TEER 1 occupation in the "Occupations in education, law and social, community and government services" broad category.
Is school counsellor eligible for Express Entry?+
NOC 41320 is TEER 1, which IRCC counts as skilled work experience for the Federal Skilled Worker Program and the Canadian Experience Class — provided your actual duties match the NOC description and you meet every other program requirement.
Does school counsellor get extra CRS points?+
Yes. NOC 41320 is on IRCC's high-wage list at Level 2. From November 3, 2026, 12+ months of qualifying Canadian work adds 40 CRS points, or a valid job offer is worth 70 (whichever is higher).
Can a school counsellor get a category-based Express Entry invitation?+
NOC 41320 isn't on any of IRCC's current category-based selection lists. You can still be invited in general, Canadian Experience Class or Provincial Nominee Program rounds.
What if my job title says school counsellor but my duties are different?+
IRCC assesses your duties, not your job title. Compare what you actually do with the lead statement and main duties of NOC 41320. If most of them don't match, look at the related occupations below or search the official NOC site.