Express Entry: Canada holds first-ever draw for Education Professionals
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Recently, Canada conducted its first express entry draw that is primarily focused on the education category. On May 1, 2025, Canada has planned 1,000 candidates to apply for permanent residency. This marks a positive expansion of the country’s immigration priorities, as the Immigration Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) continues to adjust its immigration system to meet evolving labor market needs.
This recent draw-includes part of the Express Entry System, that focuses on managing skilled immigration applications which was first of its kind to focus on target professionals in the education and teaching sectors.
The new education category was first introduced in February 2025, aiming to attract experienced educators at a time when provinces across Canada are facing severe teacher shortages.
Reason of Express Entry Draw for Education Professionals
The public education system in Canada was facing an acute shortage in qualified teachers , early childhood educators, and education administrators. Provinces such as Ontario, British Columbia, and Alberta have been quite serious about the need to bring international talent to educate the growing student population, especially in rural communities.
By drawing express entries for education professionals Canada is portraying itself as a global destination not just for students—but for those who teach them.
Express Entry draws in 2025: Summary
Here’s a quick summary of express entry draws in 2025 along with date, draw type, number of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) issued, and the Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) cut-off score:
Date | Draw Type | Number of ITAS | Cut-off CRS Score |
May 2, 2025 | Healthcare and social services | 500 | 510 |
May 1, 2025 | Education | 1,000 | 479 |
April 28, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 421 | 727 |
April 14, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 825 | 764 |
March 21, 2025 | French language proficiency | 7,500 | 379 |
March 17, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 536 | 736 |
March 6, 2025 | French language proficiency | 4,500 | 410 |
March 3, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 725 | 667 |
February 19, 2025 | French language proficiency | 6,500 | 428 |
February 17, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 646 | 750 |
February 5, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 521 |
February 4, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 455 | 802 |
January 23, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 4,000 | 527 |
January 8, 2025 | Canadian Experience Class | 1,350 | 542 |
January 7, 2025 | Provincial Nominee Program | 471 | 793 |
The May 1, 2025 draw marks the first ever educational category draw in Express entry history , with 1,000 ITAs and a CRS cut-off of 479.
On May 1, 2025 express entry draw finally saw some positive changes in Canadian immigration, finding educators at the center of the country’s nation-building agenda. As shortage in teachers is constantly challenging provinces, Canada’s immigration system is stepping up to make sure that the future of Canada stays in safe and well-staffed hands.
