Professional occupations requiring a university degree. Includes engineers, lawyers, teachers, and similar roles.
TEER Level
Draw Category
PNP Streams
Express Entry Eligibility
This occupation is eligible for Express Entry (TEER 0–3). It appears on 1 current category list. You still need qualifying work experience, base Express Entry eligibility, and the round instructions.
Provincial Pathways
8 streams across 5 provinces accept TEER 1 occupations. A provincial nomination adds 600 points to your CRS score.
Your NOC code influences which Express Entry category lists may include your occupation. Calculate your CRS score to see your eligibility and get a personalized action plan.
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Yes. Elementary school and kindergarten teachers is classified as TEER 1, which is eligible for Express Entry (TEER 0–3). You still need qualifying skilled work experience, must meet base Express Entry criteria, and must reach the CRS cut-off in a round that includes your occupation.
NOC 41221 (Elementary school and kindergarten teachers) is TEER 1 — university degree. TEER replaced the older NOC skill levels (0, A, B, C, D) in the 2021 system.
NOC 41221 currently appears on 1 category-based draw list: Education occupations. Category-based rounds often invite candidates below the general CRS cut-off, so they can be a faster path for Elementary school and kindergarten teachers.
Yes. 8 Provincial Nominee Program streams across 5 provinces accept TEER 1 occupations like Elementary school and kindergarten teachers. A provincial nomination adds 600 points to your CRS score — almost always enough to receive an invitation.
There's no fixed number — the CRS cut-off changes every round. Use the free CRS calculator to get your exact score for Elementary school and kindergarten teachers, then compare it against recent Express Entry draw cut-offs to see where you stand.
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