OINP Scoring Calculator
Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program — Ontario Workforce Priority stream
Estimate your score for an expression of interest (EOI) under the Ontario Workforce Priority stream. Points are assigned by the OINP when you register an EOI; higher-scoring profiles are more likely to receive an invitation to apply.
Scoring factors last updated: October 8, 2026 · ontario.ca — Ontario Workforce Priority stream · government source dated October 6, 2026
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For regionalization scoring factors, the regions are defined as follows:
- Northern Ontario — includes the following Census Divisions: Muskoka, Haliburton, Nipissing, Parry Sound, Manitoulin, Sudbury, Greater Sudbury/Grand Sudbury, Timiskaming, Cochrane, Algoma, Thunder Bay, Rainy River and Kenora
- Eastern Ontario — includes the following Census Divisions: Frontenac, Hastings, Kawartha Lakes, Lanark, Leeds and Grenville, Lennox and Addington, Northumberland, Ottawa, Peterborough, Prescott and Russell, Prince Edward, Renfrew, Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
- Central Ontario (excluding Greater Toronto Area) — includes the following Census Divisions: Dufferin, Grey, Simcoe, Waterloo and Wellington
- Southwestern Ontario — includes the following Census Divisions: Brant, Bruce, Chatham-Kent, Elgin, Essex, Haldimand-Norfolk, Hamilton, Huron, Lambton, Middlesex, Niagara, Oxford and Perth
- Inside Greater Toronto Area (except Toronto) — includes the regional municipalities of Durham, Halton, Peel and York
- Toronto — includes the City of Toronto
Eligible Ontario institutions
Colleges
- Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
- Cambrian College of Applied Arts and Technology
- Canadore College of Applied Arts and Technology
- Centennial College
- Collège Boréal
- Conestoga College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning
- Confederation College of Applied Arts and Technology
- Durham College of Applied Arts and Technology
- Fanshawe College of Applied Arts and Technology
- Fleming College of Applied Arts and Technology
- George Brown Polytechnic
- Georgian College
- Humber Polytechnic
- La Cité collégiale
- Lambton College of Applied Arts and Technology
- Loyalist College of Applied Arts and Technology
- Michener Institute of Education at UHN
- Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology
- Niagara College of Applied Arts and Technology
- Northern College of Applied Arts and Technology
- Royal Military College of Canada
- Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology
- Seneca Polytechnic
- Sheridan College of Applied Arts and Technology
- St. Clair College of Applied Arts and Technology
- St. Lawrence College of Applied Arts and Technology
Universities
- Algoma University
- Brock University
- Carleton University
- Lakehead University
- Laurentian University
- McMaster University
- Nipissing University
- Ontario College of Art and Design University
- Queen’s University
- Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University)
- Trent University
- Université de l’Ontario français
- University of Guelph
- Université de Hearst
- University of Ontario Institute of Technology
- University of Ottawa
- University of Sudbury
- University of Toronto
- University of Waterloo
- University of Windsor
- Western University
- Wilfrid Laurier University
- York University
Indigenous Institutes
- Six Nations Polytechnic
Eligible Canadian institutions
Alberta — Colleges
- Bow Valley College
- Keyano College
- Lakeland College
- Lethbridge College
- Medicine Hat College
- NAIT (Northern Alberta Institute of Technology)
- NorQuest College
- Northern Lakes College
- Olds College
- Portage College
- Red Deer College
- SAIT - Southern Alberta Institute of Technology
Alberta — Universities
- Athabasca University
- MacEwen University
- Mount Royal University
- University of Alberta
- University of Calgary
- University of Lethbridge
British Columbia — Colleges
- British Columbia Institute of Technology
- Camosun College
- College of New Caledonia
- College of the Rockies
- Douglas College
- Justice Institute of British Columbia
- Langara College
- Nicola Valley Institute of Technology
- North Island College
- Northern Lights College
- Okanagan College
- Selkirk College - Castelgar Campus
- Vancouver Community College
British Columbia — Universities
- Capilano University
- Emily Carr Institute of Art and Design
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University
- Royal Roads University
- Simon Fraser University
- Thompson Rivers University
- University of British Columbia
- University of Northern British Columbia
- University of the Fraser Valley
- University of Victoria
- Vancouver Island University
Manitoba — Colleges
- Assiniboine Community College
- Red River Polytechnic
- Manitoba Institute of Trades and Technology
Manitoba — Universities
- Brandon University
- University of Winnipeg
- Université de Saint-Boniface
- University College of the North
- University of Manitoba
New Brunswick — Colleges
- Collège communautaire du Nouveau-Brunswick
- Maritime College of Forest Technology
- New Brunswick College of Craft and Design
- New Brunswick Community College
New Brunswick — Universities
- Mount Allison University
- St. Thomas University
- Université de Moncton
- University of New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador — Colleges
- Centre for Nursing Studies
- College of the North Atlantic
- Western Regional School of Nursing
Newfoundland and Labrador — Universities
- Memorial University of Newfoundland
Northwest Territories — Colleges
- Aurora College
Nova Scotia — Colleges
- Nova Scotia Community College
Nova Scotia — Universities
- Acadia University
- Atlantic School of Theology
- Cape Breton University
- Dalhousie University
- Mount Saint Vincent University
- Nova Scotia College of Art and Design (NSCAD University)
- Saint Mary’s University
- St. Francis Xavier University
- Université Sainte-Anne
- University of King’s College (Associated with Dalhousie University)
Prince Edward Island — Colleges
- Collège de l'île
- Holland College
Prince Edward Island — Universities
- University of Prince Edward Island
Quebec — Colleges
- Cégep André-Laurendeau
- Cégep Beauce-Appalaches
- Cégep d'Ahuntsic
- Cégep de Baie-Comeau
- Cégep de Bois-de-Boulogne
- Cégep de Chicoutimi
- Cégep de Drummondville
- Cégep de Granby Haute-Yamaska
- Cégep de Jonquière
- Cégep de l’Abitibi-Témiscamingue
- Cégep de l’Outaouais
- Cégep de la Gaspésie et des Îles
- Cégep de la Pocatière
- Cégep de Lévis-Lauzon
- Cégep de Maisonneuve
- Cégep de Matane
- Cégep de Rimouski
- Cégep de Rivière-du-Loup
- Cégep de Rosemont
- Cégep de Saint-Félicien
- Cégep de Saint-Hyacinthe
- Cégep de Saint-Jérôme
- Cégep de Saint-Laurent
- Cégep de Sainte-Foy
- Cégep de Sept-Îles
- Cégep de Sherbrooke
- Cégep de Sorel-Tracy
- Cégep de Thetford
- Cégep de Trois-Rivières
- Cégep de Valleyfield
- Cégep de Victoriaville
- Cégep du Vieux Montréal
- Cégep Edouard-Montpetit
- Cégep Francois-Xavier Garneau
- Cégep Gérald-Godin
- Cégep John Abbott
- Cégep Lionel-Groulx
- Cégep Marie-Victorin
- Cégep Montmorency
- Cégep Limoilou
- Cégep régional de Lanaudière
- Cégep Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu
- Cégep Vanier
- Centre régional de formation à distance du Grand-Montréal
- Collège Ahuntsic
- Collège d'Alma
- Collège Dawson
- Collège de Bois-de-Boulogne
- Collège de Maisonneuve
- Collège de Matane
- Collège de Rosemont
- Collège de Valleyfield
- Collège Gérald-Godin
- Collège Héritage
- Collège Montmorency
- Collège régional Champlain
- Collège Vanier
- Centre de formation professionnelle EXPÉ - secteur des Sources
Quebec — Universities
- Bishop’s University
- Concordia University
- École de technologie supérieure (Université du Québec)
- École nationale d’administration publique (Université du Québec)
- École Polytechnique de Montréal (affiliated with Université du Montréal)
- École des Hautes Études Commerciales de Montréal
- HEC Montréal (affiliated with Université du Montréal)
- Institut national de la recherche scientifique (Université du Québec)
- McGill University
- Télé-Université (TÉLUQ)
- Université de Montréal
- Université de Sherbrooke
- Université du Québec
- Université Laval
Saskatchewan — Colleges
- Great Plains College
- North West Regional College
- Saskatchewan Polytechnic
- Southeast College
Saskatchewan — Universities
- Campion College (Federated with the University of Regina)
- First Nations University of Canada
- Luther College (Federated with the University of Regina)
- St. Thomas More College (Federated with the University of Saskatchewan)
- University of Regina
- University of Saskatchewan
Yukon — Colleges
- Yukon University
Full points reference tables
Employment / labour market factors
NOC TEER category of the job offer
| Points | |
|---|---|
| NOC TEER 0 or 1 | 9 |
| NOC TEER 2 or 3 | 6 |
| NOC TEER 4 | 0 |
| NOC TEER 5 | 0 |
NOC broad occupational category
| Points | |
|---|---|
| Occupational Category 3 | 10 |
| Occupational Category 7 | 8 |
| Occupational Category 2 | 6 |
| Occupational Category 0, 1, 4, 8, 9 | 4 |
| Occupational Category 5, 6 | 2 |
Hourly wage of the job offer
Not applicable to self-employed physicians.
| Points | |
|---|---|
| $40 per hour or higher | 15 |
| $35 to $39.99 per hour | 12 |
| $30 to $34.99 per hour | 10 |
| $25 to $29.99 per hour | 8 |
| $20 to $24.99 per hour | 5 |
| Less than $20 per hour | 0 |
Ontario work experience — time working in the job offer position
| Points | |
|---|---|
| Over 24 months working full-time in job offer position | 18 |
| 13 to 24 months working full-time in job offer position | 15 |
| 6 to 12 months working full-time in job offer position | 12 |
| Less than 6 months working full-time in the position, or not currently working in the position | 0 |
If under 6 months in the position: time working in Ontario
Scored only when you have less than 6 months in the job offer position.
| Points | |
|---|---|
| Over 24 months working full-time (or part-time equivalent) in Ontario | 12 |
| 13 to 24 months working full-time (or part-time equivalent) in Ontario | 9 |
| 6 to 12 months working full-time (or part-time equivalent) in Ontario | 6 |
| Less than 6 months working full-time (or part-time equivalent) in Ontario, or not currently working in Ontario | 0 |
Ontario work experience — cumulative medical practice in Ontario
| Points | |
|---|---|
| Over 24 months (2 years or more) cumulative medical practice in Ontario | 18 |
| 13 months up to 24 months cumulative medical practice in Ontario | 15 |
| 6 months up to 12 months cumulative medical practice in Ontario | 12 |
| Less than 6 months cumulative medical practice in Ontario | 0 |
Canadian work experience: earnings history
Based on a Notice of Assessment issued by the Canada Revenue Agency in the last 5 years.
| Points | |
|---|---|
| $80k or more earnings in a year | 10 |
| $70k to $79,999 | 8 |
| $50k to $69,999 | 6 |
| $30k to $49,999 | 4 |
| Under $30k earnings in a year | 0 |
Legal status in Canada
The work or study permit must confer legal status.
| Points | |
|---|---|
| With valid work permit | 10 |
| With valid study permit | 5 |
| Without valid work or study permit | 0 |
Education
Highest level of education
Canadian credential or Educational Credential Assessment (ECA) required.
| Points | |
|---|---|
| Doctorate or degree in medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine or optometry | 10 |
| Masters degree | 8 |
| University certificate or diploma above a bachelor level | 6 |
| Bachelors degree or equivalent | 6 |
| Ontario College Graduate Certificate | 5 |
| University certificate or diploma below a bachelor level | 5 |
| College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma (not an Ontario College Graduate Certificate) | 5 |
| Apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma | 5 |
| Less than college or trade certificate | 0 |
Number of Canadian education credentials
Post-secondary credential from an eligible Canadian institution, at least one year full-time.
| Points | |
|---|---|
| More than one Canadian credential | 10 |
| One Canadian credential | 5 |
| No Canadian credential | 0 |
Language
Official language ability (English or French)
Points are based on your lowest CLB level across the 4 abilities (reading, writing, listening, speaking). With both an English and a French test, the higher-CLB test counts.
| Points | |
|---|---|
| CLB 9 or higher | 15 |
| CLB 8 | 12 |
| CLB 7 | 8 |
| CLB 6 | 4 |
| CLB 5 or lower | 0 |
Knowledge of official languages
For 2 official languages you need at least CLB 6 across the 4 abilities on both tests.
| Points | |
|---|---|
| 2 official languages | 10 |
| 1 official language | 5 |
Regionalization
Regional immigration: location of work in the job offer
For self-employed physicians, based on your Ontario practice address per your OHIP billing registration.
| Points | |
|---|---|
| Northern Ontario | 15 |
| Eastern Ontario | 10 |
| Central Ontario outside GTA | 10 |
| Southwestern Ontario | 10 |
| Inside GTA (except Toronto) | 5 |
| Toronto | 0 |