Express Entry Education Draw 2025: New Category Targets Educators
Express Entry Education Draw 2025: New Category Targets Educators
Express Entry Update for Education Professionals – May 1, 2025
he Express Entry Education Draw 2025 marks a major change in Canada’s immigration system. On May 1, 2025, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) held its first-ever category-based draw specifically for education professionals.
This new targeted draw highlights Canada’s growing focus on filling urgent labor market gaps by inviting skilled workers in priority sectors. With educators in high demand across the country, this draw represents a key opportunity for qualified candidates in the field of education.
IRCC issued 1,000 ITAs in the first-ever Express Entry draw for education professionals on May 1, 2025.
🔹 Key Highlights of the May 1, 2025 Draw:
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Invitations Issued: 1,000
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Minimum CRS Score Required: 479
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Profile Submission Cutoff: Candidates needed to have submitted their Express Entry profile before August 10, 2024, at 10:35 a.m. (UTC)
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Category: Education (New in 2025)
This was the first draw under the new Education category, which was officially introduced by IRCC in February 2025. It is now part of the expanding list of targeted categories alongside French-language proficiency, health care, STEM, and skilled trades.
The timing of this draw is notable, coming shortly after Canada’s national election and the formation of Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new Liberal government, which is expected to take a more strategic approach to economic immigration.
📈 Summary of Express Entry Draws in 2025
So far in 2025, IRCC has issued a total of 32,929 ITAs through the Express Entry system. The majority have been category-based selections or Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) invitations.
📊 Breakdown by Category (to date):
| Draw Type | Number of Draws | Minimum CRS Score | Maximum CRS Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Provincial Nominee Program | 18 | 667 | 855 |
| Canadian Experience Class | 10 | 518 | 547 |
| French language proficiency (Version 1) | 5 | 379 | 481 |
| Education occupations (Version 1) | 2 | 462 | 479 |
| Healthcare and social services occupations (Version 2) | 4 | 470 | 510 |
| Trade occupations (Version 2) | 1 | 505 | 505 |
💼 Total Express Entry Draws in 2025:
| Draw # | Date of Draw | Draw Type | ITAs Issued | Minimum CRS Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 370 | October 1, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| 369 | September 29, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 291 | 855 |
| 368 | September 18, 2025 | Trade occupations (Version 2) | 1,250 | 505 |
| 367 | September 17, 2025 | Education occupations (Version 1) | 2,500 | 462 |
| 366 | September 15, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 228 | 746 |
| 365 | September 4, 2025 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 4,500 | 446 |
| 364 | September 3, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| 363 | September 2, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 249 | 772 |
| 362 | August 19, 2025 | Healthcare and social services occupations (Version 2) | 2,500 | 470 |
| 361 | August 18, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 192 | 800 |
| 360 | August 8, 2025 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 2,500 | 481 |
| 359 | August 7, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,000 | 534 |
| 358 | August 6, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 225 | 739 |
| 357 | July 22, 2025 | Healthcare and social services occupations (Version 2) | 4,000 | 475 |
| 356 | July 21, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 202 | 788 |
| 355 | July 8, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 518 |
| 354 | July 7, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 356 | 750 |
| 353 | June 26, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 521 |
| 352 | June 23, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 503 | 742 |
| 351 | June 12, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 3,000 | 529 |
| 350 | June 10, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 125 | 784 |
| 349 | June 4, 2025 | Healthcare and social services occupations (Version 2) | 500 | 504 |
| 348 | June 2, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 277 | 726 |
| 347 | May 13, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 500 | 547 |
| 346 | May 12, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 511 | 706 |
| 345 | May 2, 2025 | Healthcare and social services occupations (Version 2) | 500 | 510 |
| 344 | May 1, 2025 | Education occupations (Version 1) | 1,000 | 479 |
| 343 | April 28, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 421 | 727 |
| 342 | April 14, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 825 | 764 |
| 341 | March 21, 2025 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 7,500 | 379 |
| 340 | March 17, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 536 | 736 |
| 339 | March 6, 2025 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 4,500 | 410 |
| 338 | March 3, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 725 | 667 |
| 337 | February 19, 2025 | French language proficiency (Version 1) | 6,500 | 428 |
| 336 | February 17, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 646 | 750 |
| 335 | February 5, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 521 |
| 334 | February 4, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 455 | 802 |
| 333 | January 23, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 527 |
| 332 | January 8, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,350 | 542 |
| 331 | January 7, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 471 | 793 |
📚 What Is the Education Category in Express Entry?
The Express Entry Education Draw 2025 is part of IRCC’s new category-based selection system, which targets skilled professionals in priority sectors like health care, trades, and now—education.
This specific category focuses on selecting candidates with recent work experience in education-related occupations. It allows qualified professionals to receive invitations to apply (ITAs) even if their CRS score is lower than general draw thresholds.
The launch of the Express Entry Education Draw 2025 reflects Canada’s efforts to bring in more teachers, early childhood educators, and academic professionals to meet growing labor demands in schools and learning institutions.
✅ Who Is Eligible?
To be considered under the Express Entry Education Draw 2025, you must:
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Have at least 6 months of full-time, continuous work experience in an eligible education occupation within the past 3 years
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Meet Express Entry’s general requirements (language proficiency, education, settlement funds, admissibility, etc.)
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Have a valid, up-to-date Express Entry profile
👩🏫 Sample Eligible Occupations – Express Entry Education Draw 2025 (NOC Codes)
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Early Childhood Educators and Assistants
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Elementary and Secondary School Teachers
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College and Vocational Instructors
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Education Consultants
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Teacher Assistants
⚖️ Do You Need a Lawyer If You Receive an ITA?
Hiring a lawyer or regulated immigration consultant is not required, but it can make the process smoother and reduce the risk of costly errors.
A qualified legal representative can:
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Help identify the best program based on your profile
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Ensure your application is accurate and complete
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Guide you in gathering all necessary documents
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Provide support if complications arise during processing
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Maximize your CRS score through expert advice
While DIY submissions are allowed, the main advantage of hiring a professional lies in personalized strategy and legal guidance—not just paperwork.
💡 Final Thoughts
If you are a teacher, instructor, or education professional looking to immigrate to Canada, this new draw under the Express Entry Education Category could be your pathway to permanent residence.
Make sure your Express Entry profile is active and updated, and be ready to respond quickly if invited.
📌 Stay informed and speak with a licensed consultant if you’re unsure whether your profile qualifies.
