Canada Issues 2,500 Invitations in Latest Express Entry Draw Education Category

IRCC announced the fifth Express Entry draw on September 17, 2025. In this draw, they issued 2500 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) with a minimum CRS score of 462. This is the second-largest education-based Express Entry draw. And the best part is, this draw reduces the 17 points from the previous education-focused draw that was released on May 1, 2025.

However, the lower CRS cutoff in this Express Entry draw focuses on the growing emphasis on education-related occupations, presenting a valuable opportunity for eligible applicants.

Express Entry Draw Of Education Category

• Draw Date: September 17, 2025
• Program: Education
• Number of invitations issued: 2500
• Minimum CRS score: 462
• Tie-breaking rule: July 09, 2025, at 04:24:19 UTC

Summary Of Express Entry Draw Of Education Category

This Express Entry draw is the second education-based draw in 2025. The details are given below:

According to the given data, this is the most significant Express Entry draw, with a lower CRS cut-off score than the previous one released on May 1, 2025. As of now, the IRCC has issued a total of 59,797 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through their Express Entry Draw program. This draw primarily focused on the PNP programs, French-speaking proficiency, and the Canadian Nominee Program (CNP).

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Education Category Work in Canada’s Express Entry Draw

This draw aims to help Canada retain workers with specific experience and education in these occupations. That includes:

• Elementary and secondary school teacher assistants
• Instructors of persons with disabilities
• Early childhood educators and assistants
• Elementary school and kindergarten teachers
• Secondary school teachers

All programs are categorized to target workers with specific experience or language proficiencies, including the Federal Skilled Worker, Federal Skilled Trade, and Canadian Experience Class Program.

Source: Canada.ca

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