Canada Holds Major Education Express Entry Draw, Issues 2500 Invitations
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IRCC's 2025 Express Entry education draw issued 2,500 ITAs with a CRS cut-off score of 462, opening new pathways for qualified and educated candidates seeking Canada PR.
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has conducted its first-ever Express Entry draw for the education category with a lower CRS cut-off and 2,500 invitations issued to eligible candidates.
To be eligible for the education draw for Express Entry, one needed a minimum CRS score of 462 points while all Express Entry profiles had to bee submitted by July 9, 2025, before 4:24 a.m. UTC.
Key Highlights of Express Entry Education Draw
Before we move further, here is a brief about the draw of Express Entry’s education category:
- The September 2025 draw targeted candidates in Express Entry’s education category, requiring at least a 462 CRS score and profiles registered before July 9, 2025, 4:24 a.m. UTC.
- IRCC awarded 2,500 Invitations to Apply (ITA) in this education-focused selection.
- This was the fifth Express Entry draw in September 2025, following other program-specific rounds for PNP, French language, and CEC candidates.
What is the Current Express Entry Scenario?
- Category-based draws (like education and healthcare) stay rare compared to PNP and CEC rounds in 2025.
- The September education draw's lower CRS cut-off offers improved chances for candidates with Canadian educational credentials.
Also Read: Education Students to Now Have a Clear Pathway to Canada PR
Recent Express Entry Draws in 2025
|
Date |
Draw Type |
ITAs |
CRS Cut-off |
|
Sep 5, 2025 |
PNP |
228 |
746 |
|
Sep 4, 2025 |
French Language Proficiency |
4,500 |
446 |
|
Sep 3, 2025 |
Canadian Experience Class |
1,000 |
534 |
|
Sep 2, 2025 |
PNP |
249 |
772 |
|
Aug 19, 2025 |
Healthcare/Social Services |
2,500 |
470 |
|
May 1, 2025 |
Education |
1,000 |
479 |
|
Sep 16, 2025 |
Education |
2,500 |
462 |
Draw Counts by Category in 2025
Draw Type | Number of Draws |
Provincial Nominee Program | 17 |
Canadian Experience Class | 9 |
French-language proficiency | 5 |
Healthcare and social services | 4 |
Education | 1 |
Also Read: IRCC Issues 228 PNP Invitations Under Express Entry in Latest September 2025 Draw
In summary, the draw signals IRCC’s shift towards more category-based selection, allowing candidates to balance overall program quotas and annual targets.
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